Wheelchair/Handicapped Accessible Room AS Family Suites

[mom22belles]

We just booked a room at the All Star Family Suites for our trip in Aug. ( free dining yeah!) The room is a Wheelchair/Handicapped Accessible Room , but I am wondering if any knows which of the 2 bathrooms is acessible or are they both? Has anyone stayed there yet and give me a feel of the place?
I know I can call and find out but I have I would like first hand info!

Thanks
Nancy

 

[mom22belles]

anyone ?

 

[MisMikiNikiLynne]

I did not think any of the family suites are accessable. If there is an accessable bathroom (roll in shower) I would think it would be on the side with the bedroom as there is only 1 bed in that area and a small kitchenette. But I am not sure. Sorry...

 

[MisMikiNikiLynne]

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1392879

Is the family suite thread go to the first message, this should help you out. It has photos and a floor plan.

Good luck!

 

[mom22belles]

I did not think any of the family suites are accessable. If there is an accessable bathroom (roll in shower) I would think it would be on the side with the bedroom as there is only 1 bed in that area and a small kitchenette. But I am not sure. Sorry...

That's what I thought but I called to ask and was told yes the do have acessible suites. The agent confirmed with special reservations.

Thx

 

[MisMikiNikiLynne]

It is something new, can you call the agent and ask hime to send you info regarding the suites accessibility? Accessibility is defined differently to many who do not depend on it!

 

[billsfan]

Bumping

I am also thinking about booking an accessible ASMu suite for October and was wondering if there is any first hand knowledge of these rooms.

Thanks

 

[Rodnegg]

We were also told the room is "accessible" with a roll in shower. I tried to explain the need for extra room for the wheelchair to get around, but was assured there would be ample room. I also would like first hand knowledge from someone from this board.
Thanks,

 

[SueM in MN]

Because of when the AS Family Suites were built, they would be required to have at least one that is accessible with a roll in shower. I don't know how many of the suites they have, but I'm guessing that only one has a roll in shower.
The amount of space that is shown on the floor plan would be adequate for a roll in shower, although they would arrange it differently to make room for the shower and for the toilet to have a 'parking spot' for a wheelchair next to it. There are standards as far as the spaces and how they have to be arranged for a roll in shower room. The standards include things like a space to park the wheelchair next to the toilet, space to turn, etc.

A roll in shower generally doesn't take any more space than a bathtub does, so they just rearrange the room to make enough space in the right places. That is how the roll in shower rooms are at other resorts - no bigger, just rearranged a bit.

 

[mom22belles]

Bumping

I am also thinking about booking an accessible ASMu suite for October and was wondering if there is any first hand knowledge of these rooms.

Thanks

We go In Aug. I will try and take pictures and do a report. I am not the wheelchair user so my take on things maybe different then a wheelchair user.
Nancy

 

[Rodnegg]

Nancy,
That would be great, I will anxiously await your pictures and report of the room. My son is the wheelchair user in our home.
Thanks,