maybe someone here can help me?????

[mechurchlady]

You might want to do some thigh stretches so you can do what we saw a woman do while my DD's wheelchair was parked next to her ECV on the Epcot boat. She somehow got her leg up high enough so she could prop her leg up on the handlebar thing. My leg doesn't stretch that far
and my DD's eyes nearly popped out seeing it because she is used to her own tight muscles that don't go anywhere near that far.

For me it is not comfortable to put my legs on the handle as the bars cut into my legs. The most comfortable position for me is crossed legged with my legs propped on my car steering wheel. The hard part is getting the fat feet down, lol.

Some ECVs swivel which would allow you to prop your feet on a rock, chair or bench. During a show with bench seating you could set on a bench and elevate your leg. I still prefer ECVs over wheelchairs.

 

[SueM in MN]

For me it is not comfortable to put my legs on the handle as the bars cut into my legs. The most comfortable position for me is crossed legged with my legs propped on my car steering wheel. The hard part is getting the fat feet down, lol.

Some ECVs swivel which would allow you to prop your feet on a rock, chair or bench. During a show with bench seating you could set on a bench and elevate your leg. I still prefer ECVs over wheelchairs.

I should have made it clear that even though I actually did see someone put their leg up on the handle, I was really surprised and my eyes practically went
I was pretty much kidding that anyone (besides that lady) would actually do that. She apparently was very flexible.

 

[Narnia]

Personally I perfer wheelchairs for ease of use since they are smaller. Disney resorts offer some free when you check in. I'd try that first. My DH gets pushed in a manual chair and DD3 sits on his lap. Sure she can walk some but extra Daddy time is priceless.

 

[mechurchlady]

I should have made it clear that even though I actually did see someone put their leg up on the handle, I was really surprised and my eyes practically went
I was pretty much kidding that anyone (besides that lady) would actually do that. She apparently was very flexible.

When you are a hurting you will do almost anything and It really is not that hard as I said lol. Me flexible, lol, no way. It would be nice if the ECVs had add on stuff that would let you put your feet up. Maybe if some women were to design an ECV then we would have one that fits in lines, elevates legs and has a 100 decible air horn. lol

 

[maryz122771]

Hi! )

I love Disney, so don't get me wrong, but if you have anything wrong with you, whether small or take an elderly mother/father, etc- make sure you get a wheelchair. Last year, I took my mother on one of our Disney World Vacations, and we were chewed out by more cast members than ever before, just because it took my mother longer to move and put on her parka when it rained, etc (this was at Fantasmic). Even when I tried to explain that my mother had knee and broken disks in her back, they still pushed her to go faster than she could go. She almost fell on the Buzz Light Year ride because the cast member wanted her to move faster to get in a cart that was clear up to the front- she could not run. Waiting in lines were hard for her....cast members were not courteous to meet our needs or hear things out....they just kept telling us to move- or get out of the way- no matter if they made my mother fall in the rain, etc. It was a nightmare. this was my mother's first time at Disney World and I knew from this experience that we would get her a wheelchair next time, no matter what. It is just that my mom has always wanted to do as much as she can for her age, but when it comes to Disney Theme Parks, make sure you get a wheel chair- no matter what is wrong with you....because sympathy the cast members do not seem to have time for, which is uderstandable considering all of the people moving in and out of crowds, etc. After all of this, I know that I do not look forward to growing older, because of the way I may be treated when I cannot get around as well. My advice: get a wheelchair no matter what- you will have a better disney experience.

 

[kimsuenew]

Hi! )

I love Disney, so don't get me wrong, but if you have anything wrong with you, whether small or take an elderly mother/father, etc- make sure you get a wheelchair. Last year, I took my mother on one of our Disney World Vacations, and we were chewed out by more cast members than ever before, just because it took my mother longer to move and put on her parka when it rained, etc (this was at Fantasmic). Even when I tried to explain that my mother had knee and broken disks in her back, they still pushed her to go faster than she could go. She almost fell on the Buzz Light Year ride because the cast member wanted her to move faster to get in a cart that was clear up to the front- she could not run. Waiting in lines were hard for her....cast members were not courteous to meet our needs or hear things out....they just kept telling us to move- or get out of the way- no matter if they made my mother fall in the rain, etc. It was a nightmare. this was my mother's first time at Disney World and I knew from this experience that we would get her a wheelchair next time, no matter what. It is just that my mom has always wanted to do as much as she can for her age, but when it comes to Disney Theme Parks, make sure you get a wheel chair- no matter what is wrong with you....because sympathy the cast members do not seem to have time for, which is uderstandable considering all of the people moving in and out of crowds, etc. After all of this, I know that I do not look forward to growing older, because of the way I may be treated when I cannot get around as well. My advice: get a wheelchair no matter what- you will have a better disney experience.

I am sad that your mother had such a horrid time but I must say that I am quite surprised.

I did rent an ECV for 6/10 days at the parks (I have very limited mobility and the first four days I just sat on the benches all day, usually those closest to exit and restroom) and then I finally relented and rented an EVC.

Even on an EVC you must walk some... for certain rides, to use the restroom, or to eat for example, which I do so with the use of a cane and at a very slow pace. I was never pushed nor told to hurry.

I always had positive responses from CM's... a smile, a "take your time" or "that's ok" in response to my "I am sorry I am so slow" speech, a hand being offered, moving walkways being slowed or even stopped, and so on.

If your mother does go back, encourage her to use an EVC. If she does not want to use one, or a wheelchair, and I had the negative responses and "hurry ups" I would definately report it... that is a major safety concern.

I was very hesitant to use anything (except my cane) to aide in my mobility and pretty much missed the first four days at the parks last year (it was our first WDW trip) because of it. I loved the EVC... it gave me freedom! I was able to see everything, explore, keep up with others, watch my family enjoy the parks, see my DS face exiting rides he had been waiting on so long, ect...