wheelchair

I'll be bringing my mother to DL this October and she will need to rent an electric wheelchair. I'm looking to find an agent who is knowledgeable in booking a wheelchair easy hotel and is able to give any hits and tips for when in DL/DCA. Does anyone have any recommendations on who to reach out to?

I'm planning a 5-day ticket trip to Disneyland with my family. We are a group of 8, and most of us have mobility issues. We will be in Anaheim for 8 full days (not counting travel days, flying in). Auntie is unable to walk more than a few steps. She will need her own ECV for sure. Family...

I am a huge Disney fan and want nothing more than to one day go to Disneyland Paris. As an adult living with autism, there are already some challenges I will face when visiting somewhere as popular as this - huge crowds are overwhelming, sudden loud noises can make me anxious, and...

I am a huge Disney fan and want nothing more than to one day go to Disneyland Paris. As an adult living with autism, there are already some challenges I will face when visiting somewhere as popular as this - huge crowds are overwhelming, sudden loud noises can make me anxious, and...

Hi all! I'm very excited to register for the Disney Princess Enchanted 10K with my two best friends. I've read stories online about people participating with a friend or family member in a wheelchair and pushing that person throughout the course. One of my friends is disabled and my other...

My partner and I are joining my mom, dad, and sister for Disney World this June and are hoping to get as much info as possible on the accessibility aspect. He is a 28 year old C4 incomplete quadriplegic that uses a manual wheelchair. Due to his injury level he will not be transferring from his...

Hello from Alaska! :wave:This is my first thread so I appreciate your patience. I searched the boards, and was not able to find a comprehensive answer to what I looking for. I am interested in taking the Rome Escape sometime in the future to take my senior citizen parents to see the Vatican for...

Hey friends! My mother in law will be joining me on a cruise this September. She was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and Im very concerned about the muster drill. Currently we don’t believe she’ll be permanently in a wheelchair at that time, but her stamina will be low, and I’m unsure if...

I’m planning on going to Hawaii next year and need to know what airline has the fewest layovers (Wouldn’t mind spending the night in California and finishing up the flying to Hawaii the next day) and is the most handicap-friendly in regards to handling wheelchairs on the plane. (I’ve heard...

Hi All, This is my first post on the Dis but I have followed for many years. I recently returned from a lovely trip at DL Paris on May 18th to the 21st and had a GREAT time! However there was something that happened that took me by surprise so I wanted to give others a heads up. You should...

Hiya! I was wondering anyone could help me Long story short I have LQT which is a heart condition (it doesn’t effect my ability to use most of the Disney rides yay) but does leave me feeling exhausted very quickly. I plan for this accordingly with well spaced out fast passes and all my meals are...

Hi all! I'm going down to WDW in November for a big family reunion. One member of our party is in a wheelchair and she is non-transferable (can't leave the wheelchair to get onto the ride). What attractions offer non-transfer vehicles? I know about ten years ago when we took my grandmother she...

Bug's Life Fastpass Plus leads to the front if the theater. This includes wheelchair spots in the front row

Bug's Life WDW. Fastpass Plus line leads to the front of the theater and the very front row includes wheelchair spots.

This bag was made from a fabric lunchbox from Target. With some rearrangement of the straps, it now is a storage bag for under my daughter's wheelchair.

This is a DME bus equipped with a wheelchair lift. In my family's experience, the lift buses do carry a wheelchair in the cargo area in case it is needed by a guest for boarding or unloading from the bus. The 'door' to the cargo area is not quite as high, but the cargo area itself is actually...

Most pools and hot tubs at WDW resorts are equipped with pool lifts that can be used by guests who would not be able to get in and out of the pool. The lift may be covered, if so, a Cast Member can help you. There are instructions posted on the lift.

Most pools and hot tubs at WDW resorts have a lift installed for use by guests who could not otherwise get into the pool. This is the instruction page that is posted by the lifts.

This message is displayed at all WDW resort bus stops. The signs are themed to the location - this one is from Animal Kingdom Lodge bus stop.

Tiedown straps with hooks are attached to a sturdy place on the frame front and back of the wheelchair or ECV. Wheelchair users may ride in their chair, but should use the bus seatbelt. ECV users SHOULD transfer to a bus seat because ECVs have high risk for tipping, even when tied down securely.