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[jvalic33]

According to the Disney website, folding chairs are not permitted into the parks.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/park-rules/

There are some lines (Peter Pan) that have wheelchairs for guests to transfer into who are using scooters but I don't think they offer those in many lines.

Thank you for the link...I wonder if the cane folding seat the other poster mentioned is okay.....it may be worth a try

 

[jvalic33]

Not sure about that, but the canes that have the little flip down seat are allowed.

Have you actually brought one into the park? I did find one on walmart for $25...would be worth it to try for her. She is in denial and uses the stroller to support herself but if we were in a line where I had to park it, it might be difficult for her.

Thanks for the idea!

 

[jvalic33]

as others have posted foldable chairs are not allowed but the cane with the little seat is. How about renting a wheelchair or ECV?

She would destroy numerous toes with a wheelchair or ECV. I feel bad for people in the crowd when she runs over them with the stroller. She's just bad with spacing herself appropriately, I don't know how else to explain it and she would never go for that. She enjoys walking, but I'm just worried she is more out of shape now due to Covid. She is barely getting out of the house. We'll just have to see how it goes. Maybe after the first day I'll be able to convicence her and I'm going to buy that cane with the seat for her.

 

[yulilin3]

Have you actually brought one into the park? I did find one on walmart for $25...would be worth it to try for her. She is in denial and uses the stroller to support herself but if we were in a line where I had to park it, it might be difficult for her.

Thanks for the idea!

I have seen people bring them in, i have not seen anyone using it as a chair though

 

[katyringo]

Has anyone used a touring plan recently? Is it needed?
What planning should I be doing ahead of this unique trip?

 

[shoreward]

Have you actually brought one into the park? I did find one on walmart for $25...would be worth it to try for her. She is in denial and uses the stroller to support herself but if we were in a line where I had to park it, it might be difficult for her.

Thanks for the idea!

There is a discussion about the cane with attached seat:

https://www.disboards.com/threads/cane-with-attached-seat.3564753/
Someone suggested contacting Disney’s Disabilities department for further information.

Disability Services (407) 560-2547 or email disability.services@disneyparks.com.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Has anyone been to La Cava (Mexico @ Epcot) since reopening? Wondering if they're serving chips & salsa/guac/cheese? No food (apps/snacks) on online menu, but wondering if they're just not showing it & still offering something (to anchor all that tequila, lol)... Headed down next month & were hoping to do a little Happy Hour there but prob won't if zero food. Just curious if anyone has been there recently & knows!

No food. The whole space is cleared of tables and chairs to let the line for take-out drinks snake around inside. No food to go either.

 

[dachsie]

Does anyone know if my mother could bring one of those little fold open chairs into the parks? She has a little metal and canvas one and while she is older, she can walk but has trouble standing around and waiting. Thank you for any input you might have...I'm looking especially at yulilin3 who I'm sure would know the answer to this one

Rent a scooter. Best thing I ever did. I walked so much that I had blisters on my feet, and walked in great pain. I rented a scooter in EP the next day and it helped tremendously. I was able to walk again the day after by just giving my feet a rest. Now I may have ti rent one for the week because I have chronic tendonitis. Wore a boot for 7 months and go off it in May and its starting to act up again.

 

[alliecat726]

No food. The whole space is cleared of tables and chairs to let the line for take-out drinks snake around inside. No food to go either.

Thank you!

 

[shoegal9]

Has anyone been to La Cava (Mexico @ Epcot) since reopening? Wondering if they're serving chips & salsa/guac/cheese? No food (apps/snacks) on online menu, but wondering if they're just not showing it & still offering something (to anchor all that tequila, lol)... Headed down next month & were hoping to do a little Happy Hour there but prob won't if zero food. Just curious if anyone has been there recently & knows!

They actually do have the chips and guacamole, but that’s it for food. We talked to the manager and expressed our sadness about the cheese Because it’s amazing. He said that he fought for it. So maybe that will come back...

La Hacienda has the same Cava drink menu and obviously they have food.

 

[jvalic33]

There is a discussion about the cane with attached seat:

https://www.disboards.com/threads/cane-with-attached-seat.3564753/
Someone suggested contacting Disney’s Disabilities department for further information.

Disability Services (407) 560-2547 or email disability.services@disneyparks.com.

Thank you for the info that's a great idea!

 

[jvalic33]

Rent a scooter. Best thing I ever did. I walked so much that I had blisters on my feet, and walked in great pain. I rented a scooter in EP the next day and it helped tremendously. I was able to walk again the day after by just giving my feet a rest. Now I may have ti rent one for the week because I have chronic tendonitis. Wore a boot for 7 months and go off it in May and its starting to act up again.

I will try....not an easy sell, but if it gets noticeably bad, I'll have to talk her into it.

 

[lindsaydavis1982]

Are there August Activities Calendars for the resorts right now? I haven't been able to find any of them posted online.

 

[alliecat726]

They actually do have the chips and guacamole, but that’s it for food. We talked to the manager and expressed our sadness about the cheese Because it’s amazing. He said that he fought for it. So maybe that will come back...

La Hacienda has the same Cava drink menu and obviously they have food.

Hmm, maybe we'll just hit Hacienda. (I also made a 3:30 res @ Spice Road Table, they seem to still be offering a half dozen apps w/ their drink selection.) Thanks so much for the first-hand Cava info! (But boo on the CHEESE!)

 

[pepperandchips]

I will try....not an easy sell, but if it gets noticeably bad, I'll have to talk her into it.

What if you had one delivered to the hotel through scooterbug and didn’t say anything about it and see how the first day goes. If it’s bad, you can “book one online” (really the one that was already delivered) and if she’s fine then you just don’t go pick it up. The reason I suggest booking it in advance is that my husband had a foot injury and tried to tough it out. By the time he agreed to the ECV, it was difficult to find one and we missed out on some things we’d planned to do waiting around at the hotel for the scooter delivery.

 

[Someluck]

I will try....not an easy sell, but if it gets noticeably bad, I'll have to talk her into it.

I would suggest renting a 3 wheel scooter from an offsite store. They are much smaller and easier to control than the large 4 wheel unit available in the parks. You would also have the use of them getting into the long walks into the parks. I used one at WDW for the first time a few years ago and it made such a difference in my ability to keep up with my family. I don't use one at home, but the parks are huge!

 

[Jodyfarmgirl]

I would suggest renting a 3 wheel scooter from an offsite store. They are much smaller and easier to control than the large 4 wheel unit available in the parks. You would also have the use of them getting into the long walks into the parks. I used one at WDW for the first time a few years ago and it made such a difference in my ability to keep up with my family. I don't use one at home, but the parks are huge!

I second the idea of a smaller 3-wheel scooter. They are lighter and smaller and psychologically not as scary. I have my own. It is my third one and by far the best and most practical. You can take it through lines easily because it has a smaller turning radius and that’s the most difficult thing to deal with. I sure wish I could talk to your mother.

 

[jvalic33]

What if you had one delivered to the hotel through scooterbug and didn’t say anything about it and see how the first day goes. If it’s bad, you can “book one online” (really the one that was already delivered) and if she’s fine then you just don’t go pick it up. The reason I suggest booking it in advance is that my husband had a foot injury and tried to tough it out. By the time he agreed to the ECV, it was difficult to find one and we missed out on some things we’d planned to do waiting around at the hotel for the scooter delivery.

That's a good idea. I'll look into it. Thank you!

 

[jvalic33]

I second the idea of a smaller 3-wheel scooter. They are lighter and smaller and psychologically not as scary. I have my own. It is my third one and by far the best and most practical. You can take it through lines easily because it has a smaller turning radius and that’s the most difficult thing to deal with. I sure wish I could talk to your mother.

No you don't....(wish you could talk to her). I've been talking to her for years and it doesn't really go far...LOL!

 

[Jodyfarmgirl]

No you don't....(wish you could talk to her). I've been talking to her for years and it doesn't really go far...LOL!