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We arrived home a week ago on Saturday from a long WDW trip.
Cast of characters: me, DH, my youngest DD (my wheelchair user with multiple disabilities), my mom
My yougest sister and her daughter joined us for the first 5 days, then had to get back to reality while the rest of us stayed at WDW.
Our home for our stay: OKW, which is our DVC home resort. We were in a 2 bedroom lock off unit for the first 5 days, then downsized to a 1 bedroom for the rest of our stay. Both rooms had roll
in showers.
First time renting a Rehab rolling shower chair from Care Medical for our stay. While it was not as nice as DD's own shower chair, it did do the job and was much easier to shower her than the 2 person situation we need if we are just using the fold down bench that is standard in roll in showers.
Found out 2 things I didn't know.
1) OKW had a minor renovation to the main feature pool in February and now has a handicapped lift for getting guests with disabilities in and out of the pool. If you need it, ask at Hanks and they will get it out and set it ip for you. The weight limit for the lift is 350 pounds. We did not use it, but may next time.
The CM said it is the same as tne one at SSR.
2) Dumbo now has one transfer car (?elephant). A wheelchair dies not fit inside like Aladdin, but the whole side open up for an easier transfer. It's still a low transfer, but at least it is easier than trying to scoot DD in thru the small door opening. I think the last time she rode Dumbo was when she was about 7 and it took 3 of us to get her in. So, this was much improved.
Pictures to follow (would I pass on a chance to take pictures of a ride car?? No way!!)
Best meal was at Tusker House in AK. A buffet with many delicious and unusual choices. I would NOT recommend it for anyone with peanut allergies though. There was a large and messy tub of peanut butter on the kids menu table for make it yourself peanut butter sandwiches.
Cast of characters: me, DH, my youngest DD (my wheelchair user with multiple disabilities), my mom
My yougest sister and her daughter joined us for the first 5 days, then had to get back to reality while the rest of us stayed at WDW.
Our home for our stay: OKW, which is our DVC home resort. We were in a 2 bedroom lock off unit for the first 5 days, then downsized to a 1 bedroom for the rest of our stay. Both rooms had roll
in showers.
First time renting a Rehab rolling shower chair from Care Medical for our stay. While it was not as nice as DD's own shower chair, it did do the job and was much easier to shower her than the 2 person situation we need if we are just using the fold down bench that is standard in roll in showers.
Found out 2 things I didn't know.
1) OKW had a minor renovation to the main feature pool in February and now has a handicapped lift for getting guests with disabilities in and out of the pool. If you need it, ask at Hanks and they will get it out and set it ip for you. The weight limit for the lift is 350 pounds. We did not use it, but may next time.
The CM said it is the same as tne one at SSR.
2) Dumbo now has one transfer car (?elephant). A wheelchair dies not fit inside like Aladdin, but the whole side open up for an easier transfer. It's still a low transfer, but at least it is easier than trying to scoot DD in thru the small door opening. I think the last time she rode Dumbo was when she was about 7 and it took 3 of us to get her in. So, this was much improved.
Pictures to follow (would I pass on a chance to take pictures of a ride car?? No way!!)
Best meal was at Tusker House in AK. A buffet with many delicious and unusual choices. I would NOT recommend it for anyone with peanut allergies though. There was a large and messy tub of peanut butter on the kids menu table for make it yourself peanut butter sandwiches.
Got to love the heat wave (I'm south of the metro area in MN)
