Any help/suggestions for WDW with broken leg/boot?

[kevjambel]

Hey there. Hoping someone might have some knowledge and can help. We are traveling to Walt Disney World in mid June. I have been many many times and I’m traveling with four other friends this time. One of them just recently broke his leg and they sat his broken leg with a walking boot. He can only put about 50% pressure on the boot. I’ve looked into the Disney information and think I understand most stuff. We will probably rent a wheelchair or ECV to make his life easier while we’re there. Anything else I should know? Are there any rides that are simply impossible to ride? He will be able to get out of whatever he is riding in, but I imagine, a ride like Tron would not be an option. Anything else? I appreciate any advice.

 

[HopperFan]

Hey there. Hoping someone might have some knowledge and can help. We are traveling to Walt Disney World in mid June. I have been many many times and I’m traveling with four other friends this time. One of them just recently broke his leg and they sat his broken leg with a walking boot. He can only put about 50% pressure on the boot. I’ve looked into the Disney information and think I understand most stuff. We will probably rent a wheelchair or ECV to make his life easier while we’re there. Anything else I should know? Are there any rides that are simply impossible to ride? He will be able to get out of whatever he is riding in, but I imagine, a ride like Tron would not be an option. Anything else? I appreciate any advice.

Some of the TRON trains have a "seat" at the end of the train. I ride that with DS#1 who is unable to do the motorcycle. If they use an ECV they'll need to transfer to a W/C and be pushed right up until boarding.


From website ~ "Must Transfer to Wheelchair, Then to Ride Vehicle"

 

[precious pixie]

Just some food for thought, several years ago I traveled with a boot about 6 weeks after a pretty major foot injury. I was doing ok at home and knew I wouldn't be able to walk, go on a lot of rides, etc. What I wasn't prepared for is how much the humidity and difference in air pressure would affect the swelling and pain I was feeling. This was mid Oct and the weather in Disney is very different than northern New England where I was. I ended up spending a lot more time at the hotel and needing to prop up my leg when possible at parks (getting an extra chair at restaurants, for example) Just want to share to mentally prepare for different scenarios if needed.

 

[kevjambel]

Some of the TRON trains have a "seat" at the end of the train. I ride that with DS#1 who is unable to do the motorcycle. If they use an ECV they'll need to transfer to a W/C and be pushed right up until boarding.


From website ~ "Must Transfer to Wheelchair, Then to Ride Vehicle"

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Thanks so much. I have seen that vehicle before and I think he will plan to do that. I appreciate your response. Have a great day.

 

[kevjambel]

Just some food for thought, several years ago I traveled with a boot about 6 weeks after a pretty major foot injury. I was doing ok at home and knew I wouldn't be able to walk, go on a lot of rides, etc. What I wasn't prepared for is how much the humidity and difference in air pressure would affect the swelling and pain I was feeling. This was mid Oct and the weather in Disney is very different than northern New England where I was. I ended up spending a lot more time at the hotel and needing to prop up my leg when possible at parks (getting an extra chair at restaurants, for example) Just want to share to mentally prepare for different scenarios if needed.

Thank you for that insight. Really helpful.

 

[elvispursley]

I highly recommend renting a scooter from an offsite vendor. Rates are cheaper if you rent for your length of stay. If renting an ECV through Disney, there is a big chance they will run out of you don’t get there early. I’d definitely go with the scooter over manual wheelchair. It gets very tiring pushing someone all day long.

FWIW, I did Disneyland with a broken foot several years ago. I tried to do it with a knee scooter and couldn’t even last half a day. I was able to ride everything at the 2 parks.

My guess is FoP will be quite difficult. But most attractions should be ok. Definitely recommend putting foot up whenever possible and opening the boot up to let some cooler air in. Also would make sure to where a long tube sock or some type of liner to help absorb moisture

 

[HeiHei2018]

Check out the disabilities forum for great tips. I rented an ECV last summer from the preferred vendor who delivers to on-site hotels. I did have to wait a few extra buses for an ecv slot one morning, so be prepared for that.
FOP might be challenging to ride with a boot, but the disabilities group knows better.

 

[CarolynFH]

The disABILITIES forum is here: https://www.disboards.com/forums/disabilities.20/

 

[Lewisc]

Swan and Dolphin are great hotels. AP and senior rates are generally good.

The hotel accepts ECV delivery and pickup from all vendors. You can walk (scooter) to 2 parks.

Can you walk up the steps on a motor coach. Your scooter goes under the bus. That means the number of scooters isn't limited.

MK take bus to TTC then ferry to MK. Easier then going to a Disney Resort, waiting for a bus with room for a scooter then getting the scooter in the bus.

 

[erinch]

Get him to practice with the ECV before getting into the crowded parks. I had a random lady injure the back of my heel pretty severely because she was doing ECV first time in MK and accidentally accelerated instead of braking.