Tom Sawyer Island?

[IncredibleboysMom]

My son is 7, has spina bifida and will be using a w/c at WDW. At home, he is a community ambulator and uses the chair once or twice a month (at the mall, etc...). I think he would love Tom Sawyer island, but the description I read says it is not accessible. Is that the raft or the island itself? Do they allow strollers (we also have two toddlers). How much walking is required to "play" at the island? Could we leave the chair where we board the raft? Just want a heads up so I don't talk up the island to my kids if it's not for us.

Thanks!

 

[Earstou]

The island itself might be hard to get around on. Can your son handle stairs, steep paths (in some places), a suspended rope bridge, caves with low ceilings, etc. If yes, give it a try. If you think he can't, or it would be difficult, pass on it. Luckily there are many other things to do!
Also, if you go during a busy time, it could be very crowded, with kids running all over the place with little parental supervision (it can be hard to keep up with them!).

 

[BillSears]

I can only talk about the raft since I've never been on the island. When I tried to ride over in December the raft floor was about 12-14 inches above the dock. I can work with a 6 inch step but 12 inches was abit much for me so I sent my daughter and her boyfriend over while I explored Frontierland.