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Disney is pretty good about accessibility compared to other theme parks, though I heard Universal Orlando at one time was even better (not sure that still applies, however). I have always used a wheelchair and family trips to Orlando every couple of years all throughout my childhood. It was great to see new innovative ways that the Imagineers would incorporate a wheelchair directly into some of their newest attractions, but it was equally frustrating to see new concept rides that weren't as creative as I felt they could've been to accommodate folks such as us. For instance, I believe there had to be away to load a wheelchair into the ride car on Rise of the Resistance and maybe have it programmed to exert less G forces when turning and moving, and perhaps using a different route down besides the drop at the end. Since each of those cars are autonomous, and they are large and generally go on a flat surface, I don't get that decision. But yes, Disney is great and it is still great to enjoy some of the attractions without needing to transfer!

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