DISNEY WORLD AND UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
 
Disney wrote the book on accessibility.  Just about every attraction
at both Disney World and Universal Studios (their competitor next
door) is accessible  For those who don't have a scooter, they may be
rented near the front gate(s).  These ECV's (Electric Convenience
Vehicles) are very popular, and (as far as I know) are not reservable,
so plan to get there early (usually before 10 AM).

Keep in mind that some attractions do have some limitations regarding
both health and the ability to transfer.  Disney has a special booklet
for those traveling with a wheelchair.  It gives an overview on what
is accessible and how to get to the "handicap loading area" for each
attraction.  Most of the time your entire party will be able to use
these special entrances (though the booklet may say that only one
person can accompany the disabled person) and my experience is that
you will not have to wait the entire time for the "line to come to you", 
even though they may tell you that is the case.

Disney is actually a group of theme parks with a monorail, busses, and
boats connecting from one to another.  ECV's rented at one park cannot
be taken to another-there are usually but not always spare ECV's at
each park.  The same may also apply to manual wheelchairs available
for rent.  Your own equipment can (obviously) go from park to park-
and all forms of transportation will accommodate them.

The Disney resorts are also very accessible  Busses with lifts will
take you from the resorts to the front entrance.  But reservations in
advance (for the rooms) are necessary, and you must specify what
accommodations you need.  Make sure your conformation specifies any
special accommodations you require.  As far as I could determine,
=all= the busses have the chair lifts.

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