Paws & Pixie Dust: Rides Service Dogs Can and Can’t Do
You want your companion to join in on the magic for a day at the parks, and they can! Although there are some rides our sweet service dogs can’t go on due to safety, there are a lot they can. Here’s your ultimate list of what rides your service dog can and can’t go on.
Service dogs are required to remain positioned on the floor of the ride vehicle, away from the ride vehicle door. Guests with smaller service dogs may place their service dog on their lap or in a front-of-body carrier.
For the safety and well-being of your service dog, always use the Sensory Experience Details sign for each respective ride so you can get an idea of how the ride might affect your service dog. Although a ride might be safe in terms of how fast the attraction moves for your service dog, the attraction might still have loud noises, off-ground elements, elements of surprise, and bright lights, amongst other effects. Dogs can’t ride any attraction with a height requirement for safety.
If you are going to the parks alone with your service dog and would like to enjoy an attraction that your service dog isn’t allowed on, ask a cast member if there’s an option for a portable kennel for your service dog to remain in for the duration of the ride. A cast member will wait with your dog while you are on the ride.
Disneyland
CAN:
Alice in Wonderland
Autopia
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
Casey Jr. Circus Train
Disneyland Railroad
Haunted Mansion
“it’s a small world”
King Arthur Carrousel
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mark Twain Riverboat
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Peter Pan’s Flight
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey
Pirates of the Carribbean
Storybook Land Canal Boats
Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
Roger Rabbit’s Cartoon Spin
CAN’T:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Chip n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster
Indiana Jones Adventure
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
Space Mountain
Star Tours - The Adventures Continue
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Disney’s California Adventure
CAN:
The Little Mermaid- Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
Toy Story Midway Mania!
Jessie’s Critter Carousel
Pixar Pal-A-Round (not swaying gondolas)
Monsters Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue
CAN’T:
Goofy’s Sky School
Grizzly River Run
Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!
Incredicoaster
Jumpin’ Jellyfish
Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters
Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
Radiator Springs Racers
Silly Symphony Swings
Soarin’ Around the World
Disclosure: Some attractions on the can ride list may have unique safety considerations, such as ride intensity and limited space. In these moments, Cast Members may use their best judgment to ensure your service dogs’ safety and comfort. These decisions are always made with care, keeping both you and your companion in mind. Please note that experiences may vary, and Cast Members have the final say on attraction boarding for your companion animal. The Midnight Monorail is not held responsible for any in-park decisions or changes that may differ from the information shared here. Thank you for letting me be a part of your planning journey - it truly means so much.
