Since I was last in Disney land they have made some great strides to accessibilize some of their most popular rides. Haunted Mansion has a specific "Doombuggy" that allows a transfer straight across to the seat, and they can and will stop the ride if you need it (there is also a wheelchair ramp so no need to go through the broom closet). Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was an extremely tough transfer in 2005 as you needed to transfer up and over a rail into the seat bringing your feet through a narrow opening. Now BTR has a specific car that opens to a transfer seat (on both sides) and even the feet area opens, though it is still a quick transfer (between 30-40 seconds). The most impressive change for me was Space Mountain. They now have a car that is off the main track that you can take your time to get into (I have heard that there was a transfer seat upon request) then when you are safely secure in the ride vehicle the cast members hit a button and the car slides on to the main track and you are catapulted off into Walt's dark ride. It is very nice not to have to stress out about the transfer!
Toy Story Mania (at Disney's California Adventure) and Buzz Lightyear (at Disneyland, in Tomorrowland) both have roll in vehicles with a seat for one to accompany you (these were both a blast and I highly recommend both). The steam trains and monorail each have a special car that you and your party can ride on which I personally enjoyed. However the most impressive changes were on the Jungle Cruise and Small World. These rides both have a dedicated boat that has a lift to bring your chair on so absolutley no transfer is needed. This was nice because you can rest on these rides and save your strength for a tricky transfer like Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye.
As always Disney's California Adventure is ADA compliant and does its best to make accomodations. I do applaud Disneyland for making these accomodations and look forward to seeing what they will do in the future. Enjoy the pictures we were able to take and I hope this helps you with your ride planning.
Loading on the ramp Boat for Its a Small World.
Disneyland Railroad accessible rail car.
Loading Ramp for The Jungle Cruise.
Lift turned and a gentle lowering of the platform
Or 3 rides in 1.
Now where that head hunter.
Monster's INC ride vehicle (similar to Toy Story Mania and Buzz Lightyear Astro Blaster vehicle)
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