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Originally Posted by tigger_03  We were in front of a couple at TT. He was riding an EVC and we talked throughout the line until we go to the point where were loading the pre-show. I know he boarded in a different area than we did. |
Since the ride boards on one side of the track and exits on the opposite side, there needs to be some way to get wheelchairs and ECVs over the track. The way they handle that is to have an elevator the CMs can use to bring the ECVs and wheelchairs up, cross over the track and then take them back down. The elevator is to the far right as you come to the room where boarding occurs.
People using ECVs and wheelchairs are routed to the first preshow room because that is the closest to the elevator area. After watching the preshow, those using ECVs and wheelchairs are directed to one of the boarding areas on the right side of the room. If they are not going to the alternate boarding area, they just park their wheelchair/ECV and get on at one of the regular boarding spots. The CMs will move the wheelchair/ECV while they are riding and it will be waiting for them in the exit area.
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We rode in the front seats and I was having major issues with my joints at this point during our trip. But I took the stepping in slowly and held on to the bars. I'm sure others who saw me wondered why such a woman my age (in my early 30s) was moving so slowly/holding on. I didn't care. I wish I had thought about stepping into the seat first and then onto the floor. I'll remember that for next time if I'm not using an EVC (still up in the air).
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You can do that whether or not you are using an ECV. People who can walk have a choice between boarding at the 'normal' area or the alternate area. Your ECV would be brought up the elevator to cross the track, but you can board at the regular boarding area. If you need the bars, that may be the best place for you to board.
Don't worry about taking extra time. The CM won't dispatch cars until everyone is safely seated. Even though you felt you were taking so much time moving slowly, I'm willing to bet other people were also taking a long time and you did not stand out at all. Many people helping children get in would also be moving slowly as they help their kids get in. So, don't worry.