CSR wheelchair accessible rooms question

[codimouse]

after a medical diagnosis this week I need a wheelchair and accessible room at CSR.
I called to modify my ressie and got one, but forgot to ask where the rooms are located.
Anyone know or are they located everywhere in the resort.
I heard there are only 100 rooms available.
I just would like to plan on where they are.

 

[pugdog]

They are spreed out every where. Casita 1 and 3 are the closest to the main building.

 

[codimouse]

thanks!

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Sandi, did/do you know there are 2 types of accessible rooms? The first is with grabbars, raised toilet seat and with a tub. You can ask for a showerseat, so you can sit down during showering.

If you can not handle that, than the second type is as above, but with a rollin shower. In that setting you can roll the wheelchair right up to the shower, transfer onto the showerseat, move the wheelchair back a bit, close the shower curtain, shower, and transfer back into the wheelchair.

The difference really lies within the shower and the question if it is safe for you to transfer into a tub (with or without showerseat), or you'll need more than that.

If you do think you need a rollin shower; call back. You need to ask for such a thing very specifically. Only asking for an accessible room normally gets you the first type of room (with tub). You are correct with there being 99 accessible rooms at CSR, which is a total of both types combined. (so even less rooms for those that need a roll in shower).

Another subject; how used are you to wheeling around? The parks tend to eat up a lot of miles per day, which can be exhausting enough for those who are used to wheeling around fulltime. I don't know if you've looked into it already, but there are also some hidden challenges at The World. For instance; MK slowly goes uphill. Or the cobblestones at AK (ouch) etc.

If you're not used to doing multiple miles yet, have a back up plan. Look into renting an ECV if you'ld end up needing one. The same goes if you're considering having somebody push you. For them it can also be hard work, caused by the miles, weather etc.

If you haven't read them yet; read the stickies on top of the disABILITIES. They are full of great info about WDW and the resorts with a special need. There also is great info on here about all kinds of rides, waitlines etc. so you know what you could expect and act accordingly so you get the best possible experience.

 

[mechurchlady]

Read what goofieslonglostsis and decide which room you need then call the resort and make sure the reservations are for the type of room you need. Below is a map that you can print out and look at while talking to reservations. Busses travel around the outside rim of the resort. At the bottom of the map is the convention center (B), guest services, Magical Express bus stop, and restaurants. At the top right is the Dig Site which is a play area.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/CoronadoMap.pdf

 

[codimouse]

thanks! i am going to call back after work today.
i do not need a roll in shower. but grab bars and raised toilet seat is a must.

i can get around pretty much and still able however body gets very week and tired near end of day if i do not take it easy. and disney with 2 girls is not easy.

last 2 trips last year we used wheel chair last couple of days.

hubby was a sweetie and pushed me around.

but with everything going on i better look into an ECV.

 

[SueM in MN]

Read what goofieslonglostsis and decide which room you need then call the resort and make sure the reservations are for the type of room you need. Below is a map that you can print out and look at while talking to reservations. Busses travel around the outside rim of the resort. At the bottom of the map is the convention center (B), guest services, Magical Express bus stop, and restaurants. At the top right is the Dig Site which is a play area.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/CoronadoMap.pdf

instead of calling the resort (which actually gets you a call center, not the resort), there is a phone number in the disABILITIES FAQs thread, the post about WDW resorts to call for special needs requests.
I don't have much time to reply right now; if you can't find it, just post that and I will help you when I get back later today.

 

[codimouse]

will do!
i called the 407 w disney number again to verify
and they have me in a standard view room with 2 queens at CSR that is wheelchair accessible. has me wondering if it is.

 

[SueM in MN]

The phone number for Special Needs reservations is:
Special Reservations Line: (407) 939-7807

They can confirm whether you have actually been blocked into a room that meets your needs. Have your reservation number when you call.

 

[codimouse]

update:
i was routed to the special needs number automatically as that is now who handles my ressie. they take my payments, etc.

i got the room i needed plus a couple of extras things for the tub since i need a tub for the kids and not a roll in shower.

anyhow, i asked about the bed type in the room since another thread post stated only king's were in the accessible rooms.

i was told that the resort would see my party number and give me the correct type of bedding.

i am a bit nervous. i dont want to arrive and not have enough beds for the family. i need the 2 queens. should i worry?
or just relax?

 

[SueM in MN]

update:
i was routed to the special needs number automatically as that is now who handles my ressie. they take my payments, etc.

i got the room i needed plus a couple of extras things for the tub since i need a tub for the kids and not a roll in shower.

anyhow, i asked about the bed type in the room since another thread post stated only king's were in the accessible rooms.

i was told that the resort would see my party number and give me the correct type of bedding.

i am a bit nervous. i dont want to arrive and not have enough beds for the family. i need the 2 queens. should i worry?
or just relax?

They know how many people need beds, so I would not worry.
Also, when most people talk about 'accessible rooms' they are only thinking about rooms with roll in showers. Only about 1 in 4 of the handicapped accessible rooms are fully wheelchair accessible with roll in showers. Because the roll in shower needs more room than a tub, those rooms have bigger bathrooms. The size of the room itself is no bigger than a non-accessible room, so to find space for the shower, the bedroom part of th room is made smaller. In some resorts, that means there would not be enough room for a person using a wheelchair to get around in the room, so they replace the 2 queen or full size beds with a king bed.
The other 3 out of 4 handicapped rooms have a tub with grab bars and a small seat at the end. You can also request a bath chair and/or a hand held shower head. In those rooms, the bathroom is no bigger than in non-accessible rooms, so the bedroom is not changed and still has 2 beds.
These are pictures of a tub with a seat and grab bars from CSR when we stayed there a year ago.