Orlando, Florida

Known as the Sunshine State, Florida is situated on the Gulf Coast, and has sunshine throughout the year.

Although Orlando is famous for having possibly the best theme parks in the world, you can also enjoy its sandy beaches, watch a rocket launch at Kennedy Space Centre, play a round of golf or discover wildlife on a swamp trip.

Orlando is very modern so accessibility is not a problem. No matter where you go, scooters are often available for hire and finding an adapted toilet is not a problem.

Everything is extremely spread out so walking is not an option but adapted cars are available to hire and buses and shuttle services go from hotels to theme parks. If you are not planning to drive, check with your hotel about transport services, before booking.

Theme parks, such as Disney World and Universal, have shows on throughout the day with spaces reserved for wheelchairs. The shows are always popular so make sure you get there with plenty of time to spare.

Rides are accessible, depending on your mobility. Staff will help you to an extent but you need to be able to get onto the ride on your own or with help from your party. Water rides are often low down so are not as easy to transfer into.

Water parks are flat and wheelchairs are available to hire but slides can only be accessed by climbing up steps while often carrying a float.

Florida’s beautiful beaches have to be visited if you haven’t experienced them before. Beach wheelchairs can be hired allowing you to manoeuvre along the sand and into the water easily.