anyone with experience touring the Parks while on chemo?

[Anniegirl]

Quick background: I was diagnosed in December, had surgery in January, started chemotherapy in February. My cycles are 12 days long. My last infusion is August 6th, my infusion pump gets disconnected August 8th and we arrive in WDW on August 11th. My kids have been through a lot with me being sick and I wanted to treat them before school starts back up on the 18th.

So, has anyone been to Disney while on treatment? I plan on taking as many breaks in the parks as I need, bringing my huge water bottle to stay hydrated, and napping midday (we are staying on site). I never leave home without my anti-nausea meds. I figure with Fastpass + we can at least hit 3 favorite rides each day with minimal waits. I am a bit nervous about my headscarf flying off during the rollercoaster rides but I'll keep a hand on it. Any other ideas? Suggestions? My boys are 9, 11 and 14 and super excited about going. We are driving so I can bring lots of water and crackers and food that I can tolerate eating. I contemplated going to guest relations to talk to them about whatever the Guest Assistance Card is called now, but I am not disabled....just finishing up on chemo.

Any and all feedback is much appreciated!:

 

[ChelleFeegan]

No experience of it at Disney but with my mum we got a wheelchair to help with her fatigue, even if she didn't use it she found it helped pushing it.

Have a magical time. Sounds like you all deserve it xx

 

[aacvacation]

Hello there, I am so excited for you and your family! You seem to have a lot covered, so I don't have too many suggestions. My first is really just emphasis on what you've already put- you must stay hydrated. It's really easy to forget, and also to be put off by the cost of water across the parks. (But safety is much more important than money!)

As for your headscarf, if you are self conscious you can go to any wig store (even costume store) and find wig tape. It is very cheap and will easily stick to your scarf. All you do it peel it open like a bandaid, put it on the center (and if you want to be extra secure, on both the right and left sides of the scarf near your temples, then firmly press the scarf/tape onto your head. It holds up against wind, water, and sweat. (I promise, I wear wigs and am able to ride every coaster without holding onto my head, as well ad go swimming, and surfing.)

There are also plenty of indoor activities and shows you and your family can take advantage of at all of the parks. So you'll be perfectly fine, and your children are going to be so thankful.

If you need anything else don't hesitate to PM!