Handicap cabins on DCL Fantasy

[Inkmahm]

I use an ECV at WDW but have never used one for DCL yet. I'm looking at Handicap cabins on the Fantasy and would like to know if there are pictures anywhere of 8588, a 4B cabin. It says there are grab bars on the toilet but I want to know specifically if they are on the wall next to the toilet or bars that are added like attached to the seat. I am also a large person so generally toilets with bars attached to the seats are too narrow for me. The bars on the wall such as handicap public bathroom stalls are great. Even if you don't have a picture, can anyone answer the question about bars on the toilets on the Fantasy rooms?

 

[lanejudy]

I found this thread, which includes a link to someone's personal photos (you can go to the thread I linked but I don't want to link directly to someone's photobucket account). It appears the handrails are attached to the wall.

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[shoes99]

We have been in 8588 and will be in 8590 in October. There are grab bars
on the wall and plenty of room in the bathroom for DH who has spinal stenosis and
requires the HC bathroom. We have an ECV and it fits nicely in the large cabin.

 

[Inkmahm]

Thank you! I also have the beginning of spinal stenosis but I only use an ECV in the parks and a cane otherwise and while at home. I'm not sure about the cruise although it would be a lot easier with an ECV. I know for sure the grab bars in the bathroom would be wonderful for me. I'm not so steady on my feet and especially on a moving ship... those bars would help a lot.

I'm a bit less worried after looking at the pictures landjudy linked to in that other thread. After I had surgery for knee replacement in 2012, we cruised on the Fantasy in December. I asked about grab bars in the bathroom and they said they would be there. We got to our regular 4B room and there was a commode (like the ones in a hospital) in the middle of the room! I didn't need a commode, only a way to get myself up easier without having to call my husband to help me from the toilet. I did that though rather than use a commode in the middle of the room. Now I've learned to check out ALL details in advance and not assume anything.

 

[Mrsjvb]

a very good resource is Cruise Critic dot com. both on the dedicated forum for the cruise line, as well as the dedicated sub forum for disability travel.