Walt Disney World

We admit it, we are big Disney Fans. We may not get to experience the magic and charm as much as we like, but we sure take our fair share of Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Our latest Disney experience was at Walt Disney World in October of 2007. For the prepared wheelchair traveler, the experience can be a joyous and stress-free vacation.

If you are staying at a Disney resort, take advantage of Disney's Magical Express, a free transportation system. Upon arrival at the airport, follow the signs. Once there you will be asked for your paperwork (remember NOT to pack this in your checked baggage). It is here that you begin to experience the Disney magic, the helpful, kind and super perky Disney "cast members" that make your trip magical. If you follow the simple directions they provide, there is virtually no way to get lost!

Don't forget to tag your luggage with your Disney resort tags. Your luggage will be taken directly from the baggage carousel and delivered to your room. It may take 3-4 hours, so make sure you keep any necessary items with you. Disney buses are all lift-equipped and the drivers are friendly and very helpful.

The return trip is just as efficient and more so if you traveling on airlines that participate in the Magical Express service. Drop your bags off at the service desk and the next time you see them will be at the baggage carousel at your home airport. It really is that easy.

Disney has taken a number of steps to accommodate the wheelchair traveler. We will post some of our thoughts about each of the resorts we have visited here along with comments about the various parks.