Broken Foot Before First Trip

[Princess Merida]

Pushing someone in a wheelchair is not as easy as it sounds. Walking on your own is tiring. This may sound rude but if you are going to consider a wheelchair over an ECV I would think about the weight of the person being pushed. It is much different than pushing a stroller with a kid. If they are a bigger adult it can be utterly exhausting since the hardest part of pushing a wheelchair is the initial push start which you do a lot of in lines and in heavy crowds. I say this with experience pushing my Dad around WDW. Unfortunately, he has vision issues along with mobility issues so he was unable to use an ECV. I would

This is what I was thinking. We will have a stroller to push with her daughter in it already, and pushing an adult around in a wheel chair is probably exhausting. We have a resort day the first day so she can practice there and then maybe Disney Springs if she's feeling confident.

 

[Princess Merida]

We have decided to rent an ECV. We are going with the Pride Victory 10 3 wheel ECV through Gold Mobility. This seems to be the best option since the doctor says she can travel and she is insisting on going. As @RoseGold said BWV is perfect since she can scoot into HWS and Epcot. Thank you to everyone who responded!

 

[Pyxie]

We just returned from a trip where we rented an ECV for the first time due to some foot issues my DH has been having. I was extremely impressed with the efficiency and planning Disney has taken in regards to disabilities. Most of the ride lines are ECV accessible and you will come to a part of the line where a cast member will ask if she is comfortable transferring, and if she is, they will have her park it. If you exit from a different spot than where you enter, they will move the ECV to be waiting for you at the exit. For transportation, you will all be able to board the transportation with her. Even the Skyliner can handle parties of 6 along with the ECV. We were a party of 5. It was so easy!

 

[MICKIMINI]

OMG I'm so sorry and glad it wasn't worse! Definitely rent an ECV. I've only used WDW's so can't give any advice on who to deal with. Some suggestions though: Bring a couple $ store ponchos and shower caps to put over the controls and/or seat in case of rain. I also tie on a bit of ribbon on the basket so I can identify it quickly.

OP mentioned stepping in and out of boats. I always ask to be in the front where there is more room and hand rails. Having someone provide a hand getting in and getting out (she should sit between helpers) makes it easier. She should also bring a walking cane as it can help steady her as she steps in and out of the boats. WM has a polka dot painted cane in our local store for about $15.

I'm sure she is already working with a Physical Therapist and should practice using a step at the clinic (the tallest one they have). Knowing which foot to start with going in and getting out and building muscle memory should help and then practice, practice, practice until the trip.

Good luck!