Injury

[nevertoo muchdisney]

Hi All! Looking for some info, I hurt my ankle about a month ago and I am awaiting test results from the doctor to see the extent of the injury. It feels a bit better now I was able to stand on my foot with the boot on. I do have crutches and hoping I get cleared to start walking some this week. I have a trip booked for next weekend, still want to go if I get a green light, but likely won't be able to walk for a prolonged period of time. I have been debating using a wheelchair vs crutches at disney world for what would be the best choice in terms of the least amount of hassle, but also to make sure I still enjoy the trip. I wasn't sure if you could bring crutches on attractions or what the process for using either in the parks is like. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[GinnyBear's_mom]

Most people walk miles at Disney and walking that much on crutches would probably be painful. Are you planning on wheeling yourself around in a wheelchair? Would someone push you for miles every day? I would skip both options and look into an ecv.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Hi All! Looking for some info, I hurt my ankle about a month ago and I am awaiting test results from the doctor to see the extent of the injury. It feels a bit better now I was able to stand on my foot with the boot on. I do have crutches and hoping I get cleared to start walking some this week. I have a trip booked for next weekend, still want to go if I get a green light, but likely won't be able to walk for a prolonged period of time. I have been debating using a wheelchair vs crutches at disney world for what would be the best choice in terms of the least amount of hassle, but also to make sure I still enjoy the trip. I wasn't sure if you could bring crutches on attractions or what the process for using either in the parks is like. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

I second the looking at an ECV if you can and an off site one for sure as there can be a good bit of walking at resort

 

[MICKIMINI]

Count me in for the ECV. Save yourself the fatigue - like WDW is tiring for an able bodied person!

 

[SueM in MN]

You can bring crutches into lines/attractions, but you will need either a wheelchair or ECV. The average guest walks 8-10 miles per day

 

[ttintagel]

Agree with others about the ECV. Most of them come with a clip to hold your crutches.

Whether or not you keep the crutches in the ride vehicle with you depends on the ride. For coasters, a cast member will take them from you at the load area and return them to you at the unload area. For slower rides, you’ll take them with you.

 

[MamaMermaid]

Don't even consider going without a wheelchair or ECV.

 

[Boopuff]

My DH hurt his back before our last trip. We had a party of 5 adults, we rented a wheelchair for him. He could walk for awhile so it wasn't bad. I highly suggest an EVC the chair did get tiring.

 

[Mrsjvb]

Get a WC or ECV. Your armpits will thank you.

 

[nevertoo muchdisney]

Thanks all for the input. I decided to rent an off site ECV. Thinking it will be the best way to enjoy the trip.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Thanks all for the input. I decided to rent an off site ECV. Thinking it will be the best way to enjoy the trip.

have a great trip and take it easy on the walking members of your party