ECV question???

[disneylova]

We are going to Disney nwith my father this year--his 1st trip!!--and he has to get ECV because of hip problem/blood clots in legs. I'm just wondering how this works with the attraction lines--are there separate entrances for those with disabilities or do you stand in long lines with everyone else?? We are visiting MK on July 5th,Epcot on the 7th, and AK on the 9th. Any helpful advice would be apprfeciated!!

 

[Piper]

For most of the rides he will take the ecv in the same line as everyone else. A few of the lines (at MK or older rides) may have a different line. You can get a guidebook for people with disabilities at guest services that list this. Be prepared to have some longer waits as it will probably be very busy and the rides only accommodate a small number of people who may need help exiting the ride in case of emergency at the same time.

Your best bet is to go early (at rope drop) and make use of fastpasses to minimize wait time.

Please read the FAQs in the first post on the main disabilities board for lots and lots of info.

 

[SueM in MN]

i don't have much time for reply, but Piper covered the basics.
There is a link to the disABILITIES FAQs thread in my signature.

I am going to move this thread to the disABILITIES Board (you posted by mistake on the disABILITIES Community Board, which is more for general subjects). You will get more people posting advice on the board I am moving this to since it is aimed at WDW trips with disabilities.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Hi and to disABILITIES!

The majority of attraction lines in WDW are "mainstreamed". This means that a wheelchair or ECV will use the regular entrance and line all the way to either a show seating or ride load area. If a line is not mainstreamed there will be signs and/or Cast Members to direct you where to go.

If a show, normally there will be spaces to park a chair or ECV and there will be seats next to the space for other members of the group.

If a ride, usually you will have to transfer to a ride vehicle, although some rides will allow a person in a wheelchair to remain in their chair. If you have to transfer to a ride, and unload is not at the same location as load, your ECV will magically appear at the unload area.

If you click on where it says "disABILTIES" at the top of this page it will take you to the Index. One of the top items is the "disABILTIES FAQ" which will gives lots of useful information. Note that Post #2 discusses mobility and equipment. Post #3 had a wide variety of information and links; it might be a good idea to look at the various park "Guidebook For Persons With Disabilities" for more detailed information.

Or, if you want an easier route, click on the link in my signature.