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As the No. 1 tourism destination in the U.S., Orlando prides itself on building perfect vacations that make dreams come true for all visitors — especially those with physical or cognitive special needs.
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As the No. 1 tourism destination in the U.S., Orlando prides itself on building perfect vacations that make dreams come true for all visitors — especially those with physical or cognitive special needs.
Orlando’s theme parks, hotels and resorts, transportation providers, and countless attractions, restaurants and recreational opportunities and other businesses follow American Disability Association (ADA) guidelines to ensure that every visitor is given the full experience, providing limitless adventures for everyone to enjoy.
Visit Orlando’s Vacation Planning Services can provide you with trusted, complimentary assistance that can help make your wishes come true.
You can count on Orlando restaurants to provide exceptional experiences regardless of any accessibility requirements.
Orlando’s transportation providers can meet and exceed all of your group’s special needs.
Guests with special needs can have a great time at Orlando’s theme parks, including those at Walt Disney World® Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort.
Minutes from Walt Disney World® Resort, Give Kids the World Village is an 84-acre, nonprofit “storybook” resort in Central Florida. Here, children with critical illnesses and their families are treated to week-long, cost-free vacations.
Boasting award-winning dining, spectacular views and dazzling pools, Disney's Contemporary Resort is connected to the Magic Kingdom® Park monorail service, making trips to the parks extremely easy. It also has wheelchair-accessible rooms with features like roll-in showers, as well as pool chair lifts.
Celebrate the spirit of the South Pacific at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, which features pool chair lifts and wheelchair-accessible rooms with roll-in showers and more. This resort also offers direct access to the Magic Kingdom® Park monorail service.
Victorian elegance meets modern sophistication at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, another stop on the Magic Kingdom® Park monorail service. Pool chair lifts and wheelchair-accessible rooms with roll-in showers make it a great option for guests with mobility impairments or disabilities.
Camp amid the magic of the great outdoors at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The quiet and private cabins do not have distractions that might overstimulate some guests. Additionally, activities such as boating and horseback riding are great experiences for visitors with autism.
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld is a Certified Autism Center as designated by the IBCCES, ensuring that staff have the best training to assist guests who have autism or other sensory needs.
Thanks to Certified Autism Center certification by the IBCCES, Springhill Suites Orlando at SeaWorld features staff who have the training, tools and skills needed to work with people who have autism.
Staff at Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando at SeaWorld have the training, skills and tools needed to work with people who have autism. The property is also a Certified Autism Center.
Step into a sunlit sanctuary, where light, life and laughter abound. Rising above the waters of Celestial Park, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, opening May 22, 2025, puts you at Universal Epic Universe. This hotel offers specially equipped ADA-compliant guest rooms, along with wheelchair-accessible restaurants and amenities.
Relax in beautiful, timeless surroundings inspired by the seaside village of Portofino, Italy. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers specially equipped ADA-compliant guest rooms, along with wheelchair-
accessible restaurants and amenities.
Live like a star and get treated like a celebrity with impeccable surroundings, laid-back attitude and show-stopping service. Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando offers specially equipped ADA-compliant guest rooms, along with wheelchair-accessible restaurants and amenities.
Get swept away to a South Seas escape filled with tropical wonders, exotic food and carefree fun. Loews Royal Pacific Resort offers specially equipped ADA-compliant guest rooms, along with wheelchair-accessible restaurants and amenities.
Step into paradise in the heart of the tropics. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort offers specially equipped ADA-compliant guest rooms, along with wheelchair-accessible restaurants and amenities.
Experience a fresh and fun way to stay, with commanding views of all of Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Aventura Hotel offers specially equipped ADA-compliant guest rooms, along with wheelchair-
accessible restaurants and amenities.
The all-new Universal Stella Nova Resort was inspired by the infinite vastness of the unknown universe, and the wonder of what lies beyond our world. It’s where you’ll take off for amazing adventures and exclusive theme park benefits at the parks; it’s also where you’ll touch down for relaxation and recharging between the fun. This hotel offers specially equipped ADA-compliant guest rooms, along with wheelchair-accessible restaurants and amenities.
The all-new Universal Terra Luna Resort was inspired by the thrill of exploring the unknown and pushing the limits of discovery. Opening March 25, 2025, it’s much more than your launchpad into amazing adventures and exclusive theme park benefits at the parks; it’s also your landing zone for relaxation and recharging between the fun. This hotel offers specially equipped ADA-compliant guest rooms, along with wheelchair-accessible restaurants and amenities.
Enjoy vibrant, retro style with rooms and suites brilliantly designed for fun and affordability. Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort offers specially equipped ADA-compliant guest rooms, along with wheelchair-accessible restaurants and amenities.
It’s all good. Soak up the sunsets of your serene escape and save with extra affordable rates — all in the middle of a Universal Orlando Resort vacation. Dockside Inn and Suites offers specially equipped ADA-compliant guest rooms, along with wheelchair-accessible restaurants and amenities.
Step into the casual, free-spirited lifestyle of surf culture for an extra affordable Universal vacation. Surfside Inn and Suites offers specially equipped ADA-compliant guest rooms, along with wheelchair-
accessible restaurants and amenities.
Accessible rooms and suites are available upon request at Four Seasons Resort Orlando. Additionally, the property's quiet atmosphere is good for preventing an overstimulating environment. The resort is nestled within Disney property and is only a five-minute bus ride from Magic Kingdom® Park.
Between close proximity and bus transportation to Walt Disney World® Resort, Hyatt Place Orlando / Lake Buena Vista is an excellent option for families with special needs. The pool area is completely fenced in with safety locks, preventing anyone with a tendency to wander from leaving the area.
Close to Walt Disney World® Resort, JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa features a Kids Conservatory Lounge with noise-reducing headphones, sensory walls, textured pillows and blankets. Family suites have two rooms, one of which has kid-approved loft beds and other surprises.
Guests with special needs can enjoy complimentary valet parking at Rosen Shingle Creek. Featuring 75 accessible rooms, this property also has several amenities to ensure guests can get around the hotel easily. Scooters can also be rented from the valet parking booth at the hotel's entrance.
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is easily accessible for guests with mobility needs, including wheelchair-accessible rooms and roll-in showers, a step-free entrance, and several elevators. The pool has two lifts and ramps, and beds are lowered for guests in need of assistance.
Create a realistic list of everything you will need for a successful trip to Orlando. Keep things light when packing by shipping diapers and baby food directly to your hotel.
Visit Orlando is proud to partner with Orlando Health, a not-for-profit healthcare organization that serves the southeastern United States. Through this partnership, visitors to Central Florida have access to high-quality, health-related options and medical services for when accidents happen or a sickness occurs. Orlando is also home to several service providers offering medical and mobility equipment rentals.
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