Sitting while waiting on line for attraction

[mtpaperworks]

I'll be traveling at WDW as a group of 7. My older sister has foot problems - especially for standing.

Can we wait on line while she sits on a nearby bench, or should she stay in line with us and bring one of those little tripods to sit on?

Thanks!
Marion in Rochester

 

[jel0511]

I think you should bring one of those little tri-pods to sit on. At most of the attractions, the lines are actually located inside the attraction, so she won't know where you are on-line at any attraction. A few in fantasyland are inside, but at a lot of the attractions, the lines are all inside, or partially inside.

 

[rbork]

Especially if your going during a busy season! June-August! A friend of mine has M.S. and ambulates very well but standing for long periods of time was just not something she looked forward too! She took a lightweight walker/seat with her. Very helpful for persons needing to rest often!

 

[Avalanche]

I don't know if DW does this but here is what we did at Tokyo Disney. My husband had spraned his ankle the day before we went. (Playing football on Thanksgiving) When we went through the turnstiles a CM noticed he was limping and called us over. She took us to Guest Services where we were given a pass to give the CM at the entrance to each attraction where we where taken through a handicap entrance where we only waited about 5 minutes to board. We were only allowed to use it once on each attraction.

You might want to inquire at Guest Services when you arrive.

 

[mtpaperworks]

Thanks all for the feedback -

Avalanche:
- what's a CM?
- was the whole group able to enter with the person who had the disability?

Marion in Rochester

 

[Avalanche]

A CM is a Cast Member (disney for employee) and we had two family together for a total of 6 people and it was marked on the pass for up to 6 people.

You might want to bring a not from a doctor with you.

 

[Tigger_Magic]

MTpaperworks: What your sister needs is called a "Guest Assistance Card" or GAC. She does not need any note or documentation from her doctor. Here's what you do:

When you arrive at any of the parks, go to Guest Services/Relations. She should explain her foot problems and inability to stand in line for long periods. They give her a GAC. The GAC is a tool to let the CMs at the attractions know what sort of assistance is needed. In your sister's case, she may need to enter the ride via an alternate entrance to decrease the wait time.

You need to get a GAC in person at the parks (it is issued in the name of the person with a disability, so they need to be there to get one). The GAC is usually issued for up to 6 people (5 plus the person with a disability) and it is good for the length of your stay. The GAC you get at one park is good at ALL parks (except the water parks).

For shows, talk to any of the CMs on duty at the entrance and show them the GAC. They may be able to give you directions for how to get into the show without having your sister stand for a long period of time. With some shows/attractions, the CM may be able to let you enter/seat your party before everyone else comes in. This is NOT guaranteed, and some shows may not be able to accommodate every type of GAC. For live shows, with a GAC, usually the CM will direct you to seats in the front, but again that depends on the nature of the disability. Just follow the CM's instructions.