Questions about Disney Cruises

[daughtersrus]

We just found out that our DD was approved by Make-A-Wish!

We now have to help her come up with her wish. This is the hard part because DD is non-verbal and has severe cognitive and physical delays.

We've taken her twice to Disney World and she loved it even though there were many things that she could not do/go on. We were thinking that she may like a cruise but I have no idea how handicap accessible they are.

Can anyone give me an idea of what a typical day would be like?

Thanks!

 

[SydSim]

Hi! I've been on a couple of Disney cruises, but can't actually speak of the accessability. Just wanted to say that you may also want to post your questions in the Disney Cruise section.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Congrats on her getting a wish, though I am very sorry she is so sick to be able to get a wish. I've only known one MAW child intimately and he was able to do his wish at WDW.

As for your question, I think DCL is very accessible. If you go on the cruise board, there are lots of folks that can help you who have sailed. The disABILITIES board is a good place as well. This way folks will more likely notice your inquiry and be able to provide specific information.

Links:
disABILITIES:
http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20

DCL cruise forum:
http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9

Best of luck and I hope your daughter gets her first Wish!

 

[FireDancer]

This post would probably get more advice on the cruise board or the DISabilities board. I believe somewhere there is a thread dedicated to WISH trips, but I am not sure where it is.

 

[minniebeth]

Or the disabilities board...we've been on a DCL cruise before and everyone says how wonderful they are with disabilities. I'm sure they are, but as far as accessibility, not so sure...we have a DN with disabilities and have determined after seeing the ship first hand, it would not be for him. I guess it would be determined by what your needs would be for your DD. If it would work, I would think it would be a wonderful experience for her!

 

[Octoberbride03]

There are quite a few ppl on the DCL board who have done the Make-a-wish trips. They'll give you lots of tips and share experiences. Perhaps 1 of the MODs would be nice enough to move this thread for you.

 

[luvthatdisney]

Hi, I dont have anything to add about the DCL, never been on a cruise! But my DS received a MAW trip in 2006. It was WONDERFUL!

My DS who is now 19, was dx'd with melanoma in 2006. I did not know that MAW gifts any child with a life threatening condition. The child does not have to be terminal to qualify.

My DS's wish was to see the X-Games in Los Angeles. MAW made this trip the best! I could never thank them enough. We have such wonderful memories from that trip. It was a nice break during a very scary time.

Hope you guys have a nice trip!

 

[maelstrom]

Maybe consider Disneyland if you find that the Disney cruise isn't very accessible.