From cast to WDW

[Ladygator]

We are going to WDW in October during my kids fall break. I have to have surgery next week for a torn tendon in my ankle and I will be in a cast for at least 6 weeks. The doctor says the last part will probably be a walking cast. We are scheduled to go to MNSSHP and Epcot one day. Other than that we were just planning on swimming, etc. We are staying at BCV. Should I request any certain room? Do you think I'll need an ECV or wheelchair if I have a walking cast? I'm just trying to plan everything ahead of time to make the trip as smooth as possible for my family. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Welcome to disABILITIES.

I would suggest reading the disABILITIES FAQ (which is about the second item on the index). It gives a lot of informaiton about wheelchairs and ECVs.

My personal opinion would be to rent an ECV from off-site. Most people walk six to ten miles a day while at WDW, and also the hotel corridors can be VERY long.

Another suggestion is find out your state's requirements for a temporary disabled hang tag and get the paper work and have your doctor sign off on it. The tag will allow you to use any of the handicap parking areas (which will be a necessity). Also, with the policy of charging for valet parking, with a handicap hang tag the fees will be waived. Also the valets will usually volunteer to assist in loading/unloading an ECV. In Virginia I printed the required form from the DMV website. When I took the completed form to the DMV Office it took less than 15 minutes from the time I walked in until I had my tag.

If you are in a cast, you might want to have the person who puts it on you draw a line with a marker where it will be sawn off. Then bring a "Sharpie" type marker pen with you and have the Characters sign the cast. Warn them when signing to not cross the line. After the cast is removed you will have an interesting souvenier.