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We are heading to the World with our sons Service Dog in the fall. I know last time i had seen service dogs on some rides - such as Haunted Mansion and Its a small world - I was checking the Disney site this morning but none of those are listed as Service Dogs can ride. Does anyone know for sure which rides they can go on with my child....I know none of the rough ride - such as SM or BTRR...Thanks!!
I would think what they have listed online are the rides you can bring a service dog on. If you have more questions I would call guest services for more information.
I was very surprised to see Kilimanjaro Safaris on the list..
Maybe some of our members with service dogs will chime in here too ...
I came across a good site that may also be of some help for you: http://www.servicedogcentral.org/content/node/181
Thanks!! Yeah I was surprised when I saw the list for MK that they say the dogs can go on... I saw them on so many more in December. I will check out that link. Thank you!!
Each park as a Guide for Guests with Disabilities that lists two tupes of service animal rides. Thosee that prohibit animals and those that suggest not to take animals. I clean the car and find those for other parks, here is Animal Kingdom.
ANIMAL KINGDOM
Not allowed
Affection Section
Kali Rapids
Expedition Everest
Primeval Whirl
Check with a host on the following places due to the nature of the attraction. Not a prohibition but it is up to the CM host to decide if the animal should partake in the event.
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Kilimanjaro Safari
Aviary area of Pagani Forest Exploration Trail
Aviary area of Maharajah jungle Trek
There are 5 listed break areas and they ask that a host be contacted first.
CMs have final say on who can board a ride or enter a show or other area. Sometimes they will allow a service animal into forbidden areas if they feel that there is no danger but I would go with what is written by Disney in their brochures.
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Mom calls to check on me and reminded me to pay the gardener. I love her so much.
Disneyland was fun with flag retreat and pickles. I have a home here, thank you. GAC is NOT a "front of the line pass".
She is gone but keeping signature. Laundry is getting done. My purpose in life is to help poor people in FL. Farewell, will miss you.
Not allowed
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
The Twilight Tower of Terror
Star Tours
Due to the nature fo the experience, Guests with service animals should check with a hbost for attraction and boarding information at the following attractions:
The Great Moivie Ride
Toy Story Midway Mania
"Break" areas are near Main entrance, Star Tours, the Stunt show near Streets of America, near Toy Story Mania, Near Animation courtyard, and near Beauty and the Beast which is for the Sunset Boulevard area. Not Texas but they do have Dog rest areas spread out in the Studios.
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Mom calls to check on me and reminded me to pay the gardener. I love her so much.
Disneyland was fun with flag retreat and pickles. I have a home here, thank you. GAC is NOT a "front of the line pass".
She is gone but keeping signature. Laundry is getting done. My purpose in life is to help poor people in FL. Farewell, will miss you.
As mechurchlady mentioned, they don't list all the attractions that Service Dogs CAN go on, they list the few where Service Dogs are no allowed and those with cautions for Service Dogs.
You can pick up a special park map for guests with disabilities at any park - they usually have them at the park map kiosk with the regular maps or you can pick one up at Guest Relations or the wheelchair rental area.
EPCOT
Not allowed
Mission: SPACE
Test Track
Soarin'
Check with a CM for information on boarding and whether the animal should participate.
Spaceship Earth
Innoventions - sometimes they have abrupt noises for example that might startle a dog
Captain EO
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Magic Kingdom
Splash Mountain
Big Thunder Railroad
Peter Pan Flight
Space Mountain
Talk with CM about the following and if the dog can participate:
Carousel and Stitch's Great Escape
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Misses Sue, waves back
As Sue said this is a list of NO so that leaves many things like Pirates, Dumbo, and the Haunted Mansion.
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Mom calls to check on me and reminded me to pay the gardener. I love her so much.
Disneyland was fun with flag retreat and pickles. I have a home here, thank you. GAC is NOT a "front of the line pass".
She is gone but keeping signature. Laundry is getting done. My purpose in life is to help poor people in FL. Farewell, will miss you.
We took my DBF's service dog in November. He was able to go on most of the rides we wanted to go on. I did have to sit with him (the SD) while DBF and DD went on Tower of Terror.
Animal Kingdom CM's at the entrance will ask you to wait a moment while they make a call to inform other CMs that there will be a SD in the park.
The map for disabilities lists all the rides that SD's are not allowed on and also the rides where there may be an issue depending on the dog. Be sure to keep your SD on the floor of the ride vehicle.
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