Parking Lot Trams Are Not ADA-Accessible

Must Be Ambulatory Symbol For Mobility Access

Parking lot trams are not ADA-Accessible. However, most of the transportation systems at the Walt Disney World Resort are accessible to guests with disabilities. But in this case, you’d need to transfer to a seat to ride a tram. If you have a folding wheelchair, you could carry it inside the tram with you, but it would be an inconvenience. Furthermore, for those guests with a mobility scooter or electric wheelchair, it would be impossible to board a tram.

Originally Disney parking lot trams had open sides. Eventually, it was determined not safe enough for effective guest containment while in operation. Thus, due to safety concerns, doors became the norm on trams. This transition began back in October of 2010.

Close Up Details Of A Tram

If you look at the images below, you’ll notice the size of the tram doors that you have to open and close yourself manually. They are not very wide! Also, look at the landing area on the first step. It’s just wide enough to accommodate one of your feet. You’d then have to propel yourself up to the second step, which is the tram deck. I’ve seen young families struggle to get on with their kids in tow, a folded-up stroller plus all their other stuff. I don’t know about you, but I don’t know if I’d be able to do that without some difficulty!

**Side View Of A Parking Lot Tram With The Doors In A Closed Position**

Outside close-up of closed door — **Close-up Of A Parking Lot Tram Door In A Closed Position**

Inside close-up of Disney Tram closed door showing instruction plaque and handle — **Inside View Of Tram Door With Instruction Plaque And Handle**

Image showing the step up to the tram main deck. — **Narrow Step Up Area Into A Tram** **When The Door Is Opened**

No Need For A Parking Lot Tram If You Can Park In A Handicapped-Accessible Lot

At any of the theme parks, there’s no need to board a tram anyway, providing you have a valid disability parking permit. The permit allows you to park in a handicapped-accessible parking space. By the way, yes, you’ll still have to pay the Standard Parking but not the Preferred fee! These parking areas are at the front of each lot. Incidentally, the parking lots are adjacent to their respective theme park main entrances, except for the Magic Kingdom.

The Magic Kingdom does not have tram service directly to or from the park entrance. However, trams servicing the Magic Kingdom bring guests from the parking lots to the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC). From there, you would choose to ride the monorail or Ferryboat to the park’s main entrance. When leaving the Magic Kingdom for the parking lots, just reverse the procedure you originally came in on. You’d be heading back to the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC).

As you can see from the sign below and the red arrow, the disability parking area is close to the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC). Similarly, the other theme parks will have signage designating their disability parking locations.

Parking lot sign at Walt Disney World Transportation & Ticket Center — **Parking Lot** **Sign At The Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC)**
**Image: mouseplanet.com**

In summary, the Disney World Trams Transportation System is just one part of the extensive Disney Transport System. Hence, they are responsible for operating and maintaining the fleet of trams. Guests of the Walt Disney World Resort, receive complimentary use of any mode of transportation offered. In addition to the parking lot trams, The Transport System consists of buses, monorails, watercraft, and the Skyliner gondola lift system.

A Very Useful Map Of The Walt Disney Resort

I was looking for a map that showed the tram routes but found something even better. This one is more inclusive. Click here for “Unofficial Maps Of The Walt Disney Resort” by Atala Studio LLC. It looks like it was last updated in July 2019, and the link is to the expanded version. The Legend in the lower right-hand corner is self-explanatory and very useful. Additionally, using the plus (+) and minus (-) indicators at the top left of the map will allow you to zoom in or out on specific map areas.