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I had never seen a boat that could take and ECV or wheelchair. Thanks for the info on that.
Whether the ECV can go on or not is up to the CM who is directing people on. Only some of the smaller ones can go on. But wheelchairs and special needs strollers have been able to go on the boats for a very long time.
I don't know if I posted a picture of the wheelchair boat before, but here it is. The picture was taken from the exit side, which is where guests with special needs both board and exit. Using the ramp at the back of the boat, the wheelchair is driven on toward the front of the boat, between the seats on each side of the boat. There is room for 2 wheelchairs and 6 seated guests.
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We got a FP for this attraction as well, but then the CM asked to see his GAC. I thought that was strange since they tell you to get FP when you try to go through the regular line. At least that was our experience. Maybe we were all confused. LOL
That has happened to us also. We had a Fastpass and the CM for the wanted to see our daughter's GAC.
That's where it is useful to have a map/guidebook for guests with disabilities because it does clearly say what to do.
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Good to know that small ones can take the railroad
They can go up the ramp to get to the accessible boarding area and if they can't go on the train, there is a parking area.
Again, it's up to the CM to determine whether or not it can go on.
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Okay, I thought that I had read somewhere that they had cars that could take a wheelchair. Thanks for letting us know about that.
That was the hope when they did the renovation, but they didn't add a wheelchair accessible one. I'm not sure if it is technically possible because the ride car goes up at a pretty steep angle during the start of the ride, then turns and goes at a steep angle backwards just before the end.
They did add the ride car with a wider opening door during the renovation. I have pictures of it, but got a new computer for Christmas and the pictures are on my old computer.
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Yes, this was our experience the first time we took him on this but then this past December (2009) they told us to just take him into the queue in his own wheelchair and then when we were finished they directed us to the elevator and we got in alone and went on up. I actually was happy with the change, it was much easier than having to put him in one of their huge wheelchairs and then having to carry him up when we got off. Although he has gained much mobility since our first trip and walking is easier for him now. Now it is more of a stamina issue than a mobility issue for him.
I hope they keep it this way.
We have taken our daughter's wheelchair into the line, both in March and October of 2009.
They prefer that people use one of the attraction wheelchairs if possible, because it is easier for the CMs. But, if someone obviously would have a hard time with the attraction wheelchair (like your son, because he is little) or my daughter, because she is spastic and not safe in their wheelchair, they will let you.
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Whether the ECV can go on or not is up to the CM who is directing people on. Only some of the smaller ones can go on. But wheelchairs and special needs strollers have been able to go on the boats for a very long time.
I don't know if I posted a picture of the wheelchair boat before, but here it is. The picture was taken from the exit side, which is where guests with special needs both board and exit. Using the ramp at the back of the boat, the wheelchair is driven on toward the front of the boat, between the seats on each side of the boat. There is room for 2 wheelchairs and 6 seated guests.
Okay I remember those boats, we elected to just take him out of the chair and let him sit with us. I must be getting old. LOL
Okay I remember those boats, we elected to just take him out of the chair and let him sit with us. I must be getting old. LOL
LOL
When our daughter was little, we took her out too, so I probably didn't pay much attention to the wheelchair boats then either.
Now, she's too big and heavy not to move out of her wheelchair unless we have no other choice (although not that big - she's 5 feet tall and about 85 pounds).
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When our daughter was little, we took her out too, so I probably didn't pay much attention to the wheelchair boats then either.
Now, she's too big and heavy not to move out of her wheelchair unless we have no other choice (although not that big - she's 5 feet tall and about 85 pounds).
Thanks for posting those pictures, Sue. They are great!
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