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TROLLEYS If you are staying in the International Drive area, the I-Ride Trolley Service, which covers several miles of prime touristy area, is a solid option for $2 (25 cents for those 65

and up). Hop on in search of retail therapy, restaurants and attractions. It has a wheelchair lift system. ACCESSIBILITY The number one thing to remember: Traipsing around the parks can be

tough on your feet, even though the terrain is flat. Plus, the wait time for attractions can sometimes be upward of an hour. If you have trouble walking for long stretches or standing in

line, all parks offer wheelchair and motorized scooter rentals on a first-come, first-served basis. During crowded times, however, they can run out. The rides available to wheelchair-using

visitors vary by park. Each park also has a program to help those who are unable to stand in line. Walt Disney World’s Disability Access Service allows guests to schedule a time at a

specific attraction to avoid lines. Set this up at the park’s Guest Relations lobby. Stop by Guest Services at any Universal Orlando Resort park to get an Attraction Assistance Pass for a

similar service. SeaWorld offers a Ride Accessibility Program, which allows the guest requiring assistance and up to five others in the party to take part in the Special Access program.

Shows offer special seating for those in wheelchairs. Assistive-listening devices, Braille scripts and sign language interpreters are available, too. Many attractions are accessible, but

some require you to transfer out of your wheelchair. Furthermore, park buses, monorails and most boats are all wheelchair accessible. For additional accessibility information for those with

mobility, hearing or sight disabilities, check the pertinent sites for Universal, Disney and SeaWorld. Finally, for getting around town, you can rent a wheelchair-accessible van or scooter

from Orlando Wheelchair Transportation or just a scooter from Yellow Scooters.