3 people in our party with fractures. I did not plan for this, please help.

[gap2368]

now that I have some time ( this has been a crazy few days for me ) a few things

since a mobility device is the accommodation your group will need ( like already explained you do not need a DAS) with that said there are 3 basic lines you will encounter ( kind of 4)

1 the line is main streamed meaning you can go thought the whole line in a wheel chair or ECV ( some lines will have you use a wheel chair but they will be at the entrance for thesis rides for you to use) most stand by and FP are main stream

2 there is a cut off some where in line these have steps some where in the line normally after the merge for FP stand by line the rides that have this are at the ( and I might be missing some)

MK
splash mountain
7DMT ( when you get almost to the front they will pul you out into another area) but both stand by and FP are assessable

HS

TSMM

then there are the alternative entice rides this rides you will need to talk to a CM and ask for a return time ( they will give you a small pice of paper with the wait time -10 minutes and then they will let you know where to go
( agin I might miss some)
you may not want to use a FP on these since you can get a return time and then go do something else but the CM will need to see all 3 people in a wheel chair so you all can get a return time so if there is something close by you would like to do like for BTMRR watch the parade get a return time before the parade watch it then go ride it.

MK

BTMRR ( you go to the exit)
space mountain ( you go thought the FP line)

Jungle cruse ( I think you will have a separate line)
IASW ( I want to say)

EPCOT
space ship earth ( exit)

The only other thing is the moving walk ways for the most part if a line has a moving walk way

haunted mansion
buzz light year
extra

at the end of the line you will then go to the exit ( the CM will help you ) this way if you need more time to get on then you can. the only rides that can not be stopped or slowed ( that I know of ) is the people mover and PP ( at MK)

I hope this helps and did not confuse you.

also if you have not already looked at this thread go ahead and look at it ( the mobility part as there are other about the DAS and wish kids ) http://www.disboards.com/threads/di...disabled-1st-trip-next-trip-wish-trip.595713/

 

[BabyFu18]

So sorry to hear that so many people in your party got hurt, that is just awful. I hope everything works out for your family and your trip. I don't have anything else to add that others haven't already said, except for this if the members of your party are completely non-weight baring and must be in wheelchairs all day (in the parks, around the resort, in the rooms, etc.) you might want to be sure they have some type of cushion for the wheelchairs (I'm not sure if that comes with wheelchairs that are rented offsite or not) but if not it might be something they want to think about if they need to be in a wheelchair all the time.

 

[CluelessDisFan]

Thank you those are both very helpful! When thinking about problems with individual queues I could only think of the stairs at toy story mania. But I realize they have a separate queue for mobility disability there. I will definitely be reading the thread you linked. Thank you.

 

[seashoreCM]

Regrettably the tasks associated with caregiving for the temporarily disabled persons at home will not go away just because you are at Disney. There will be a lot of wheelchair pushing to do. So you will need to plan on taking more time to get from one place to another, also extra time to maneuver in your room, at restaurants, to cool down if it is a hot day, etc.

Note that having walking casts does not mean you can use them for all three or so miles of walking (watered down average) per day in the theme parks. That would cause added pain and slower healing.

While I generally recommend that large groups split up from time to time, appropriate caregiving may suggest that the group spend more time together.

 

[FortForever]

Thank you those are both very helpful! When thinking about problems with individual queues I could only think of the stairs at toy story mania. But I realize they have a separate queue for mobility disability there. I will definitely be reading the thread you linked. Thank you.

Just a heads up: The separate queue for mobility issues at Toy Story Mania takes forever! You will likely wait at least 3x as long as you would in the regular line. If everyone can transfer, or use crutches or whatever to do the few stairs, I would do so.

Just curious: How did a mom and her two kids all manage to break the same bones at the same time? This is just so horrible. If anything is worse than your child having a broken bone, it's two of them and not being about to walk yourself to tend to them. What a nightmare! It seems these things tend to happen when a big vacation is planned. I did something to my sciatic nerve two weeks prior to my first ever cruise, many years ago. I was in debilitating pain the entire week.

Regardless, I hope you all manage to work around the problems and manage to have a wonderful vacation!

 

[wilkeliza]

Just a heads up: The separate queue for mobility issues at Toy Story Mania takes forever! You will likely wait at least 3x as long as you would in the regular line. If everyone can transfer, or use crutches or whatever to do the few stairs, I would do so.

Just curious: How did a mom and her two kids all manage to break the same bones at the same time? This is just so horrible. If anything is worse than your child having a broken bone, it's two of them and not being about to walk yourself to tend to them. What a nightmare! It seems these things tend to happen when a big vacation is planned. I did something to my sciatic nerve two weeks prior to my first ever cruise, many years ago. I was in debilitating pain the entire week.

Regardless, I hope you all manage to work around the problems and manage to have a wonderful vacation!

You can actually ride regular with out needing the stairs anymore so if you can transfer then can now send you down the new track instead of the old track. I'm not sure what they do with the ECV and wheelchair in that case though.

 

[FortForever]

You can actually ride regular with out needing the stairs anymore so if you can transfer then can now send you down the new track instead of the old track. I'm not sure what they do with the ECV and wheelchair in that case though.

I didn't realize that. We have not been since early 2013. That's fantastic! Certainly the route I would take over getting in the mobility line.

 

[wilkeliza]

I didn't realize that. We have not been since early 2013. That's fantastic! Certainly the route I would take over getting in the mobility line.

I'm not 100% sure but in theory if you can transfer or just can't do stairs it would make sense. I don't know how long the walk way is though (haven't been down the new path) so not sure what the walk is sans wheelchair or ecv. I know they would send transfer to the wheelchair section simply because even if you transfer the wheelchair or ecv can stay in the area and be there when you unload.

 

[mamabunny]

A couple of quick final tips...

- If you happen to get off of a ride, and the ECV/wheelchair/stroller has been moved, don't panic. The CMs have a very real struggle on a constant basis to keep walkways clear, and so mobility devices can - and do - get moved while you are busy having fun.

If that should happen, just ask a CM where the device may have been moved to. When I used to rent (prior to owning my personal device) I would bring along a brightly colored bandana to tie to the ECV to help it stand out in a sea of similar looking rental units.

- You may be given advice to put both kids into one oversized wheelchair, however that really isn't a good idea. For safety, the chair must be sized to the rider. The rule of "One Rider, One Device" is so important, for lots of reasons.

- Plan ahead for buses - since you will have an ECV and a wheelchair (minimally), you may have to wait if you want everyone to travel together on a bus. Standard park buses can accommodate 2 mobility devices. Strollers (if they can be folded) aren't as much of an issue. If you decide to split up, and put part of your group on the first bus that comes along, just make sure you have clear plans on where/when you will reunite.

- Keep an eye open for Family/Companion restrooms - with two little ones on wheels, it will make things *much* easier. Also, many (if not most all) of the larger handicapped stalls at WDW now have a sink in the stall, which is a huge help. Most of those bigger stalls are still only large enough for one chair + a companion, however.

- Grab a park map as you enter; you'll find restroom locations, as well as First Aid, Guest Relations and more all marked out for you.

I know you feel very stressed out about all of this, but don't worry - WDW is the easiest place in the world to vacation while you are on wheels. I hope you all have the most Magical trip possible - and that everyone is well on the way to being healthy and whole again!

 

[CluelessDisFan]

Just a heads up: The separate queue for mobility issues at Toy Story Mania takes forever! You will likely wait at least 3x as long as you would in the regular line. If everyone can transfer, or use crutches or whatever to do the few stairs, I would do so.

Just curious: How did a mom and her two kids all manage to break the same bones at the same time? This is just so horrible. If anything is worse than your child having a broken bone, it's two of them and not being about to walk yourself to tend to them. What a nightmare! It seems these things tend to happen when a big vacation is planned. I did something to my sciatic nerve two weeks prior to my first ever cruise, many years ago. I was in debilitating pain the entire week.

Regardless, I hope you all manage to work around the problems and manage to have a wonderful vacation!

Ugh, all separate mom broke multiple bones on bottom of foot, doing a cannonball in a pool. 6 yr old fractured her ankle growth plate on the trampoline, finally the 10yo compound fractured foot doing gymnastics in the grass. All separate, and close together. It was all totally freak accidents, they've never had fractures previously either. Meanwhile friends and family have all been pitching in to help any way we can.

Sciatic nerve pain is awful, I had it while pregnant at WDW in 2012, it's dibilitating. It stopped me in my tracks.

Thanks again for more great tips, I'm soaking them all up and am putting together a list of how to for each ride. This will definitely be a slower paced trip.

 

[NeuroCindy]

Just a thought, but because it's hot they may get sweaty under their casts. I'd ask the doctor if they can use baby powder or something similar down the cast to help.

 

[Nevada Jen]

You got good advice. The only thing I would mention is that you probably want the 6 year old in a wheelchair if still non weight bearing. Think about the mechanics of getting in and out of a stroller. Its pretty hard to do non weight bearing. Also, I would consider renting a van for transportation or plan on being split up on busses.

 

[redberyl]

You got good advice. The only thing I would mention is that you probably want the 6 year old in a wheelchair if still non weight bearing. Think about the mechanics of getting in and out of a stroller. Its pretty hard to do non weight bearing. Also, I would consider renting a van for transportation or plan on being split up on busses.

I would definitely consider renting the van. We went with just one wheelchair, and there were times where there were already two people in chairs/ecvs ahead of us and had to wait for the next bus, which sometimes took an extra 20 min. So if you wait 10 minutes for a bus and can't get on, then another 20 minutes for the next bus which only 2 of yours can get on, then another 20 minutes for the third person in your group to get on, that's almost an hour waiting for the bus. It was really hit or miss for us, sometimes there were 2 ahead of us and other times it was just us, and sometimes the next bus came immediately but sometimes it took 20 minutes. If you can afford a van, do it

 

[I Love Pluto]

I don't have anything to offer that hasn't been said already - BUT - you will get a huge amount of sympathy from me!!!! No one would wish 3 fractures to one group!!!!

Take care of yourselves! And please - be careful!!!!!!!

 

[DisneyOma]

If everyone in a wheelchair can transfer to a bus seat, and the wheelchairs can be folded and held, then there's no need to worry about the 2-3 slot limit on the bus. Just make sure the bus driver knows you don't need a tie down spot but need to use the ramp.

The above would work even better if the 6 year old was in a stroller - easier to hold a folded stroller than a wheelchair.

 

[SMD]

Also, there are several attractions where someone in an ECV has to use a transfer wheelchair provided by Disney in the queue. So there will need to be a 3rd pusher available for those lines.

 

[gap2368]

Also, there are several attractions where someone in an ECV has to use a transfer wheelchair provided by Disney in the queue. So there will need to be a 3rd pusher available for those lines.

If you do not have someone to push the wheel chair a cm can sometimes do it but with 12 people I do not think it would be hard and you can self push a wheel chair it is just hard to do