Broken Toe

[Kandi]

Three days ago my friend stood on my toe whilst wearing a stilletto and broke it. The doctor said it should heal within 6 to 8 weeks but i go to Disney in 11 days. The doctor said that i should refrain from walking long distances during the healing time and obviously avoid getting stood on.

My question is this: would i be able to rent a wheelcair and park it up so that i can stand in line with the rest of my family as i can walk for short distances (but not all day in the park as my toe is causing alot of pain when stood up) and i do not want to disadvantage other wheelchair users who can not walk at all and need the wheelchair access on the rides and in shows?

Thanks in advance

Kandi

 

[Tom]

Three days ago my friend stood on my toe whilst wearing a stilletto and broke it. The doctor said it should heal within 6 to 8 weeks but i go to Disney in 11 days. The doctor said that i should refrain from walking long distances during the healing time and obviously avoid getting stood on.

My question is this: would i be able to rent a wheelcair and park it up so that i can stand in line with the rest of my family as i can walk for short distances (but not all day in the park as my toe is causing alot of pain when stood up) and i do not want to disadvantage other wheelchair users who can not walk at all and need the wheelchair access on the rides and in shows?

Thanks in advance

Kandi

First of all, you are the one of the most admirable people I've seen post regarding this subject. You are actually willing to use a wheelchair, and then stand in line with the rest of your family!!!

There are plenty of people in your situation (not a "real" handicap, but more of an inconvenience or temporary medical issue) who would jump at the option of getting a wheelchair and using it to get you, and the rest of your group, to the front of all of the lines.

Anyway, yes, you may rent a wheelchair. They're not supposed to question your need, but I'm sure a doctor's note and a nasty toe/bandage would get you more appreciation.

Sorry to hear about your injury. I bet you could strangle your friend, eh? Have fun anyway and don't let it get you down. Heck, it's just a toe - have fun and just get it re-attached when you get home

 

[flynnibus]

My question is this: would i be able to rent a wheelcair and park it up so that i can stand in line with the rest of my family as i can walk for short distances (but not all day in the park as my toe is causing alot of pain when stood up) and i do not want to disadvantage other wheelchair users who can not walk at all and need the wheelchair access on the rides and in shows?

Yes Disney rents wheelchairs and most attractions are wheelchair accessible. They are first come, first serve. You can rent at Disney 'once' and then pick one up at the park when you arrive.

Disney also has the 'Guest Assistance Card' - but if all you need is a wheelchair, you don't need any special access or pass to use that.

Some more helpful stuff..
http://pixiedustinn.com/disabilitiesfaq/GACFAQ.html
http://www.diz-abled.com/Disney-Resources/Articles/Disney-Guest-Assistance-Cards.htm

Most newer attractions are built with wheelchair accessible queues.. so using a wheelchair is no different then anyone else except when there are stairs, and transferring into the ride vehicle.

 

[Tom]

Yes Disney rents wheelchairs and most attractions are wheelchair accessible. They are first come, first serve. You can rent at Disney 'once' and then pick one up at the park when you arrive.

Disney also has the 'Guest Assistance Card' - but if all you need is a wheelchair, you don't need any special access or pass to use that.

Some more helpful stuff..
http://pixiedustinn.com/disabilitiesfaq/GACFAQ.html
http://www.diz-abled.com/Disney-Resources/Articles/Disney-Guest-Assistance-Cards.htm

Most newer attractions are built with wheelchair accessible queues.. so using a wheelchair is no different then anyone else except when there are stairs, and transferring into the ride vehicle.

Every attraction (or nearly every) also has a sign posted at the beginning of the queue that depicts how wheelchair and ECV-bound people will have to maneuver through the queue and onto the ride vehicle. They're actually pretty helpful, I imagine.

 

[elisatonks]

If you are staying on site you may be able to hire a chair at check in, if not you can get them at all the park entrances and downtown disney. You are also welcome to park it up and wait in line, though you will find that most attractions now require wheelchair users to line up with anyone else anyway, so in most cases you will be able to take it all the way to the loading area, and still line up normally - just let the CM know you are gonna transfer onto the ride at loading.

If my mind serves me rightly the following attractions are the only ones which don't make you use the normal line nowadays - Buzz Lightyear, Fantasyland attractions (except philimagic), splash and big thundermountains, POTC, Jungle cruise, living with the land, Tower of Terror, steam trains (main street station) maelstrom, and spaceship earth.

For Haunted Mansion, they make you join the line then take you out of it further down, but if you wanna go in the strech room, park you chair up before getting in line.

Toy Story Mania, splits chairs after glasses pick up as chairs have a diff loading area. They usually send singles and those parties with canes and limpers that way as well.

The american adventure loads wheelchairs first via the elevator.

I'm not sure what test track or mission space have seprate wheelchair loading, as my husband can't go on them.

hope this helps

 

[kstella]

Don't try standing in line if you don't have to with a broken toe. It will hurt more than you may think and you run the risk of someone stepping on it or tripping on something and making it worse. About the only time I would suggest you walk instead of using the wheelchair is getting on the bus.

 

[Kandi]

Thanks for all the advice, my dad is going hire a wheelchair for me once we are in the parks and i'm going to park it up and wait (hopefully not for long) in the line with my family. I'm just glad i dont have to limp around Disney for the duration of my vacation.

 

[heliumalias]

The boat ride in mexico doesn't use the standard line either

 

[disneygirl1]

Kandi, so sorry about your toe!!! That stinks right before a vacation!!! I would also recommend that you wear flip flops or something that is not going to rub against the toe to cause it discomfort!! Also, be sure to carry tylenol or something to that nature in case of swelling or discomfort!!! Try to have a wonderful vaycay!!! I think that it is awesome that you are still willing to stand in line with your family!!! Cheers!

 

[Tinkwings]

I would nix the flip flop idea...I have broken little toe on same foot a few times and probability of hitting it increases with less protection on foot...ortho gave me one of those lovely velcro shoes which gives you a bit more protection...but may want to consider a pair of crutches in addtition to wheel chair for getting to ride....hoping with wheelchair you get fastpass access anyhow...you should. Staying off of it and/or keeping it up as much as possible...and I know that's a hard thing to do in the world will help with swelling. It's the little bumps on the toe that hurt soooo much...best thing to do is get a bunch of that flexible bandage tape and tape that toe to neighbor to keep it in line. HAVE FUN ANYWAY!!!!

 

[CastleBound]

Sorry to hear about your toe! Don't let it bring down your trip! It will be fun either way I'm sure. At least your feet wont be tired, thats a plus! Nothing wrong with using a wheelchair.

 

[Craig & Lisa]

Before my mother in law passed away, she went to disney with us twice, she could not walk long distances, she would have to stop and rest a bit just on our way to the front gates of any park, we always rented a wheelchair, but when we got to any of the attractions she would always stand in line, she had no problems with standing with us as long as we didn't keep moving. Get the chair, and use it for your benefit, if anyone gives you a attitude, whip out your toe and ask them what do you think?

 

[DisneyWall-E]

I know a several years ago that Star Tours had a different entrance for wheelchairs too.

 

[AliceinWhoville]

What toe broke? I have had my little toe broken 3 times in the past 1.5yr yrs.. My DH just broke it for the 3rd time last week. I need some kind of permanant protection I think for it.

ANyways the 1st time it broke I had the velcro shoe and crutches, the crutches were useless. I could walk fine with the funny shoe.

1. Take the funny shoe and wear it, for protection sake. Be careful on the bus from other stomping feet, and people bumping into you.
2. Could your dr Rx some pain meds for you I had vicodin and it worked wonders. Never made me drowsy or anything.
3. ***Make sure you have a good supply of 3M fabric tape & gauze & scissors (or precut a bunch of guaze before you go if your going on a plane) for taping your toes together. 3m fabric tape is easy to rip no scissors needed if you have that stuff.

It did take a good 8 wks to heal. I had a twisted fracture it was disgusting & my whole foot turned purple
Good luck and have fun!
If you need a wheel chair you have a perfectly good excuse to use one.

 

[Kandi]

What toe broke? I have had my little toe broken 3 times in the past 1.5yr yrs.. My DH just broke it for the 3rd time last week. I need some kind of permanant protection I think for it.

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I broke the little toe on my left foot and so i'm wooried that people are going to stomp on it.

The doctor at the hospital didn't give me any crutches or special shoes, they just taped it to the toe next to it and watched me hobble painfully out of the door.

 

[Tinkwings]

Maybe you could pick one up....call an ortho's office and explain situation asking if you could possibly have one (beg a little) or pay for one...they are rather not anything fancy or costly I think....but gives buffer around perimiter...and head's up to others that you have a foot issue. Wish I could send you mine but think I pitched it. Otherwise a wide pair of comfy tennies may work for awhile but better to not have it enclosed much. That tape helps the most.

I seem to recall wheelchair entrances on about all rides I can think of....we always wondered if there was any special theming in the Haunted Mansion one.....:animwink:.

Welcome to the broken left foot baby toe club. It never forgets but does get better over time...I bought a pair of super comfy walking sandals after awhile which helped.....best of luck !!!