Need gac?

[tseitel]

Hi all. Trying to figure out is we need a gac. My mom will be in a wheelchair for our upcoming trip. Can walk short distances if aided. We have magic bands, so I already have fast passes for most of the things we want to do. So my question is when we return for our fast pass time, or just decide to wait our turn on something else, will they let us use the handicap entrances without the card? She really can't do stairs, so I'm afraid of entering a line only to come to stairs, or a place the wheelchair won't fit. We do not need the card for its return time option, only access to the handicap area.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3178976

 

[Sunnywho]

the cast members will be able to see she's in a wheelchair and direct her to the appropriate line

no card needed

 

[Cheshire Figment]

The lines for almost all attractions at WDW are "mainstreamed". This means that the queue is set up to allow wheelchairs and/or ECVs to go through the line just as a person without a mobility problem. As it was built prior to the ADA, the Magic Kingdom is most likely to have non-mainstreamed lines. Some attractions, such as Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion you will go part way through the regular queue and then be diverted. Other attractions, such as Big Thunder Mountain or SpaceShip Earth you will initially be directed to an accessible entrance.

All the theaters are set up with seats (usually in the back row) removed so a wheelchair or ECV can pull into a space and there will be regular seating on either side of the space for the others in the party.

Where there are quantity limits on space, or other limitation involving accessibility, you may have to wait longer to see a show or ride an attraction than people without disabilities.

The normal (and official) response of Guest Relations to people with mobility and/or stamina issues is to recommend rental of a wheelchair or ECV. The Disability Access Pass is intended for "invisible" disabilities not related to mobility or stamina. A wheelchair or ECV is sufficient to notify Cast Members of special assistance normally needed. However, if a person has other issues, such as auditory or visual, they would probably also need a GAC.

Note that a DAP is not intended to allow bypassing of lines, and it so states on the card itself. The only people who will get the special Front Of The Line GAC are where a terminal or medically fragile child is traveling on a trip from Make A Wish or similar foundation.

 

[tseitel]

Thanks for the info. I didn't want to get one if not necessary, especially because we have no problem waiting, just the mobility issue. Thanks again!

 

[Disneykidsdad]

One of the big problems of bringing a wheelchair through some of the regular queues is the inclines and declines. It's sometimes hard and unsafe to hold a person in a wheelchair in a crown in these conditions.

 

[PatMcDuck]

One of the big problems of bringing a wheelchair through some of the regular queues is the inclines and declines. It's sometimes hard and unsafe to hold a person in a wheelchair in a crown in these conditions.

I agree! Soarin' and Space Mountain are a nightmare for me. My son uses a Convaid chair. I need a power assist on it for uphill, downhill is bad too though.

Oh, yes, the entrance to the Land building itself. And the stupid winding empty queue at Nemo ride in Epcot (we skip it now, too annoying).

 

[Ladygoldenhair]

One of the big problems of bringing a wheelchair through some of the regular queues is the inclines and declines. It's sometimes hard and unsafe to hold a person in a wheelchair in a crown in these conditions.

This!
Very difficult especially if an elderly or a mobility challanged spouse is assisting and runs out of steam. You don't have the normal stamina at least having a place to sit to rest up could help to keep going. Without a resting spot along the way it's impossible to take on attractions with an incline, ie) like sorin for example. Even getting through the new Under the sea as it snaked around took all the steam out and family left the line.

 

[Chickenlady]

My DH has never had trouble with the Soarin line but.....he cringes when DS suggests Space. That line is terrible to push thru...he frequently jokes that if he lets go on that 1st big down hill, I'd be toast when I hit the railing that stick out at the bottom of the hill. DH never rides Space, just the pushing is enough to wear him out.