Gracie'sMom
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2007
It's been 5 years since my last trip to WDW and this will be my first time that I will need to be somewhat aware of mobility issues. I have no idea what attractions include steps and/or difficult areas to navigate when not at 100%. To be honest, I simply didn't pay attention to something that was of little relevance to me at the time.
When we arrive in September, I will be 6 weeks out from knee surgery to repair a torn cartilage. I am now mostly mobile on level ground and can navigate 2 or 3 steps at a time (although somewhat slowly) but certainly couldn't take a full flight of steps without causing a major traffic jam!
I am also beginning to think that a few of the rides throughout all four parks will be an exercise in creativity when trying to climb OUT of the car. Good thing my husband will be there to give me a hand up when needed. My husband's tolerance for "Happiest Place on Earth" though is not as strong as that of myself and our DD10 and he will likely tucker out and head back to the resort before we do. So here is another question...Can they stop the treadmill thingy on rides like HM long enough for me to exit if I have no one to steady me and speed me up?
Initially, my thoughts were that I would not need a GAC card because walking and standing in line is not a problem for me and I have no need for a wheelchair....(although the ortho's office tells me I may reconsider once i've been on my feet for that long). I can now see though that I may need a GAC as an option for individual rides here and there if I do need assistance.
So, here are my question....
1) What attractions will I likely need to be aware of for steps and/or other navigation issues?
2) If I have to take a couple extra minutes to get my sea legs when climbing out of a car (I'm thinking Splash Mt., Space Mt., etc.), will having the GAC to flash be a smart idea or will they give me time needed regardless (without rolling their eyes)?
3) Do any of the regular lines accommodate a wheelchair if my week ends up like that? I would always prefer to wait my turn in the regular line when possible.
3) Is there anything obvious to any of you that I have not considered that you could point out to me?
As you can see my thoughts are a little scattered on this as I have no idea what to expect both of my knee or the parks.
Thanks to any serious and considerate responses in advance!
When we arrive in September, I will be 6 weeks out from knee surgery to repair a torn cartilage. I am now mostly mobile on level ground and can navigate 2 or 3 steps at a time (although somewhat slowly) but certainly couldn't take a full flight of steps without causing a major traffic jam!
I am also beginning to think that a few of the rides throughout all four parks will be an exercise in creativity when trying to climb OUT of the car. Good thing my husband will be there to give me a hand up when needed. My husband's tolerance for "Happiest Place on Earth" though is not as strong as that of myself and our DD10 and he will likely tucker out and head back to the resort before we do. So here is another question...Can they stop the treadmill thingy on rides like HM long enough for me to exit if I have no one to steady me and speed me up?
Initially, my thoughts were that I would not need a GAC card because walking and standing in line is not a problem for me and I have no need for a wheelchair....(although the ortho's office tells me I may reconsider once i've been on my feet for that long). I can now see though that I may need a GAC as an option for individual rides here and there if I do need assistance.
So, here are my question....
1) What attractions will I likely need to be aware of for steps and/or other navigation issues?
2) If I have to take a couple extra minutes to get my sea legs when climbing out of a car (I'm thinking Splash Mt., Space Mt., etc.), will having the GAC to flash be a smart idea or will they give me time needed regardless (without rolling their eyes)?
3) Do any of the regular lines accommodate a wheelchair if my week ends up like that? I would always prefer to wait my turn in the regular line when possible.
3) Is there anything obvious to any of you that I have not considered that you could point out to me?
As you can see my thoughts are a little scattered on this as I have no idea what to expect both of my knee or the parks.
Thanks to any serious and considerate responses in advance!