Comments on Friendliness

[Cheshire Figment]

Last week my mother came down from New York to visit me for a couple of days, and then I took her to her sister in Sarasota. She is 91.5 and said she really didn't want to go to WDW because she had been there before (about 20 years ago).

Anyway, I "forced" her to go with me to Epcot and also "forced" her to use an ECV (the one that Judy used to use). She sometimes uses a cane and was sure she could get around, until I explained that once around World Showcase Lagoon is as if she walked from her apartment to the subway and back three times in a row.

By the time we left she had a wonderful time (and her sister told me how much she talked about it after I had left). One thing that stood out was she had commented about how many people were willing to freely offer assistance, not only cast members but other guests. This was especially noticeable in the restrooms and the Sunshine Seasons Food Court.

We were there about seven hours and had two meals, lunch at Sunshine Seasons and dinner at Alfredo's. We went on three rides, Listen to the Land, Soarin, Journey into Imagination With Figment, and also saw The American Adventure. At AA she asked me at one point if Geroge Washington's horse was real. After the show I had to explain to her that all the "actors" were mechanical.

In all, she said afterwards that she now understood my comments that WDW is probably the best place to visit with any disabilities.

 

[MommytoMJM]

That is awesome Mike!

OT: Are you working Friday?

 

[BCV23]

I'm glad your mother had such a great experience. We agree that WDW is the best place to go with disabilities. The CMs do an awesome job and the magic does seem to rub off on so many guests as well.

 

[Earstou]

I'm glad your mother had a good time. I hope someone "forces" me to go to WDW when I'm 91.5!!!

 

[SueM in MN]

Aren't you the mean person, "forcing" her to go to WDW!
Yep, I hope I'm around for someone to force me to go there when I am that age.

 

[dj2]

not to take away from the magic of disney, but part of it might also be "cultural," too. you mentioned the subway, so i'm guessing she lives in the city. i was reminded of the time that an elderly aunt from nyc visited me. she was in absolute shock (a happy kind of shock) that people would actually make eye contact with her and smile or even (gasp) say hello, as she walked down the street or in a mall. you just don't make eye contact with strangers in new york.