Gac, ecv

[princesszelda]

Any information on getting a GAc and renting a ECV will be helpful. We leave for Disneyland in 14 days and I fractured my ankle two weeks ago. I am not able to do all that walking. Any and all advise will be helpful.

 

[Piper]

I'm sorry to hear you are hurt.

Check out the FAQs at the top of the page. If you rent an ECV, you will not need a GAC. CMs will see the ECV and know that you cannot do stairs, etc. I am not a Disneyland expert -- only been once compared to 9 times to WDW. Someone will be along soon with more experience there.

 

[princesszelda]

I would be using the ECV to get to the different attractions. I can walk short distances but can not stand for a long time. I can also do a few stairs.

 

[Piper]

You would probably do better to take the ECV into the lines. The GAC isn't a front of the line pass--there isn't one. Disney's answer to stamina and mobility problems is to use a wheelchair or ECV. The lines have no place to sit. You'd have to stand for the entire line.

It states right on the GAC that it isn't intended to shorten wait times and, honestly, sometimes it actually means longer waits! I was using my own ECV on my 1 trip to Disneyland and have used it on the last 6 trips to WDW. I do have a GAC for some other complications and know first hand that waits can be longer!

 

[KPeveler]

You do not need a GAC with an ECV in Disneyland. Do not try to leave the ECV outside of attraction lines - the queues are VERY tight are there is absolutely no where to sit once you leave the ECV.

The GAC will not shorten wait times, but the ECV will help a lot. The GAC is intended for invisible disabilities, such as allowing a person with a vision impairment to sit in the front of a theatre or alert a CM to a person with autism.

Even with a GAC you will be required to wait in line with other people with mobility impairments, no matter what GAC you have. This line can be quite long at times, and they will be as long as stand by lines often.

I am a full time wheelchair user, and I keep my wheelchair right up to the ride car, so I have no problems enjoying the park fully.

You will have a great vacation! I suggest renting an ECV off site as they are smaller, easier to drive, and cheaper. Also, you cannot take a park rental into the Downtown Disney area. Park rentals sometimes (often) run out, so you will definitely want your own.

 

[princesszelda]

Thank you all for the information!