Ankle surgery before trip

[TinkOhio]

I'm hoping that some people might offer suggestions and advice. I had surgery to reconnect a torn tendon and implant an artificial sheath in my ankle. Hopefully, my second cast will come off one week before we leave for our WDW trip. If all goes well, I will then be on an air cast. My Doc says that she doesn't want me on my feet for more than two hours per day for our trip, so we are going to buy a travel wheel chair.

Should I have my doctor write a note explaining why I can't be on my feet? We'll be using our SUV to get to and from the parks, so I'm not worried about buses. Will they let my husband bring the folded wheelchair on the monorail? And will I be able to wait in some of the long lines in my wheelchair? We'll be down over the Christmas break. My PT already told me to take advantage of the first aid facilities by icing and elevating my ankle several times a day.

There will be five of us total, so we should be able to stay together. I just don't want to hold them back or slow them down too much.

Any suggestions and help would be very appreciated!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Hi and to disABILITIES!

The majority of attraction lines in WDW are "mainstreamed". This means that a wheelchair or ECV will use the regular entrance and line all the way to either a show seating or ride load area. If a line is not mainstreamed there will be signs and/or Cast Members to direct you where to go.

If a show, normally there will be spaces to park a chair or ECV and there will be seats next to the space for other members of the group.

If a ride, usually you will have to transfer to a ride vehicle, although some rides will allow a person in a wheelchair to remain in their chair. If you have to transfer to a ride, and unload is not at the same location as load, your chair or ECV will magically appear at the unload area.

If you click on where it says "disABILTIES" at the top of this page it will take you to the Index. One of the top items is the "disABILTIES FAQ" which will gives lots of useful information. Note that Post #2 discusses mobility and equipment. Post #3 had a wide variety of information and links; it might be a good idea to look at the various park "Guidebook For Persons With Disabilities" for more detailed information.

There is no need for a doctor's note. And you will not need a Guest Assistance Card as your being in a wheelchair is sufficient indication that you have special needs. And there is no need to get out of the chair for using the monorail.

Or, if you want an easier route to the FAQs, click on the link in my signature.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

As far as the wheelchair going on the monarail you will be fine

Also why not rent a wheelchair or an ECV in Florida. People do it all the time the company you rent from delivers it to your resort. Then you can skip buying one and hauling it with you. I see on Apple Scooter site the reg. manual wheelchair rents for $70 for a week.


http://www.applescooter.com/Orlando.asp?User=AS

 

[TinkOhio]

Thanks for the help! We bought a travel wheelchair yesterday on a BF deal, so we're all set that way.

I do have another question about lines. My family is used to touring the parks commando-style, and I don't want to be a downer for them. Will I still be able to use fastpasses with a wheelchair? Which entrance will I (we) use?

Also, since we'll be down at Christmas time, how early will we need to get to the wheelchair viewing spots? Will it be a problem?

Thanks, again, for any help!