Broken ankle right before we leave!

[danielocha30]

This post is confusing and to clarify:
- A wheelchair or wheelchair tag is not the same as a DAS. Two different services.
- There needs to be other issues that can not be addressed any other way to qualify for a DAS.
- DAS is not for mobility issues and should not be issued for mobility issues.
- She absolutely qualifies for the Wheelchair or Wheelchair tag and should get it. It will be very helpful.

Sorry but many of us here are well versed in disabilities and the disabilities board and and DAS and we are not giving bad advise. A wheelchair or stroller as wheelchair tag is all that she needs and would probably be given. Staying off her foot in a mobility device is how they will manage throughout their trip and it applies to lines as well. OP has told us nothing about DD that would qualify for a DAS.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/disney-parks-disability-access-service-card-fact-sheet/
Here is the link, and as the OP the girl Don't need a wheelchair she is able to walk but not to stand for long periods, for my personal experience she will qualify for one but hey ! I'm not the castmember who will decide this, here are the official Disney guidelines for DAS

 

[ktlm]

When DD was 6 her dear friend's family who had moved to Florida had planned to meet us at WDW for the last few days of our trip. DD's friend, also 6, broke her leg and was in a walking boot. The doctor told them they were still fine to go to WDW and that she could walk around as much as she felt like on the boot. That boot did not slow her down at all. She rode in a stroller part of the time, but we had to make her slow down several times because she was literally running in the boot. She had no issues with any of the rides. We still had a great time! We were there in the winter and hadn't planned on any swim time anyway (we weren't staying at the same resort). The thing I would worry about this time of year is how disappointed your DD will be not being able to get in the pool. My DD probably wouldn't care as she would be happy being in the parks all the time. Good luck and I hope if you don't postpone that you still have a fantastic trip! If you decide to postpone, Disney is usually really good about working with you in this type of situation and about changing your dates without any penalty-- of course if you are flying, the airlines might not be so easy.

 

[HopperFan]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/disney-parks-disability-access-service-card-fact-sheet/
Here is the link, and as the OP the girl Don't need a wheelchair she is able to walk but not to stand for long periods, for my personal experience she will qualify for one but hey ! I'm not the castmember who will decide this, here are the official Disney guidelines for DAS

Again, well versed. Very educated and well versed. I know the DAS service ...very well, I know Disney guidelines and I know what is right/wrong. I've been on here a long time, the entire time dealing with disabilities at WDW (and actually 32 years of Disney with disabilities). I feel I have always given helpful and honest answers on having great trips.

On your link is this -

• Who will be eligible for DAS?
  Disney Parks’ goal is to accommodate guests who aren’t able to wait in a conventional queue environment due to a disability (including non-apparent disabilities). Guests should visit Guest Relations to discuss their assistance needs.

And the OP's DD can wait on line, as can others with mobility issues since Disney has created an physically accessible environment and guests can use a wide assortment of mobility devices. Standing is mobility and Disney says there are plenty of devices to assist with that. And I think it's great they have built their queues so that folks can stay with their device or some kids can keep their safety zone of stroller with them.

Just because someone got one that maybe should not have (assuming mobility was only issue) doesn't mean they will hand them out to everyone. WE should not be telling others they will get something whether a DAS, extra FP+ or "they will give you things" when it is opposite of what Disney normally does. We can say you may get extras that are Pixie Dust and enjoy them!

Sounds like OP has it figured out, has a great plan and is going to have a great trip!

 

[PlutoTheDog89]

Thank you everybody. So after reading all of the replies, I know there is a lot of information and mis-information out there. The Disabilities boards have been a second home to me the last couple of days and the information there is amazing. Since we leave a week from Thursday, I will be most likely be posting over there as well for tips.
Just a couple of items that apply to us to clarify:
1) the dr did say she could walk around the parks. He stated as long as she has the boot on she will be ok as long as it is comfortable to her.
2) I don't expect a "front of the line" pass nor do I feel she needs one. If we can use the stroller as a wheelchair, we will be fine. We are renting a citi mini GT double (we own one so I know the mobility of it very well and it is a very easy push).
3) no, we won't be asking for a handicapped room. We need two beds for our family and I feel the rooms should be used for those who need it more than us.

Hopefully this clears up some of our expectations.

Regarding (2) - we know you won't expect that. Unfortunately, some people do think that having someone with a wheelchair automatically gets you to the front of the line. Literally everyone I ran into before our trip made the joke "oh, so you're gonna go to the front of the lines right?!" I didn't expect it, nor did it happen. The only time it came close was when I was in the EMV toward the end of the night. I rolled up to the Tower of Terror with my dad. My dad was two years cured of cancer and while he was in good health, I didn't feel comfortable with him pushing me in a wheelchair (ToT is a transfer.) I said to the CM "I wanna ride this, but I don't want him getting stuck pushing me, is the line manageable with the wheelchair?" He wrote us a FastPass (at the time there was still paper FP's) and told us to just go ahead. It was more Disney Magic than anything.

I do just wanna prepare you for something. Maybe because I was 21 and able bodied, but you're gonna experience some eye rolls when you get to the bus stop. Everyone knows a wheelchair means front of the line access to the buses. It's also developed a bad reputation as being something people often abuse. Grow a thick skin and just ignore it. After I got past feeling self conscious about it I was fine.

 

[leebee]

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