What Happens if You Get Sick at Disney World?

On a recent trip to Disney World, I found myself in need of a doctor. I didn’t have a car, and I wasn’t sure how to go about getting the medical care I needed. Fortunately, I remembered that Disney World has a partnership with AdventHealth. Nobody wants to get sick at Disney World, but if you do, know you can access easy health care.

AdventHealth offers a network of services for Walt Disney World Resort Guests, including urgent care, doctor visits, prescription delivery, equipment delivery, and more. They also provide transportation to Centra Care Urgent Care clinics. So, I was able to call the number listed in the My Disney Experience app to schedule a pickup from my Disney resort to Centra Care Urgent Care.

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Services Provided by AdventHealth

Whether you forgot your prescription at home or need to see a doctor about a minor medical condition, AdventHealth has services that won’t cause a major disruption to your Disney vacation.

Virtual Doctor Visit for When You Get Sick at Disney

Non-urgent medical concerns may be best addressed via a video visit with a doctor. These live, secure visits with an AdventHealth provider can be used to diagnose and treat minor ailments and get prescriptions sent to a nearby pharmacy or delivered to your Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Video visits are available 24/7 and need no appointment. To access the video, download the AdventHealth app.

Centra Urgent Care for When You Get Sick at Disney

AdventHealth Centra Care Urgent Care offers board-certified physicians who provide adult and pediatric care. The clinic is open 7 days a week from 7:00 am to midnight. Transportation to Centra Care Urgent Care is complimentary for Walt Disney World Guests and can be arranged by calling the resort front desk, the AdventHealth Experience center phone number listed in the My Disney Experience app, or visiting First Aid.

Prescription Delivery at Disney

You can easily get a refill if you forgot your prescription at home or ran out of medication while on your Disney vacation. AdventHealth provides an easy prescription delivery service so you can get back your trip. Call the AdventHealth Experience Center phone number in the My Disney Experience app to make arrangements. Your prescription can be delivered to a nearby pharmacy or Disney World Resort hotel.

Rent Medical Equipment at Disney

If you require specialized medical equipment during your Wald Disney World vacation, AdventHealth can help you make arrangements. You can purchase or rent medical equipment to be delivered to your hotel before arrival. Items available include a walker, commode, knee scooter, hospital bed, hoyer life, cane, and more. A physician’s order is required to rent the following items: oxygen concentrator, oxygen tanks, PSI compressor, CPAP, and more.

Getting Sick at Disney World

No one ever plans on getting sick at Disney World, but it’s nice to know they have services for almost any situation. Walt Disney World guests are advised to find the nearest Cast Member or call 911 immediately for health emergencies. First Aid Centers are also located in all 4 Disney theme and water parks. You will find registered nurses in the First Aid Centers who can offer over-the-counter medication, bandages, and quick medical remedies so you can get back to your vacation.

My Experience with AdventHealth

I visited Disney World in the middle of summer on one of the hottest days of the year. Even though I’ve often been to Disney, I never needed medical care until this trip. I noticed a blister forming on my foot at the end of my first day, but by the middle of my second day, I had 4 larger blisters that were only getting worse despite using bandages to reduce irritation. By day 3, I could barely walk and noticed swelling and redness around the blisters, which alerted me to a developing infection.

Because I took the time to familiarize myself with the My Disney Experience app before my trip, I remembered seeing the Accessibility & Health Services page. First thing in the morning, I found the phone number for AdventHealth and called them to ask about their services. The representative asked how I needed assistance and arranged for a driver to pick me up from my Disney hotel. The driver arrived within 5-10 minutes. The vehicle was marked, and I was taken directly to the Centra Care Urgent Care clinic free of charge.

Once I arrived at the clinic, I checked in at the front desk, filled out the appropriate paperwork, and provided my health insurance information. I was called back within 15 minutes and seen by the nurse immediately. The doctor arrived a few moments later, prescribed me antibiotics for my infection, and gave me tips for bandaging my feet. They could fill my prescription at the clinic, and the doctor said most prescriptions cost between $10 and $15. After I checked out and paid my standard urgent care co-pay, they arranged for me to be driven back to my Disney hotel.

My experience was quick and easy. It took a little over an hour, including the round trip to and from the clinic. I was pleasantly surprised by the clinic’s efficiency and quality of care.

I learned my lesson that extreme heat and excessive walking cause your feet to swell. My feet didn’t have room to expand, even wearing my worn-in sneakers. (Also, ladies, did you know your feet can continue to grow?) When I returned home, I went to a local store for running shoes that scanned my feet and helped me find appropriate footwear for walking around Disney in the summer.