brentm77
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2013
We will be cruising for the first time with my daughter since she lost her leg to cancer. She will have a new prosthetic by then, but I suspect use will be limited to short durations still. She will most likely use arm crutches for much of the cruise, and a wheelchair when worn out. We have an ADA room on the Wonder, for a four night Baja cruise to get her acclimated to traveling again. For those with similar experience, would you mind giving me some feedback?
1) What does the muster drill look like with someone with mobility impairments? I'm picturing those crazy crowds and backed up elevators, and it looks extra difficult. Do they have anywhere to sit if she isn't in her wheelchair? I assume it's best to just get there really early and then wait for the crowd to disperse? (Do the ADA rooms go anywhere unique for the drill, like the theater, or do they put you out on deck if that is the normal place for that area of the ship?)
2) Disney knows of her impairment - will they take this into account when assigning dinning? It would be much easier to have a table that isn't difficult to get to.
3) Do you have any other tips? I want this to go well to build her confidence.
Thank you!
1) What does the muster drill look like with someone with mobility impairments? I'm picturing those crazy crowds and backed up elevators, and it looks extra difficult. Do they have anywhere to sit if she isn't in her wheelchair? I assume it's best to just get there really early and then wait for the crowd to disperse? (Do the ADA rooms go anywhere unique for the drill, like the theater, or do they put you out on deck if that is the normal place for that area of the ship?)
2) Disney knows of her impairment - will they take this into account when assigning dinning? It would be much easier to have a table that isn't difficult to get to.
3) Do you have any other tips? I want this to go well to build her confidence.
Thank you!