Advice for a trip to Disney with a broken humerus

[sueliz]

My 5 year old fell off the monkey bars friday and fractured his humerus. Saw the orthopedic surgeon for follow up today. Dr. was very optimistic that it will heal easily with no problems. He cautioned us it may be difficult to fully enjoy a trip to disney with a broken arm but OK'd trip and said to let pain be his guide. No swimming or roller coasters with shoulder restraints. I also think space mountain and big thunder mountain are too jerky. Not sure about some of the other rides. His arm is in a sling and then ace wrapped to his body. We are going with extended family and determined to enjoy this time together and playing at Disney. But my son is sad about many of the things he will not be able to do. any advice? tips or warnings about rides that may be perceived as tame but have some jolts? tips for other things and active 5 year old may enjoy? without much added cost? I hope there are some fun one handed video games at the resort while his sister swims during afternoon breaks???

 

[Hootch]

I broke my humerus four weeks before a Disney trip a few years ago. My break was at the shoulder so there was no cast either. I was quite a bit older than five at the time, but maybe this will help.

I am pretty sure I did BTMRR but not Space, Rockin' Roller Coaster nor Everest. Dinosaur was difficult because I could hold on with only one hand. I was worried about being bumped a lot but that was not a problem.

We stayed at POFQ a couple of weeks ago and most of the games I saw my daughter play could be modified for kids with a sling. The CMs at the pool are great at including all of the kids.

Do you think he would be interested in some of the electronic interactive games such as Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom or Phineas and Ferb in Epcot?

I had a long conversation with one CM about arm wrestling with Hercules. I didn't realize he was left handed.

 

[sueliz]

Thanks! We had our first day today at EPCOT. He did Test track without pain or difficulty and was thrilled. Trip is going much better than I was worried about so far.