Low vision/low mobility - not wheelchair or scooter

[GuardMusic]

My question has to do specifically with attractions that have the moving sidewalks/platforms to board the ride vehicle.

My mother can walk on her own and is against any type of wheelchair or scooter. (Frankly her vision is too poor for a scooter anyway.) She also has very little strength in her arms and legs. (Two years ago she already struggled to get out of the It's a Small World boat.)

She still wants to experience some of these things, but I'm worried about the loading/unloading process, particularly due to her slower movements. Do I indicate this to the boarding cast member, as they might potentially need to slow the belt? Or do we use the wheelchair line? How might I indicate this when disembarking? (We are in no way trying to jump a line or cut down our wait time. We will use FastPasses or not do this at all since standing for long periods of time easily tires her.)

She has previously fallen twice in MK, so we are both trying to do all we can to stay safe! Any/all insights are appreciated!

 

[gap2368]

Tjere is really no more wheelchair entrance but very few rides.

For rides that have moving belts take the the CM at the begging of the ride most of the time you will go in what ever entrance ( FP or standby) and at the end be directed to the exit where they can slow or stop the belt. Just remember Peter Pan and the people mover can not be stoped or slowdown

 

[anonymousegirl]

Most attractions at WDW are wheelchair accessible and there are no special "wheelchair Lines". At some attractions with stairs, there is a break point in the queue where wheelchairs go another way. You may certainly choose the non stair path, just let the cm nearby know when they direct you the stair direction.

Two "belt" attractions at Magic Kingdom cannot be slowed--Peter Pan and Peoplemover. For Peter Pan, the rumor is that if you can wait until closing, you can ask to be the last riders. Once everyone else is off the ride, your party can board, and they can slow the walkway.

 

[ttintagel]

I've found that it's sometimes helpful to tell not just the first CM you encounter, but every CM you encounter along the way.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

My question has to do specifically with attractions that have the moving sidewalks/platforms to board the ride vehicle.

My mother can walk on her own and is against any type of wheelchair or scooter. (Frankly her vision is too poor for a scooter anyway.) She also has very little strength in her arms and legs. (Two years ago she already struggled to get out of the It's a Small World boat.)

She still wants to experience some of these things, but I'm worried about the loading/unloading process, particularly due to her slower movements. Do I indicate this to the boarding cast member, as they might potentially need to slow the belt? Or do we use the wheelchair line? How might I indicate this when disembarking? (We are in no way trying to jump a line or cut down our wait time. We will use FastPasses or not do this at all since standing for long periods of time easily tires her.)

She has previously fallen twice in MK, so we are both trying to do all we can to stay safe! Any/all insights are appreciated!

having balance problems/ not the sight since cat surgery I have found a cane very useful getting out of boat rides and the moving belt rides. cane also lets CMs know more time is needed. it has helped me in more ways than I ever in regular life not just theme parks and I work in a small one

 

[ttintagel]

I have found a cane very useful getting out of boat rides

Same here! Especially if the lights are low.