WDW with MS

[Capt. Barbosa]

My DW was diagnosed with MS in 04 and we have been traveling to WDW once or twice a year since then. We have gone from her walking the park with a cane to the ECV and now in our travels she is wheelchair dependent. We have never got a GAC so we can't help with that, but I can't recommend getting an ECV more it will conserve his energy and make the trip much more enjoyable for all involved.
Heat and fatigue are the number one enemies so we travel between Oct and Apr if that can't work for your trip try to hit the parks early in the morning and at night. Try to stay hydrated and hit as many AC rides as possible.

 

[Sunnywho]

You picked a great time to visit with a person with MS. Late February/early March will still be cool enough that it won't be 80 or 90 degree days and relentless heat.

One option to remember is that there are first aid stations in the park. They have little cubicles with beds in them. If he does not feel well enough to make it back to his room (which can be a long ways), take him to first aid. At least with my MS I feel better after lying flat for a bit.

MS is a diagnosis that used to be an automatic GAC ten years ago at disneyland. It's the very definition of hidden disability.

One of my issues too is the sheer overstimulation. My brain tires out... The darker rides can actually be helpful for this.