Hello and some questions!

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dymac

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Glad I found this place. My name is Rob and I live in Michigan. My wife and I are planning a trip to Orlando in March. I already have lodging and air fare. I do have a few questions that I hope you guys can answer

1. Is it better to buy theme park tickets online or at the gate?

2. My 6 year old son has Leukemia and is currently going through chemotherapy. He has been given the OK from his doctors to go. He is still osme what weak from all the treatments he has been getting and we plan on renting a wheel chair to push him around in at the parks. Does anyone have any experience with wheel chairs and lines/rides?

Thanks
 
Tiggerfanatic

Tiggerfanatic

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Welcome! Hope your son is doing OK - Mickey will put a smile on his face for sure!

For question #1, personally, I find it much more convenient to have my park tickets already in hand when I arrive at the park. One less line to stand in.
 
Nemo14

Nemo14

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Hi and welcome!

As far as tickets are concerned, if you're staying at a Disney resort, they can incorporate your tickets right into your room key. If you're staying off-site, then I'd buy them ahead of time just so that you have one less line to wait in.

As far as your son's situation is concerned, WDW is very accessible, and the CM's know how to handle the situation. With his treatments, you will probably have to be very careful with his exposure to sunlight too - I'm sure your doctor will fill you in on that too.

have a wonderful trip, take lots of breaks, and drink plenty of water!
 
Mr.EPCOT

Mr.EPCOT

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If you shop around before you leave, you can find various discounted tickets through reputable sources like AAA and the military, instead of paying the full price at the gate.
 
Disneyfanman

Disneyfanman

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Let me make a couple of suggestions.

First, pick up the Unofficial Guide. They have an extensive section on disabilities which I found very useful for the couple of times that my wife needed a chair when she was having back problems. We had no problems at any of the parks, although I recommend that you rent early in the day if it's crowded. They do sometimes run out.

Also, there is a wonderful section on disabilities on the WDWinfo board. It's a discussion board similar to wdwmagic, and will answer Q's right away. I found information on how WDW handled diabetics on the board when my son was diagnosed, and have frequently dropped by. It's a great resource.

The unofficial guide will list resources for tickets. As a member mentioned, you can link tickets to your room key if you are at a WDW resort, or buy them at the resort, or purchase them in advance. If you are off property, then it's always cheaper to buy them on a website and have them mailed, but the savings aren't substantial. I have always liked DWtickets.com, but there are many of them out there. If the small savings aren't important, then you can get them at just about any resort, or at the Guest Relations booth on the Downtown Disney marketplace, or at the park entrance if you need something last minute. I always tell people to get them in advance. It saves time if nothing else.

Have a great trip, "rookie"! You will go back!
 
dopeylove

dopeylove

Member
Welcome! Hope your son is doing well. When you get to the parks, go to Guest Relations and ask for a Guest Assistance Pass. Explain to them his situation. It is available at all the parks and one pass is good for entry into all the WDW parks for the lenght of your stay. Universal and Sea World also have such passes. Have a great time.
 
seabee1

seabee1

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Just as everyone else has said, we like having our tickets before we head to the world.

As for the wheelchair-My husband is a quadripaligic. We find that Disney is the most accessible place we go. Definately stop at guest relations and get your card. This will help you "navigate" certain attractions easier, and your family will be able to stay together. This will probably be helpful for your son if he tires easily, many attractions allow the disabled guests to enter before the masses. This is very helpful when you are trying to maneuver a chair without running anyone over. One personal tip for you, watch out for the trolley tracks on Main St. I have almost knocked my husband out of his chair twice there. If I can be of any help to you or you have specific questions you want answered feel free to ask! My prayers are with your son and family. Have a great trip!
 
Eljay

Eljay

Member
Welcome!:wave:
I like UndercoverTourist for discounted tickets.
Tax and delivery is already figured into the price, so you might want to check them out when you compare ticket sources. Ticket choices can be complicated. Hopper or not, expiration or not, water parks or not. So, if you need feedback on choices, just inquire here!

I hope you and your family have a magical time!:)
 
maryszhi

maryszhi

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welcome :) i hope your son gets better.
A. AAA has some great discounts as well as aarp
B. My cousin broke her leg one trip and we used the wheel chair...it was easy but
a.Make sure you hold on all the time, or it will go flying
b. be careful when going over tracks and stuff like that.
I hope you havce a wondearful trip :)
 
cococola44

cococola44

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dymac said:
Glad I found this place. My name is Rob and I live in Michigan. My wife and I are planning a trip to Orlando in March. I already have lodging and air fare. I do have a few questions that I hope you guys can answer

1. Is it better to buy theme park tickets online or at the gate?

2. My 6 year old son has Leukemia and is currently going through chemotherapy. He has been given the OK from his doctors to go. He is still osme what weak from all the treatments he has been getting and we plan on renting a wheel chair to push him around in at the parks. Does anyone have any experience with wheel chairs and lines/rides?

Thanks
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buy it a head advance

maybe through the wdw reps over the phone or maybe travelocity??
 
kstella

kstella

Member
Are you bringing a personal wheelchair or planning on renting at Disney? The rental ones at Disney are only available at the parks, so getting to and from transportation might be an issue for you. Maybe not so much if you are staying on property, but if you are driving your own vehicle getting to and from the parking lots might be a problem. If you are staying on property and have your own chair or rent one from someplace outside Disney, Disney transportation accomodates wheelchairs very well.

Have a great time!
 
Mickey_Mouse

Mickey_Mouse

New Member
Wheelcheers are VERY good at Disney.
a few years ago my GF twisted her ancle playing Pirates Cove mini golf - 'DOH!

We rented wheelchairs at both Disney and US and found the staff at all the parks very helpful - generally got 2 the front of the queues at must rides!

Bets of luck, hope you have a great time! :wave:
 
mpoppins217

mpoppins217

Active Member
Since you're questions have been thoroughly answered I just wanted to add:

Have a magical time! Remember to take lots of pictures of the magic mickey brings for your son! :)
 
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dymac

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Original Poster
Thank you very much for all the welcomes and great advice.

Sorry for such a delayed response. After I posted this message Will had 8 straight days of chemo and then he got sick and was in the hospital for 8 days and then he did 5 straight days of radiation to the head and has 4 more days next week. Then we leave on the 23rd for Florida.

Thanks again and I'll post how it went when we get back
 

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