Putting your feet up

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Can anyone think of places in the park where it is possible to put your feet up for a bit? I'm planning a trip with my dad. He had a heart attack a few years ago, and one thing he still struggles with is his feet swelling when he is on them a lot. I'm racking my brain, but can't come up with anywhere he could sit and put his feet up for a while.
 
There is a first aid at all the parks,

beside this I am not too sure you can put your feet up on Eliain Dianaour ride at EPCOT ( as long as there is no one in front of you.

if he has a ECV then he can sit in his ECV and put his feet on a bench or do it the other way around,

These are the only things I can think of
 
First Aid would let him do this but I think there might be a daily limit or amount of time you can spend there. Certainly to lie down for an hour or two with his feet up I think they would allow that.

If you rent an ECV it does give more options and he'll always have a place to sit and a way to get around. It's also possible to park the ECV when you get into the park and only use it as needed. This works best for ECV's you rent off-site and bring with you to the park (much cheaper as well). I have bad knees (arthritis and both need replacing) but sometimes I can walk for a good bit - and sometimes not! Some days or trips are better than others.
 
Would a not-full theater work? (Maybe he could sit on an end, and put his feet on a bag you bring?) If so, we love these for AC breaks: MK's HOP, COP and Philharmagic. Epcot: Ellen, France movie, US movie. Every trip I see grown ups (usually senior men) asleep at the France movie.
 

AK small child waiting area by Dinosaur is good. Bencheds by MK Tomorrowland Bathrooms work and are often uncrowded. Behind England in EPCOT. HS not sure do to construction.
 
some of the parks have fountains he could sit and turn and put one foot up at a time. I honestly think a ECV would be best among the issues I have is swelling in my feet and I can sit in my scooter and find many places to put my feet up and it works great, without the scooter I don't think there are that many places.
 
I struggle with this as well, but for different reasons. I am using an ECV temporarily and cannot keep my knees bent for that long. I can stretch them out straight on the ECV, but don't think about it often enough and then end up stiff and taking a long time to get up when I stop.

Swelling being a much bigger issue, I'm guessing he already wears compression socks? That would help some. As others have said, renting an ECV and then sitting on a bench and resting your feet on the ECV is a good way to drain. Unfortunately, I have noticed the benches in parks getting fewer and further between.

Last time we were there (February) there was not a single bench in that entire big area in front of Dinosaur in AK. The only couple of benches were in the smoking area, in front of the rest rooms in the little alcove. No way to get away from the smoke on any of those.
 
There is a first aid at all the parks,

beside this I am not too sure you can put your feet up on Eliain Dianaour ride at EPCOT ( as long as there is no one in front of you.

if he has a ECV then he can sit in his ECV and put his feet on a bench or do it the other way around,

These are the only things I can think of
The seats at Ellen's Enegy Adventure are fairly closely spaced bench seats with fairly high back, so that would not work.

The best bets are the ones mentioned - using an ECV and First Aid or parking the ECV near a bench and placing feet on the bench.
 
A was going to suggest bringing a bag and using that too. Also, have you looked at compression sleeves or socks?
 
Yep the tomorrowland transit authority. I always feel bad about doing it but always do t anyway because it is so darn comfy.
 
The seats at Ellen's Enegy Adventure are fairly closely spaced bench seats with fairly high back, so that would not work.

The best bets are the ones mentioned - using an ECV and First Aid or parking the ECV near a bench and placing feet on the bench.
I put my feet up all the time (every time I go on) the back of the set has this ridge thing I use but it dose push the set I. Front of you some
 
Innoventions Right (I'm bad with east/west :)) in the second section facing The Land. There are padded backless benches. I've seen people lying on them, sleeping. I also once saw someone lying on one of the walls on that side of Epcot. In fact, if it's not still a DSA, there's a retaining wall outside Mouse Gears facing the fountain.

No guarantees, but at any attraction with bench seats, he could ask for his own row.
 
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Can anyone think of places in the park where it is possible to put your feet up for a bit? I'm planning a trip with my dad. He had a heart attack a few years ago, and one thing he still struggles with is his feet swelling when he is on them a lot. I'm racking my brain, but can't come up with anywhere he could sit and put his feet up for a while.

How far up? To reduce swelling the region has to be elevated quite high, possibly at heart level, etc. The only place to do that is at First Aid or back in your hotel room. Definitely not appropriate to do that on an attraction or in a restaurant.
 
You might be better with choosing a different park stradegy. Go to the parks early and then take a break at the resort for the afternoon. Then, he can have a good nap and elevate his legs. Now, go back to the park for the evening. I know two commutes suck, but in the end this would help him the most. This will have the side benefit of not being in the parks in the heat of the day.

Also, give some thought to compression socks. This should help the swelling stay at a minimum. You will probably have to help him get the compression socks on and off. You should have multiple pairs. They're a little expensive, but they will help. You can hand wash a pair and let them hang over the shower rod to dry each day.

Give serious thought to using an ECV if you haven't given that much thought. Let him practice. You may have to help him yourself at times with the scooter.
 
You might be better with choosing a different park stradegy. Go to the parks early and then take a break at the resort for the afternoon. Then, he can have a good nap and elevate his legs. Now, go back to the park for the evening. I know two commutes suck, but in the end this would help him the most. This will have the side benefit of not being in the parks in the heat of the day.

Also, give some thought to compression socks. This should help the swelling stay at a minimum. You will probably have to help him get the compression socks on and off. You should have multiple pairs. They're a little expensive, but they will help. You can hand wash a pair and let them hang over the shower rod to dry each day.

Give serious thought to using an ECV if you haven't given that much thought. Let him practice. You may have to help him yourself at times with the scooter.

These are all great ideas. When I handwash something in our room, I use the hangers in the open closet area though. Things tend to dry faster there than in the bathroom, maybe because it is more open to air circulation?
 
We had to use first aid this past week. DS in wheelchair, put him backwards on bed with feet up the elevated head end, it was magic. Immediately not red or swollen, we stayed about an hour. They encouraged use to return as needed, but we told them we would leave if a more urgent case arrived.
 











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