Oh My Aching Back!!!

RickL. · 02-06-2005

My best wishes to all!!! I'm hoping you folks can give me a few tips of advise. My wife and two sons will be visiting Disneyland in March and I am a bit nervous about it to say the least. Having never been to DL, I kinda don't know what to expect. My problem is that I have a very bad back due to disc problems.....I have to use a cane if I am going to be on my feet for any real amount of time. You're probably wondering why the heck would I plan a trip to DISNEYLAND!!!!! Well. it's a dream of my son's to go and what won't we do for our kids!!!!! I'm hoping this old man of 46 can hold up to it all. Does the park offer any help at all for someone like me...???

"In park" transportation of some kind or maybe a place to sit while waiting in line for rides??? I know the lines and wait time can get pretty long. Any insights or info. would sure be great! Thanks!!!

karliebug · 02-06-2005

I would rent a wheelchair if I were you. There is a lot of walking involved and even if you just use it between rides it will be a big help.

anaheimboy · 02-06-2005

The park offers all types of transportation for those of you who have a bit harder time getting around. They have wheelchairs and the electric ones too, or so I remember. Dont worry all will be fine! Have a great trip! :-) May I ask one question, why dont you just wait until May or something to go so that you can go for the actual 50th? Its only 2 months longer, Im sure you could wait a bit longer, lol j/k ;-). Well you will have fun no matter when you go! :-)

disneylandrocks · 02-06-2005

Every trip i have to DL my grandpa uses an electric wheelchair. It's VERY convineint. He gets around swift, and he keeps up with us. The battery can last about 7 hours. (i'm estimating) but My g-pa gets a full days use out of it most of the time. IF it's running out of batterys the light turns red on it , you just drive back to the park entrance and they will replace it with a fully charged new one. Have A lot of fun!! If you cant hit all the rides you can always watch the great shows... Fantasmic is awsome. So is the Aladin show in California Adventure. The Disneyland railroad is always fun and relaxing too.

anaheimboy · 02-06-2005

I heard DLR will be getting a whole new line of 2005 electric scooters for those of you who cant get around as well as others, so they may have those in when you go. Have fun!

Jen · 02-06-2005

Im not sure about DL, but on our trip to WDW Pops used a motorized scooter ($40 a day rental

) It was very convenient and on most rides, he could ride it right up to the ride instead of that long walk from the entrance.

We had no problems with the battery and it even had a light on it that light up when lighting was low.

I would definately recommend this to you over a conventional wheelchair. Pops was able to enjoy the day just like eveyone else and not be in pain.

Jen

Welcome to DC btw

anaheimboy · 02-06-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by stusbabydoll

Im not sure about DL, but on our trip to WDW Pops used a motorized scooter ($40 a day rental

) It was very convenient and on most rides, he could ride it right up to the ride instead of that long walk from the entrance.

We had no problems with the battery and it even had a light on it that light up when lighting was low.

I would definately recommend this to you over a conventional wheelchair. Pops was able to enjoy the day just like eveyone else and not be in pain.

Jen

Welcome to DC btw

DLR is just the same. But I dont know on the price. I do know its not over 40. But their the same as WDW.

disneylandrocks · 02-06-2005

Oh yea! I mean to say electric scooter, not wheel chair. My bad.

anaheimboy · 02-06-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneylandrocks

Oh yea! I mean to say electric scooter, not wheel chair. My bad.

lol, no prob DLR. We, well I knew what you meant. OH and BTW, to just let any of you curious people know, they have started the completion of Buzz Light Years Astro Blasters outside/queue area. They say light openings might start in mid-late March. I cant wait!!!!

disneylandrocks · 02-07-2005

Woo Hoo! I'll be there in march, and in april. So either way I'll get to ride it!

anaheimboy · 02-07-2005

Awsome! I hope its open when you go DLR! It would be awsome if you get to ride it when you go. :-)

02-06-2005	#1 (permalink)
RickL. Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 16	Oh My Aching Back!!! My best wishes to all!!! I'm hoping you folks can give me a few tips of advise. My wife and two sons will be visiting Disneyland in March and I am a bit nervous about it to say the least. Having never been to DL, I kinda don't know what to expect. My problem is that I have a very bad back due to disc problems.....I have to use a cane if I am going to be on my feet for any real amount of time. You're probably wondering why the heck would I plan a trip to DISNEYLAND!!!!! Well. it's a dream of my son's to go and what won't we do for our kids!!!!! I'm hoping this old man of 46 can hold up to it all. Does the park offer any help at all for someone like me...??? "In park" transportation of some kind or maybe a place to sit while waiting in line for rides??? I know the lines and wait time can get pretty long. Any insights or info. would sure be great! Thanks!!!

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: Oh My Aching Back!!! I would rent a wheelchair if I were you. There is a lot of walking involved and even if you just use it between rides it will be a big help.

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anaheimboy The Pastry Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA - 4 Hrs. North of DLR Posts: 2,512	Re: Oh My Aching Back!!! The park offers all types of transportation for those of you who have a bit harder time getting around. They have wheelchairs and the electric ones too, or so I remember. Dont worry all will be fine! Have a great trip! :-) May I ask one question, why dont you just wait until May or something to go so that you can go for the actual 50th? Its only 2 months longer, Im sure you could wait a bit longer, lol j/k ;-). Well you will have fun no matter when you go! :-) __________________ Disney Cast Member, Class of 2007, 2008 & 2009 * Disneyland Resort/The Disney Store Me+Pastry Chef =

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disneylandrocks Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: A cardboard box by the river Posts: 455	Re: Oh My Aching Back!!! Every trip i have to DL my grandpa uses an electric wheelchair. It's VERY convineint. He gets around swift, and he keeps up with us. The battery can last about 7 hours. (i'm estimating) but My g-pa gets a full days use out of it most of the time. IF it's running out of batterys the light turns red on it , you just drive back to the park entrance and they will replace it with a fully charged new one. Have A lot of fun!! If you cant hit all the rides you can always watch the great shows... Fantasmic is awsome. So is the Aladin show in California Adventure. The Disneyland railroad is always fun and relaxing too. __________________ -Scott

02-06-2005	#5 (permalink)
anaheimboy The Pastry Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA - 4 Hrs. North of DLR Posts: 2,512	Re: Oh My Aching Back!!! I heard DLR will be getting a whole new line of 2005 electric scooters for those of you who cant get around as well as others, so they may have those in when you go. Have fun! __________________ Disney Cast Member, Class of 2007, 2008 & 2009 * Disneyland Resort/The Disney Store Me+Pastry Chef =

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Jen Go Navy! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,864	Re: Oh My Aching Back!!! Im not sure about DL, but on our trip to WDW Pops used a motorized scooter ($40 a day rental ) It was very convenient and on most rides, he could ride it right up to the ride instead of that long walk from the entrance. We had no problems with the battery and it even had a light on it that light up when lighting was low. I would definately recommend this to you over a conventional wheelchair. Pops was able to enjoy the day just like eveyone else and not be in pain. Jen Welcome to DC btw __________________ Defender of Chit Chat ...11 trips to WDW since 1981 Avatar of the Week: Wicked Step-sisters at the Pirate and Princess Party, 2007 MBer's i've met: erin, cavey, gingita, chastmastr, quakercub, soundgod, catfish1999, slartybartfest, cousin mike, jenbarnwell, lovemysons, val32, wishuponastar, princessalyssa, iluvwdw, mickaholic4077 and empressjenny My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Florida in... ...we're on our way to our new home in Kissimmee!!

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disneylandrocks Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: A cardboard box by the river Posts: 455	Re: Oh My Aching Back!!! Oh yea! I mean to say electric scooter, not wheel chair. My bad. __________________ -Scott

02-07-2005	#10 (permalink)
disneylandrocks Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: A cardboard box by the river Posts: 455	Re: Oh My Aching Back!!! Woo Hoo! I'll be there in march, and in april. So either way I'll get to ride it! __________________ -Scott

02-07-2005	#11 (permalink)
anaheimboy The Pastry Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA - 4 Hrs. North of DLR Posts: 2,512	Re: Oh My Aching Back!!! Awsome! I hope its open when you go DLR! It would be awsome if you get to ride it when you go. :-) __________________ Disney Cast Member, Class of 2007, 2008 & 2009 * Disneyland Resort/The Disney Store Me+Pastry Chef =

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