I remember pre-Covid you were allowed to even take a nap if there was a good reason you needed to for a short while.
Is this possible now?
Wouldn’t you think that the First Aid Centers are to be used exactly as the title suggests? First aid, meducal treatment. Taking a rest or a nap I don’t believe qualifies. There are many people who might need those services urgentlyI remember pre-Covid you were allowed to even take a nap if there was a good reason you needed to for a short while.
Is this possible now?
I'm also curious now if they are run by or sponsored by a third party. I'm thinking maybe run by them since they are the same company doing the temperature checks.Historically, I believe if you said that you needed to lie down to rest a bit because of ... (insert your condition here) *and* they had the space available, there was no pushback on the request. I have (in the past, pre-pandemic) gone in and asked to lie down with an ice pack for swelling of my knees due to arthritis, and they happily accommodated me every time, except once when they simply did not have a cot available. They did offer me a small partially enclosed area, set me up with some chairs and pillows to help elevate my legs, and ice packs (and generic Tylenol) and then brought over a chair so that one of my family members could sit with me. They apologized to me (several times) about the makeshift nature of my accommodations, but I assured them that I appreciated just being able to get some relief!
I imagine that has not changed, however I did just go over to the "First Aid" page at the WDW website, and noticed that it now says
First Aid
Presented by AdventHealth
So, I don't know if that means that AdventHealth is running the 4 First Aid stations in the Parks, or if they are just somehow "sponsoring" them?
If an outside vendor is now running the First Aid centers, that might mean a change in how things are handled. If they have been running them all along, and the addition of their "sponsorship" or stewardship is just now being made prominent on Disney's website, then I would presume that things are still the same.
Now I'm curious!
I think most people responding are missing the OP's "if there was a good reason you needed to" which would clearly indicate that they were speaking of being there for a first aid related reason, such as a flare up of a medical condition, dehydration, etc.
So, I think based on the OPs description, we can safely assume there is a legitimate medical need for the use. The question becomes is it allowed still when there is a need?
OP didnt say anything about medical needs just about napsI remember pre-Covid you were allowed to even take a nap if there was a good reason you needed to for a short while.
Is this possible now?
I see it right there, plain as day and you just quoted the OP. The OP said "if there was a good reason you needed to", that would naturally imply for first aid purposes since we are discussing first aid stations. It is clear the OP knows you can't go there to nap just because you are tired, but there is a legitimate medical reason. Could they have made it clearer? Maybe, but it isn't necessary, as the title provides the context for what they are asking.OP didnt say anything about medical needs just about naps
The example I am using is a real example of why I needed to once, there are many other valid examples, but really an example isn't needed. This is one though that would make sense to ask, as technically you could go back to your room, especially if staying on property, but if you laid down for a few, you might feel better and enjoy the rest of the day.I remember pre-Covid you were allowed to take a nap in first aid, if you needed to for a medical reason, (such as recovering from feeling ill after riding Mission Space.)
Is this possible now?
I would never take a spot needed for emergency.
NOTE: this is NOT a new relationship. Advent Health was previously known as Florida Health/Florida Hospital.Historically, I believe if you said that you needed to lie down to rest a bit because of ... (insert your condition here) *and* they had the space available, there was no pushback on the request. I have (in the past, pre-pandemic) gone in and asked to lie down with an ice pack for swelling of my knees due to arthritis, and they happily accommodated me every time, except once when they simply did not have a cot available. They did offer me a small partially enclosed area, set me up with some chairs and pillows to help elevate my legs, and ice packs (and generic Tylenol) and then brought over a chair so that one of my family members could sit with me. They apologized to me (several times) about the makeshift nature of my accommodations, but I assured them that I appreciated just being able to get some relief!
I imagine that has not changed, however I did just go over to the "First Aid" page at the WDW website, and noticed that it now says
First Aid
Presented by AdventHealth
So, I don't know if that means that AdventHealth is running the 4 First Aid stations in the Parks, or if they are just somehow "sponsoring" them?
If an outside vendor is now running the First Aid centers, that might mean a change in how things are handled. If they have been running them all along, and the addition of their "sponsorship" or stewardship is just now being made prominent on Disney's website, then I would presume that things are still the same.
Now I'm curious!