Wheel chair and GAC help Please :)

[Disneydreamer23]

Good Afternoon every one! I have a few questions. First off I am going to Disney World Sept 12-28th , I will be bringing a wheel chair. I will be 35 weeks pregnant and last pregnancy I was put on bed rest around that time. Not knowing if I will or not is there any tips for leaving a wheel chair in the park but parking it some where if I don't need it for a while ? So I don't have to have my husband or dad run and get it out of the car? Also if I do get put on Bedrest what do I need to bring to obtain a GAC? I obviously can only go on " kiddie rides" but last time I went to Disney pregnant and Also was put on bed rest a week before was 3 years ago. I know the rules have changed for the GAC, any help here?

 

[docdebbi]

As an obstetrician I can tell you that bedrest, means resting in a bed. not being pushed around in a wheelchair in the heat of Florida. I don't know why you were placed on bedrest, and it's not my business, but I would check with the Ob who recommends it, and see if your plan gets a thumbs up with him/her.

 

[alissafalco]

bed rest
noun
noun: bed rest; noun: bedrest

1. confinement of an invalid to bed as part of treatment.

 

[Disneydreamer23]

My doctor already gave me the go ahead but thank you for your concern

 

[Lvant]

My mom had to use a wheelchair a lot when we would go to WDW. Especially right before she had both of her knees replaced. She was unable to walk long distances but a few steps here and there were okay. We would often leave the wheelchair in a stroller parking section to go into a crowded restaurant or store. It was never bothered when we left it in a stroller parking area - however one time we were having dinner in MK and just put the chair off to the side of the building..we came out and it was gone. Cast members said they did not move it so we think it was "borrowed" by another park-goer. She was able to leave the chair at guest services if we left the park in the morning with the intent of returning that afternoon. Just ask guest services, they were always helpful for us!

 

[LuvtheGoof]

We have had to use one here and there, and they will not give you a GAC if you are in a wheelchair. Every ride is either accessible with the wheelchair, or the CMs will direct you to an alternate entrance. There is no reason to use a GAC to come back later. Be advised that your wait time may exceed that of a normal guest on certain rides.

 

[Disneydreamer23]

Thanks everyone!

 

[arko]

The GAC no longer exists, the replacement is the DAS which basically gives you a return time equal to standby time minus 10 minutes. Because most of the queues are now wheelchair accessible they normally don't give a DAS for being in a wheelchair.

 

[Tom 55]

In 2010 when my wife needed a wheel chair before her hip replacement. I pushed her around and we parked the wheelchair were the strollers were parked outside of the rides. Them walked the short distance onto the ride. There are rides that have access for wheel chairs. Hall of Presidents is one that comes to mind. Overall the location of the wheel chair parking is at the back of the theaters from what I remember. it was better seating without the wheel chair.

 

[arko]

In 2010 when my wife needed a wheel chair before her hip replacement. I pushed her around and we parked the wheelchair were the strollers were parked outside of the rides. Them walked the short distance onto the ride. There are rides that have access for wheel chairs. Hall of Presidents is one that comes to mind. Overall the location of the wheel chair parking is at the back of the theaters from what I remember. it was better seating without the wheel chair.

Most rides now have wheelchair accessible queues, or alternate entrance, so you can wheel the chair right up to the ride and only have to get out at the ride platform and they will move your chair to the exit platform so its waiting for you when you get off.

 

[Ariel Savage]

Yeah, you do not need to get out of the wheelchair for ride queues or restaurants. Almost all ride queues are accessible or a CM will give you a waiting card for an alternative entrance (such as Big Thunder Mountain). You can unload at the ride platform and if you transfer from your wheelchair to a restaurant booth or table, the restaurant staff can stash the wheelchair in a space inside the building.