Mom has artifical leg

[stitch1986]

Ok my mom has a artifical leg and she is going to disney with us in december. I am wondering what rides if anyone knows that she can ride without bending a lot because she is still learning she only had it done last Nov. Any suggestions would be appreciated thanks.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Hi and to disABILITIES!

Some of the boat rides, such as Pirates and Small World may be difficult, as well as the Space Mountain bobsleds.

I would suggest taking it slow. If the boarding area looks difficult it would be worth a couple of seconds to tell a Cast Member that she may have trouble boarding. CMs are not allowed to directly assist, even if requested, but they can slow things down a bit for her.

As there are no attractions (other than Peter Pan, wqhich is slow) where the legs dangle there should be no restrictions as in other parks.

 

[3appledad]

My dad has a Prostatic leg from the knee down. He can't really stand in long lines so we asked for one of those guest with needs passes or whatever they're called and that was useless. I rented him a scooter and that was a huge help. As far as the rides he went on the cast members would slow things down and for things like boats i would go in first and help him down. he could climb out ok but getting in he needed help. The only ride i wasn't there with him was space mountain.

 

[stitch1986]

oh ok thanks for the input

 

[Cheshire Figment]

My dad has a Prostatic leg from the knee down. He can't really stand in long lines so we asked for one of those guest with needs passes or whatever they're called and that was useless. I rented him a scooter and that was a huge help. As far as the rides he went on the cast members would slow things down and for things like boats i would go in first and help him down. he could climb out ok but getting in he needed help. The only ride i wasn't there with him was space mountain.

Hi and to both DisBoards and disABILITIES!

A Guest Assistance Card is not given for mobility and/or stamina situations; the suggestion at Guest Relations is to rent a wheelchair or ECV. The GAC is only for "invisible" disabilities.

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. Posts #2, 3 and 6 may be extra useful for you.

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

 

[stitch1986]

Hi and to both DisBoards and disABILITIES!

A Guest Assistance Card is not given for mobility and/or stamina situations; the suggestion at Guest Relations is to rent a wheelchair or ECV. The GAC is only for "invisible" disabilities.

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. Posts #2, 3 and 6 may be extra useful for you.

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

oh thats cool thankks a bunch

 

[mechurchlady]

You said Disney but which coast. There are in FAQ links to photos of ride vehicles. Some rides are bench seats that have a flat wall in front of them instead of being like a theater seat where you can slide your legs under the seat in front of you. At DLR the rockets are so low to the ground as to be hard to get out. I have heard people complain about the Winnie the Pooh ride and some Fantasyland rides as being tight. At the Hollywood Studios backlot tour she can use the handicapped ramp and sit up front where she and stretch out her leg. Soaring is the only ride where your legs dangle and the CMs will not prohibit a person from riding unless they feel that the prosthesis is a danger such as falling off. I have not heard of anyone being stopped from riding that ride while using a prothesis.

The GAC will help her avoid stairs and put her where the CMs will be prepared to slow down the ride if need be. If she has problems with walking long distances then definitely get an ECV. From what I have heard amputees can get sweaty or chafed which causes problems that you will need to watch out for.

http://allears.net/tp/gal_ride.htm
That is a great link for pictures of ride vehicles at WDW.

 

[stitch1986]

You said Disney but which coast. There are in FAQ links to photos of ride vehicles. Some rides are bench seats that have a flat wall in front of them instead of being like a theater seat where you can slide your legs under the seat in front of you. At DLR the rockets are so low to the ground as to be hard to get out. I have heard people complain about the Winnie the Pooh ride and some Fantasyland rides as being tight. At the Hollywood Studios backlot tour she can use the handicapped ramp and sit up front where she and stretch out her leg. Soaring is the only ride where your legs dangle and the CMs will not prohibit a person from riding unless they feel that the prosthesis is a danger such as falling off. I have not heard of anyone being stopped from riding that ride while using a prothesis.

The GAC will help her avoid stairs and put her where the CMs will be prepared to slow down the ride if need be. If she has problems with walking long distances then definitely get an ECV. From what I have heard amputees can get sweaty or chafed which causes problems that you will need to watch out for.

http://allears.net/tp/gal_ride.htm
That is a great link for pictures of ride vehicles at WDW.

OOOHHH thanks so much! that is really awesome. Yea we are going to DW and my mom is bringing a wheelchair as well as a walker for her and we also told SSR that she is handicapped, its just the rides we were wondering about thanks a bunch

 

[mechurchlady]

She would not be able to do Peter Pan as the conveyor belt does not stop. At Disneyland it does stop.

She can stay in the wheelchair for the Tram Tour at the Studios, It's a Small World, Jungle Cruise, Toy Story Mania, Magic Carpets of Aladdin (AK), Kilamanjaro Safari, and on the Gran Fiesta at Mexico Pavillion in Epcot.

http://allears.net/acc/acrooms.htm
That is a list of family restrooms. They are large and enough room for two people. I suggest looking at this in case she needs assistance with something.
Good lucke on your trip.

 

[SueM in MN]

If you check out the Epcot FAQs thread near the top of this board, you will find pictures and boarding information of some of the Epcot attractions.
I have pictures of most of the WDW ride cars, but not all are on the internet.
Also, post #11 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread has a list of the type of access for all attractions (including ones where the guest can stay in the wheelchair).

Also, as has been mentioned, a Guest Assistance Card (GAC) would allow her to use an entrance/boarding area without stairs for those few attractions that have stairs. But, the GAC usually will not shorten the distance a guest walks.

 

[stitch1986]

If you check out the Epcot FAQs thread near the top of this board, you will find pictures and boarding information of some of the Epcot attractions.
I have pictures of most of the WDW ride cars, but not all are on the internet.
Also, post #11 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread has a list of the type of access for all attractions (including ones where the guest can stay in the wheelchair).

Also, as has been mentioned, a Guest Assistance Card (GAC) would allow her to use an entrance/boarding area without stairs for those few attractions that have stairs. But, the GAC usually will not shorten the distance a guest walks.

thanks this is all very helpful for you as well as the others that have informed me

 

[maroo]

Is she pretty good at taking it on and off? Or is she uncomfortable with that?

My friend went to DW a year or so ago and was a fairly new injury (about knee down)...but she is younger. I think she rode lots of stuff, but she was ok with taking her leg off and getting on rides. And she did have a friend with her that would help.

One thing I did was go on "you tube" and search for the rides. One ride that may give her trouble is Peter Pan...they can't stop the ride and you move while you get on the ride. And her leg would dangle down. But I found a great You Tube video of the entrance of the ride so that we would have an idea of how we were getting on before we even saw it. I am sure other rides may have You Tube videos that would give you some idea.

Have a great trip!! And welcome to the disABILITIES board!

 

[stitch1986]

my mom is ok with taking her foot off, but my mom is not keen on peter pan anyways so thats a ride she wont be doing lol thanks for the input. yea my mom just ordered one of those walkers that has a seat attached so that should help some as well and I am sorry for your friend hope she is doing good

 

[SueM in MN]

my mom is ok with taking her foot off, but my mom is not keen on peter pan anyways so thats a ride she wont be doing lol thanks for the input. yea my mom just ordered one of those walkers that has a seat attached so that should help some as well and I am sorry for your friend hope she is doing good

We saw a lot of those walkers on our recent trip. They seem to work very well.
With the walker, she will be able to use whatever is the wheelchair accessible path/boarding area for the attraction without having a Guest Assistance Card.

Check out post #3 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread. Near the top of that thread, there are links to the Guidebooks for Guests with Disabilities for each park. In general, the Studio and AK have all Mainstream lines (which means they are wheelchair/handicapped accessible). Epcot is mostly Mainstream, but has a few attractions with other access routes (Spaceship Earth is one). MK has a mixture of Mainstream and other access. The Guidebooks will tell you where to go - either "Enter thru the Mainstream Queue" or it will tell you where to enter. Besides this electronic version, you can pick up a copy of the Guidebooks at Guest Relations in any park.
If you get to an attraction and the CM is not allowing you to enter at what you think is the correct access point, check the book. In most cases, the line is Mainstream and there is no special access point.

Also in post #3 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread, there is a post about boarding rides, specifically those with moving walkways. The link is toward the top of the post, before the alphabetical "conditions" part.

ALSO - CLARIFICATION ABOUT PETER PAN
Your legs don't dangle. The Pirate ship you are riding in does have a floor. Once you have entered the boat and the ride starts, your boat will be dangling (you are flying, after all).
The information about the moving walkway is correct though. It can't be stopped on Peter Pan (except in an emergency). The time and space you have to board - and especially the time and space to get off - is limited.
The last time we rode, my DH almost ran out of moving walkway while he was carrying DD off the attraction.

 

[stitch1986]

thanks I will look into it