A few more questions...

[sarabguerra]

Compression socks?
Tell me about your favorite compression socks/leggings to help with swelling! PT suggested socks for DX, and me too, to help with foot/ankle pain and swelling. She didn't recommend one brand over another, just suggested that we try a couple of brands. DX has twisted femurs, which throws off their gait and thus their knees ankles and feet.

Ice?
I know that most of the quick serve places hand out ice water, but will they just give us some ice in a cup? DX seems to be getting better relief during the day if she ices 2-3x while in class. They asked if we'll be able to get ice, or bring ice packs. I can get one-time ice packs from our medical supplier, but they are heavy and bulky to carry. But I could also bring a refillable ice bag if I can get ice.

Where do you leave your wheelchair?
I can't remember from the last time we were at WDW what the CMs did with our strollers that were tagged as wheelchairs. For the majority of rides, do you leave it right where you board and it's waiting for you when you return? Since DX can transfer with no issue, will they be required to stay in their wheelchair on the rides that allow guests to remain in their chairs? Where is a good place to park the wheelchair if DX wants to walk for a while (MK & DHS)?

Ride queues with switchbacks?
DX and DS are going to have a lot of troubles with lines with a lot of switchbacks. We're headed to MK and DHS. Which lines should we be aware of ahead of time?

 

[SueM in MN]

Compression socks?
Tell me about your favorite compression socks/leggings to help with swelling! PT suggested socks for DX, and me too, to help with foot/ankle pain and swelling. She didn't recommend one brand over another, just suggested that we try a couple of brands. DX has twisted femurs, which throws off their gait and thus their knees ankles and feet.

Ice?
I know that most of the quick serve places hand out ice water, but will they just give us some ice in a cup? DX seems to be getting better relief during the day if she ices 2-3x while in class. They asked if we'll be able to get ice, or bring ice packs. I can get one-time ice packs from our medical supplier, but they are heavy and bulky to carry. But I could also bring a refillable ice bag if I can get ice.

Many people bring old fashioned refillable ice bags. Guests can get a cup of ice from counter service restaurants - tell them you want a cup of ice, not ice water. You can also get ice from First Aid in any park.

Where do you leave your wheelchair?
I can't remember from the last time we were at WDW what the CMs did with our strollers that were tagged as wheelchairs. For the majority of rides, do you leave it right where you board and it's waiting for you when you return?

If the boarding area is not the same place you get off, CMs will move it and it will be waiting for you when you get off.
If boarding and unloading are in the same place, it will usually be exactly where you left it.

Since DX can transfer with no issue, will they be required to stay in their wheelchair on the rides that allow guests to remain in their chairs?

No. For attractions that have a wheelchair car, guests always are asked if they can transfer. Guests have the choice whether to use the wheelchair ride car or not.

Where is a good place to park the wheelchair if DX wants to walk for a while (MK & DHS)?

Just park it with the strollers or ask a CM where to park it, Be sure to take any backpacks or anything you don’t want taken with you.

Ride queues with switchbacks?
DX and DS are going to have a lot of troubles with lines with a lot of switchbacks. We're headed to MK and DHS. Which lines should we be aware of ahead of time?

The barriers in the Standby lines are sometimes adjusted based on the number of people in line. If you are registered for DAS, after waiting, you will be entering thru the Lightning Lane, which will have less switchbacks.