Accessibility for All Magazine August 2024 | Page 28

Entertainment
Morgan on Wonder Bikes

The accessible wonder of Morgan ' s Wonderland

Its beginnings
It all started during a family vacation when Morgan Hartman thought it would be fun to splash and play with other kids in a hotel swimming pool . But much to Morgan ’ s dismay , they took their beach ball and vanished . Observing the painful look on Morgan ’ s face , her parents , Gordon and Maggie Hartman , resolved then and there to create a fun , colorful , barrierfree environment where those with and without special needs could come together to have fun and better understand each other . In 2010 , Morgan ’ s Wonderland became the world ’ s first Ultra-
Accessible™ , fully-inclusive theme park . Morgan ’ s boundless love and ability to soar above her physical and cognitive challenges were the true inspiration for Morgan ’ s Wonderland .
What makes Morgan ' s Wonderland unique compared to other theme parks ?
Every day we work to provide an extraordinary place where smiles and laughter lead to wonderful memories with family members , friends , and caregivers . Although we designed our park with everyone in mind , our efforts to provide necessary accommodations for individuals with special needs and disabilities are what makes us unique . Morgan ’ s Wonderland is the one and only Ultra-Accessible™ theme park where everyone can play , regardless of age and ability .
Is Morgan ’ s Wonderland only for people with disabilities ?
Morgan ’ s Wonderland is the first theme park where everyone can play , regardless of age or ability . We offer 25 Ultra-Accessible™ attractions , sprawled across a 25-acre oasis of inclusion . From
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