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Florida Special Needs Traveler Guide

By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

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Attraction Access

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Florida's theme parks want to make sure everyone has a wonderful time. Helpful information about identifying important facilities and how best to navigate through the parks are contained within guide books published by most of the theme parks for the disabled traveler. Those with Internet access will find web sites contain very useful information.

All the theme parks provide special parking facilities and out-of-state vehicles displaying disability parking permits issued by another state are allowed to park in spaces designated for persons with disabilities. Wheelchair accessible restrooms and telephones are conveniently located within easy reach of wheelchair guests. TDD is commonly available. First aid stations and medical personnel are available at all the large theme parks.

Ride policies differ from park to park. Florida state law and the ADA requires guide dogs be permitted in all establishments, this of course includes the attractions (although some ride restrictions may apply). Many exhibits and rides have side doors for guests who cannot wait in long lines.

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