Where to drop of passenger to avoid the parking garage.

[spima3]

My DS has mobility issues. He can walk, but after a relatively short time, he starts having pain and it can escalate quickly. That means the parks will be a huge challenge, and we have to work around him.

I plan on him sitting instead of standing whenever possible, avoid standing in long lines, (we are going in Sept) using pain meds as needed, and probably limit our time in the parks.

Is there someplace I could drop him off, w/ his oldest sister, so he won't have to walk from the parking lots? If I can eliminate any unnecessary walking it would be a great help.

If anyone has any other suggestions, I would greatly appreciate them.

 

[Lucky4me]

You can drop your family off near CityWalk before you go park the car. Look for the signs directing you to the drop-off area, which I believe is across Universal Boulevard from the Valet Parking area. Or park valet for the day for $20.

I'd also rent him a chair or scooter. It sounds as if that would be the best thing for him and you.

 

[Metro West]

You can drop your family off near CityWalk before you go park the car. Look for the signs directing you to the drop-off area, which I believe is across Universal Boulevard from the Valet Parking area. Or park valet for the day for $20.

I'd also rent him a chair or scooter. It sounds as if that would be the best thing for him and you.

 

[bouncy54]

There's a lot of walking in both parks. Perhaps your Dad wouldn't mind using a scooter. They rent them at the parks or you can rent them from an outside company.

I can't walk very far either without experiencing really bad pain in my back and legs. (Spinal Stenosis) I'm renting a scooter from Scootaround that disassembles so we can put it in the trunk. That way, I can ride the scooter from the car to the parks as well as use it in the parks. Our plan is to use valet parking. We did that in 2005 and found it to be very convenient and close to City Walk.

 

[atigeg]

FYI, valet is now $22

 

[lucyanna girl]

FYI, valet is now $22

And worth every cent!

Penny

 

[damo]

How old is he? Is he old enough for a scooter? Perhaps just a wheelchair would be best.

 

[spima3]

How old is he? Is he old enough for a scooter? Perhaps just a wheelchair would be best.

He will just have turned 13 when we go in Sept. I know the parks are a challenge, but I do want to see how he makes out before we get into using a wheelchair, I don't think he would be old enough for a scooter. ?? Also, I think if I mention a scooter, he will think it's so cool, he won't even want to try walking; it's a balancing act, because he does need physical activity, and the ped ortho wants him to walk, run, etc., but advice is always easy when you're not the one in pain while doing so.

I will look into both. As far as the valet parking is concerned, on one of these threads, someone posted they felt it was a waste of money and there was almost as much walking as if you had parked yourself. Again, never having been to US/IOA, I'm going by what people post here.

 

[jworkkul]

I go almost every weekend and I can say that parking at valet is the best way to go. Even if you go to guest drop off, it is a walk to the entrance to any of the parks. If you image a wheel spoke, the drop off is the middle so you have some walking to do. You have to walk through CitiWalk to gain entrance to any park.

 

[SueM in MN]

He will just have turned 13 when we go in Sept. I know the parks are a challenge, but I do want to see how he makes out before we get into using a wheelchair, I don't think he would be old enough for a scooter. ?? Also, I think if I mention a scooter, he will think it's so cool, he won't even want to try walking; it's a balancing act, because he does need physical activity, and the ped ortho wants him to walk, run, etc., but advice is always easy when you're not the one in pain while doing so.

I will look into both. As far as the valet parking is concerned, on one of these threads, someone posted they felt it was a waste of money and there was almost as much walking as if you had parked yourself. Again, never having been to US/IOA, I'm going by what people post here.

Most of the rental places will only rent a scooter for use by people who are older than 18.
It does take a lot of attention to drive one because you have to watch where you are going at all times and people tend to step out in front of you.

 

[bouncy54]

Having only been to Orlando once, I'm no expert... that's for sure. All I can dis us share our experience with valet parking and why we're going to do it again.

We got out of our car and there was an escalator right there that took you up to some moving sidewalks. (I think there's an elevator there too, but I wasn't on a scooter last time, so I can't swear to it) At the end of the moving sidewalk is City Walk. You walk through City Walk to the area where you chose to go to either Universal or IOA.

Anyway, that's how I remember it. We were so impressed that we parked there again when we returned the next day to see IOA. It was worth every penny to us as I was just at the beginning of my disability and walking was causing me some real discomfort.