Accessible Travel Tips

Booking a flight when you or a loved one uses a wheelchair can feel overwhelming. From picking the right airline to understanding your rights, there’s a lot to think about before you even get to the airport. In this video, we break down the 10 essential tips every wheelchair traveler needs to know before booking a flight — so you can fly with confidence and avoid surprises.

What you’ll learn in this video:
✅ How to choose the right airline for accessibility
✅ Why you should always book directly with the airline
✅ The importance of knowing your wheelchair’s dimensions
✅ How to request an aisle chair in advance
✅ What to pack in a dedicated medical bag
✅ Tips for labeling and protecting your wheelchair
✅ Why early arrival and communication make all the difference
✅ Your rights under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)
✅ How to prepare for unexpected delays or issues

✈️ RESOURCES
Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) information:
https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/passengers-disabilities

Wheelchair label supplies:
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Other wheelchair travel must-haves:
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Accessible Air Travel Playlist:
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💛 If you found this video helpful, please like, share, and subscribe for more accessible travel content. Drop your own tips or questions in the comments — we learn so much from this community!

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In this video, Aadam, a C2 incomplete quadriplegic, is using a Whill Model C2 wheelchair. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/49mtEH0

Get the Whill Model F here: https://amzn.to/3uiHWt8
Check out the latest Model C here: https://amzn.to/49mtEH0
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To book your next vacation -- Disney or otherwise -- contact Brooke.Hardison@AcademyTravel.com or call 240-334-7178

00:00 Intro
00:44 Choose the right airline
01:27 Communicate your needs clearly
03:22 Book directly with the airline
05:40 Know your wheelchair’s dimensions
07:48 Use labels and documentation
10:53 Request an aisle chair in advance
13:59 Pack a dedicated medical bag
17:17 Arrive early and communicate
20:06 Know your rights under the ACAA
21:26 Prepare for the unexpected

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Follow along as we learn what happens when an airline breaks a passenger's wheelchair. It's not as easy as you, or the @usdotgov and the @FAAnews, would hope. In June, Aadam's wheelchair was broken by a @jetblue crew at @BWI_airport. This is the update from mid-way through our trip.

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In this video, Aadam, a C2 incomplete quadriplegic, is using a Whill Model C2 wheelchair. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/49mtEH0

Get the Whill Model F here: https://amzn.to/3uiHWt8
Check out the latest Model C here: https://amzn.to/49mtEH0
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imaginary.lemons
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To book your next vacation -- Disney or otherwise -- contact Brooke@VacationWithTheMagic.com or call 240-334-7178

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This video takes an unexpected turn as the unthinkable happens - Adam's wheelchair gets broken by @jetblue at the airport. Join us as we navigate through this unfortunate incident and find out how it all unfolds. Don't forget to subscribe for more accessible travel stories!

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In this video, Aadam, a C2 incomplete quadriplegic, is using a Whill Model C2 wheelchair. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/49mtEH0

Get the Whill Model F here: https://amzn.to/3uiHWt8
Check out the latest Model C here: https://amzn.to/49mtEH0
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Website: http://www.imaginarylemons.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imaginary.lemons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginary.lemons
Email: Aadam@imaginarylemons.com | brooke@imaginarylemons.com

To book your next vacation -- Disney or otherwise -- contact Brooke@VacationWithTheMagic.com or call 240-334-7178

#disney #disneyworld #disney100 #disneycreator
00:00 Introduction
00:43 How Jetblue Broke My Power Wheelchair
10:56 Getting a Loaner Wheelchair from the Airline
11:52 Mears Wheelchair Lift Breaks
16:41 Boarding a Motor Coach in a Power Chair
17:35 Summary This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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As much as we love travel, it can be a lot of work - especially when dealing with a disability. Brooke wanted to upgrade her luggage, and was looking for something that would make trips through the airport easier.

With a lifetime warranty and tons of great features, her new Monos luggage is the perfect solution for making travel easier. From the lightweight design to the durable construction, her Monos luggage is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a luggage that will make their travels smoother and easier.

Get $20 off your purchase of $200 or more at Monos: https://bit.ly/Monos

In most of our videos, Aadam, a incomplete quadriplegic, is using a Whill Model C2 wheelchair. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/3sjoj2S

Get the Whill Model F here: https://amzn.to/45CqqgG
Check out the latest Model C here: https://amzn.to/3sjoj2S

Website: http://www.imaginarylemons.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginary.lemons
Email: Aadam@imaginarylemons.com | brooke@imaginarylemons.com

To book your next vacation -- Disney or otherwise -- contact Brooke@VacationWithTheMagic.com or call 240-334-7178

#disney #disneyworld #disney100 #disneycreator #monosluggage
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Metro Duffel (Buttercream)
03:57 Metro Backpack (Purple Icing)
06:44 Medium Checked Bag (Terazzo)
11:14 Compression Packing Cubes
13:35 Luggage Covers This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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In this video, we'll tell the story of our pre-cruise journey to Miami where nothing went right...

From missed flights to slow security lines to no parking, we hit just about every obstacle a wheelchair user could face on the way!

Learn from our mistakes and see how to avoid them when planning your own #accessibletravel trip.

If you're thinking about traveling with a wheelchair, then be sure to check out our video before undertaking the journey. We hope you find it helpful!

In this video, Aadam, a C2 incomplete quadriplegic, is using a @WHILLUS Model Ci wheelchair. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/3sjoj2S

Website: http://www.imaginarylemons.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imaginary.lemons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginary.lemons
Email: Aadam@imaginarylemons.com and Brooke@imaginarylemons.com

To book your next vacation -- Disney or otherwise -- contact Brooke@vacationwiththemagic.com or call (240_ 334-7178 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Is Phoenix instinct the best? Why I love this set and how much it was needed. Luggage for people with disabilities and travel issues.


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Day 1 of our May 2022 split stay in Walt Disney World, travel to airport, wheelchair access van at airport, travel to Caribbean beach and dinner @ Sebastian's Bistro. See what it's like to bring a power chair on a flight, and the process for getting an accessible taxi.

00:40-1:30 Navigating the Airport with luggage and a Wheelchair
2:18-2:48 Getting off the Plane in an aisle chair
2:58-3:30 Wheelchair Taxi at MCO
3:47-9:51 Sebastian’s Bistro Review

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Music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
* André Aguado / Places to Go: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/fSiFEbRGrl/
* Little Island Leap / Bye Bye Piranha: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MNaOKTuaGT/
* Tiki Tiki / Caribbean Barbeque: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/U12CzVMYQK/
* Dylan Joseph / On the Islands: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/96WNJOaHtV/ This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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It is day two of our trip to Disney world, staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and today we are headed to Epcot for a special preview of Disney’s newest Ride: Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. We also visit the seas and spaceship Earth.

00:22-00:36 Riding the SkyLiner in a wheelchair
02:51-05:00 Boarding Guardians of the Galaxy in a Wheelchair
07:17-08:15 Wrong Way to Boarding Spaceship Earth in a Wheelchair
8:15-9:48 Spaceship Earth in a Wheelchair the Right way
11:02-12:35 Riding the Seas with Nemo in a Wheelchair

In this video, Aadam, a C2 incomplete quadriplegic, is using a @WHILLUS Model C wheelchair. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/3sjoj2S

Website: http://www.imaginarylemons.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imaginarylemons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginary.lemons/

For booking help contact-
Brooke@vacationwiththemagic.com

Music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
* Brendon Moeller / Crossing that Bridge https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/oh1lRfFg2H/
* Aiyo / Leaving Gravity https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/LM4WwJP465/ This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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How we ride Big Thunder Mountain, Disney’s jungle Cruise and more. Ride transferring and stay in your wheelchair ride. How to get to Disney’s Magic Kingdom in your wheelchair.

0:36-2:57 Boarding Disney Buses in a Wheelchair
3:58-5:05 Riding Jungle Cruise in a Wheelchair
5:06-6:27 Riding Big Thunder Mountain in a Wheelchair

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Getting Covid at Disney and what to do. What happens when you get Covid at Disney world and the steps we had to go through. What you have to do and what Disney does.

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Are you a Disney princess fan? Do you geek out when you see Disney princess themed things? Have you thought about staying in a Disney princess room?

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In this video, a quadriplegic tries Disney Cruise Line for the first time - Disney Fantasy Day 1. He has a lot of questions about what it's like to be on a Disney cruise ship, but theres one thing he knows for sure - it's going to be an amazing experience!

Watch as this quadriplegic experiences Disney Fantasy for the first time - from dinner at Palo to magical moments aboard the ship. He'll tell you all about his amazing day, and share some candid photos. If you're curious about accessible travel, or want to see what it's like to be on a cruise ship from the perspective of a quadriplegic, then this video is for you!

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00:00 Introduction
00:26 Pre-cruise stay
01:25 At the terminal
02:06 Getting Onboard
02:36 Dinner at Palo
04:41 Summary This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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