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The facility is very nice , but not handicap frien...

The facility is very nice , but not handicap friendly at all. You can rent a wheelchair in the ESPN Clubhouse Shop at guest services, but getting around in it is a task in itself. The complex is constructed on a hill and the upper tier is where the parking lots are, and also the merchandise shops and the large arenas. Down the hill are the baseball diamonds, soccer fields, track and field area and tennis complex. If you are headed for the open fields, be advised that you may have to use the wheelchair ramp, which is a winding ramp at the side of the large staircase connecting the upper and lower tiers. The ramp is ok going down the hill. But do remember that what goes down the hill will eventually have to go back up the hill to get out of the complex and back to your car. Make sure you have a strong companion willing to push your wheelchair up a hefty hill.

I will mention that I know the HP Field House has an elevator. The lower level is where the sports fields are and the upper level is where the shops and parking lots are. To gain entrance to this building you will have to purchase a ticket for the event being held there. No ticket, no access. No access no elevator. And up the ramp you go! (These facts I know from personal experience). There are elevators in other buildings as well, although I don't know if they are and under what circumstances would be accessible to the public.

SHAME, SHAME, SHAME on Walt Disney World and ESPN Wide World of Sports for the misfortune of being so handicap inaccessible in an international sports facility that so many senior citizens would love to visit and watch a grandchild compete, or an injured athlete on crutches come to support their teammates. Well WDW and ESPN get the picture. At least I hope they do.

If you have difficulty walking your way around this complex, just stay home. Believe me, frustration runs rampant and everyone who you think could be of some help won't be.

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