Which lines at WDW are in direct sun?

Mary976

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DD (19) is on a new med and can't be out in the sun for extended periods. We're stocking up on the high SPF sunblock as I write this, since our trip is in a month. DD uses a wheelchair and we usually skip most of the Fantasyland rides because they're too "kiddie" for her and she doesn't want to waste her energy transferring for those rides. We also tend to use Fastpass whenever available. I actually don't think we need any special accommodations, but I'm wondering if there are lines I'm not thinking of. Anyone know of lines that are particularly problematic in terms of direct sun exposure?

Thanks!
Mary
 
Have you thought of getting a c-clamp with a ball and socket to attach to a wheelchair and an umbrella. Attach the clamp to the wheelchair and adjust the umbrella to provide shade. You can usually find something like that in a professional camera store.
 
At MK the only one I can think of off the top of my head is Dumbo. I believe you can also request a GAC with a "must wait out of the sun" option but I really can't think of too many places that you'd actually need it.
 
In my experience Dumbo/Carpets/Dino ride in AK is not an option for someone who has to remain out of the sun. These rides are not covered and are in direct sunlight. The same goes for the Speedway. The line may be covered, but you have to wait at the end to unload and you are in direct sunlight.

Lights, Motor Action is also in the direct sun.
 

The 1st one I thought of was MK- Big Thunder Mountain. If the stand-by line is long you will be in direst sunlight. If you get a fast pass, it's not bad
Personally, I love this ride at night;)

I was just down there in AUG and my sister was on an antibiotic w/ same warning She bought Neutrogena SPF 45 in a stray can and never had any problem. ( went swimming, too)
 
It's been a few years so I don't know if it has changed, but the line for the Finding Nemo show at AK was brutal!
 














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