Wheelchair “parking” in parks

[mom2diskids]

My best friend is visually impaired and has mild mobility issues. For the most part we can toddle around together just fine, but since I have some cognitive disabilities there are some lines I’m not sure I can navigate while trying to regulate myself and assist her (tried for DAS and was denied for the first time ever a couple weeks ago). I’m thinking renting a wheel chair could help us so I could push her and it might create a natural buffer in lines, but we wouldn’t need it all the time. Can we park it like a stroller somewhere when we won’t need it? Thanks

 

[MICKIMINI]

Of course! Just try to park it with others in designated spots. Enjoy your visit!

 

[Bete]

Park it carefully. It can't be in the path of a parade, for example. In that case a Disney cast member will move it.

Also, you can walk with the wheelchair empty. It can be used as a walker in this case.

Usually, you can park a wheelchair by the strollers.

 

[bluecruiser]

And don't forget to put something on it to differentiate it so you can easily find it (and someone else doesn't take it by accident). Like tying a colorful scarf on an arm/handle or putting an old T-shirt on the seat to keep it from getting too hot in the sun.

 

[gap2368]

Park it carefully. It can't be in the path of a parade, for example. In that case a Disney cast member will move it.

Also, you can walk with the wheelchair empty. It can be used as a walker in this case.

Usually, you can park a wheelchair by the strollers.

I use a wheelchair as walker at disney do not sit in it for most of the day. I second this

 

[Chili327]

Of course! Just try to park it with others in designated spots. Enjoy your visit!

Park it carefully. It can't be in the path of a parade, for example. In that case a Disney cast member will move it.

Also, you can walk with the wheelchair empty. It can be used as a walker in this case.

Usually, you can park a wheelchair by the strollers.

And don't forget to put something on it to differentiate it so you can easily find it (and someone else doesn't take it by accident). Like tying a colorful scarf on an arm/handle or putting an old T-shirt on the seat to keep it from getting too hot in the sun.

I use a wheelchair as walker at disney do not sit in it for most of the day. I second this

So my girlfriend has an illness that makes her fatigue really easily, and I’m wondering the best way to handle it. She was thinking an electric sc00ter would be good, but I’m thinking it’s too much since she is very capable of walking ( just not long distance or fast), so I’m thinking just a wheelchair would be enough to use when needed. (I thought I had asked about this previously, but couldn’t find it), so I was wondering about how to deal with the chair in queue lines, do you just leave it next to ride vehicles?

Also when you leave it outside the queue, do you just park it with strollers, they don’t have their own designated area, right?

I feel bad going through a queue with her in a chair then have her just get up and transfer, but as long as we’re not cutting the line I guess what can you do. lol

 

[lanejudy]

So my girlfriend has an illness that makes her fatigue really easily, and I’m wondering the best way to handle it. She was thinking an electric sc00ter would be good, but I’m thinking it’s too much since she is very capable of walking ( just not long distance or fast), so I’m thinking just a wheelchair would be enough to use when needed. (I thought I had asked about this previously, but couldn’t find it), so I was wondering about how to deal with the chair in queue lines, do you just leave it next to ride vehicles?

Also when you leave it outside the queue, do you just park it with strollers, they don’t have their own designated area, right?

I feel bad going through a queue with her in a chair then have her just get up and transfer, but as long as we’re not cutting the line I guess what can you do. lol

Are you planning to do the pushing? You’ll find out that the parks are not as flat as you may assume. Personally, I see no reason she can’t use an ECV. Like a wheelchair, it can be parked while she walks a bit. It will help her preserve her energy and not tire as easily, and you won’t be exhausted from pushing all day.

But to your question about parking — usually with the strollers. The CMs will direct you if it should be put elsewhere. Be aware it may be moved, so it’s advised to tie a scarf or put a t-shirt on the seat back or something that helps identify it easily.

You may find most who use a wheelchair or ECV in the queue transfer to ride. So if she needs to do so, don’t let worries about what others may think stop you/her.

 

[Chili327]

Are you planning to do the pushing? You’ll find out that the parks are not as flat as you may assume.

Hmm, hadn’t thought about how it will affect me. lol

Personally, I see no reason she can’t use an ECV. Like a wheelchair, it can be parked while she walks a bit. It will help her preserve her energy and not tire as easily, and you won’t be exhausted from pushing all day.

It just seemed we could load and unload transportation quicker and easier, and since she is full able to stand and walk ECV would be overkill, and cost a good chunk more, but we may have to think about it.

I assume no resort has ECV issues? (we’re staying at Boardwalk and Bay Lake Tower)

 

[MICKIMINI]

Do yourself a favor and get her an ECV! Plan to be at the parks early to get one or you may have to wait. Plan B is to be on the waitlist, borrow a wheelchair and when you are texted, go exchange it for an ECV. WC's take effort to push and you want to enjoy your days too! You can park hop or even go to DS as long as you keep your receipt that day. If you are going back to the same park later, have the CM's hold your ECV. ECV's are $80 plus tax AFAI. Worth it.

Park with other ECV's and strollers in designated places. If going on a ride, CM's will guide you and tell you exactly where to leave the ECV and in many cases, they will park it. Always take your key with you. It's not a big deal to use an ECV when waiting for a ride or transferring since she can walk.

If you both get stranded at the other end of a park (think EPCOT), it may be miserable to get back to the bus or car or monorail. Hot, tired, sore feet - you know the drill so please get an ECV for her.

Enjoy your trip!!!

 

[Chili327]

Do yourself a favor and get her an ECV! Plan to be at the parks early to get one or you may have to wait. Plan B is to be on the waitlist, borrow a wheelchair and when you are texted, go exchange it for an ECV. WC's take effort to push and you want to enjoy your days too! You can park hop or even go to DS as long as you keep your receipt that day. If you are going back to the same park later, have the CM's hold your ECV. ECV's are $80 plus tax AFAI. Worth it.

Park with other ECV's and strollers in designated places. If going on a ride, CM's will guide you and tell you exactly where to leave the ECV and in many cases, they will park it. Always take your key with you. It's not a big deal to use an ECV when waiting for a ride or transferring since she can walk.

If you both get stranded at the other end of a park (think EPCOT), it may be miserable to get back to the bus or car or monorail. Hot, tired, sore feet - you know the drill so please get an ECV for her.

Enjoy your trip!!!

Do you think it’s possible to get a sc00ter or wheelchair at 10am or later? We aren’t going to be in the parks much before 10am on any day?

I was going to have scooterbug deliver one, but it would be nice to have it just for the parks and not have to transport it all over property.