Momtomouselover
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- Jun 10, 2009
My sister and I are bringing my mom to Disney World! We are super excited for the trip and her oncologist says it is a good time health and treatment time to go. Mom has cancer and has been battling for almost a year. Her treatments are going pretty well and she is on a mild chemo right now until she starts radiation when we return so it's a good time to travel. I want the trip to be as special as possible and go smoothly and give us lots of good memories....so, I know much of this info may be in here but I'm having to put together this trip quickly so don't have lots of time to plan so please help if you can (and I'll start looking so I can be prepared).
1. Mom uses a walker at home but we are going to rent her a wheelchair because she gets extremely fatigued after a short while. Any recommendations on where to rent a comfortable chair for her? My sister and I will take turn pushing.
2. We will have a fair amount of medications including insulin. Can they refrigerate in the parks? I know the room has a refrigerator.
3. We won't be riding much but when we do mom can't wait for too long. It's not just mobility related but also digestive and others that I'm not listing. Recommendations on how to handle? I'm assuming we can get one of those cards (DAS yes?) but for example I need moving walkways to stop while she transfers, etc. because of balance issues.
4. Is there a handicapped section for parades and fireworks or special seating I could purchase? This and just general atmosphere and specials meals is what I think she will enjoy the most.
5. Will her port (power port) used for chemo cause metal detectors to go off? Does she need a letter explaining?
6. We are staying at YC. Any room recommendations? We are likely to enjoy the resort a bit.
7. Any recommendations on what we can add to make this trip very special?
Thanks for help, advice, and any magical wishes!
ETA- I found info on Buena Vista scooters in the FAQ/thread and will call them about the wheelchair in the morning. Fingers crossed there is availability. So that's question #1. I just read about the DAS (which I now know is no longer a card) so I think mom will qualify or I hope so. So this answers #3. Although all the different types of boarding is still a lot to remember (steps, walkways, etc.).
1. Mom uses a walker at home but we are going to rent her a wheelchair because she gets extremely fatigued after a short while. Any recommendations on where to rent a comfortable chair for her? My sister and I will take turn pushing.
2. We will have a fair amount of medications including insulin. Can they refrigerate in the parks? I know the room has a refrigerator.
3. We won't be riding much but when we do mom can't wait for too long. It's not just mobility related but also digestive and others that I'm not listing. Recommendations on how to handle? I'm assuming we can get one of those cards (DAS yes?) but for example I need moving walkways to stop while she transfers, etc. because of balance issues.
4. Is there a handicapped section for parades and fireworks or special seating I could purchase? This and just general atmosphere and specials meals is what I think she will enjoy the most.
5. Will her port (power port) used for chemo cause metal detectors to go off? Does she need a letter explaining?
6. We are staying at YC. Any room recommendations? We are likely to enjoy the resort a bit.
7. Any recommendations on what we can add to make this trip very special?
Thanks for help, advice, and any magical wishes!
ETA- I found info on Buena Vista scooters in the FAQ/thread and will call them about the wheelchair in the morning. Fingers crossed there is availability. So that's question #1. I just read about the DAS (which I now know is no longer a card) so I think mom will qualify or I hope so. So this answers #3. Although all the different types of boarding is still a lot to remember (steps, walkways, etc.).
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