Leaving Thursday and son just broke foot

[champsievert]

We are leaving Thursday for 9 days and DS 12 just broke his foot. Does anyone have recommendations for wheelchair rentals? How does it work for him and the lines? This just changed our whole trip. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated

 

[Gorechick]

You may want to try posting this in the DISabilites forum. Much more information and feedback from people in similar situations over there.

 

[SorcererHeidi]

We are leaving Thursday for 9 days and DS 12 just broke his foot. Does anyone have recommendations for wheelchair rentals? How does it work for him and the lines? This just changed our whole trip. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated

Below poster had good idea, but I wanted to say I'm sorry to your son, and I hope he feels better SOON!!

 

[MikeTaylor]

We brought a wheelchair for me this last trip (flying with one, you get to board first) and ended up scrapping that idea after one day in Animal Kingdom (there's like, very little flat terrain-a wheel lug got very loose at the end of the day). There are 4 scooter companies that WDW deals with and they'll drop it off at your hotel at bell services if you're staying on property (most are $30 a day). Since you're staying 9 days, I'd suggest trying out the wheelchair in DHS first (less of a park) and then EPCOT (flattest terrain, larger park) and then see if you'd like to switch to a scooter. Maybe you can't if age is a factor.

As to your concern for how it changes your trip... if he can hop on one foot and transfer into a ride vehicle, you'll be fine. I know Spaceship Earth has a separate entrance on the side, but other than that... you usually go through the fast pass line and wait to be helped on the ride. I know Kilimanjaro Safaris has its own special needs vehicle that you have to wait on, even if you can transfer.

 

[Veronique]

I can't help you but my mother in law broke her foot on her first day of vacation a couple of years ago and says it was the best thing ever: all the family could skip all the lines So silver lining I guess !

Good luck to your son

 

[SorcererHeidi]

I can't help you but my mother in law broke her foot on her first day of vacation a couple of years ago and says it was the best thing ever: all the family could skip all the lines So silver lining I guess !

Good luck to your son

That must have a long time ago - most, if not all, handicap accessible lines are now mostly "mainstreamed" into the regular waiting lines - at least at WDW. No more "head of the line". At least that's what I've experienced in the 10-15 years I've had to get an ECV from time to time - with or without friends/family. Not an "advantage". Has even been discussed pretty extensively on the show, and here on the board.

 

[Veronique]

That must have a long time ago - most, if not all, handicap accessible lines are now mostly "mainstreamed" into the regular waiting lines - at least at WDW. No more "head of the line". At least that's what I've experienced in the 10-15 years I've had to get an ECV from time to time - with or without friends/family. Not an "advantage". Has even been discussed pretty extensively on the show, and here on the board.

Ah yes it was a long time ago! Sorry it just occur to me when I read "broken foot"! I've made no research on the subject OP!

 

[DisneyKevin]

I can't help you but my mother in law broke her foot on her first day of vacation a couple of years ago and says it was the best thing ever: all the family could skip all the lines So silver lining I guess !

Good luck to your son

As has been pointed out already, this is no longer true.

Other than being at Disney World, there is no "silver lining" or upside to being in a wheelchair or an ECV.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

I would strongly suggest Walker Mobility. They have both wheelchairs and scooters and will deliver right to your resort. I used them myself when I hurt my ankle while on vacation a few years ago; Pete recommended them, and I couldn't have been happier.

Below is a link with more information. I do believe there is a DIS discount.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/electric-scooter.htm

 

[loves to dive]

Also have you thought about the knee scooters? It might be a little easier for him to get around without a big bulky wheelchair or electric scooter.

 

[SteveMouse]

Please look at the sticky in the DISabilities forum.

I would not expect to be able to use a motorized scooter: both Disney and the offsite companies have 18 as a minimum age. You CAN rent s pediatric wheelchair from one of the off-site companies. Bring a pair of gloves for the pusher. Consider a towel for your son to sit on.

For rides: most rides have mainstreamed lines, which means you enter as normal. A couple (Splash, TSMM, break you off in the line because of stairs. There are several where the CM at the ride entrance may give you a"wheelchair return time." This will allow you to return at a later point, and is used most often to mitigate congestion.