Disney and broken foot?

[tripletots]

Leaving for Disney in 13 days and my daughter just broke her foot. Her dad took her to Patient First where they are putting a boot on her now. I couldn't take her because I'd cry if it was broken.

We're rope drop people who are serious about having fun on our Disney trips. Will she be able to walk in a boot in Disney (commando style)? Ugh!

 

[wishesuponastar]

Sorry about your daughter. I would not expect her to walk all over Disney. Rent a wheelchair

 

[tripletots]

Does anyone know how much wheelchair rentals are?

 

[littlebit0863]

Rent her a wheelchair, and then use her as a battering ram.

 

[kid-at-heart]

Rent a wheelchair.

I am sorry your daughter broke her foot. My advice, do not let her walk any more than is necessary. I broke one little bone in my foot in May and still it is not healed. I was warned by the doctor to stay off of the foot and it would heal quicker. My break was considered a "good" break but the doctor said if I walked on it too much I may need surgery and a pin put into the bone. Luckily I will not need the pin but I am spending my entire summer in the boot. I wish now I had taken more time off work and stayed off the foot so it would have healed sooner. I could not imagine dealing with Disney with a broken foot but then I am a lot older than your daughter and clumsy even without a broke foot.

 

[marmalade]

While they are not as nice as the rentals, the resorts will give you one to use for free. My DN got a really bad kidney infection on our last trip and the resort gave my MIL (DN guardian) a wheelchair to use free of charge. It was just a standard wheelchair, but my niece who was 8 at the time was able to maneuver it on her own. We did push her inside the parks though.

 

[mickeymaker2003]

Do not plan on a hotel wheelchair. There are very few of them and they not in very good shape. Plan to rent a chair from an outside vend or (check the disABILITIES forum for recommended vendors). The chair will be easier to push.m you may want to see if one with a leg that raises up will help too.

 

[POOHsie]

Does anyone know how much wheelchair rentals are?

Here is a great write up by SueM in MN. This Sticky covers Disability FAQs. Post #2 covers wheelchair rentals and proven reliable rental companies.

You won't be going commando this time, with a family member with a broken foot. Good luck to DD for a speedy recovery and you all have a great WDW trip!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=595713

 

[PatMcDuck]

i feel bad for your DD. right now I have a broken right hand and I am miserable.

I have a removable type cast, and it is driving me nuts. It gets so hot and sweaty, and that is being mostly inside the house, in the AC.

If there was any way to postpone the trip, I would. I would not even want to go to WDW in the summer with this HAND, much less a broken foot.

Eit0her way, good luck!

 

[tripletots]

Thanks everyone for your help.

Renting a wheelchair it definately the way to go.

Poohsie - thanks for the link. It's really helpful and I never would have found it on my own.

Unfortunately cancelling the trip is not an option. We have YES tickets for class on Aug. 13th. All other classes that would be great for the kids to take are closed now. Besides I think my DD16 would rather be at Disney in a wheelchair than no Disney at all!

I just have to get in the mindset that I have to tour differently. It's going to be hard though. I can have my DH and kids go ahead of us and grab fastpasses.

I guess I really have to wait and see what the orthopedic doctor has to say on Monday about whether she can bear weight on her foot or not. Right now she can not. If not, can wheelchairs go through the standby and fastpass lines?

 

[imsayin]

Unfortunately cancelling the trip is not an option. We have YES tickets for class on Aug. 13th. All other classes that would be great for the kids to take are closed now. Besides I think my DD16 would rather be at Disney in a wheelchair than no Disney at all!

You are going to have a great trip no matter what! My DD broke her wrist one summer the week before she was suppose to go to camp. We had a moment of panic, but she got a waterproof cast and didn't miss a beat. She got to do everything she wanted at camp.

 

[POOHsie]

Thanks everyone for your help.

Renting a wheelchair it definately the way to go.

Poohsie - thanks for the link. It's really helpful and I never would have found it on my own.

Unfortunately cancelling the trip is not an option. We have YES tickets for class on Aug. 13th. All other classes that would be great for the kids to take are closed now. Besides I think my DD16 would rather be at Disney in a wheelchair than no Disney at all!

I just have to get in the mindset that I have to tour differently. It's going to be hard though. I can have my DH and kids go ahead of us and grab fastpasses.

I guess I really have to wait and see what the orthopedic doctor has to say on Monday about whether she can bear weight on her foot or not. Right now she can not. If not, can wheelchairs go through the standby and fastpass lines?

Yes. I use an ECV full-time. I can't walk without my walker, but it's too hard to be using an ECV and carrying around the walker, so I leave the walker in the car. Therefore, in ride queues I go all the way to the ride car with my ECV, then hold on to the ride car to get in. The CM will take the ECV away and return it at the end.

Standing in a ride line is a long time for your DD to bear weight on her foot. You could take the WC all the way to the ride car, or, if your DD can walk just a little, she could stay in the WC then walk the final few yards to the ride car.

Injuries and illness are part of life. Right now, this seems like it will mess with your WDW plans, but when you get there, you won't bother about it much. Your trip is about quality time together as a family, even if you aren't moving as fast this time.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

The lines for almost all attractions at WDW are "mainstreamed". This means that the queue is set up to allow wheelchairs and/or ECVs to go through the line just as a person without a mobility problem. As it was built prior to the ADA, the Magic Kingdom is most likely to have non-mainstreamed lines. Some attractions, such as Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion you will go part way through the regular queue and then be diverted. Other attractions, such as Big Thunder Mountain or SpaceShip Earth you will initially be directed to an accessible entrance.

All the theaters are set up with seats (usually in the back row) removed so a wheelchair or ECV can pull into a space and there will be regular seating on either side of the space for the others in the party.

Where there are quantity limits on space, or other limitation involving accessibility, you may have to wait longer to see a show or ride an attraction than people without disabilities.

The normal (and official) response of Guest Relations to people with mobility and/or stamina issues is to recommend rental of a wheelchair or ECV. The Guest Assistance Card (GAC) is intended for "invisible" disabilities not related to mobility or stamina. A wheelchair or ECV is sufficient to notify Cast Members of special assistance normally needed. However, if a person has other issues, such as auditory or visual, they would probably also need a GAC.

Note that a GAC is not intended to allow bypassing of lines, and it so states on the card itself. The only people who will get the special Front Of The Line GAC are where a terminal or medically fragile child is traveling on a trip from Make A Wish or similar foundation.

 

[peacelover]

Please allow her to heal and not bear weight on her foot. It takes at least 6 weeks for a broken bone to heal. She is still growing. If she gets impatient and bears weight too soon she can have permanent pain in her foot.

 

[queenbetsey]

I see folks in Disneyland all the time with boots on. When I have been In WDW I also see quite a few of them. And like folks are saying you can rent a chair if needed. Also call your insurance company and see what they cover if you need to rent one. Never hurts to ask.
I would even price rentals where you live and cost compare to down in FLorida.
If you can save money renting at home then check with your airline about their wheelchair policy.
Poo kid what a crummy thing to have happen, Hope she heals fast. Who knows she may bet be completely healed but well on her way in two weeks and the boot may a minor issue for her. I am hoping she is in a lot less pain in two weeks

 

[Jenny-momof3]

My mother in law broke her foot 3 days before our trip a few weeks ago. Initially she thought she could walk with the boot. But after an hour in DHS she realized that wasn't going to work and we went and got her a wheelchair. The heat was really making her foot swell. So for part of the time she took the boot off while we pushed her.

We stayed at Beach Club. For the most part she walked around the resort. But as soon as we got in the parks, I went and got her a wheelchair. This worked out really well because then we didn't have to deal with it on the buses!

 

[RangerPooh]

DH has made a fwe trips to DL and WDW wearing knee length walking casts/boots due to a broken foot. It was tiring and we had to change our pace to a slower mode, but it was doable. Just be prepared to rest more than you normally wood and to elevate her leg if necessary. We brought a friend of mine wiht us once who was on cructhes thanks to a sprained ankle, it was much more rough of an experience for her than my husbands prior experiences, but then she was new to Disney and didn't anticipate the maount of walking that we'd be doing. For the record this was someone who was in great shape and didn't want to use a wheelchair.

 

[IDoDis]

The lines for almost all attractions at WDW are "mainstreamed". This means that the queue is set up to allow wheelchairs and/or ECVs to go through the line just as a person without a mobility problem. As it was built prior to the ADA, the Magic Kingdom is most likely to have non-mainstreamed lines. Some attractions, such as Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion you will go part way through the regular queue and then be diverted. Other attractions, such as Big Thunder Mountain or SpaceShip Earth you will initially be directed to an accessible entrance.

All the theaters are set up with seats (usually in the back row) removed so a wheelchair or ECV can pull into a space and there will be regular seating on either side of the space for the others in the party.

Where there are quantity limits on space, or other limitation involving accessibility, you may have to wait longer to see a show or ride an attraction than people without disabilities.

The normal (and official) response of Guest Relations to people with mobility and/or stamina issues is to recommend rental of a wheelchair or ECV. The Guest Assistance Card (GAC) is intended for "invisible" disabilities not related to mobility or stamina. A wheelchair or ECV is sufficient to notify Cast Members of special assistance normally needed. However, if a person has other issues, such as auditory or visual, they would probably also need a GAC.

Note that a GAC is not intended to allow bypassing of lines, and it so states on the card itself. The only people who will get the special Front Of The Line GAC are where a terminal or medically fragile child is traveling on a trip from Make A Wish or similar foundation.

That was not our experience with the GAC on our trip last month. DH had a bad hip and had hip replacement surgery the morning after we returned from our trip. He could not stand for long periods of time and used a cane to get from his EVC rental to the ride. His GAC card was a God-send. Disboards asks that posters don't disclose exactly how the card works because it's different for everyone depending on the disability and to prevent abuse of the card. There were other people we saw who benefitted from the card, too -- not just terminally I'll people. Your DD's situation is much like my DH's situation, so get the card at guest assistance at the first park that you enter. It will really help.

ETA: We rented the scooter from Walker Mobility. The scooter was waiting for us at our resort when we arrived. Not sure though if they'll rent a scooter for a minor's use.

 

[sookie]

Thanks everyone for your help.

Renting a wheelchair it definately the way to go.

Poohsie - thanks for the link. It's really helpful and I never would have found it on my own.

Unfortunately cancelling the trip is not an option. We have YES tickets for class on Aug. 13th. All other classes that would be great for the kids to take are closed now. Besides I think my DD16 would rather be at Disney in a wheelchair than no Disney at all!

I just have to get in the mindset that I have to tour differently. It's going to be hard though. I can have my DH and kids go ahead of us and grab fastpasses.

I guess I really have to wait and see what the orthopedic doctor has to say on Monday about whether she can bear weight on her foot or not. Right now she can not. If not, can wheelchairs go through the standby and fastpass lines?

You couldn't wait until later in the semester? I would recommend postponing. This is a broken foot / leg. Disney can wait rather than being in a sweaty, nasty gross cast in the humid heat of Disney. She won't be able to enjoy the vacation now, but in 8 weeks she could.

 

[peacelover]

When I broke my foot , in a cast, no weight bearing, it was a challenge just to shower. Hanging the leg outside the shower with a garbage bag on it/ sitting on a stepstool. After about 4 weeks, I couldn't take the crutches any more and started bearing a little weight on my foot, and it did not heal right. Still have a lot of pain from just not being patient enough to wait out the 6 weeks and let it heal. She is going to need a lot of help. No swimming either for her if in a cast. I feel bad for her.