Ecv Onboaed????

[mariamard]

MY MOTHER IN LAW IS GOING ON THE CRUISE AND WE WERE CURIOUS IF SHE WILL NEED TO BRING HER ECV. SHE CANT WALK FAR, AND I KNOW HOW BIG THE SHIPS CAN BE. WILL THEY ALLOW ECVS ONBOARD? ARE THEY OFFERED ONSHIP AT A COST?

 

[CarolAnnC]

I think if you post this over on our DISabilities board you will find some folks there who have experience with the cruise in this regard.

I am not aware of DCL offering the ecv's but there may be a local company to arrange rental with. I know they do have the sand wheelchairs available on Castaway Cay but I think they do go rather fast. Good luck.

 

[d'Isigny]

My MIL has problems walking long distances and stairs.
Mom did call DCL...really could not get much information from them. DCL does recommend you book a handicap room. She rented one in Kissimmee and brought it on board.
We got lucky - had connecting SPR's and there was a hallway 30' from our room to store/charge it. Am not too sure about other locations on the ship - ECV's may need to be 'taken apart' and charged/stored in your room. Again, it may be best to book a handicap room - i assume the entry door is larger.

I've included a link of a trip report written by Andrew Bichard. This is from Brian Bennett's site - MousePlanet...well written and some great insight about touring in a wheelchair.

"Comments: Andrew's report gives a very good description of what it's like to visit WDW in a wheelchair. In fact, throughout the report, he provides information on accessibility that can be very helpful if you need to know about that. Besides the WDW visit, Andrew and Sheila decided to enjoy a cruise on the Disney Magic, too, and Andrew provides a wealth of information on accessibility while enjoying the DCL, too"

http://www.mouseplanet.com/dtp/trip.rpt/report_files/cruise/bichard00de.htm