wheelchairs?

[jcollier]

I understand that there are wheelchair accessible staterooms on board, but does Disney have wheelchairs available on board? If so do you need to reserve them or are they first come first serve? Know someone going on cruise with emphysema (I hope I spelled it correctly) and can't walk any distance. Would certainly appreciate any insights. Thanks

 

[inkkognito]

Disney does have "sand wheelchairs" available at no charge on Castaway Cay, I unfortunately know from personal experience, as my kneecap popped off at the 70s party on our 7-day cruise last year, and I spent the rest of the cruise incapacitated with a giant cast (thankfully, it was towards the end of the trip). They let me use one of the emergency wheelchairs on the ship, and hubby wheeled me around on Castaway Cay in one of the sand wheelchairs. They have enormous tires that are supposed to be easier to push around on the beach, but it was still a chore! But at least it gives you an option for spending some time by the water.
Barb
Visit the Platinum Castaway Club at: www.castawayclub.com

 

[aprilgail2]

Do you have to reserve one of these sand wheelchairs in advance? Where do I leave his regular wheelchair when I transfer over to the sand one?? And while I am at it....do the shows have wheelchair seating?

 

[inkkognito]

The back row of the theater is reserved for wheelchair seating, with chairs that have space so the person in a wheelchair can sit next to their party.
You don't have to make arrangements for the sand wheelchairs in advance. If I remember correctly, there were in a central location. You simply parked your wheelchair there and took a sand wheelchair. The tram is wheelchair accessible so you can take the tram to the beach area and also to the adult beach.
Barb
Visit the Platinum Castaway Club at: www.castawayclub.com