Update for everyone and now more advice needed!
So the Ortho said she injured her growth plate. She is in a walking boot for four weeks. He did say as long as she can sit and rest enough then Disney wouldn't be a problem. So, now I am thinking that since she is in a walking boot we might not be able to get the stroller as a wheelchair tag as a walking boot provides mobility. The problem is that she is 6 (going to be 7) and I know she will get tired a lot.
- Yes you can still get the "Stroller as a Wheelchair" tag. Tell Guest Relations she has a broken ankle with growth plate injury and is to stay off her feet as long as possible. You want to roll her in the lines and not put pressure on it.
- You also have the option of renting a wheelchair but I don't know the numbers in your family so you would have to be able to wrangle and push both the stroller and wheelchair. If possible and you want, could you switch your double for a single stroller with the wheelchair.
- If you go wheelchair route I would rent one from an off-property source that is able to deliver it to your resort and you then have at all times.
- Remember if she needs to ice there are free cups of ice at quick service locations. Take along a few ziploc bags.
- She will not qualify for the
DAS assistance pass that others keep telling you to get, it is not for mobility issues, that is why the lines are accessible and they will give you the tag.
- Do NOT go to Guest Relations outside the park, you will often stay in line only to be told to go to the one inside the park. I have also found when they have assisted me, they get it wrong and I have to go inside anyway.
- Do not expect any extras, folks love to tell people they give you all kinds of bonus items ......... think about all the people who go with issues, they can't and often don't. If you get anything above and beyond from CMs consider it pixie dust and enjoy.
- And you do not need a handicapped room ??? She's a little person and her needs can all be addressed in a regular room.
- Note a few of us posting on this thread are well versed in disabilities and the Disabilities board. The other board would be a good source if you want to ask for the name of a good wheelchair company to rent from if you choose to go that route.
Keeping her off her foot is key with it involving the growth plate! Have fun!