RaySharpton
Retired and going to Disney.
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2000
Orlando Airport, Disney Magical Experience & Pop Century Resort experience using my wheelchair.
I started off departing from the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport using the train system of subway called M.A.R.T.A. that has a station built into the airport directly across from Baggage Claim.
I check my luggage, except for my wheelchair and go through T.S.A. security without incidence. I proceeded to my Delta Gate and let the Delta staff know that I would like my folded electric wheelchair loaded when I board in the gateway. They had the form I had filled out on their computer.
I also carried this copy from my wheelchair company showing that my Lithium-Ion Batteries were built into the frame of the wheelchair and was approved to fly in the cabin or in the underneath storage.
I found a seat and proceeded to prepare my wheelchair. It takes me a while to get everything just right and it is easier for me to sit down to do all of this instead of waiting to get to the Delta door entrance at the end of the gateway.
First I took off my joystick, shown on the seat, and placed it in my backpack with my other medical supplies like the charger, C.P.A.P. machine. This is the only time I remove a part of the wheelchair. It folds up into one piece.
So here it is folded. I'll take off the backpack now and put a protective cover that I bought from the company that sold me my wheelchair.
This is what takes me a while to do. I have to make sure I slide it over the wheelchair so that it is nice and snug sitting down while I have it in the free wheel mode. Sliding the large velcro part underneath is hard because it catches and sticks on the carpet. I can't quite reach it myself, so I use my cane to push it underneath and then tightly attach it together. The Delta staff can now roll it down the gateway next to the Delta plane's door entrance to store under the plane. There are grab handles on all sides and on the top with a shoulder handle for them to grab.
And yes, they seem to have thrown it on the planes loading belt, but what can you do. No harm done since my wheelchair is constructed well and I have the protective cover.
This is just another map not from Disney showing the Satellite Buildings.
So I arrived, at Orlando International Airport and received my wheelchair and I sat down to remove the cover and put everything ready to go. I have my Disney Magicband on and I took out my Disney Magical Express Letter to see the map on the back. I don't have to worry about my luggage since they will be delivered to my room at Disney Pop Century Resort after I check in. I'll take some photos along the way.
I started off departing from the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport using the train system of subway called M.A.R.T.A. that has a station built into the airport directly across from Baggage Claim.
I check my luggage, except for my wheelchair and go through T.S.A. security without incidence. I proceeded to my Delta Gate and let the Delta staff know that I would like my folded electric wheelchair loaded when I board in the gateway. They had the form I had filled out on their computer.
I also carried this copy from my wheelchair company showing that my Lithium-Ion Batteries were built into the frame of the wheelchair and was approved to fly in the cabin or in the underneath storage.
I found a seat and proceeded to prepare my wheelchair. It takes me a while to get everything just right and it is easier for me to sit down to do all of this instead of waiting to get to the Delta door entrance at the end of the gateway.
First I took off my joystick, shown on the seat, and placed it in my backpack with my other medical supplies like the charger, C.P.A.P. machine. This is the only time I remove a part of the wheelchair. It folds up into one piece.
So here it is folded. I'll take off the backpack now and put a protective cover that I bought from the company that sold me my wheelchair.
This is what takes me a while to do. I have to make sure I slide it over the wheelchair so that it is nice and snug sitting down while I have it in the free wheel mode. Sliding the large velcro part underneath is hard because it catches and sticks on the carpet. I can't quite reach it myself, so I use my cane to push it underneath and then tightly attach it together. The Delta staff can now roll it down the gateway next to the Delta plane's door entrance to store under the plane. There are grab handles on all sides and on the top with a shoulder handle for them to grab.
And yes, they seem to have thrown it on the planes loading belt, but what can you do. No harm done since my wheelchair is constructed well and I have the protective cover.
This is just another map not from Disney showing the Satellite Buildings.
So I arrived, at Orlando International Airport and received my wheelchair and I sat down to remove the cover and put everything ready to go. I have my Disney Magicband on and I took out my Disney Magical Express Letter to see the map on the back. I don't have to worry about my luggage since they will be delivered to my room at Disney Pop Century Resort after I check in. I'll take some photos along the way.
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