A popular social media post recently claimed that Walt Disney World Resort hotels are charging disabled guests more for accessible showers. Let’s take a closer look at the truth behind the allegations and what’s really happening with Disney’s hotel pricing for accessible rooms.
Walt Disney World Resort offers a range of accommodations, from Deluxe to Moderate and Value Resort hotels, catering to different budgets. With more than 20 hotels to choose from, guests can enjoy everything from Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas at Disney’s Beach Club Resort to campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
Recently, Reddit user u/nineteen_eightyfour caught the attention of Disney fans when they noticed something odd while booking a room at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge:
Oof hope the rate for the shower isn’t too much more. I like showers.
Oof hope the rate for the shower isn’t too much more. I like showers.
byu/nineteen_eightyfour inWaltDisneyWorld
The post described an unusual distinction on the booking page that separated the Deluxe Studio – Resort View and the Deluxe Studio with Shower – Resort View into two different categories. The implication was that one room didn’t come with a shower, raising concerns about whether disabled guests were being charged more for accessible rooms with walk-in showers.
However, the reality is far less concerning. The Deluxe Studio – Resort View includes a shower/tub combo, while the Deluxe Studio with Shower – Resort View features a walk-in shower. The walk-in shower is typically found in accessible rooms designed for guests with mobility challenges. These accessible rooms are necessary for some, but the distinction on the booking page was not intended to charge disabled guests more—it simply gives guests the option to choose the type of shower configuration that suits their needs.
Both room types are priced equally, whether guests pay with cash or DVC points, so there is no additional charge for the accessible room configuration. The booking system simply allows Walt Disney World Resort guests to choose the room type that best meets their individual needs.
While the confusion was resolved, the accusation quickly gained traction among Disney Parks fans.
“I wouldn’t splurge on the shower, it rains almost daily in FL this time of year,” u/onimush115 joked. “Just bring a bar of soap with you into the parks and make use of that time in line!”
“I’m only happy when it rains (because that’s the only way I can afford to wash myself at Disney World),” u/champ11228 replied.
Ultimately, the confusion stemmed from how the booking system was structured, not from any effort to charge disabled guests extra. There is no additional charge for shower access at Walt Disney World Resort hotels.
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