Pictures of wheelchair ride vehicles

[surgefest]

Forgive me if this is somewhere else but i was wondering if anyone had pictures of the different rides wheelchair accessible vehicles. Just so i can get an idea of what it looks like and what it'll be like to get into them. Also how many people can fit with the wheelchair guest. Thanks so much!

 

[Michigan]

All wheelchair accessible rides are for a wheelchair user and 1 guest with the exception of the Jungle Cruise boat Bertha that holds a wheelchair and a boat load of people.

 

[vonpluto]

Speaking of the Jungle Cruise

The section with the rails in the center of the boat raises and rotates to allow the WC to roll on. IIRC, it rotates 360 to allow a WC to roll off forward.

 

[SueM in MN]

I have some pictures on my computer, but not downloaded to the web yet (we had a wedding in our family this summer and nothing is getting done that I meant to finish).
There is also an only thread that I don't have time to look for right now where people had posted some pictures they had.

 

[vonpluto]

Some pics of the Nemo Clam Mobiles:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1294204

 

[KPeveler]

http://www.allearsnet.com/tp/gal_ride.htm

This has many ride vehicles and some pics of the accessible ones...

 

[DisneyKevin]

I have some exciting news directly from Disney...

When the Haunted Mansion opens after it's lengthy rehab, it will have wheelchair accesible Doombuggies for the very first time.

You will no longer be required to transfer from a chair to the vehicle.

This is not rumor or speculation. This information came directly from the Disney company.

Kevin

 

[pearlieq]

When the Haunted Mansion opens after it's lengthy rehab, it will have wheelchair accesible Doombuggies for the very first time.

That's very cool news. Any ideas/speculation about how it would work? I'm just wondering how you would keep a chair upright and secure during all of the up and down the ride does--especially that pretty steep hill slide near the graveyard where they turn your doombuggy around.

I'm new at this--can anyone explain? Thanks!

 

[DisneyKevin]

I apologize for not having specifics.

Disney did not want to give me ANY details about the Haunted Mansion but would tell me that they will be wheelchair accessible.

 

[Mickiethepooh]

Now if they make the stretching room wheel chair accessible they will be all set.
Though I also wonder how they will handle those tip over buggies.

 

[SueM in MN]

we'll be going in October and hopefully will be able to give a report.

I don't think the downslope will be that much of a problem because you are going backwards. The wheelchair carpet for the Aladdin Magic Carpets and the wheelchair dino for Triceraptop Spin put you up very high and the ride car can be tilted backwards at quite an angle. The ride car is built to sort of enclose the wheelchair inside so it's very stable, even though it's not really restrained.

 

[allie_to_you]

That is so awesome...my DH who is confined to a wheelchair has been dying to go on the haunted mansion ride, but has never been able to so far because he can't transfer. Now I just wish they'd install a wheelchair accessible car for spaceship earth during the rehab.

 

[zaksmom]

Just hung up with reservations (That's another story) but the CM also confirmed that the HM would have doombuggies for wheelchairs. So, now we're getting excited!

 

[SueM in MN]

Just hung up with reservations (That's another story) but the CM also confirmed that the HM would have doombuggies for wheelchairs. So, now we're getting excited!

 

[BillSears]

I can do the HM transfer fairly easily but I'm still happy to hear they've added a wheelchair car.

I've got a Keys to the Kingdom tour this Saturday, maybe they'll give us a sneak peak at the HM and I can test their car.

 

[allie_to_you]

I can do the HM transfer fairly easily but I'm still happy to hear they've added a wheelchair car.

I've got a Keys to the Kingdom tour this Saturday, maybe they'll give us a sneak peak at the HM and I can test their car.

Can you tell me how you do the transfer? Do you have any use of your legs? My DH is confined to a wheelchair due to Spina Bifida and he had no use of his legs at all, therefore it is hard for him to transfer, especially in the time allotted for transferring. Do you have a certain way you do it to make it easier? Do you do it by yourself?

 

[Michigan]

Both of my girls have spina bifida can't walk or stand and the transfer on the to HM is easier then most. The car can be stopped so all they do is put their chairs sideways next to the car grab one leg put it over into the car then grab the bar with one hand and put the other hand in the seat and slide over. The side of the car is low and I think there are already some that are wider.

 

[SueM in MN]

Both of my girls have spina bifida can't walk or stand and the transfer on the to HM is easier then most. The car can be stopped so all they do is put their chairs sideways next to the car grab one leg put it over into the car then grab the bar with one hand and put the other hand in the seat and slide over. The side of the car is low and I think there are already some that are wider.

My DD can't stand and can't really pull herself on like Michigan's girls, but it's not that difficult a transfer for us either. I have gotten her on all by myself.
If you need the moving walkway completely stopped, you need to ask. The CMs usually just slow it because that's enough for most people. Watch the boarding process while you are waiting and if you need it slower or even stopped, don't hesitate to ask.

 

[BillSears]

Both of my girls have spina bifida can't walk or stand and the transfer on the to HM is easier then most. The car can be stopped so all they do is put their chairs sideways next to the car grab one leg put it over into the car then grab the bar with one hand and put the other hand in the seat and slide over. The side of the car is low and I think there are already some that are wider.

Yep I do the same thing. I'm a paraplegic and can't feel or move anything below my ribcage but since I have full use of my arms I get pretty good at hauling myself in and out of things. I'd say the doombuggy transfer is no worse and in some cases easier then transfering into a normal car.

 

[Marie14625]

I have some exciting news directly from Disney...

When the Haunted Mansion opens after it's lengthy rehab, it will have wheelchair accesible Doombuggies for the very first time.

You will no longer be required to transfer from a chair to the vehicle.

This is not rumor or speculation. This information came directly from the Disney company.

Kevin

Great news. When are they reopening? They WILL be open in Mid November, won't they? I have been looking forward to the Haunted Mansion ride since we started planning the trip last year. It is one of my all time favorites.