Starting to Panic...

[Donnaly66]

Ok...I was calm, cool and collected until today. We will be arriving in less than 7 days and I need a reality check.

My husband broke his ankle a couple months ago...he is still in a cast with NO WEIGHT BEARING on his right leg. He thinks he will be able to do everything (except the water parks). I've rented a scooter for him, he has his crutches, and his knee scooter.

I envision him using his ECV with crutches bungied to the back to use to help in those areas he can't take the ECV. How realistic is it that he will be able to do every ride? He can "hop" if needed.

If he uses his crutches to get on a ride, will the CM have those crutches available for him to get off the ride?

THANKS!
Donna
*taking deep breaths*

 

[peemagg]

The rides that he would probably have the most problem with is ones that he has to step down into that has no wheelchair car. Ones like Test Track, Pirates, most all roller coasters.

He can use his crutches to help him get on the ride and then the CM's will put them to the side and hold them for him until the ride is over.

 

[POOHsie]

I think rides that you step down into, such as POTC, Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Test Track, R'nR, Kali River Rapids, etc., will be impossible to manage with one leg unusable. I am not sure if a CM would allow you to use crutches to enter/exit such a ride. POTC, Splash and Kali are boats that drift and are not stable. That is no place for crutches. If CMs did allow crutches in some instances, I cannot imagine crutches would help in such snug confines as a tight row of seats. The crutches could slip, and since Dh is already off-balance, could contribute to DH having an accidental fall that could cause another broken bone.

I have one leg amputated above the knee, so it is useless for climbing. My biggest gripe with Disney ride cars is not enough places to put my hands (railings) to support me until I get into/out of the ride car. I could hop down into a ride car, then hop up (lift myself) from ride car floor to ride car seat, then out of ride vehicle, if only I could place my arms on something strategic to help me lift myself up.

 

[Bete]

I would be on the side of caution. There's enough to do without going on every ride especially thrill rides. Take in more shows, parades, and exhibits this time. It sounds like you will have another time at Disney. Make it a honeymoon of sorts, too. Enjoy each other. Have some nicer dinners, as well. Thrill rides are not just the only thing at Disney World.

There are some rides where you can transfer into a wheelchair and then the wheelchair is put onto the ride. Some of the rides you have to step in and out of are tough especially when the CMs want you in and out fast to keep everything going and moving. There's an implied pressure sometimes in my opinion to get in and out fast on some rides.

You have to live with your leg forever; so, don't compromise the surgery. I really feel there's enough to do without getting commando at Disney. Even on and off a scooter all day may wear on him.

My mom is 90 and with Alzheimer's and in a wheelchair and we still go with her and we have fun at Disney. No, it's not the same as when I went and did every thrill ride there, but we still go back and we still enjoy it.

 

[KPeveler]

Ok...I was calm, cool and collected until today. We will be arriving in less than 7 days and I need a reality check.

My husband broke his ankle a couple months ago...he is still in a cast with NO WEIGHT BEARING on his right leg. He thinks he will be able to do everything (except the water parks). I've rented a scooter for him, he has his crutches, and his knee scooter.

I envision him using his ECV with crutches bungied to the back to use to help in those areas he can't take the ECV. How realistic is it that he will be able to do every ride? He can "hop" if needed.

If he uses his crutches to get on a ride, will the CM have those crutches available for him to get off the ride?

THANKS!
Donna
*taking deep breaths*

Call the scooter rental place - a lot of them have crutch holders, so he can have them in the park easily.

Also, I have seen plenty of people using their crutches to get into even roller coasters! I would be careful of the rough rides, though, because it may be too bumpy and make him hit his foot.

Peter Pan may be difficult because they cannot stop the ride, and it moves pretty quickly.

I agree to take it easy enough so as not to risk re-injury. There are so many things to do that are easier than the thrill rides (which I usually cannot ride, but I still manage to have fun at Disney several times a week)