Going to WDW in June - with Multiple Sclerosis.......

[wovenwonder]

My cousin has MS - and is basically wheel chair bound at this point. She has an opportunity to travel to WDW with her family and some friends in June. They would be staying off site - about 25 minutes away from the parks.

My question is.....
Although I REALLY hope for her to be able to go on this trip of a lifetime - is this something that she can do safely and still have a blast. Heat is a real issue for her. Is there alot of places for her to get in to air conditioned areas to cool off through out the day? Also, how accesible are the rides for someone in a wheel chair.

Please provide all the information you can. It will be very much appreciated!

Jody
castawaymagic@hotmail.com

[This message was edited by wovenwonder on 04-11-01 at 11:38 AM.]

[teri]

Jody, Welcome to the disABILITIES Board. We have a new FAQ with lots of information - just what you are looking for -- just click on the link in my signature below.

I hope you have a great trip.... but please don't think this has to be THE trip of a lifetime. Pace yourselves, and keep it simple. You CAN always go back.

Please feel free to ask questions!

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[SueM in MN]

WElcome. I can't post a lot right now, but I'm sure teri's links will get you started. Anyway, each of the parks has a nice, quiet, airconditioned First Aid station where she can go to lie down and rest if she wants.
The best park for being able to stay in airconditioning is Epcot. In the Future World area, most of the attractions are grouped together inside air conditioned buildings. You go in the building and there are a number of attractions to see. The Studio is also not to bad because most of the shows are fairly long once you are in a building. MK is the worst, because there are a lot fewer things that a person who can't transfer out of a wheelchair can do and most of the attractions are short. At AK, almost everything is outside, so it would not be a good choice or at least would be one to save for your cooolest day.

SueM in MN
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