From 2009: Skip Potter's DIS Unplugged Blog debut is up!

[WebmasterLeah]

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/12/03/amtrak-and-mears-transportation-to-disney/

[Renysmom]

Great job :thumbsup2

I watched that video the other night when Pete posted it on FB but did not realize it was you taping.. Looking forward to reading more.

[aspen37]

Great blog Skip! I can't wait to read the next one. :thumbsup2

[safetymom]

Great job Skip!!

[MomlvsGoofy]

Wow! Great first blog Skip! I am so happy you had a good experience with Amtrak and Mears.

[SFBayDon]

Skip,
Great blog, thanks for sharing another side of the challenges in getting to Disney. Looking forward to more blog's int he future.
Don

[ADP]

Wonderful read Skip! Great topic. Looking forward to more.

[ms*mountaineer]

What a great topic for a blog! That was very interesting to see traveling from your perspective. Can't wait to hear about the other parts of your trip!

[AnneR]

Skip
loved your blog. Sent you a PM with a request.

[wdwfreeksince88]

Great job Skip. Can't wait till the next one:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[cslittle999]

Excellent blog Skip. I'm looking forward to your next installment.

[Justin Jett]

Thanks everyone for all the nice E-Mails and message board posts. I will respond when school is over. Today is the first of some very busy days.:)

[UrsulasShadow]

I really enjoyed hearing of your experiences. It was definitely eye-opening. I look forward to more of your blogs!

[mainegal]

Story well told, thanks! :thumbsup2

[OKW Lover]

I enjoyed reading the Blog. Thanks for posting it!!:cheer2:

[chaoscent]

Thanks for posting. My mom wants to visit my niece at the Fort Lee in VA. She cannot ride in the car for a long time as she needs to move around, stretch and make many bathroom visits. We were thinking of taking the train. She can transfer to seat with assistance, but cannot climb the steps to get into train. Your blog was very helpful. I am going to share it with her. She has been nervous about making the ride. I am going to tell her that if you can get to Florida by yourself, she can certainly get to VA from PA with me at her side. :goodvibes Thanks for a great blog and I look forward to the next installment. See you at DAP. Penny:hippie:

[bcvdreamer]

Skip, great blog with important details. I'm glad you had a good trip. You're a wonderful addition to blog.

I take care of my dad who's also in a wheelchair, and I appreciate your detailed description regarding the restrooms. I can relate, because when I take my dad to visit my brother in DC, and there is one family/companion restroom on the PA turnpike that we can use that has the grab bars in the right location for him.

Lisa

[Justin Jett]

Thanks for posting. My mom wants to visit my niece at the Fort Lee in VA. She cannot ride in the car for a long time as she needs to move around, stretch and make many bathroom visits. We were thinking of taking the train. She can transfer to seat with assistance, but cannot climb the steps to get into train. Your blog was very helpful. I am going to share it with her. She has been nervous about making the ride. I am going to tell her that if you can get to Florida by yourself, she can certainly get to VA from PA with me at her side. :goodvibes Thanks for a great blog and I look forward to the next installment. See you at DAP. Penny:hippie:

Something else to consider is the accessible space in first class. It has a private restroom. On a college student budget, I cant afford first class, :lmao: but it could be a better option for some people.:)

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=AM_Accommodation_C&pagename=am%2FLayout&cid=1241210576085

[robertgp124]

Really interesting blog, and the video was first rate! Hope to see/read more from you!

[Justin Jett]

I just wanted to thank the team and everyone for believing in me, and helping me belive in myself again.

This weekend has confirmed that my life is back on track, and moving in the right direction.

[Justin Jett]

Update:

Amtrak now allows wheelchair space to be booked online. I don't have to book by phone anymore. Also, Amtrak has adjusted their schedule, so I can go from Greensboro to Orlando without an 8 hour layover in Raleigh. Mears Transportation is still a pain, but Mears is still better than GTA SCAT paratransit "service."