What is the Priority Card?
The Priority Card is reserved for guests with a recognized disability, whether visible or invisible. It gives you priority access, through a separate entrance, to rides, theaters and shows, parades (with reserved viewing areas), and character meet and greets, plus the checkouts at restaurants and stores.
One thing I want to clear up right away: this is priority access, not necessarily instant access. It is not a guaranteed way to skip the line. Depending on the color dot on your card, you use the Premier Access line (the paid skip-the-line lane) or the line for guests with reduced mobility. That cuts your wait, but how long you wait still depends on how crowded the park is.
The card covers up to 4 companions on rides. It also qualifies you for a discounted price, but that is a separate program, which I cover in the discounted price for guests with disabilities. For the big picture on accessibility at the park (other cards, hotels, transportation), head to my complete accessibility guide.
Is the Priority Card right for you?
The Priority Card is meant for people with a recognized disability who can show an official document (the CMI, a disability card, an MDPH notification, and so on, see below). That document is what gets you into the program.
Do you have an ALD (a long-term condition recognized by the French health system) but none of these documents? The Priority Card isn’t for you, but there is another card: see the Easy Access Card, which works with a return-time booklet and covers rides.
Getting ready to bring an autistic family member or friend? The Priority Card does take invisible disabilities into account. If you want hands-on advice for this kind of visit, my article on visiting with an autistic person has you covered.
Expecting a baby? There is a separate program just for you, unrelated to the Priority Card: see the pregnancy wristband.
The Priority Card color dots
When you arrive, as part of the MagicALL program, you answer a short independence questionnaire with 4 questions, and then your photo is taken. Here are the 4 questions:
- Do you use a wheelchair to get around?
- Can you go up and down stairs?
- Do you need someone with you?
- Can you be evacuated on foot under different conditions?
Based on your answers, a color dot is placed on the card. It shows your level of independence.
| Dot | What it means |
|---|---|
| Green | Full independence: you get on and off the ride and can be evacuated by yourself or with the people in your party. |
| Purple | Independent with reduced mobility: boarding, getting off, and evacuation are possible alone or with help. |
| Orange | Some independence, but someone needs to keep an eye on you (a visual impairment, for example). |
| Blue | Needs assistance to get around. |
| Gray | Evacuation must be handled by emergency services if needed. |
The 5 color dots on the Priority Card
Whether you can ride each attraction depends on how your independence dot matches that ride’s evacuation conditions. You can check them ride by ride on the accessibility maps (available through a QR code in the park). If you use a wheelchair you can’t transfer out of, only the equipped rides are open to you. The ride-by-ride details, along with everything else about accessibility at the park, are in my complete accessibility guide.
What’s on the card
- First and last name Your name is on the card, which means nobody else can use it.
- Photo Your picture is printed right on the card, so it can’t be faked or handed to another person.
- Number of companions Up to 4 people on rides, at meet and greets, and at indoor shows, and 2 at outdoor shows and parades (kids under 3 included).
- Language The card states your language.
- How long it’s valid Good for your entire booked stay. For Disneyland Pass members who apply at the dedicated desk, the card is valid for as long as the Pass.
How do you get the Priority Card?
Start your application online
Up to about 1 month before your visit, you can set up your file from your account on the official website by uploading your document and a digital ID photo. You’ll get a confirmation email.
Pick up the card on site
On the day of your visit, bring the original document and a photo ID to City Hall (Disneyland Park), Studio Services (Disney Adventure World), or the front desk of a Disney hotel. You can also apply right there on site, without starting online.
Disneyland Pass members
Apply directly at the Annual Pass desks (Disneyland Park) with your official document, your Disneyland Pass, and your photo ID. That way, the card is matched to how long your Pass is valid.
Accepted documents
- Inclusion mobility card (CMI) France’s official disability card, carrying the disability or priority mention. A CMI that only says parking doesn’t qualify you for the Priority Card.
- European parking card A valid European disabled parking card is accepted. Don’t mix it up with the "parking" mention on the CMI, which does not qualify you for the Priority Card.
- Disability card Including the war disability card (for veterans).
- MDPH or MDA notification Confirming the disability (an RQTH, France’s recognition as a disabled worker, is not accepted on its own).
- Military disability pension certificate An official document confirming your situation.
Priority or Easy Access?
| Priority Card | Easy Access Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it’s for | People with a recognized disability (CMI, disability card, veteran, MDPH/MDA…) | People with an ALD |
| Access and perks | Rides, shows, parades, character meet and greets, restaurant and store checkouts | Rides only |
| Companions | Up to 4 on rides, at meet and greets, and at indoor shows, 2 at outdoor shows and parades | Up to 4 on rides |
| How it works | Priority access, no appointment, through the Premier Access line or the reduced-mobility line depending on your dot | With a return-time booklet (you get a time to come back) |
Priority Card vs. Easy Access Card: how they differ
If your situation falls under an ALD rather than a recognized disability, the Easy Access Card is the one you need. It works with return times instead, and I explain it in its own article.
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Frequently asked questions
01 Who can get the Priority Card, and what proof do you need?
The Priority Card is for guests with a recognized disability, visible or invisible (including autism), who can show official proof: a CMI (France’s official disability card) marked disability or priority, a disability card or war disability card, an MDPH or MDA decision confirming the disability, or a military disability pension. An RQTH alone or an ALD (a long-term condition recognized by the French health system) alone isn’t enough. For international visitors, a medical certificate in French or English dated within the last 3 months may be accepted.
02 Does the Priority Card really let you skip the line?
Not exactly. It gives you priority access, but not necessarily immediate access: it’s not a guaranteed line skip. Depending on the color dot, you go through the Premier Access line or the line for guests with reduced mobility, which cuts the wait without always eliminating it. The actual wait depends on crowd levels.
03 How do you get the Priority Card at Disneyland Paris?
Start the request online from your customer account up to about 1 month before your visit (independence questionnaire, proof, and a photo to upload). On the day of your visit, pick up the card at City Hall (Disneyland Park), at Studio Services (Disney Adventure World), or at the front desk of a Disney hotel, bringing the original proof and a photo ID. Disneyland Pass holders go through the annual pass windows.
04 How long is the Priority Card valid?
It lasts as long as your booked stay. Disneyland Pass members who apply in person at the Annual Passport desk get a card that’s valid for as long as their Pass. If your stay is moved to new dates or canceled, you have to submit a new request.
05 How many companions can go with the Priority Card?
The card covers the cardholder and up to 4 companions on rides (including at least one adult), and 2 companions at shows and parades. Kids under 3 don’t count toward that total and come along free. Don’t confuse this with the 25% ticket discount, which only applies to the person concerned and one companion.
06 What’s the difference between the Priority Card and the Easy Access Card?
Disneyland Paris offers two separate cards. The Priority Card is for guests with a recognized disability (the CMI, France’s official disability card, a French invalidity card, or an MDPH decision from the French disability office): it gives priority access through a dedicated line and covers rides, shows, parades, Character meet-and-greets, and the registers at restaurants and stores. The Easy Access Card is for guests with one of the 30 recognized long-term conditions (ALD, a long-term condition recognized by the French health system): it doesn’t skip the line but works by appointment (a Cast Member gives you a return time), and it applies to rides and Character meet-and-greets. So the right card depends on your medical situation and the proof you can show. Full details are in the Priority Card and the Easy Access Card.
07 What ticket discount is there for guests with disabilities?
Guests with disabilities pay 25% less for park tickets, the Disneyland Pass, and evening tickets. This covers the person concerned plus one companion, with official proof of disability. While ticket prices change daily (dynamic pricing), the 25% rate itself never moves. Hotel packages are excluded, and holding only the Easy Access Card (ALD) doesn’t make you eligible. Everything is explained in the discounted ticket for guests with disabilities.
