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I'm sorry that you are having some health issues right now Don't be embarrassed about the scooter, it's not anyone's business why you need it and if it helps you have a magical trip then it's a great thing!
I'm sorry that you are having some health issues right now Don't be embarrassed about the scooter, it's not anyone's business why you need it and if it helps you have a magical trip then it's a great thing!
Yes your right I'm hoping it's very magical it being our first time ever to the word, we have very high expectations!! I would never let a little heart thing get in the way of my Disney obsession
You can probably come up with some cool scooter games. Crowd bowling (extra points for families with matching shirts). Disney Park polo is another possibility. I bet it is faster than the cars at the Tomorrowland Speedway. Keep your chin up, and have fun. You have nothing to be embarrassed about. If anyone says anything tell them you had to take on a Moose, messing with your sled dogs, outside of the igloo.
Ooohh, boooooooo!!!!! My family & I love our matching shirts! LOL WDW is the ONLY place I think I'd ever feel welcome to dress that way.
But I do have to laugh because we play these "games" while in the car -- mostly driving thru the parking lots when people walk down the middle and move slower than molasses.
Great plans!! I do photography as well, but find that traveling and lugging my heavy DSLR all around WDW is a drag, so I only bring along a point & shoot.
Great plans!! I do photography as well, but find that traveling and lugging my heavy DSLR all around WDW is a drag, so I only bring along a point & shoot.
My Husband has a Cannon 7D and a bunch of lenses that he insists on bringing to the parks. It's a huge drag it slows us down and I know he won't want to do water rides. I hope I can convince him to leave it in the room most of the time
Don't be embarrassed having to use a scooter at WDW! If it enables you to enjoy your trip, then by all means that scooter will be so helpful. During my 2006 WDW trip, my tailbone and lower back (from previous injuries) gave out on me while walking along the WS in Epcot. DH wanted to immediately get me a wheelchair so I could finish touring the park. I got super stubborn and told him no I did not need a wheelchair. Big mistake on my part. It was very hard for me to walk back to the front of the park to catch the busses back to the resort and all I did was make the pain worse. The next day, DH put his foot down and rented a wheelchair at AK so I could try and enjoy the park without being in so much pain from all the walking. And I was glad to have that wheelchair as I know there was no way my lower back and tailbone were going to cooperate with me with all that walking. I was not the least bit embarrassed what others might say or think.
My Husband has a Cannon 7D and a bunch of lenses that he insists on bringing to the parks. It's a huge drag it slows us down and I know he won't want to do water rides. I hope I can convince him to leave it in the room most of the time
Yep -- and these are the exact reasons why I don't do it. LOL I am just uncomfortable carrying it (plus we've always gone in September and it's hot!) and then I know going on certain rides will be limited with all that gear. Just not worth it to me!
Hopefully you can convince him to leave the gear in your room for a good portion of the trip. Maybe set aside a block of time as a photo excursion.
Don't be embarrassed having to use a scooter at WDW! If it enables you to enjoy your trip, then by all means that scooter will be so helpful. During my 2006 WDW trip, my tailbone and lower back (from previous injuries) gave out on me while walking along the WS in Epcot. DH wanted to immediately get me a wheelchair so I could finish touring the park. I got super stubborn and told him no I did not need a wheelchair. Big mistake on my part. It was very hard for me to walk back to the front of the park to catch the busses back to the resort and all I did was make the pain worse. The next day, DH put his foot down and rented a wheelchair at AK so I could try and enjoy the park without being in so much pain from all the walking. And I was glad to have that wheelchair as I know there was no way my lower back and tailbone were going to cooperate with me with all that walking. I was not the least bit embarrassed what others might say or think.
Ouch that sounds really painful! Luckily he did put is foot down so that you could enjoy your trip
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I'm hoping it's very magical it being our first time ever to the word, we have very high expectations!! I would never let a little heart thing get in the way of my Disney obsession 
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