WDW - Small trip report and what I learned

[Mish19]

I just got back from WDW last night and had a very nice time! I have learned a few things while there.

One of the more important experiences was being on the other end of the wheelchair/ECV spectrum. My mom needed to use one due to an arthritic knee and for the most part everyone was pretty helpful and pleasant. We did have one bus driver who I felt was rather sarcastic towards my mother. Other than that one bus driver all the cast members were very helpful. Other guests at the park cut in front of us and it was frustrating! There were other guests that were so helpful! It really is one of those "walk in someone else's shoes" experiences.

We went to MNSSHP and the selection and amount of candy stations was so-so. I know it was reported as such during one of the podcasts. We did have the pleasure of attending the Wishes Dessert Party and thought it was very nice (Yay, they had sweet tea as one of the beverages!!)

We finally tried Toy Story Mania and we LOVED it! Now I know why everyone is so excited about having the party there (now I wish I could go!).

I even met Buddy from TLC's Cake Boss, we were at the Cape May breakfast and we spotted his brother in law first then we saw him. I went up to him and gave him a quick and quiet compliment about his show (he thanked me and shook my hand).

On a funny note, our last morning at WDW we ate at Crystal Palace. Apparently each of the characters had an opinion of my Yankees t-shirt, some are Yankees fans and some were Phillies fans. Winnie the Pooh was not a Yankees fan, he took my hand and walked me around the restaurant to people who had on Phillies gear. Piglet and Tigger are Yankees fans and I don't think Eeyore noticed my shirt.

 

[kaligal]

Sounds like a good trip on the whole!!

I've gone to WDW with someone in a chair and had a less then friendly staff person, too. It seems that the rudeness extended toward handicapped folks doesn't stop at anonymous posts on the DIS.

You'd think that the staff would think, "On the off chance that they aren't lying scum, I won't roll my eyes and be rude..." but not all of them bother. It saddens me and pisses me off and I'm not sure which wins out - sorrow or anger ...best to let it go. Deep breath...in with the good...out with the bad...there, that's better.

I love the Crystal Palace, especially for breakfast.

 

[Matt@WDWR]

I'm glad you had a great time!

 

[Stacy's a freak]

Thanks for the TR FYI, Eeyore is a Mets fan hence his always-glum demeanor

 

[AnninIowa]

Thanks so much for posting! My dad will be a first-time scooter user on our January trip - he's so nervous about it. How did you handle attractions? Did you park the scooter and then get into the regular line? My dad can walk and stand for short distances, but no way can he handle walking an entire park anymore.

 

[KatMark]

Thanks for the TR FYI, Eeyore is a Mets fan hence his always-glum demeanor

No, he's probably a Cubs fan and he'll only be more glum now that it's OVER 100 years since we won a World Series.

 

[jb01]

Sounds like you had a great time. That is funny about Winnie the Pooh at Crystal Palace