ECV's and ride assessibility?

[janetanne]

I am little confused as to how assessible the rides will be with an ecv. I have plantar faciatis (very painful) and cant stand for long periods. Will I be able to stay on the ecv until ready to board the rides in the parks? I have read that many rides are wheelchair assessible but no comment re ecv's.
Thanks

 

[peemagg]

Yes in most cases you ride your ECV to the ride and then transfer into the ride vehicle. For those that you can't stay on your ECV, you transfer into a wheelchair that will be provided.

Don't worry. It will be very easy for you. Everything is very accessible.

 

[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 to the FAQs, click on the link in my signature.