We get tons of questions about disability access at the theme parks, and most of our questions center around the rides and attractions. We've covered the various types of disability access for Disney World attractions, and today we're looking at disability access at the Universal Orlando Resort! With this full list of disability access for Universal Orlando attractions, you can be fully prepared for a wonderful and stress-free vacation. We've covered Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida and Universal Epic Universe (opening on May 22, 2025), so let's get hoppin'!
Don't forget to check out our Overview of Universal's Attraction Assistance Pass. This post is also handy when preparing to experience the parks as a person with disabilities!
Disability Access for Universal Orlando Attractions
Disability Access for Universal Islands of Adventure Attractions
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information. The vehicle has minimal to adequate floor space and has adequate side barriers for containment. The vehicle moves through a show building with multi-directional motion and abrupt directional changes. There are loud explosion notices, large flame effects and overhead water effects.
- Open Caption queue monitors are available on The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®. Ask a Team Member for details.
Camp Jurassic™
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair/ECV/motorized scooter or wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. There are ramps that provide access to all areas of Camp Jurassic™.
- Service animals are permitted at Camp Jurassic™.
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. Guests must, however, transfer from their ECV or motorized wheelchair/scooter to a standard wheelchair to experience Caro-Seuss-el™.
- The ride vehicle has adequate floor space for a service animal. Since there is an option of bench or character seating, riders on characters may have a service animal lie in front of or between the animals. Leash length should be long enough to accommodate the rising characters. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information.
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. Guests must, however, transfer from their ECV or motorized wheelchair/scooter to a standard wheelchair to experience The Cat in the Hat™.
- The ride vehicle has minimal to adequate floor space for a service animal. It also has adequate side barriers to contain medium to large animals. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information.
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- Service animals are not permitted on Doctor Doom's Fearfall®.
- Open Caption queue monitors are available on Doctor Doom's Fearfall®. Ask a Team Member for details.
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls®
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- Service animals are not permitted on Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls®. A portable kennel is available upon request.
- Open Captioning queue monitors are available at this attraction. Ask an Attractions Attendant for details.
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- Service animals are not permitted on Flight of the Hippogriff™. A portable kennel is available upon request.
Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member. This attraction has a modified ride vehicle to assist with the transfer.
- Service animals are not permitted on Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™. A portable kennel is available upon request.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member. For guests with difficulty transitioning between a stationary platform and a moving platform, a non-moving transfer station is available. Please see a ride attendant for assistance.
- Service animals are not permitted on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™. A portable kennel is available upon request.
The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!™
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- The ride vehicle has minimal to adequate floor space for a service animal. It also has minimum side barriers for containment. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information.
Hogwarts™ Express - Hogsmeade™ Station
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair/ECV/motorized scooter or wheelchair throughout the attraction experience.
- The ride vehicle has adequate floor space for a service animal. It also has side barriers for containment. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information. There are loud noises and moments of darkness.
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair throughout the attraction experience.
- Guests may remain in their ECV or motorized wheelchairs throughout the attraction experience.
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- Service animals are not permitted on The Incredible Hulk Coaster®. A portable kennel is available upon request.
- Open Caption queue monitors are available on The Incredible Hulk Coaster®. Ask a Team Member for details.
- Metal detectors are used at this attraction.
Jurassic Park Discovery Center™
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair/ECV/motorized scooter or wheelchair throughout the attraction experience.
- Service animals are permitted at the Jurassic Park Discovery Center™.
Jurassic Park River Adventure®
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- Service animals are not permitted on Jurassic Park River Adventure®. A portable kennel is available upon request.
- Open Caption queue monitors are available on Jurassic Park River Adventure®. Ask a Team Member for details.
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- Service animals are not permitted on Jurassic World VelociCoaster. A portable kennel is available upon request.
- Metal detectors are used at this attraction.
- Guests may remain their wheelchair/ECV/motorized scooter or wheelchair throughout the attraction experience.
- The walk-through attractions have adequate floor space for a service animal.
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. Guests must, however, transfer from their ECV or motorized wheelchair/scooter to a standard wheelchair to experience One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™.
- The ride vehicle has adequate floor space for a service animal. It also has adequate side barriers for containment. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information.
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges®
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- Service animals are not permitted on Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges®. A portable kennel is available upon request.
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- Service animals are not permitted on Pteranodon Flyers™. A portable kennel is available upon request.
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. Guests must, however, transfer from their ECV or motorized wheelchair/scooter to a standard wheelchair to experience Skull Island: Reign of Kong.
- The ride vehicle has minimal to adequate floor space for a service animal. It also has adequate side barriers for containment. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information. The vehicle travels over a rough terrain through King Kong's natural habitat encountering large animals and loud noises.
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- The ride vehicle has adequate floor space for a service animal. It also has adequate side barriers for containment. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information. The vehicle spins on center and is on a platform with constant circular motion. There are loud thunderclaps and overhead strobe lighting effects.
Disability Access for Universal Studios Florida Attractions
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair/ECV/motorized scooter or wheelchair throughout the attraction experience.
- The show has adequate floor space for a service animal. There are various live performers and animals in direct proximity to the audience. Please see an Attractions Attendant for recommended seating locations to ensure the safety of both your service animal and the animal performers.
- Guests may remain their wheelchair/ECV/motorized scooter or wheelchair throughout the attraction experience.
- The outdoor show has adequate floor space for a service animal, contains loud music and performers in close proximity to the audience.
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. Guests must, however, transfer from their ECV or motorized scooter/wheelchair to a standard wheelchair to experience The Bourne Stuntacular.
- The theater has adequate floor space throughout. There are various live performers in direct proximity to the audience, so please see an Attractions Attendant for recommended seating locations to ensure the safety of both the service animal and performers.
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member. A stationary location is available for those not capable of transferring from their wheelchair.
- The ride vehicle has minimal to adequate floor space for a service animal. It has no side barriers for containment. The vehicle has multi-directional motion and abrupt directional changes. Stationary seating is also available with adequate floor space. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information. This attraction has loud noises.
- Open Caption queue monitors are available on Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. Ask a Team Member for details.
DreamWorks Imagination Celebration
- Guests may remain in their standard wheelchair throughout this attraction experience.
- Guests must transfer to a standard wheelchair.
- This attraction can accommodate service animals and has adequate floor space throughout. There are various performers in direct proximity to the audience.
- Closed Captioning is available at this attraction. Ask an Attractions Attendant for details.
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. Guests must, however, transfer from their ECV or motorized scooter/wheelchair to a standard wheelchair to experience E.T. Adventure®.
- The ride vehicle has minimum to adequate floor space for a service animal. However, there are no side bars for containment. The vehicle moves through a show building with abrupt speed changes and turns. There are fog and lighting effects and animated vehicles and people. There are also aliens with illuminated hearts and an owl with illuminated eyes. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information.
- Open Caption queue monitors are available on E.T. Adventure®. Ask a Team Member for details.
Fast & Furious — Supercharged™
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- The ride vehicle has minimal to adequate floor space for a service animal. It also has side barriers for containment. The vehicle travels over uneven terrain and encounters loud noises. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information.
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- Service animals are not permitted on Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™. A portable kennel is available upon request.
Hogwarts™ Express - King's Cross Station
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair/ECV/motorized scooter or wheelchair throughout the attraction experience.
- The ride vehicle has adequate floor space for a service animal and side barriers for containment. There are loud noises and moments of darkness. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information.
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member. There is a device to assist with the transfer; see a ride attendant for assistance.
- Service animals are not permitted on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit®. A portable kennel is available upon request.
- Open Caption queue monitors are available on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit®. Ask a Team Member for details.
- Metal detectors are used at this attraction.
Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast
- Guests may remain in their standard wheelchair throughout. The attraction doesn't accommodate motorized wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles. Please see an Attractions Attendant for further information.
- This attraction can accommodate service animals. The moving walkway contains shifting floor plates with gaps, adequate floor space and side barriers throughout. The moving walkway takes you through an interactive experience that includes loud noises and low-lighting conditions.
- An accommodation is available for guests needing assistance in grasping the interactive blaster. Please see an Attendant for additional information.
- Please see an attendant for an assistive listening device.
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- The ride vehicle has adequate floor space for a service animal. It also has adequate side barriers for containment. The vehicle has constant circular motion and can be moved up and down by the rider. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information.
King Harold's Swamp Symphony
- Guests may remain in their standard wheelchair throughout this interactive experience.
- Guests may remain in their ECV or motorized wheelchairs throughout the interactive experience.
- This interactive experience can accommodate service animals and has adequate floor space throughout.
Mama Luna Feline Fiesta
- Guests may remain in their standard wheelchair throughout this interactive experience.
- Guests may remain in their ECV or motorized wheelchairs throughout the interactive experience.
- This interactive experience can accommodate service animals and has adequate floor space throughout.
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. Guests must, however, transfer from their ECV or motorized scooter/wheelchair to a standard wheelchair to experience MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™.
- Service animals are not permitted on MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™. A portable kennel is available upon request.
- Open Caption queue monitors are available on MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™. Ask a Team Member for details.
Po Live!
- Guests may remain in their standard wheelchair throughout this interactive experience.
- Guests may remain in their ECV or motorized wheelchairs throughout the interactive experience.
- This interactive experience can accommodate service animals and has adequate floor space throughout.
Po's Kung Fu Training Camp
- Guests may remain in their standard wheelchair throughout this interactive experience.
- Guests may remain in their ECV or motorized wheelchairs throughout the interactive experience.
- This interactive experience can accommodate service animals and has adequate floor space throughout. There are several water effects throughout the playground. Service animals area allowed near the water play area but not in or on the interactive water feature or its drained area.
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. Guests must, however, transfer from their ECV or motorized scooter/wheelchair to a standard wheelchair to experience Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon.
- The ride vehicle has minimal to adequate floor space for a service animal. It also has adequate side barriers for containment. The vehicle has multi-directional motion which includes rapid acceleration and deceleration, sharp turns and sudden drops. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information.
- Guests with a hearing disability should notify an Attractions Attendant as a closed captioning/assistive listening device is available at this attraction.
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- Service animals are not permitted on Revenge of the Mummy®. A portable kennel is available upon request.
- Open Caption queue monitors are available on Revenge of the Mummy®. Ask a Team Member for details.
Shrek's Swamp for Little Ogres
- Guests may remain in their standard wheelchair throughout this attraction experience.
- Guests must transfer to a standard wheelchair.
- This attraction can accommodate service animals and has adequate floor space throughout. There are several water effects throughout the playground. Service animals are allowed near the water play area but not in or on the interactive water feature or its drained area.
- Guests must transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- The ride vehicle has minimal to adequate floor space for a service animal. It also has adequate side barriers for containment. The vehicle has multi-directional motion and abrupt directional changes. The show includes loud noises, water and fog effects. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information.
- Open Caption queue monitors are available on The Simpsons Ride™. Ask a Team Member for details.
- Guests must be able to transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the ride vehicle with the assistance of a party member.
- The ride vehicle has minimal to adequate floor space for a service animal and has adequate side barriers for containment. The vehicle moves through a show building with multi-directional motion and abrupt directional changes. There are loud explosions noises, simulated military combat effects and overhead water effects. Guests with service animals should see a ride attendant for access information.
- Open Caption queue monitors are available on TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D. Ask a Team Member for details.
Trolls Trollercoaster
- This attraction has a modified ride vehicle to assist you with your transfer to the ride vehicle. Please see an Attractions Attendant for further information.
- This attraction cannot accommodate service animals. A portable kennel is available upon request.
Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show
- Guests may remain in their wheelchair/ECV/motorized scooter or wheelchair throughout the attraction experience.
- The show has adequate floor space for a service animal. There are loud noises and performers in close proximity to the audiences.
Disability Access for Universal Epic Universe Attractions
Astronomica
- Guests may remain in standard wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. PLEASE NOTE this doesn't apply to ECV or motorized wheelchairs.
Constellation Carousel
- Guests must transfer to a standard wheelchair. If you can't transfer to a standard wheelchair, please see an attraction attendant.
- Guests may remain in standard wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. PLEASE NOTE this doesn't apply to ECV or motorized vehicles.
Curse of the Werewolf
- Guests must be able to transfers to the attraction's seating either independently or with the assistance of a member of the party. Team Members may not assist.
Dark Universe Character Meet & Greet
- Guests may remain in standard wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. PLEASE NOTE this doesn't apply to ECV or motorized wheelchairs.
Dragon Racer's Rally
- Guests must be able to transfer to the attraction's seating either independently or with the assistance of a member of the party. Team Members may not assist.
Fyre Drill
- Guests must transfer to a standard wheelchair. If you can't transfer to a standard wheelchair, please see an attraction attendant.
- Guests may remain in standard wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. PLEASE NOTE this doesn't apply to ECV or motorized wheelchairs.
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry™
- Guests must be able to transfer to the attraction's seating either independently or with the assistance of a member of the party. Team Members may not assist.
- Closed Captioning is available. Please see an Attraction Attendant for assistance.
- Assistive Listening is available. Please see an Attraction Attendant for assistance.
Hiccup's Wing Gliders
- Guests must be able to transfer to the attraction's seating either independently or with the assistance of a member of the party. Team Members may not assist.
Le Cirque Arcanus™
- Guests may remain in standard wheelchair throughout the attraction. PLEASE NOTE this doesn't apply to ECV or motorized wheelchairs.
- Closed Captioning is available. Please see an Attraction Attendant for assistance.
- Guests may remain in ECV or stand wheelchair throughout the attraction.
- Assistive Listening is available. Please see an Attraction Attendant for assistance.
- American Sign Language interpreting services are available on a daily basis at no charge at select in park live action shows.
Mario Kart™: Bowser's Challenge
- Guests must transfer to a standard wheelchair. If you can't transfers to a standard wheelchair, please see an attraction attendant.
- Guests may remain in standard wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. PLEASE NOTE this doesn't apply to ECV or motorized wheelchairs.
Meet Donkey Kong
- Guests may remain in standard wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. PLEASE NOTE this doesn't apply to ECV or motorized wheelchairs.
Mine-Cart Madness™
- Guests must be able to transfer to the attractions seating either independently or with the assistance of a member of the party. Team Members may not assist.
Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
- Guests must be able to transfers to the attraction's seating either independently or with the assistance of a member of the party. Team Members may not assist.
- Closed Captioning is available. Please see an Attraction Attendant for assistance.
- Assistive Listening is available. Please see an Attraction Attendant for assistance.
Stardust Racers
- Guests wishing to experience this attraction will be required to pass through a metal detector as loose articles are strictly prohibited on this attraction.
- Guests must be able to transfer to attraction's seating either independently or with the assistance of a member of the party. Team Members may not assist.
- Guests must transfer to a standard wheelchair. If you cannot transfer to a standard wheelchair, please see an attraction attendant.
The Untrainable Dragon
- Guests may remain in standard wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. PLEASE NOTE this doesn't apply to ECV or motorized wheelchairs.
- Closed Captioning is available. Please see an Attraction Attendant for assistance.
- Assistive Listening is available. Please see an Attraction Attendant for assistance.
- American Sign Language interpreting services are available on a daily basis at no charge at select in park live action shows.
Viking Training Camp
- Guests may remain in standard wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. PLEASE NOTE this doesn't apply to ECV or motorized wheelchair.
Yoshi's Adventure™
- Guests must transfers to a standard wheelchair. If you can't transfer to a standard wheelchair, please see an attraction attendant.
- Guests may remain in standard wheelchair throughout the attraction experience. PLEASE NOTE this doesn't apply to ECV or motorized wheelchairs.
Do you have experience with these attractions' disability accommodations at Universal Orlando? Let us know in the comments below! And don't forget to hop on over to the posts below for more tips and information on disabilities and the parks!
Related: Overview of Universal's Attraction Assistance Pass
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