disneyseniors
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jun 2, 2014
I've been fighting plantar fasciitis for 4 months, and it was getting better slowly. Had a cortisone shot and medication before our trip to WDW Nov. 11 thru the 20th.
I tolerated all the walking that comes with a WDW vacation, limping along, until our last 2 days. Just couldn't do it anymore.
So, we rented a wheelchair at the Hollywood studios. I must say it was wonderful to not have to try to painfully walk all over! My husband liked pushing the w/c,too, so that was a bonus. I was worried he would hurt his back but all was good.
Second day with the w/c. We got to the MK at rope drop, and were moving slowly down main street to the side of the road by the curb, so we didn't slow other people down. Well, a huge man pushing one of those 2 person strollers Ran. Over. My. w/c!!!! Yes, he just plowed into it and broke the left front wheel (bent it), running over the left foot rest. Thankfully, I raised my leg up. My right foot is the worst one, so got lucky there or he would have broken the foot!!! He didn't even slow down and kept bullying over others! My husband was furious but we couldn't catch up with him to give him a piece of our minds!!! Good thing, because we were really mad, upset that someone would be so rude just so he could get in front of us. We saw him later at 7 DMT and he was loading on about 50 people in front of us.
We tried to keep using the w/c, but the wheel was too bent. So, my husband had to go back to GR and get another one and bring it all the way back to me. We were obviously upset and disappointed. I had read that other people had those megastrollers run over them or hit them too, but never expected to be a victim.
I also noticed that people just don't pay attention to us in w/c's; they don't see us or acknowledge us. I was amazed at this attitude. I've never had to use one before and now I know what others who must use w/c's or ECV's must go through. Like the title, it opened my eyes to what w/c users go through on a daily basis.
We did not let this spoil our day at the MK too much. But I can't lie, because we were very upset for a while. We did eventually enjoy our day at the park. Next time I may rent an ECV, as I have severe fibromyalgia and arthritis pain, so another new experience for me???
I tolerated all the walking that comes with a WDW vacation, limping along, until our last 2 days. Just couldn't do it anymore.
So, we rented a wheelchair at the Hollywood studios. I must say it was wonderful to not have to try to painfully walk all over! My husband liked pushing the w/c,too, so that was a bonus. I was worried he would hurt his back but all was good.
Second day with the w/c. We got to the MK at rope drop, and were moving slowly down main street to the side of the road by the curb, so we didn't slow other people down. Well, a huge man pushing one of those 2 person strollers Ran. Over. My. w/c!!!! Yes, he just plowed into it and broke the left front wheel (bent it), running over the left foot rest. Thankfully, I raised my leg up. My right foot is the worst one, so got lucky there or he would have broken the foot!!! He didn't even slow down and kept bullying over others! My husband was furious but we couldn't catch up with him to give him a piece of our minds!!! Good thing, because we were really mad, upset that someone would be so rude just so he could get in front of us. We saw him later at 7 DMT and he was loading on about 50 people in front of us.
We tried to keep using the w/c, but the wheel was too bent. So, my husband had to go back to GR and get another one and bring it all the way back to me. We were obviously upset and disappointed. I had read that other people had those megastrollers run over them or hit them too, but never expected to be a victim.
I also noticed that people just don't pay attention to us in w/c's; they don't see us or acknowledge us. I was amazed at this attitude. I've never had to use one before and now I know what others who must use w/c's or ECV's must go through. Like the title, it opened my eyes to what w/c users go through on a daily basis.
We did not let this spoil our day at the MK too much. But I can't lie, because we were very upset for a while. We did eventually enjoy our day at the park. Next time I may rent an ECV, as I have severe fibromyalgia and arthritis pain, so another new experience for me???