rosedolph
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2009
This is the first trip to WDW I will be taking with my special needs sister (she has down syndrome) since my Mom passed away. Planning this trip has become very overwhelming. I feel like I have an extra preschooler, but in an adult body - so she can't just be picked up and carried. She can not stand or walk for long periods of time, she also can not handle stairs. She will be in wheel chair but can transfer for rides. Anyone have any idea how this will work at the rides? She can not ride alone, but we are a large family of 8. Will we be split up - someone to go with Melody and the rest to wait? What about at shows with stairs to the seats? She is so excited that she will probably try to hug every character (and probably cast member) that we meet. Are they prepared for this, or should we avoid the meet and greets? Any other "special needs" tips would have liked to have known on your first trip?
I don't mean to sound whiny. Melody is a wonderful person, and a great addition to our family. To be honest I just had no idea how awesome my Mom was in caring for her, until it was my responsibility. My Mom made it look effortless.
I don't mean to sound whiny. Melody is a wonderful person, and a great addition to our family. To be honest I just had no idea how awesome my Mom was in caring for her, until it was my responsibility. My Mom made it look effortless.