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[w-steele]

Originally Posted by TNTWheels

W-steel, So I'm like Hubbie that can fit in smaller places, matter of fact I can do wheelies like Hubbie lol. Any ways let hope they will make it better for all of us cars lol. I witch I could join you guys up at DL. But gota save for WDW in November. Oh do you know how I could go over to Wilderness Lodge?

You would be welcome to join us up at DL anytime. We're going up this Sat, the 7th, and spending the night at the Ramada Inn Maingate and returning sometime Sun. As to how to get to Wilderness Lodge, the only way I know is by bus from the TTC or take the boat from the MK or the CR, unless you're staying at FWC.

[TNTWheels]

na I'm staying at the Shades of Green across the street from the Poly. The 7th? Darn I have to be at my job as a mentor for a disable young adult. Let me know when you go to DL again maybe I could join you guy then. There is another Possporter member and family who lives 10 min away from DL maybe we all could do a meet up.

[w-steele]

If you're staying at SoG, then those choices I wrote earlier would be your best picks. Keep in mind however, we've only been back there one time and that was for 10 days but, we did travel around WDW using THEIR transportation as we did not have a car of our own. If someone has a much faster or better way to get to WL then they can let you know.

[Figment & Stitch]

We live near Disneyland. My wife has Aspergers and while she's always loved Disney, she would hesitate to go because of the huge crowds and sometimes tight queue lines. We recently learned about the GAC, and now she wants to go all the time since she can ride the often crowded Fantasyland Attractions without all the anxiety that would make her want to run. So as an Anniversary Present, her parents bought us both Premium Annual Passes. When we go, we always stop at Guest Services and get a GAC. Sometimes we get the card with no questions. Sometimes, even with the MD note, the Cast Member will ask other questions. A couple of times we were given the wrong card. (We got a wheelchair stamp, when what she needs shows a red arrow peeling away from a straight line.)

She feels bad sometimes because we're not trying to screw the system and cut the line, and we only use it at the attractions where the queue is cramped. She's starting to get anxiety about having to justify her disability everytime we go (which is about once a week).

Is there a way to get Guest Assistance as part of your Annual Pass? Or even get a card that lasts until your pass expires? They always stamp it with THAT DAY's date.

[Tim Sullivan]

I've never gotten a GAC at DL before, only WDW, but when you get your GAC they ask you when your last date is at the parks, do they not do that at DL? If not, why not ask if they can stamp it for when your APs expire? If you explain the situation to them I wouldn't see why they couldn't grant that request, unless it is DL policy. I know each park has their own policies on how they conduct business with persons with special needs (at DL Paris my wife got in for free, as my sighted guide, and I only paid half price, PLUS their version of the GAC to boot...the amazing treatment at DL Paris is actually what first clued me into the GAC at WDW)

Cheers!

Tim

[iamgrumpy]

I know if your a Florida Resident and have a valid Annual Pass, WDW will give you a GAC that is valid for up to 2 months. You then have to get a new one every 2 months and they do ask to see your AP before dating the GAC.

I would speak with Guest Services at DL and see if they can do something similar for those who live in CA and are AP holders.

[TNTWheels]

I'll do that as well if I go for my birthday to DL. But I'm still saving for my trip to WDW in November. I'm not sure if I'll go to DL on my birthday this year since I like to stay at lest one night up there. I know for the CAG it was easier to get one at WDW then it was at DL for some reason. I would think DL would be easier since most of the rides are not ADA, but all I got from city hall was a map. Strange did I say something wrong or they didn't quite understand me?

[TinkerBellK]

I am not a WDW newbie, or even a newbie to WDW in a wheelchair, but I am new to the GAC. I did not need one before, but now I am concerned because my disability has increased in severity and changed.

Here is my problem: I cannot be bumped. My disease has made me ultra sensitive, to noise as well as touch. If someone bumps me, they may dislocate my joints (really not kidding) and if someone bumps my arms or legs, they go numb for an hour, then hurt a lot (think of a major funny-bone injury, except my skin).

My stamina is next to nothing (even with my wheelchair) and i have bathroom issues (not much warning, and i have to go every hour). I am concenred about lines longer than 30 minutes or so. Also, i would like to avoid mobs (like the really wide queues and pre-shows), because i am more likely to get hit there.

Do you think the GAC can help me, or not? I want to do as much as I can, and i don't want to skip lines, but I have my wedding/honeymoon in Disney in October, so I want it to be perfect!

If someone wants to email or PM me with info, I know we try not to post too much on these boards about specific GAC situations. I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!

[saxgirl2003]

here is a weird ?

I'm wondering if my mom would qualify for a GAC. She will be in a ECV that we will be renting from an off prop company. She can go on slow rides but not stand very long due to some degenerative discs in her lower back. So would she qualify for a GAC?

Please PM me with any info.

TIA

[Eeyore Tattoo]

Your Mom can stay in her ECV while in lines, Most every line can accommodate a ECV she should be OK without a GAC.............

[Charlotte]

My husband has severe leg and back problems and could never walk the parks. We rent a heavy duty scooter from an outside company for $50 a day. It is the best $50 we could spend.This way we do not have to worry that the park is out of scooters and we can take this from place to place. To look at my husband you would not know he has a problem. The scooter has enabled us to enjoy the parks with our children and grandchildren. There are times when he has to stand and stretch his legs and I am sure some people question him using the scooter.

[Ms_Butterfly]

I took a friend to Disney a couple years ago and she has MS, but she looks young and healthy and acts perky most of the time. I knew the stories of ppl getting flak from others because of not looking like they need the ECV, plus I needed something to put on her rented ECV so we could easily find it when she had to leave it with others to go eat or get on a ride, so I printed up a sign that had her favorite character on it as well as a large handicapped symbol (you can find free clip-art online or use a symbol from certain fonts ["Insert Symbol" in Word]). I attached this to the front of the ECV. Not only did we never have a problem finding which rented ECV was hers, but we never heard a rude word from others about her using the ECV. I recommend it!