Also, Ben is in adult diapers. He is 90+ pounds. Where at the theme parks do we go to change his diaper during the day? He cannot stay in soiled or wet diapers long. I think I am more anxious about this than anything.
The only place you would be able to lie him down to change his diaper would be going to First Aid in each park. There is one First Aid in each park and they have rooms with cots where you could change him.
If he would be able to stand for diaper changes as long as there is a grab bar, you would be able to use the Companion Restrooms.
This thread has pictures of a typical First Aid room and also of the Companion Restrooms in Ecpot. The ones at the other parks are similar (I have pictures and measurements for the other parks, just have not had time to post them).
W/re: to the activities, Ben can only "ride" in his wheelchair because of his spasticity. Do you all know which rides are the most fun? He does love to adventure.
Looking forward to our trip in May -- 64 days until we leave!!!!
Anne in Louisiana
There are many shows at WDW and he would be able to stay in his wheelchair for all of those. There are quite a few rides that have wheelchair cars - MOST (but not all) wheelchairs will fit in the wheelchair cars.
Here is a list of rides that you can drive your wheelchair directly onto without transferring, sorted by park:
Magic Kingdom
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin has a wheelchair car. It is like being inside a video game. Even if he can't shoot the ray gun, it's pretty fun
Stitches Great Escape -only manual chairs; it is a show where Stitch 'escapes' - this is before Stitch is the lovable Stitch from the movie. Some of it is in total darkness. It is a show with some effects like Stitch jumping on people's shoulders, spitting, etc.
Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh has a wheelchair car - a gentle ride thru a Winnie the Pooh story. There is an option to have the 'honey pot' bounce. It also has parts where it feels like it is floating.
Its a Small World has a wheelchair accessible boat with a ramp for the wheelchair to roll right on. Not exciting, but it is a classic.
Liberty Belle Riverboat; you can roll the wheelchair right on. It's a tour around a lake with some props and animatronics
Main Street U.S.A.-Railroad-steam train ride. The first car is wheelchair accessible. You can get on in all stations, but the easiest is Mickey's Toontown Fair because it is at ground level.
Jungle Cruise has a wheelchair accessible boat. It's a classic ride with the boat skipper making corny jokes.
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin-only manual chairs can go on. My DD loves this because you end up high in the air.
These are not rides, but these shows at MK are wheelchair accessible and fun:
Enchanted Tiki Room - audioanimatronic birds singing
Country Bear Jamboree - audioanimatronic bears singing
Mickey's Phiharmagic - a really good 3D movie with Disney characters and great music
Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor - a comedy club in the Monster World
Epcot
Ellens Energy Adventure has a wheelchair accessible car with a ramp to roll on. It is long (about 45 minutes total and once you are on, you can't get off. It has a Jeapordy style beginning that then takes you back in time to Dinosaurs.
Journey Into Your Imagination has a wheelchair accessible car. It's not exciting, but is cute.
Living with the Land has a wheelchair accessible boat with a ramp. Not exiting, but interesting to see how plants grow.
Gran Fiesta Tour in Mexico - the boat is easy to access with a roll in ramp. The boat ride is slow, but it's cute.
The Seas with Nemo and Friends has a wheelchair accessible car. It is a slow ride based on the Finding Nemo movie.
Soarin' is not wheelchair accessible, but it is the easiest ride to transfer to and is totally cool. It is a simulated hang gliding adventure. My youngest DD has a lot of spasticity and we have felt she is very safe on this ride (there is more information and some pictures in the Epcot FAQs thread near the top of this board.
These are not rides, but are shows that are wheelchair accessible and may be fun:
Turtle Talk with Crush - this is an interactive show featuring Crush the turtle from Finding Nemo.
Honey I Shrunk the Audience - this is a 3D movie based on the Honey I Shrunk the Kids movie. Includes some special effects like water splashing on you and a 'snake'.
MGM Studios
Great Movie Ride has an easy to use wheelchair car. It is a slow moving ride thru scenes from famous movies.
Star Tours has a nonmotion option available at night or if it's not busy. The 'motion' version is very jerky. There is no wheelchair accessible car, but it is an easy transfer to a theater seat.
Toy Story Midway Mania has a wheelchair car that is easy to use. This is really cute and should satisfy your 'thrill seeker". It is a midway style game. The wheelchair car has a push button and a pull string for firing your 'gun' for the games. The other cars have only a pull string. This is the newest WDW ride and is really good.
Animal Kingdom-
Wildlife Express Train is easily accessible. It is a train that shows you how Disney cares for their animals and takes you to the Conservation Station-may have to back on to get into the wheelchair car.
Triceratop Spin has a wheelchair car themed to dinosaurs. The ride itself is similar to Aladdin
Kilimanjaro Safaris has a wheelchair accessible car. Your guide drives you through authentic habitats to view real exotic animals. It is bumpy, but your wheelchair will be tied down.
There are some things in post #3 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread. One that would be very helpful is eternaldisneyfan's trip report. She was using a power wheelchair, but her report is really informative and interesting.
