Epcot’s Disability Parking Relocated Amid Repaving Project Expected to Last Three More Weeks.
Visitors to Epcot are facing temporary changes to parking as Disney World undertakes a repaving project in the designated Disability Parking Lot, known as Moana Parking. The closure, originally expected to last a few days, is now reportedly extended, raising concerns for guests attending the park’s popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
The Moana parking lot (301-305), along with its overflow areas (306 and above), has been closed for repaving. As a result, guests requiring disability parking are being directed to the Hei Hei parking area. For those familiar with the park’s layout, Moana is on the left side of Spaceship Earth (facing the park), while Hei Hei is on the right.
While repaving projects are not new to Disney’s parking lots—the Magic Kingdom saw similar work over a year ago to expand its disability parking—the extended timeline at Epcot is creating challenges. The repaving was initially anticipated to be complete by August 28th, in time for the start of the International Food & Wine Festival.
However, as of September 15th, the Moana lot remains closed, with new reports suggesting the closure could last an additional three weeks, bringing the total duration to approximately six weeks. This is not unexpected, as Disney does not put a timeline on how long a project will last or an end date.
The ongoing closure is particularly impactful on weekends when Epcot sees its largest crowds. Guests with disabilities are expressing concerns about the new temporary arrangement, as the walk from the Hei Hei parking lot to the park entrance is noted to be longer and lacks the convenient cut-through path that the Moana lot offers.
In the meantime, guests are advised to plan for the redirected parking and the potentially longer walk to the park’s entrance.
Parking for Guests with Disabilities
Designated parking areas are available throughout Walt Disney World Resort for Guests with disabilities. A valid disability parking permit is required, and standard parking rates apply.
Theme Park Disability Parking Lots
Guests with mobility disabilities—including those traveling with personal wheelchairs, electric scooters, or other mobility devices—should park in our Disability Parking Lots, located a short distance from the main entrance to each of the 4 theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort.
For further directions on parking options, Guests should inquire at the theme park Auto Plaza (there’s an Auto Plaza at the entrance to each Walt Disney World theme park). Or, call Guest Services at (407) 824-2222. Guests under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian’s permission to call.
Courtesy trams have returned to all 4 theme parks. If necessary, Guests may ask for a space at the end of a row closest to the courtesy tram pick-up and drop-off locations. Courtesy trams will transport Guests to the theme park’s Main Entrances and the Ticket and Transportation Center.
Learn more about services for Guests with disabilities.
