ECV and RTQ or AQR

[Edna Cloud]

My son has a significant range of health conditions and developmental including autism. DAS really worked for him in that we had no interest in rushing to get on the maximum number of rides but used the time outside the queue to manage his stress levels about being near strangers etc and to manage his health conditions with medications, continence issues, pump feeding etc.

When we tried for DAS this time, I clearly didn't explain his needs properly or understand what the questions meant and he was therefore denied. The CM said that he could use RTQ but nothing is noted so you are at the mercy of the individual cast members. The other option is to join the queue and leave as soon as it gets too much or his urological or medical issues are the problem.

I always use an ECV due to several issues, but have never worried about my own accommodations because my son's DAS served the purpose for both of us (if that makes sense). He will now need to use an ECV too because amongst his issues is one which is affected by standing for long periods. I can't push him in a wheelchair because I'm in an ECV myself. I am really worried about how we would be able to turn round in the queue and make our way back out past everyone, including others coming down the line in ECVs or using wheelchairs etc. Has anyone had experience (yet) of managing ECVs and having to leave and return to queues?

If someone can give us some reassurance about how to manage the backtracking in an ECV, that would help. If it doesn't work, or is too stressful, I guess we will have to abandon the parks, for now, and possibly for the foreseeable. I guess we have to be grateful that we have had the chance to make memories in the past.

 

[Belle1962]

How to Use Queue Re-entry

Speak to a Cast Member at the attraction for directions on how to re-enter the queue.

1. A Cast Member will provide details about how to exit the queue and how to navigate back to your party.
2. While the Guest who must leave is briefly away, the rest of the party will remain in the queue.
3. The Guest reunites with their party to experience the attraction.

Please note that Guests must meet boarding requirements to ride

 

[SueM in MN]

Also, if you think you might need to leave the line, ask the Cast Member at the entrance before getting into the line. It doesn't need to be in detail; people are just saying something similar to, "we may need to leave the line. What is the procedure?"

Expect you may not be told the same thing for each attraction - it may vary based on things like how busy it is and what that attraction has available

 

[Edna Cloud]

Not looking forward to trying to turn 2 ECVs in a queue and making our way back through the queue and not sure how we rejoin the queue if there's just two of us and no-one to leave in the queue to be a place marker, but thank you both for the information.

 

[jo-jo]

Since you have a trip in a few weeks , could you please let us know how you manage when you get back?

I’m hoping you get some answers before you leave.

 

[Living42Day]

Not looking forward to trying to turn 2 ECVs in a queue and making our way back through the queue and not sure how we rejoin the queue if there's just two of us and no-one to leave in the queue to be a place marker, but thank you both for the information.

That gives me anxiety just thinking about having to navigate ECVs in tight areas and attempting to get out of line. I wish you the best and hope your experience goes smoothly.

 

[Bete]

I would try for DAS again. What do you have to lose? Explain you may not have understood everything correctly when you did it. It's worth a shot.