Flotation aids at Disney waterparks

[TyfonLogun]

I know that Disney say no personal flotation aids in the waterparks but what if they are adapted aids for a disabled person? We have a child who cannot stand, sit or hold his head up unsupported and he can't access the pools if he isn't able to use a specially adapted swimming aid. Does Disney make an exception in this case? He is far safer with his own float than without.

 

[Schmeck]

I would have to assume that most of the slides and wave pool would be a no-go, as most of the slides only let you go down one at a time, and if someone wasn't able to even support his own head, the wave pool would be too rough. That pretty much leaves the lazy river - which you use a tube for. Would there be an adaptable tube that would work?

 

[TyfonLogun]

Thanks, I was thinking about Blizzard Beach mostly - the main pool there isn't a wave pool (i think) but last time we were there we were told we weren't allowed his float. I'm wondering whether we could get permission to use it, I'm not sure the lifeguards last time realised how disabled he is, he probably just looked like any other little one.

Typhoon lagoon is rubbish for wheelchairs anyway- all the sand.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Flotation devices which allowed in the water parks:

Vest which straps on over or under a shirt.

Water Wings which slide onto the arms above the elbows.

A ring with a solid center except for two leg holes to allow an infant to sit upright, and that is good only in the lazy river.

No other devices such as noodles, balls, boards, or non-Disney-provided rings are permitted in any of the water attractions.

 

[Schmeck]

The main pool at Blizzard Beach is also a wave pool as well - they just don't do the same wave cycle as at Typhoon Lagoon.

Wish I could help you find a solution, but I'm stumped, sorry!

 

[Hankshouse]

I've never done the Disney waterparks but we do use the resort pools. We've never had an issue using my DD's flotation suit and I always assumed she'd be permitted to use it if we were to visit the waterparks pool areas (not the slides). It's called My Pool Pal and slips right over her swimsuit, velcros on and has the floation devices sewn into the lining. Anyone have any thoughts if they'd permit something like this? Here's the link:

http://store.mypoolpal.com/iwwida.pvx?;products_no_tree?cat=ZSPNITEMS?comp=stb

Good to know before we make plans to go

 

[Schmeck]

TyfonLogon, what exactly does the float look like that you use for your son? If it is a raft-like float, it is banned from almost every public waterpark I know of, as a lifeguard cannot see under the raft. If it is a body-fitting flotation device, just put it on your son under a loose fitting tshirt, so that there's no chance of it getting snagged on anyone or anything in the water.

 

[Mary976]

Here's another suggestion, although I'm not sure how well it will work for you. DD's friend wears a "seizure ring" (at least that's what they call it) in the pool. Basically, it looks like a bunch of foam donuts on a strap and it goes around her neck (it kind of looks like a super huge version of those candy necklaces kids wear). The idea is that it will keep her head above the water. If you could find something like that and pair it with a life vest, I was thinking that may be something that would help you. The friend has never had a problem wearing it in a public pool, although occasionally she has had to explain what it is to the lifeguard.

Good luck! I hope you are able to figure something out.
Mary