How would we do this?

[samandryanmom]

We are traveling next summer with my in-laws. We are staying off site and my mother-in-law will be renting a scooter from an outside company for the time that we are in Orlando.

In her everyday life she doesnt' use a scooter but will occasionally use a walker of a cane if she is feeling unsteady. There is no way that she could walk at Disney for any length of time.

How does the scooter work while you wait in line? Does she stay in the scooter through the line and then get out and get in the ride vehicle? I'm thinking that there is a seperate line for scooters maybe. My concern is that she would have to stand and wait in the line and she physically can't do that.

If she has to wait seperately, do most rides let you meet up with the scooter user and ride together? I'm sure that we'll use fastpass as much as possible but I just don't want her to sit out rides that we have to wait in line for.

Thanks for your help.

Kerri

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Hi and to disABILITIES!

The majority of attraction lines in WDW are "mainstreamed". This means that a wheelchair or ECV will use the regular entrance and line all the way to either a show seating or ride load area. If a line is not mainstreamed there will be signs and/or Cast Members to direct you where to go.

If a show, normally there will be spaces to park a chair or ECV and there will be seats next to the space for other members of the group.

If a ride, usually you will have to transfer to a ride vehicle, although some rides will allow a person in a wheelchair to remain in their chair. If you have to transfer to a ride, and unload is not at the same location as load, your ECV will magically appear at the unload area.

If you click on where it says "disABILTIES" at the top of this page it will take you to the Index. One of the top items is the "disABILTIES FAQ" which will gives lots of useful information. Note that Post #2 discusses mobility and equipment. Post #3 had a wide variety of information and links; it might be a good idea to look at the various park "Guidebook For Persons With Disabilities" for more detailed information.

Or, if you want an easier route to the FAQs, click on the link in my signature.