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Dumbo the Flying Elephant Accessibility Overview

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Ride Overview

  • Park & Land: Disneyland Park – Fantasyland
  • Ride Type: Gentle spinning ride with up-and-down movement, rider-controlled height
  • Height Restriction: None
  • Ride Duration: Around 1.5–2 minutes
  • Suitable For: Families, young children, and guests seeking a calm, uplifting experience with scenic views of Fantasyland

Accessibility Overview

SEN Suitability

Dumbo the Flying Elephant is a slow-spinning ride where guests sit inside elephant-shaped ride vehicles that gently rise and fall. Riders can control their vehicle’s height using a lever.

  • Noise Level: Low to moderate, with cheerful music and ambient Fantasyland sounds
  • Visual Effects: Bright colours, themed ride vehicles, and a view of the surrounding land from above
  • Movement: Gentle spinning combined with smooth vertical motion, fully rider-controlled
  • Storyline: Themed around Disney’s classic Dumbo film, but with no direct plot or narration, the focus is on the flying experience
  • SEN Tips: Ideal for guests who enjoy bright visuals and calm rides; no sudden sensory triggers or dark scenes

Mobility Suitability

  • Wheelchair Use: Guests must transfer from their wheelchair or mobility aid into the ride vehicle
  • Boarding:
    • Step-free route to the boarding platform via the accessible entrance
    • The platform is level with the ride vehicles, making transfers easier
    • Transfer boards are available upon request
    • Cast Members are trained to assist with transfers
  • Storage: Mobility aids are stored securely by attendants during the ride and returned immediately after

Priority & Easy Access Card Information

Guests with a Priority Card or Easy Access Card can use the accessible entrance to bypass the main queue.

How to Access It:

  1. From the main Dumbo entrance in Fantasyland (between the entrance to Peter Pan’s Flight and the Casey Jr. Circus Train), locate the designated accessible entryway adjacent to the main queue
  2. Follow the flat, step-free path to the boarding area
  3. Present your card to the Cast Member, who will assist with boarding arrangements

Queue Conditions:

  • Outdoors with shaded sections
  • Wide, flat pathways and spacious waiting areas suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters
  • Benches are available nearby for resting before or after the ride

Ride Experience

Guests board a colourful Dumbo ride vehicle and use a lever to control how high or low the elephant flies while the ride slowly spins around the central hub.

  • Smooth, gentle motion with no sudden changes in speed or height
  • Panoramic views of Fantasyland from higher positions
  • A whimsical, family-friendly atmosphere with lighthearted background music

Practical Tips

  • Best Time to Ride: Early morning or during parades to avoid peak queues
  • Closest Accessible Toilets: Near the entrance to Alice’s Curious Labyrinth or next to Pizzeria Bella Notte
  • Quiet Rest Area: Benches and shaded seating directly next to the attraction
  • Bag & Medical Equipment Storage: Small items can be taken in the vehicle; larger items should remain with a non-rider or with the ride attendants

Fun Facts

  • Opening Date: April 12, 1992 (Disneyland Paris opening day)
  • Unique Feature: The Paris version of Dumbo includes a central water feature for added visual appeal
  • Design Detail: The lever inside each Dumbo allows riders full control of the height, making it one of the most interactive gentle rides in the park
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