Ride Question

[Jonell]

I'm reading that for some attractions in WDW you must transfer from a scooter to a wheelchair to ride. Are there wheelchairs available at the rides for the guest? How does this work? Thanks

 

[starshine514]

The only one I remember this for was POTC. They had a roped-off area with wheelchairs near the entrance. I believe a CM directed us where to park the scooter and pulled a wheelchair out for us. We then followed the CMs instructions for entering the queue. So, yes, if they require a wheelchair transfer, they will have them for you there.

 

[Jonell]

Thanks. Also my mother will have problems with the moving platforms at the attractions. She is unsteady on her feet due to arthritis/ bad knees. Would she need a GAC for the CM's to slow it down or stop it for her to load the ride vehicle? She will have problems stepping down into ride boats like POTC or IASW is there a loading area with maybe handrails for those with mobility problems?

 

[livndisney]

Thanks. Also my mother will have problems with the moving platforms at the attractions. She is unsteady on her feet due to arthritis/ bad knees. Would she need a GAC for the CM's to slow it down or stop it for her to load the ride vehicle? She will have problems stepping down into ride boats like POTC or IASW is there a loading area with maybe handrails for those with mobility problems?

Sue has written a very helpful post in the sticky at the beginning of this thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=595713

Scroll down to posts 11, 18, 19, 20 and 21 and you should find some answers.

 

[SueM in MN]

Thanks. Also my mother will have problems with the moving platforms at the attractions. She is unsteady on her feet due to arthritis/ bad knees. Would she need a GAC for the CM's to slow it down or stop it for her to load the ride vehicle? She will have problems stepping down into ride boats like POTC or IASW is there a loading area with maybe handrails for those with mobility problems?

The parts that livindisney mentioned will be very helpful to you.

To answer just the one question - if she has a wheelchair or ECV and is using it in lines, she would not need a GAC (Guest Assistance Card).
With a wheelchair or ECV, she would be boarding the attraction with moving walkways at the place where CMs can control it and where there is more space for loading.
They do NOT automatically stop those attractions with moving walkways, even if someone has a GAC. It is up to the guest to let the CM know what they need because the CM doesn’t know the guests abilities. Some can walk quite well on the moving walkways, but are using a wheelchair for stamina reasons. Others are unsteady and some, like my DD, can’t walk at all and need to be carried on. Since the CM can’t tell by looking what you need, it’s up to the guest to say something if they need more time or need the walkway slowed more.

For those attractions like Pirates, there is no spot with better handrails - all the boarding areas have basically the same.

 

[Jonell]

Thanks guys for the helpful info