On 3 December 2025, marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Disneyland Paris shared more details about five recent initiatives aimed at providing more inclusive and immersive experiences.
Disneyland Paris is now the first theme park in Europe to provide vibrating vests in its theatres. These vests, offered free during the shows TOGETHER: A Pixar Musical Adventure and The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands, turn sound into vibrations.
This innovation lets guests with hearing impairments experience the rhythm, intensity, and emotion of the music. The project took two years to develop and was created in partnership with disability-focused organisations.
Audio description services are steadily growing throughout the destination, covering attractions, restaurants, and Disney Hotels.
Phantom Manor now offers a more immersive experience for visually impaired visitors, with a service available in French and English via the AudioSpot app.
More attractions are scheduled for adaptation in 2026, such as Frozen Ever After in the future Disney Adventure World.
Audio description, tactile maps, and more
The Disneyland Railroad now has specially adapted carriages with a dedicated lift, enabling guests in wheelchairs to board without needing to transfer.
There is also a waiting area for guide and assistance dogs at Pirates of the Caribbean. While guide and assistance dogs are permitted in approximately forty attractions and shows, certain locations cannot accommodate them.
At Pirates of the Caribbean, a designated area has been provided for visitors with disabilities to leave their dogs while they enjoy the ride.
There are ongoing discussions about implementing this feature at other attractions.
Since 2023, visually impaired guests have had access to Virtuoz Mini tablets, which display maps of Disney Parks, Disney Village, and several Disney Hotels, promoting greater independence.
Additionally, tactile maps known as Virtuoz Maxi are now available at City Hall and Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel. These maps, which include tactile and audio information in multiple languages, help guests develop a mental image of the environment.
This system is planned to be extended to other Disney Hotels and Disney Adventure World.
Meanwhile, Shanghai Disney Resort organised a series of themed events in the run-up to this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
These initiatives include community giving, launching an accessibility-themed merchandise collection with Disney's Donald Duck, and sharing inspirational stories with cast members and university students. Collectively, these efforts highlight the resort’s dedication to promoting awareness and inclusivity.
Last month, Disney announced the opening date for World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World, the renovated second park at Disneyland Paris.
