Crutches in WDW

[KHockett]

So unfortunately I fell off a 7 foot ladder 5 weeks ago and am still on crutches. I talked to my Physical Therapist and turns out when I go to WDW on June 21, I will still be on crutches. I need advice from any of you who have rented ECV or wheelchairs. Obviously I can't crutch around, so does anyone have any advice on renting/navigating WDW like this. My husband and I visit WDW often, so we know the parks, but have never done it like this before. Thanks in advance for your help and words...

 

[Babylon Control]

So unfortunately I fell off a 7 foot ladder 5 weeks ago and am still on crutches. I talked to my Physical Therapist and turns out when I go to WDW on June 21, I will still be on crutches. I need advice from any of you who have rented ECV or wheelchairs. Obviously I can't crutch around, so does anyone have any advice on renting/navigating WDW like this. My husband and I visit WDW often, so we know the parks, but have never done it like this before. Thanks in advance for your help and words...

Hey KHockett, I did Disney in an ECV this past December. I had a cast on my foot thanks to stress fractures in my leg. I rented my ECV from Walker Mobility, their website is http://www.walkermobility.com/index.php They will deliver the ECV to your hotel the day before you arrive so it's ready and waiting for you when you arrive and they will pick it up the day you depart. You just have to pick it up and drop it off with the hotel concierge. I have a ton of tips and tricks if you're interested. Feel free to pm me as it will take too many posts to put them all here on the boards.

 

[unkadug]

Having broken both ankles before (at different times) I have learned how to get around quite well on crutches.

It takes some upper body strength, but once I got used to it I was amazed at how agile I actually was.

Perhaps a crash training course at your local gym might help. :shrug: However, since your trip is in a couple of weeks, I think you probably should look into either a EVC or other wheeled conveyance.

Anyway...keep your chin up and enjoy your trip. :wave:

 

[bamillerpa]

I never did Disney on crutches but I did do Hershey Park with them. I thought a lot about it before going but since I was already five weeks out on them I wasn't near as sore anymore (I had crushed my ankle and broken my femur) and getting good at using them. I much preferred crutches than being pushed around or riding around the park. Yes, Disney is much bigger but I would do Disney on crutches if I had too. We had plenty of breaks while waiting in line I rode most of the rides that I wanted to. No matter what you do just take your time and you'll have a great trip.

 

[TRONorail10]

Hey KHockett, I did Disney in an ECV this past December. I had a cast on my foot thanks to stress fractures in my leg. I rented my ECV from Walker Mobility, their website is http://www.walkermobility.com/index.php They will deliver the ECV to your hotel the day before you arrive so it's ready and waiting for you when you arrive and they will pick it up the day you depart. You just have to pick it up and drop it off with the hotel concierge. I have a ton of tips and tricks if you're interested. Feel free to pm me as it will take too many posts to put them all here on the boards.

This is one of the greatest conveniences and it's not even owned by Disney! At WDW, you can only rent an ECV while you are inside of the theme parks, hotels do not have any to rent. Also, the ECV's at the parks must be turned in before u exit. So, if you want to stay mobile your entire time, i would highly look into renting from walkermobility.com. A lot of guests use them, you see their scooters in the parks every single day. I think it is much more convenient having the scooter with you at all times, especially since Disney resorts can be quite expansive themselves to get around.

 

[pcarathers]

I would definitely bring one or rent from an outside source. The Disney owned ones get EXPENSIVE quick. My dad uses a wheelchair whenever we go because of bad hips. He is not a big man at all...about 5'4", 145 lbs...but after years of firefighting and climbing ladders, falling thru roofs, etc...his hips give him FITS when he walks a lot... we have our own w/c and bring it with us. that way, you don't have to stand in line at the beginning of the day and HOPE to rent one, and then stand in line to turn it back in at the end of the day. We are looking at renting a scooter for him in December when we go back so we won't have to push him around in his w/c. some of the hills are steep up and down!!!!

 

[DisneyJoe]

The ones that you rent from Disney also have their speed limit set quite low. Those rented outside of the parks have a much higher speed - so be careful!

I've been on crutches since age 2, but only just started using an ECV at the parks in 2008 - I wish I had started using one sooner!

 

[shipley731]

Word of warning, if you rent a regular wheelchair, going through Animal Kingdom can be brutal do to the bumppy walkways.

Several years ago, I had a really bad case of Plantar fasciitis and it was really painful to walk for more than 30 minutes, so my husband rented a regular wheelchair & pushed me around the parks. We hadn't been in Animal Kingdom for more than 40 minutes when I had had enough. The walkways are fine to walk on, but in a wheelchair it feels like you're going over a million little speed bumps. I doubt this would happen with an EVC, but we weren't whelled out $45 per day to rent one.

 

[Pioneer Hall]

Since you know you are going to need something for the entire trip, you should look at rental places in the area that deliver and pick up (as mentioned above). They will save you a considerable amount of money over the Disney prices and you will have it to get around your resort, DTD, etc.

 

[DisneyJoe]

The walkways are fine to walk on, but in a wheelchair it feels like you're going over a million little speed bumps. I doubt this would happen with an EVC, but we weren't whelled out $45 per day to rent one.

Its the same in an ECV.