mkandk said:
In the past, we've only gone commando. But this trip, we have a vacationer who's got a bad knee. I'd like to keep the walking and standing in line at a minimum. Do y'all have any good tips?
So far, I'm going to focus on getting us there early, and taking a long afternoon break. Also, maybe focus more on shows where we can sit down, and less on rides where we'd have to stand in line. I'm not sure if there's anything that can help with walking to/from the parking lot to the park.
Maybe you should think about renting an EVC.
The parks have rentals (only for use in the parks) but I would reccomend the
off site rental places.That way you use it around your resort also.They will bring the EVC to bell sevices and pick it up.
Care Medical 800-741-2282
Walker Mobilty 888-7266837.
Walker mobily will come and show you how to break down the EVC to fit in your car trunk if you are using a car for transportation.
That will help with the walk to and from the parking lot.
I love using the EVC. I feel more independent and I am not holding anyone in our group up.
Also most lines at WDW are main streamed WC/EVC guests do not get front of line. If using an EVC lets a guest stay longer and have a less painful day it is well worth it to me.
Here are some great reasons to use a WC/EVC
It is *not* easier to use a wheelchair or ECV, but it is better than losing a day of park admission to fatigue and pain. It has nothing at all to do with the lines, in which people who are wheelchair bound often wait longer in the alternative queue than the able-bodied people do in the regular queue.Some people who would do much better if they had a wheelchair go without a chair or ECV thinking that they can pace themselves and wait while other people do the rides and attractions, and don't realize that their very slow walking pace and constant need to sit and rest is keeping the rest of the family from being able to enjoy the attractions at the park at Their pace.
The distances between attractions at the parks and resorts at WDW and
Disneyland are substantial for people who have limitations.The benches are hard, the sun is hot, and people get cranky and tired. They have to leave very early. It isn't about lines at all; it is about pacing yourselves between attractions. That is the difference between wheelchair abuse and legitimate wheelchair use -- if you are using the wheelchair to get preference at the attractions, that is abuse. If you are using it to make it possible for people to get to the attractions who otherwise would be physically limited, that is never abuse.
You could always park it and stand in lines if you feel up it.
Have fun!
Linda
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