Headed to Disney with side trips

[peemagg]

We are headed to Disney in January, but we are also going to take a couple of days and go to Kennedy Space Center, and Busch Gardens.

I know about the accessibility of Disney, but not of the other two. I use a scooter and forearm crutches. I can walk short distances when my tremors allow. Do any of you have any suggestions or knowledge of how things are done for accessibility at the other two places?

 

[KPeveler]

We are headed to Disney in January, but we are also going to take a couple of days and go to Kennedy Space Center, and Busch Gardens.

I know about the accessibility of Disney, but not of the other two. I use a scooter and forearm crutches. I can walk short distances when my tremors allow. Do any of you have any suggestions or knowledge of how things are done for accessibility at the other two places?

My understanding of Busch Gardens is that most lines are not accessible, and they want you to separate from your party and wait by the exit while your party waits in the line. For the "big" rides, they give you a "card" with a return time, almost like a fastpass.

Also, BG is HOT - almost no shade according to my family.

You MUST go to Guest Relations if you have a disability and "register" with them essentially, explain your needs, and then they decide which rides you are allowed to ride for safety reasons.

Basically the whole BG system sounds so complicated I have not bothered going since requiring the wheelchair full time.

Hopefully someone here can give a better idea of what to expect. I hope I am wrong about some of this!

 

[Mary976]

We tried BG last year. Basically, there are two types of attractions...zoo exhibit walkthroughs, shows, and the like and then super headliner coasters. There are also some kiddie play areas. It's nice, but in general not as "themed" as WDW. If you want to ride the thrill rides, you must be able to transfer. Also, these are not rides for people who lack upper body stability. You need to be able to hold on, and keep your head steady. If you aren't as interested in the thrill rides, accessibility is not nearly as much of a factor.

One note about Busch...we were there over spring break when lines for popular WDW rides were 90+ minutes. We (well, DD) walked on almost everything at BG. I get the impression it draws a lot of locals, so they have more slow times than Disney when local folks are at work/school. That definitely helps with the wait issue. Some of the thrill rides have alternate entrances, but it's not as big of a deal when there is no wait.

Mary

 

[peemagg]

Thanks for the responses!

If anyone has any more suggestions about either place, it would be greatly appreciated.