Leaving tomorrow need advice

[bridegirl]

Two years ago we made plans for our whole family to take the Disney cruise for thanksgiving and then spend a week at the parks.

I ended up getting pregnant (thats the good news) and not being able to go on the cruise (the bad news).

We have two DS who are very close to their cousins, and all the kids were very upset about the change of plans.

We are planning to just meet up with everyone else for the land part of the trip.

YESTERDAY, I go to my OB for my "pre-flight" check and he says that I'm having placenta issues, (I'm 29 weeks) and he's ok with me flying but NO WALKING AROUND WDW and NO STANDING STILL IN LINE.

The good news is we still get to go, but I'm worried about the restrictions.

I read the "my afternoon" post and remembered a trip to DL three years ago when I had to use an ECV because I had a broken leg - it was really really hard in the chair. Not at all what most people would expect.

I got the number for Walker off the boards and they don't have anything available for thursday, but can get me something the next day on friday.

Just wanted to see if anyone has any advice for me on dealing with this during our trip?

Can you take an ECV on the monorail? On the boats?

We are staying at BW, then YC, then GF.

I have been to WDW twice before while pregnant and I usually just hung out or pressed pennies while everyone else went on the "big" rides, but I've never had a walking/standing restriction before.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions or advice.

Susy

 

[Andrew Bichard]

ECVs are fine on Monorail and on Friendship boats at Epcot and between BW, YC, BC, Swan, Dolphin & MGM.

I believe there is a problem boarding the boats at GF and MK due to the boats used and water levels. THe big boats between TTC and MK are OK.

Andrew

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Hi Susy

First of all I would suggest you contact your airline immediately and arrange for a wheelchair at both ends (and at any change of plane location if you don't have a direct flight). This will help you with the "minimal walking" as LAX and MCO both have very large terminals. Normally they will take you all the way from the outside baggage check to the waiting area for the plane and then the same person will take you down the ramp. At arrivval they will meet you at the plane and take you all the way to Baggage Claim. Note you will be first on the plane, but last off.
Generally the tip to the person doing the pushing is $5 to $10.

As far as the boats at WDW, with the exception of the smaller yachts (MK-Poly-GF and MK-WL-FW routes) all Disney Transport is easily accessible to ECVs. The yachts may be doable depending on the water levels. It may take some getting used to backing off the monorail, but it should not be a problem.

At least unlike a broken leg, you can park outside stores and restaurants and walk.

Most important of all, don't worry about what people who know you might say; they don't understand the situation.

BTW, for Thursday you should be able to rent an ECV at the park, or definitely a wc. With a wc, there should be enough people in your group to handle pushing duties.

Mike

 

[SueM in MN]

Just agreeing with what the others said.
For the day that you don't already have an ecv scheduled, you should not have a problem getting one in the parks.

As was mentioned, the monorails are totally accessible (the buses too). The boats that go between Ecpot/MGM and the Epcot resorts and the boats inside Epcot are accessible. The larger boats that go between the MK resorts are MK are accessible, depending on the water levels. There are also some smaller boats, which are not accessible.

 

[bridegirl]

I feel much better hearing all your advice about getting around!

My doctor wrote me a note saying I shouldn't stand still for long periods of time, do I need to go to guest services or someplace and turn in my doctors note?

How does that work?

I don't plan on going on any "big" rides anyway - just the little kiddie stuff with DS 5 and DS 2.

Thank you again to all of you who wrote me back. I really appreciate it so much.

Susy

 

[SueM in MN]

You can bring an ecv or wheelchair into many of the lines. For lines where the ecv/wheelchair can't go, you will be able to use another wheelchair accessible entrance. You don't need any card or anything to be able to do that - the CMS will direct you to the correct place just by seeing the wheelchair or ecv.
The park maps have an icon that lets you know whether or not you can remain in the wheelchair for the entire attraction or need to move from the ecv to a wheelchair. I noticed at our last trip that they also added signs outside each ride with the smae icons.

There really are not any provisions for places to sit in line. Usually for endurance concerns (which is mostly what you have), they recommend a wheelchair or ecv. Since you will be sitting in a wheelchair or ecv in line, you shouldn't need a Guest Assistance Card. That's the card that you can get at Guest Services. It's basically a way to communicate invisible needs to the CMs. If you want to ask about one, just go to Guest Services in any of the parks. Chances are, they will suggest just bring the wheelchair in line with you. If you do get one, you just show it to the CM at the ride entrance.

Hope you have a good time.