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Fully-Accessible Theme Park Reopens Following Major Expansion (lemmy.world)

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These are older stories, but I just found out about this place. Here is a 2nd article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/theme-parks/2024/05/12/morgans-wonderland-theme-park-accessibility/73660563007/

I also just read that they're planning a hotel geared towards families with disabilities

A one-of-a-kind theme park that’s fully accessible to people with disabilities is back to life complete with new rides and attractions after undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion.

Morgan’s Wonderland, an inclusive theme park in San Antonio, recently reopened after four months of improvements and upgrades.

Following the $6.5 million overhaul, the park now offers a first-of-its-kind 4-seat zip line that can accommodate riders in wheelchairs as well as those who need extra restraints, respiratory equipment or other special gear. Another new offering is the wheelchair-accessible Jette’s Wonder Bikes which features glider-style cars that riders can make go up and down using pedals or hand cranks. There is also a lake cruise and a 4D cinema that offers riders in wheelchairs a roller-coaster experience using a video screen with motion effects.

Link to their website: https://morganswonderland.org/

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

Hartman noted the company that made the 4D theater had never been asked to make wheelchair-accessible motion-simulated platforms before.

“Before, when someone was in a wheelchair, they just sat and watched,” Hartman said. “We asked them to actually work with us to where we could put a wheelchair on a platform to where those people would have the same feeling. They had been around 30 years and no one had ever asked them to do it. Now they're doing it, they're saying, ‘Hey, we want to do this in other places now.’ That's how it will start to really move forward.”

What an amazing movement they’ve started. I love when someone’s passion infects others in a positive way to help others. And the ticket prices are actually super reasonable. Love that they make it free for those with disabilities. Outstanding.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 2 months ago

So... If most of the people are disabled, the able lines must be really short wait times, right? Is that how it works?