Would you mind sharing a pic of the one you use? My 80 something dad would love to visit the parks again, but his balance isn't what it used to be. And he definitely could use something handy to sit on. I'm thinking he may have to have a rollator of some sort, but if you know of a can seat that isn't tippy, that would probably be an easier sell.
A Rollator is MUCH safer. If your dad tries to deploy that "seat" on some of the patterned concrete at WDW, it could be disastrous. If he tries to sit, and misses that tiny little seat, or knocks over the device (because by design, it can't be as stable as a regular chair) and then lands on the concrete, he could suffer minimally severe bruises, and could easily break bone(s). His safety is not worth the gamble.
A "seat cane" not really a chair - it's a hybrid device, with a tiny seat and a - by necessity - small "footprint" for the tripod that is created when it is opened. Therefore, it is very unstable, and it is very easy for someone - especially an older person who may have balance issues to begin with - to miss the seat, and fall, or to accidentally knock over while they are trying to sit down. It is also heavier than a standard cane to carry, which means he may tire out sooner.
Think about these things before you get a "seat cane" for your dad:
- How does he sit? Does he require an armrest, or a sturdy surface on which to hold while sitting down? Then a seat cane is probably not safe.
- How is his vision, especially his peripheral vision? When using a seat cane, you have to be able to sit down onto a very small little seat; if he misses, it will most likely tip the device over, and he will land on the concrete. And nobody wants that to happen.
- How long can he walk? The average Guest at WDW will walk between 3 & 10 miles *per day*. Can he use an extra-heavy cane for that long?
Personally, I think your dad might be better served with a wheelchair that he could push like a Rollator, and ride in (with you, or another family member pushing) when he gets tired. If he balks, just remind him that it's only a *tool* to use while at WDW - it's no different than using a hammer to pound a nail; you wouldn't try to build a house using a stapler to hammer in those nails!
And let him know that LOTS of folks use a little extra assistance at WDW that they would never need at home - it's no big deal, I promise! He can sit in that wheelchair, and wave to all the pretty girls like the visiting handsome hero that he is!