Getting around the parks with an injured child

[jenn0419]

Help!! We just arrived to Florida and my son sprained his foot and can't walk or put pressure on it. Any advice how to get him around the parks? We check into Disney hotel Saturday and start our hoppers then?? Any suggestions???

 

[smitch425]

Help!! We just arrived to Florida and my son sprained his foot and can't walk or put pressure on it. Any advice how to get him around the parks? We check into Disney hotel Saturday and start our hoppers then?? Any suggestions???

Has he seen a doctor? How old is he? A stroller (depending on age/size) or a wheelchair will be your best option.

 

[jenn0419]

Yes we spent 2 hours in the pediatric ER down here in Kissimmee . Ugh what a Terrible way to start our Disney vacation

 

[jenn0419]

He's only 8

 

[smitch425]

He's only 8

I would go the wheelchair route. DS was a small 7 last year and we had to get a stroller because he pulled his groin muscle on our last day. His head was poking up out of the stroller awning, and he was so embarrassed to be in a stroller. We ended up just leaving the park, but he could literally not walk at all. Hopefully your little guy will feel better soon, but I would definitely get him a chair. You might check one of the offsite rental places. That way you can use it in the park and the resorts. Check on the disabilities forum. They should have suggestions on companies there. Good luck! I hope your trip goes smoothly from here on out!

 

[seven dwarfs]

Help!! We just arrived to Florida and my son sprained his foot and can't walk or put pressure on it. Any advice how to get him around the parks? We check into Disney hotel Saturday and start our hoppers then?? Any suggestions???

If he is small for his age you can use the stroller as his wheelchair. I would go to Guest Services and talk to them about your options. Sorry he is hurt. I hope the rest of your trip is magical.

 

[Luvchefmic]

ah ! poor kid, wheelchair rental and good to go, glad he didn't break it It will be ok

 

[Theaberdeenkid]

Depending on his size I would call one of the stroller companies and rent an appropriate stroller or wheelchair. Explain the situation, some of the companies have a presence on site and could probably get you what you need relatively quickly.
Also on the bright side you can now bypass the lines by using the disability entrance on all the rides and shows.

 

[Luvchefmic]

Depending on his size I would call one of the stroller companies and rent an appropriate stroller or wheelchair. Explain the situation, some of the companies have a presence on site and could probably get you what you need relatively quickly.
Also on the bright side you can now bypass the lines by using the disability entrance on all the rides and shows.[/QUOTE]

You really don't want to think this way, there is no " go to the head of the line "
strategy here, you will enter how & where a CM tells you and you may wait longer Its definitely not a "bypass the line" strategy Hope your boy feels better soon

 

[smitch425]

Depending on his size I would call one of the stroller companies and rent an appropriate stroller or wheelchair. Explain the situation, some of the companies have a presence on site and could probably get you what you need relatively quickly.
Also on the bright side you can now bypass the lines by using the disability entrance on all the rides and shows.

There are very few "disability entrances" left. Many rides allow for a wheelchair to travel through the regular queue. The only people who get front of the line access are Make A Wish kids. People with GAC cards don't get front of the line access, either. In fact, depending on the ride, the wait can be longer than standby if you are in a wheelchair and cannot transfer out of one. That would not be the case for OP.

 

[robinb]

Poor kid! Some Disney resorts used to have wheelchairs that could be borrowed by guests for free. You can check when you get there. I would also ask for a room that is close to the bus stop/elevators/etc (depending on the resort) so he doesn't have to try to walk a long way on crutches.

 

[Theaberdeenkid]

There are very few "disability entrances" left. Many rides allow for a wheelchair to travel through the regular queue. The only people who get front of the line access are Make A Wish kids. People with GAC cards don't get front of the line access, either. In fact, depending on the ride, the wait can be longer than standby if you are in a wheelchair and cannot transfer out of one. That would not be the case for OP.

Really, I was there just a few months ago with my parents who were using scooters. I must have been dreaming then.

 

[robinb]

Really, I was there just a few months ago with my parents who were using scooters. I must have been dreaming then.

Did your parents show a GAC? I saw many people in the regular line in wheelchairs so just being in a wheelchair doesn't get you in front automatically. As I understand it, a GAC will for a lot of the time when worded properly.

 

[bankgirl05]

Really, I was there just a few months ago with my parents who were using scooters. I must have been dreaming then.

Really??? I go every year with a scooter now, and I have yet to "get to the front of the line" which rides was this on? I know that I have experienced shortened wait times at Small World and Jungleland Cruise, but rides like Toy Story mania, Nemo, and Buzz light year I had to go through almost the entire cue, before being diverted to a seperate waiting area, where I had to wait longer behind several people who couldn't transfer so they could use the wheelchair equipped car. And you can't even take your scooter, you have to transfer to a wheelchair, on Pirates of the Carribean, Alladin and a couple other rides.

 

[Honeybee83]

Disney provides wheelchair rental for guests with disabilities. You can also call a disney agent for additional information/tips. They may be able to give you insight from other guest's experience.

This was the link I found if you want to rent through disney though it appears that you can not take it out of the park you rented it in which may not be feasible for your.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/wheelchair-rentals/

Another option is an independent company to rent from and then return to on your last vacation day. I did a quick google search for you and here was one of the top results. $25 for the first day and $5 for each additional day and then you can bring it into and out of the parks and the poor kiddo doesn't have to sit in a stroller!

http://www.walkermobility.com/disney-world-wheel-chair-rental/