Pls explain getting on rides w/ an ECV user in the party?

[Plumeria9]

My MIL invited herself along on my family's upcoming DLR trip (this won't be a rant on that, promise!) on 1/15, and she will have to rent an ECV, one of those electric scooter things (I hope I got that correct). She can walk and stand, but not for long periods of time, so the scooter is the best bet for her. In the olden days, people using these could go right up to the front of the line w/ their party and get on a ride w/o a wait. I know that isn't the case now, because I remember seeing people on scooters in a waiting area for Space Mountain a few years ago. So my MIL doesn't waste a lot of my precious time at DLR, what is the procedure w/ these things? I did read some stuff via links, and on the Disney site, but I didn't really get it. Will she have to go and wait in a separate area, and when will she know when we get to the front of the line? Is this for ALL rides, or most,or ? I see that there is a list of rides for various types of mobility on the Disney link, can somebody tell me how to figure this out w/ that list? Thanks for your help!

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Since DL is over 50 years old, it does not meet a lot of ADA requirements. Therefore, there are specific loading requirements for each ride and they will differ. The first thing you need to do is go to City Hall inside the park and get a Disabled Guest Pass (or something like that). Anyway, the disabled person and up to 5 guests can use this pass to enter rides using the Handicapped access available. They will also give you a brochure explaining boarding procedures. With some of the newer rides, especially at DCA, your MIL will have to queue up with everybody else as they have made those rides ADA compliant.

In all cases, she will be asked to transfer from her ECV to the ride vehicle.

 

[millerpjm]

We were just at DL with my mom using an ECV - she broker her ankle in September and couldn't last a full day on her feet.

Anyway, it depends on the ride...some, like Peter Pan's flight and Star Tours, the handicapped entrance is actually at the exit. Then they see you there and accommodate as needed. Some, like Buzz Lightyear, you can queue with everyone else. At every ride, a CM can direct you on how to enter the ride.

Hope that helps!

 

[disney-super-mom]

Since DL is over 50 years old, it does not meet a lot of ADA requirements. Therefore, there are specific loading requirements for each ride and they will differ. The first thing you need to do is go to City Hall inside the park and get a Disabled Guest Pass (or something like that). Anyway, the disabled person and up to 5 guests can use this pass to enter rides using the Handicapped access available. They will also give you a brochure explaining boarding procedures. With some of the newer rides, especially at DCA, your MIL will have to queue up with everybody else as they have made those rides ADA compliant.

In all cases, she will be asked to transfer from her ECV to the ride vehicle.

If her MIL is using an ECV, she won't need to get a GAC. A GAC is for less obvious needs, but the CMs will know her needs since they will see her in an ECV.

With some attractions, you'll all be able to use the regular queue/line, and she'll be able to stay on her ECV until it's time to board the ride. When she gets off the ride, the CMs will have her ECV waiting for her.

Other attractions have queue/lines that are too narrow for an ECV (or have stairs), and on those attractions, a CM will direct your party to a seperate entrance (sometimes a handicap entrance, sometimes you enter the attraction through the exit, for example like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad). Again, your MIL will be able to stay in her ECV until it's time to board the ride, and the CMs will have her ECV waiting for her when she gets off the attraction.

There's a CM at the queue entrance of most attractions who can direct you where to go, whether it's the regular line or a seperate entrance. They make it very easy for you.

No matter what, your party will be able to stay together to wait. You won't be seperated. (As long as your party has six people or less.)

Good luck and have fun.

 

[toocherie]

My MIL invited herself along on my family's upcoming DLR trip (this won't be a rant on that, promise!) on 1/15, and she will have to rent an ECV, one of those electric scooter things (I hope I got that correct). She can walk and stand, but not for long periods of time, so the scooter is the best bet for her. In the olden days, people using these could go right up to the front of the line w/ their party and get on a ride w/o a wait. I know that isn't the case now, because I remember seeing people on scooters in a waiting area for Space Mountain a few years ago. So my MIL doesn't waste a lot of my precious time at DLR, what is the procedure w/ these things? I did read some stuff via links, and on the Disney site, but I didn't really get it. Will she have to go and wait in a separate area, and when will she know when we get to the front of the line? Is this for ALL rides, or most,or ? I see that there is a list of rides for various types of mobility on the Disney link, can somebody tell me how to figure this out w/ that list? Thanks for your help!

I am assuming that you are going to be there at park opening and rent a scooter then? Just be aware that if it is a busy day they can run out of scooters to rent so it's best to enter the park early.

 

[Plumeria9]

I am assuming that you are going to be there at park opening and rent a scooter then? Just be aware that if it is a busy day they can run out of scooters to rent so it's best to enter the park early.

Funny thing, we are staying at a hotel near DLR. MIL is going to drive from her house that day and meet us whenever she does. So, happily, not my problem if she gets there too late and they don't have any more. Then maybe she won't come in and bog me down. I am already annoyed that she invited herself, and that the park is only open from 10a-8p. That isn't a very long day, and she is pretty slow any way you cut it. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Plumeria9]

Since DL is over 50 years old, it does not meet a lot of ADA requirements. Therefore, there are specific loading requirements for each ride and they will differ. The first thing you need to do is go to City Hall inside the park and get a Disabled Guest Pass (or something like that). Anyway, the disabled person and up to 5 guests can use this pass to enter rides using the Handicapped access available. They will also give you a brochure explaining boarding procedures. With some of the newer rides, especially at DCA, your MIL will have to queue up with everybody else as they have made those rides ADA compliant.

In all cases, she will be asked to transfer from her ECV to the ride vehicle.

Thanks for the info, I went back to that Disneyland link, and there I was able to print out a .pdf of that brochure you mentioned. Now I just have to read it and figure it out. Thanks a bunch!

 

[Echie]

Thanks for this thread! Very helpful info!

 

[toocherie]

One other thing--since it is clear that you are not happy that MIL invited herself--LOL--having her along on an ECV may actually help your touring plan. Although disabled access is not supposed to give "front of the line" access, my experience is that except in rare cases it does get you priority. So instead of "bogging you down" it may actually enhance your experience. I have also found that CMs tend to be nicer to those on ECVs/wheelchairs. Every time we've gotten an "unofficial dream" it's been because of my Mom on an ECV.

 

[Plumeria9]

One other thing--since it is clear that you are not happy that MIL invited herself--LOL--having her along on an ECV may actually help your touring plan. Although disabled access is not supposed to give "front of the line" access, my experience is that except in rare cases it does get you priority. So instead of "bogging you down" it may actually enhance your experience. I have also found that CMs tend to be nicer to those on ECVs/wheelchairs. Every time we've gotten an "unofficial dream" it's been because of my Mom on an ECV.

Interesting point. But my MIL is not the happiest looking person, and is quite demanding, so people tend to get annoyed w/ her pretty quickly. Maybe she will behave as it is my daughter's birthday. When we have her w/ us, it's like having three kids because my DH and I have to do so much for her due to her demands. Ugh I promised not to rant here, sorry!

 

[Plumeria9]

For anybody else who is interested, here is the link on the Disney site where you can find the reference to the .pdf of the brochure that tells you what you need to know:

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/dis...il?name=MobilityDisabilityGSDetailPage&bhcp=1

 

[toocherie]

Interesting point. But my MIL is not the happiest looking person, and is quite demanding, so people tend to get annoyed w/ her pretty quickly. Maybe she will behave as it is my daughter's birthday. When we have her w/ us, it's like having three kids because my DH and I have to do so much for her due to her demands. Ugh I promised not to rant here, sorry!

Well, at least be sure and stop at City Hall and get your daughter a birthday button! And don't forget to get her (your daughter)'s free dozen tortillas at the tortilla tour in DCA!

 

[johnmason09]

Well hopefully youll be able to skip some lines!