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What do you feel it will be like for us when WDW opens again using our mobility wheelchairs & scooters?
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Post #401-Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled - disneyfoodblog - September 8, 2020
Holiday Events
DATE for When the Christmas Season Will Begin in Disney World
Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled
EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November!
Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season!
Cinderella Castle in Disney World Will Look TOTALLY Different This Christmas
Christmas Trees and More Holiday Offerings Will Be Coming to Disney Springs This Year!
Holiday Events
DATE for When the Christmas Season Will Begin in Disney World
Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled
EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November!
Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season!
Cinderella Castle in Disney World Will Look TOTALLY Different This Christmas
Christmas Trees and More Holiday Offerings Will Be Coming to Disney Springs This Year!
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RaySharpton
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What are the names of the 2 to 3 WDW Buses used during 2020 reopening & floorplans with social distancing 6-zones?
I've Googled and researched several WDW blogs for their photos.
But, I have seen buses with three colors of seats.
Blue, Orange, and Purple colors with possibly the Blue seats being the newest version and Orange seats the oldest with a different seat floorplan.
That's another thing.
I'm trying to find the seat floorplans of the three buses if any bus drivers can help me out.
The problem I'm having with the Googled research photos is trying to organize the front entrance seats on the left and right sides of the bus seats.
Plus seeing all of the Six Zone number labels on the seatbacks and the not available labels on the seats of the other seats.
I've included examples below.
View attachment 525250
This is a photo of the first seat seats on the left entering the bus.
But don't know how many zone 2 seats are to the right in the photo.
View attachment 525251
Second photo, rotating to the right.
I can see the #2 zone seat on the left, but I still don't know if there are three or two #2 zone seats or more.
I'm going to assume the next two seats on the left behind the partition are zone #3 seats.
Then the caution floor tape around the fold-out ramp exit that wheelchair and mobility scooter use to enter and exit the bus.
Then the steps up to the rear section of the bus. (I've really had a hard time seeing all of the seats in this area. I just can't connect all of the dots with all of the seats in each of the last 3 zones with all of their number labeled zone seats and not available seats and the parttions.
And finally, rotating to the right the two fold-up type seat sections with tie-down and seat belt sections if needed for wheelchair or mobility scooter users.
View attachment 525252
Rotating to the right again,
I can see at least one seat with the zone #1 label but i don't see how many other zone #1 seats.
I thought it was unual to see these three fold-up seats with Not Available label on the seats because other photos show they are listed as zone #2 seats which are available to guests.
Or when folded up makes room for a wheelchair or mobility scooter to be parked and tied down. (these three seats fold up as one unit instead of three separate units unlike other seats thar are not foldable.
A bus driver told me that in the first photo, if the mobility scooter drive got up, they would sit in one of the #2 zone seats on the left. Otherwise they are buckled up with a car seat strap tied down with their mobility scooter.
Most bus drivers ask mobility scooter guests to move to a seat in case of an bus accident causing their heavy mobility scooter tips over.
The next three seats should be #3 zone fold-up seats
View attachment 525258
Partial photo of the rear section of the bus.
The bus wheel wells raise some of the seats.
I can not seat zone numbers on the seats except for rear of the bus seats (but I can't make out the numbers.)
I can see the seats with not availbl labels.
View attachment 525260
What this area looked like before SARS-CoD-2.
Looks like five rear seats. Then matching two side seats, three raised bus wheel well seats. I not sure is hiding any seats, but then two more matching two side seats.
View attachment 525263
Switching from the blue seat to the orange seat bus.
On the right is the left front bus tire wheel well.
Two zone #1 orange seats near the right entrance or the bus then with the gray fold-up seats.
View attachment 525267
The purple seat bus in front of the left front bus wheel well.
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Purple seat zone #1 behind the left front bus wheel well.
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Another purple seat bus photo showing the rear of zone #4 on top of a bus left rear wheel well. Notice to the right a builtin ramp to get to the bus rear section instead of steps that the blue and orange seat buses use.
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I had one bus driver tell me the following information.
First the buses are divided into 6 sections.
The largest section on any bus is 5 seats and the smallest is 2 seats.
Second these 6 sections seat only 25 people and there is no standing on any of the buses.
If a party is larger than 5 people (and by people we mean heartbeats including infants) the party is seated in 2 sections.
Only 1 party in each section is allowed. So if your party is 6 people you will be seated in a section with 5 seats and the section closest to it thereby "filling" 2 sections.
It is possible to have a bus where there are 6 parties of one person each.
All guests are treated equally, meaning
if you're in a wheelchair or scooter you no longer automatically get boarded first.
This is in full compliance with ADA laws which guarantees equal access.
Third every 2 hours we wipe down the bus with a disinfectant and every half hour we air out the bus for 4 minutes with the doors open and the escape hatch on the roof at the back of the bus open.
The company conducted tests with smoke to see how long it takes for the bus' air to circulate out and that's what they found.
Most WDW bus configurations are as follows:
Zone 6 - 4 seats
Zone 5 - 4 seats
Zone 4 - 4 seats
Zone 3 - 3 seats (with 3 being for the wheelchair pod)
Zone 2 - 5 seats (with 3 being for the wheelchair pod)
Zone 1 - 4 seats
Another configuration is:
Zone 6 - 4 seats
Zone 5 - 4 seats
Zone 4 - 4 seats
Zone 3 - 3 seats (with 3 being for the wheelchair pod)
Zone 2 - 5 seats
Zone 1 - 5 seats
There are plastic barriers between each zone.
The lower numbers are in the front of the bus.
If there are 2 wheelchairs/scooters traveling together we do accommodate them, but that does take up both zones 3 and 2.
A wheelchair/scooter guest can most certainly opt to sit in a regular seat.
And no we do not allow seats marked not Available for your protection "do not sit here" to be used.
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So do you have any bus names for each of the blue-seat, orange-seat, and purple-seat buses?
Do you have any diagrams, seat floorplans, and photos?
I am a wheelchair user and I am just trying to help newbies what to expect when and if they visit WDW.
Thank you in advance.
RaySharpton
EDIT TO ADD WDW Bus with orange seat configuration placement with zone #s seats, not available seats and partitions.
Entering the bus with orange seats.
Zone #1 - On the left, 3-seats each available with #1 labels, then partition.
Zone #2 - On the left, 4-seats two middle seats available with #2 labels, outside seats with a sign, "For Your Protection This Seat Not Available", then Side Door Exit, then two steps up to the bus rear seat sections.
Entering the bus with orange seats.
Zone #1 - On the right, 2-seats each available with #1 labels, then no partition.
(Note: Zone #1 has a total of 5-seats. Three on the left and two on the right)
Zone #2 - On the right, 3-seats. The first seat has a sign, "For Your Protection This Seat Not Available". The next two seats each available with #2 labels, then a partition.
(Note: The 3-grey seats on the right fold up to make room for a mobility scooter or wheelchair to be tied down. If the guest can walk, in case of an accident, the bus driver suggests that they sit in a seat instead to avoid being hurt by their mobility device.)
Zone #3 - On the right, 3-seats each available with #3 labels, then partition.
(Note: The 3-grey seats on the right fold up to make room for a mobility scooter or wheelchair to be tied down. If the guest can walk, in case of an accident, the bus driver suggests that they sit in a seat instead to avoid being hurt by their mobility device.)
(Note: Mobility scooters and wheelchairs usually parallel park on the bus and require more floor space to park and exit. This why an empty bus is loaded first with mobility scooters and wheelchairs and exit last after all guests leave the bus.)
Next, the two steps up to the rear section of the bus.
Zone #4 - On the left and right side are a pair of seats each available with #4 zone labels, then each with partitions for a total of four #4 zone seats.
Zone #5 - On the left and right side are 5-seats. Only two seats on each side has a #5 zone label. These seats are raised sitting on top of the bus wheel wells. The first seat has a sign, "For Your Protection This Seat Not Available". The next two seats each available with #5 labels. The next two seats have signs, "For Your Protection This Seat Not Available". There is a partition on the fifth seat. Zone #5 has a total of four available seats.
Zone #6 - All 5-seats are all available with #6 labels.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/w...ial-distancing-6-zones.3812850/#post-62322439
I've Googled and researched several WDW blogs for their photos.
But, I have seen buses with three colors of seats.
Blue, Orange, and Purple colors with possibly the Blue seats being the newest version and Orange seats the oldest with a different seat floorplan.
That's another thing.
I'm trying to find the seat floorplans of the three buses if any bus drivers can help me out.
The problem I'm having with the Googled research photos is trying to organize the front entrance seats on the left and right sides of the bus seats.
Plus seeing all of the Six Zone number labels on the seatbacks and the not available labels on the seats of the other seats.
I've included examples below.
View attachment 525250
This is a photo of the first seat seats on the left entering the bus.
But don't know how many zone 2 seats are to the right in the photo.
View attachment 525251
Second photo, rotating to the right.
I can see the #2 zone seat on the left, but I still don't know if there are three or two #2 zone seats or more.
I'm going to assume the next two seats on the left behind the partition are zone #3 seats.
Then the caution floor tape around the fold-out ramp exit that wheelchair and mobility scooter use to enter and exit the bus.
Then the steps up to the rear section of the bus. (I've really had a hard time seeing all of the seats in this area. I just can't connect all of the dots with all of the seats in each of the last 3 zones with all of their number labeled zone seats and not available seats and the parttions.
And finally, rotating to the right the two fold-up type seat sections with tie-down and seat belt sections if needed for wheelchair or mobility scooter users.
View attachment 525252
Rotating to the right again,
I can see at least one seat with the zone #1 label but i don't see how many other zone #1 seats.
I thought it was unual to see these three fold-up seats with Not Available label on the seats because other photos show they are listed as zone #2 seats which are available to guests.
Or when folded up makes room for a wheelchair or mobility scooter to be parked and tied down. (these three seats fold up as one unit instead of three separate units unlike other seats thar are not foldable.
A bus driver told me that in the first photo, if the mobility scooter drive got up, they would sit in one of the #2 zone seats on the left. Otherwise they are buckled up with a car seat strap tied down with their mobility scooter.
Most bus drivers ask mobility scooter guests to move to a seat in case of an bus accident causing their heavy mobility scooter tips over.
The next three seats should be #3 zone fold-up seats
View attachment 525258
Partial photo of the rear section of the bus.
The bus wheel wells raise some of the seats.
I can not seat zone numbers on the seats except for rear of the bus seats (but I can't make out the numbers.)
I can see the seats with not availbl labels.
View attachment 525260
What this area looked like before SARS-CoD-2.
Looks like five rear seats. Then matching two side seats, three raised bus wheel well seats. I not sure is hiding any seats, but then two more matching two side seats.
View attachment 525263
Switching from the blue seat to the orange seat bus.
On the right is the left front bus tire wheel well.
Two zone #1 orange seats near the right entrance or the bus then with the gray fold-up seats.
View attachment 525267
The purple seat bus in front of the left front bus wheel well.
View attachment 525268
Purple seat zone #1 behind the left front bus wheel well.
View attachment 525271
Another purple seat bus photo showing the rear of zone #4 on top of a bus left rear wheel well. Notice to the right a builtin ramp to get to the bus rear section instead of steps that the blue and orange seat buses use.
***********************************************************************************************
I had one bus driver tell me the following information.
First the buses are divided into 6 sections.
The largest section on any bus is 5 seats and the smallest is 2 seats.
Second these 6 sections seat only 25 people and there is no standing on any of the buses.
If a party is larger than 5 people (and by people we mean heartbeats including infants) the party is seated in 2 sections.
Only 1 party in each section is allowed. So if your party is 6 people you will be seated in a section with 5 seats and the section closest to it thereby "filling" 2 sections.
It is possible to have a bus where there are 6 parties of one person each.
All guests are treated equally, meaning
if you're in a wheelchair or scooter you no longer automatically get boarded first.
This is in full compliance with ADA laws which guarantees equal access.
Third every 2 hours we wipe down the bus with a disinfectant and every half hour we air out the bus for 4 minutes with the doors open and the escape hatch on the roof at the back of the bus open.
The company conducted tests with smoke to see how long it takes for the bus' air to circulate out and that's what they found.
Most WDW bus configurations are as follows:
Zone 6 - 4 seats
Zone 5 - 4 seats
Zone 4 - 4 seats
Zone 3 - 3 seats (with 3 being for the wheelchair pod)
Zone 2 - 5 seats (with 3 being for the wheelchair pod)
Zone 1 - 4 seats
Another configuration is:
Zone 6 - 4 seats
Zone 5 - 4 seats
Zone 4 - 4 seats
Zone 3 - 3 seats (with 3 being for the wheelchair pod)
Zone 2 - 5 seats
Zone 1 - 5 seats
There are plastic barriers between each zone.
The lower numbers are in the front of the bus.
If there are 2 wheelchairs/scooters traveling together we do accommodate them, but that does take up both zones 3 and 2.
A wheelchair/scooter guest can most certainly opt to sit in a regular seat.
And no we do not allow seats marked not Available for your protection "do not sit here" to be used.
************************************************************************************************
So do you have any bus names for each of the blue-seat, orange-seat, and purple-seat buses?
Do you have any diagrams, seat floorplans, and photos?
I am a wheelchair user and I am just trying to help newbies what to expect when and if they visit WDW.
Thank you in advance.
RaySharpton
EDIT TO ADD WDW Bus with orange seat configuration placement with zone #s seats, not available seats and partitions.
Entering the bus with orange seats.
Zone #1 - On the left, 3-seats each available with #1 labels, then partition.
Zone #2 - On the left, 4-seats two middle seats available with #2 labels, outside seats with a sign, "For Your Protection This Seat Not Available", then Side Door Exit, then two steps up to the bus rear seat sections.
Entering the bus with orange seats.
Zone #1 - On the right, 2-seats each available with #1 labels, then no partition.
(Note: Zone #1 has a total of 5-seats. Three on the left and two on the right)
Zone #2 - On the right, 3-seats. The first seat has a sign, "For Your Protection This Seat Not Available". The next two seats each available with #2 labels, then a partition.
(Note: The 3-grey seats on the right fold up to make room for a mobility scooter or wheelchair to be tied down. If the guest can walk, in case of an accident, the bus driver suggests that they sit in a seat instead to avoid being hurt by their mobility device.)
Zone #3 - On the right, 3-seats each available with #3 labels, then partition.
(Note: The 3-grey seats on the right fold up to make room for a mobility scooter or wheelchair to be tied down. If the guest can walk, in case of an accident, the bus driver suggests that they sit in a seat instead to avoid being hurt by their mobility device.)
(Note: Mobility scooters and wheelchairs usually parallel park on the bus and require more floor space to park and exit. This why an empty bus is loaded first with mobility scooters and wheelchairs and exit last after all guests leave the bus.)
Next, the two steps up to the rear section of the bus.
Zone #4 - On the left and right side are a pair of seats each available with #4 zone labels, then each with partitions for a total of four #4 zone seats.
Zone #5 - On the left and right side are 5-seats. Only two seats on each side has a #5 zone label. These seats are raised sitting on top of the bus wheel wells. The first seat has a sign, "For Your Protection This Seat Not Available". The next two seats each available with #5 labels. The next two seats have signs, "For Your Protection This Seat Not Available". There is a partition on the fifth seat. Zone #5 has a total of four available seats.
Zone #6 - All 5-seats are all available with #6 labels.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/w...ial-distancing-6-zones.3812850/#post-62322439
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Post #406 & post #407-WDW Bus Six Group Seating Areas for the bus with Purple Seats with steps to the rear of the bus after Re-Opening during COVID-19 - PHOTOS - from a friend - October 10, 2020.
I'm posting these photos for friends and newbies that are reluctant to revisit WDW during COVID-19.
I enjoy using the WDW Transportation system using a wheelchair since I don't have a car.
A few newbies are trying to convince their elderly parents or grandparents to go with their family and grandchildren. But they have mobility issues and are reluctant to rent a mobility scooter.
They want to visualize what is new or different now that things have changed during this COVID-19 era.
I have other photos using WDW bus, monorail, water taxi, and Skyliner using a wheelchair or mobility scooter and of physical distancing at the parks.
But the following photos show one of the four, recent bus seat configurations.
These photos have the bus with the "purple seats".
They could change as it seems everything does.
Group-1 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 0-seats unavailable.
Group-2 Zone Area - 5-seats available & 2-seats unavailable. (if a wheelchair or mobility scooter uses a space, then 2-seats available & 5-seats unavailable.}
Group-3 Zone Area - 3-seats available & 0-seats unavailable. (if a wheelchair or mobility scooter uses a space, then 0-seats available & 3-seats unavailable.)
Group-4 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 0-seats unavailable.
Group-5 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 6-seats unavailable.
Group-6 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 1-seat unavailable.
Post #406 & post #407-WDW Bus Six Group Seating Areas for the bus with Purple Seats after Re-Opening during COVID-19 - PHOTOS - from a friend - October 10, 2020.
I'm posting these photos for friends and newbies that are reluctant to revisit WDW during COVID-19.
I enjoy using the WDW Transportation system using a wheelchair since I don't have a car.
A few newbies are trying to convince their elderly parents or grandparents to go with their family and grandchildren. But they have mobility issues and are reluctant to rent a mobility scooter.
They want to visualize what is new or different now that things have changed during this COVID-19 era.
I have other photos using WDW bus, monorail, water taxi, and Skyliner using a wheelchair or mobility scooter and of physical distancing at the parks.
But the following photos show one of the four, recent bus seat configurations.
These photos have the bus with the "purple seats".
They could change as it seems everything does.
Group-1 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 0-seats unavailable.
Group-2 Zone Area - 5-seats available & 2-seats unavailable. (if a wheelchair or mobility scooter uses a space, then 2-seats available & 5-seats unavailable.}
Group-3 Zone Area - 3-seats available & 0-seats unavailable. (if a wheelchair or mobility scooter uses a space, then 0-seats available & 3-seats unavailable.)
Group-4 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 0-seats unavailable.
Group-5 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 6-seats unavailable.
Group-6 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 1-seat unavailable.
Post #406 & post #407-WDW Bus Six Group Seating Areas for the bus with Purple Seats after Re-Opening during COVID-19 - PHOTOS - from a friend - October 10, 2020.
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RaySharpton
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Just organizing info/photos to post
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Post #406 & post #407-WDW Bus Six Group Seating Areas for the bus with Purple Seats after Re-Opening during COVID-19 - PHOTOS - from a friend - October 10, 2020.
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There was a time when I didn't think much about using Minnie Vans.
But now, I might like to use one for my December trip if the monorail transportation closes early after MK park closing and I wanted to visit or dine at the monorail resorts. Especially staying at PCR.
This wasn't an issue pre-SARS-CoV-2.
I wonder if the wheelchair accessible Minnie Vans will restart?
On a side note, I think I would enjoy a beautiful day along the sidewalks from the CR to MK to GFR to PR.
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But now, I might like to use one for my December trip if the monorail transportation closes early after MK park closing and I wanted to visit or dine at the monorail resorts. Especially staying at PCR.
This wasn't an issue pre-SARS-CoV-2.
I wonder if the wheelchair accessible Minnie Vans will restart?
On a side note, I think I would enjoy a beautiful day along the sidewalks from the CR to MK to GFR to PR.
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On our last stay we quite enjoyed the walk from Poly to GF. Some nice places to pause and enjoy the view along the way, too.
There is also always the ferry from MK to the TTC then the "walk" to Poly and from there to GF. MK to CR is of course "walkable".
The new walkway from GF to MK looks to be quite nice; we're looking forward to trying it on our next visit even if its a non-park trip
So there are other options as long as the weather is nice. Maybe not so good in yucky weather.
But yes, the absence of the Minnie Vans is unfortunate. It will be interesting to see if they start up again. That said, for travel just within the MK & monorail resorts area they are a rather expensive alternative to a Mears accessible taxi.
Oh ! And it could be worth seeing if the larger boat launches are being used at all to GF/Poly instead of the smaller launch they usually use. Not sure what that situation is right now or if they are even running them since they have good alternatives to get to MK. I know WL is running its MK boat, but it its proximity is different and the bus is the alternative [though the bus is often faster, IME].
SW
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I agree. I enjoyed the sidewalk stroll from PR to GFR on a pretty day, too.
But with MK closing so much earlier nowadays and the buses and maybe monorails still stoppind an hour or two after MK closing, I don't want to miss my WDW bus back to PCR.
But with MK closing so much earlier nowadays and the buses and maybe monorails still stoppind an hour or two after MK closing, I don't want to miss my WDW bus back to PCR.
On our last stay we quite enjoyed the walk from Poly to GF. Some nice places to pause and enjoy the view along the way, too.
There is also always the ferry from MK to the TTC then the "walk" to Poly and from there to GF. MK to CR is of course "walkable".
The new walkway from GF to MK looks to be quite nice; we're looking forward to trying it on our next visit even if its a non-park trip
So there are other options as long as the weather is nice. Maybe not so good in yucky weather.
But yes, the absence of the Minnie Vans is unfortunate. It will be interesting to see if they start up again. That said, for travel just within the MK & monorail resorts area they are a rather expensive alternative to a Mears accessible taxi.
Oh ! And it could be worth seeing if the larger boat launches are being used at all to GF/Poly instead of the smaller launch they usually use. Not sure what that situation is right now or if they are even running them since they have good alternatives to get to MK. I know WL is running its MK boat, but it its proximity is different and the bus is the alternative [though the bus is often faster, IME].
SW
Understood.
Ray, also remember that Poly's monorail station will close November 2, 2020 with no reopening date announced. Transportation to/from MK is via the TTC/ferry.
Also, how late is Disney Springs ? If you were to go MK > MK resort for dinner then bus > Disney Springs then bus > PCR that might work ... though kind of a pain with the extra bus...
SW
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We have used Disney Springs as "hub" when the Parks closed and we wanted to hop from Resort to Resort. Pre-pandemic, those buses ran until something like 2AM, but I don't know now...
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When I was checking restaurant reservation closing hours for dining reservations for my 60-day opening I saw several DS restaurants closing between 9pm to 1030pm. So I guess the buses might run later at DS.
But, I getting too old for waiting for going from one place to another at the end of a day.
But I may just do that.
I can't imagine staying at the PV and not using the monorail and having to roll to the TTC to go to the monorail each time.
Yeah...especially with MK closing so early.
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Post #415-More Plexiglass Barriers Added to Peter Pan’s Flight queue at the Magic Kingdom
- September 9, 2020.
September 30, 2020
Now construction walls are set up.
Notice this photo is on the right side where the regular exit is located,
October 2nd
- September 9, 2020.
September 30, 2020
Now construction walls are set up.
Notice this photo is on the right side where the regular exit is located,
October 2nd
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Post #416 & post #417-WDW Bus Six Group Zone Seating Areas for the bus with Orange Seats after Re-Opening during COVID-19 - PHOTOS - from a friend - October 1, 2020.
I'm posting these photos for friends and newbies that are reluctant to revisit WDW during COVID-19.
I enjoy using the WDW Transportation system using a wheelchair since I don't have a car.
A few newbies are trying to convince their elderly parents or grandparents to go with their family and grandchildren. But they have mobility issues and are reluctant to rent a mobility scooter.
They want to visualize what is new or different now that things have changed during this COVID-19 era.
I have other photos using WDW bus, monorail, water taxi, and Skyliner using a wheelchair or mobility scooter and of physical distancing at the parks.
But the following photos show one of the four, recent bus seat configurations.
These photos have the bus with the "orange seats".
They could change as it seems everything does.
Group-1 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 0-seats unavailable.
Group-2 Zone Area - 5-seats available & 1-seats unavailable. (if a wheelchair or mobility scooter uses a space, then 3-seats available & 3-seats unavailable.}
Group-3 Zone Area - 3-seats available & 0-seats unavailable. (if a wheelchair or mobility scooter uses a space, then 0-seats available & 0-seats unavailable.)
Group-4 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 0-seats unavailable.
Group-5 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 6-seats unavailable.
Group-6 Zone Area - 5-seats available & 0-seat unavailable.
Post #416 & post #417-WDW Bus Six Group Zone Seating Areas for the bus with Orange Seats after Re-Opening during COVID-19 - PHOTOS - from a friend - October 1, 2020.
I'm posting these photos for friends and newbies that are reluctant to revisit WDW during COVID-19.
I enjoy using the WDW Transportation system using a wheelchair since I don't have a car.
A few newbies are trying to convince their elderly parents or grandparents to go with their family and grandchildren. But they have mobility issues and are reluctant to rent a mobility scooter.
They want to visualize what is new or different now that things have changed during this COVID-19 era.
I have other photos using WDW bus, monorail, water taxi, and Skyliner using a wheelchair or mobility scooter and of physical distancing at the parks.
But the following photos show one of the four, recent bus seat configurations.
These photos have the bus with the "orange seats".
They could change as it seems everything does.
Group-1 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 0-seats unavailable.
Group-2 Zone Area - 5-seats available & 1-seats unavailable. (if a wheelchair or mobility scooter uses a space, then 3-seats available & 3-seats unavailable.}
Group-3 Zone Area - 3-seats available & 0-seats unavailable. (if a wheelchair or mobility scooter uses a space, then 0-seats available & 0-seats unavailable.)
Group-4 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 0-seats unavailable.
Group-5 Zone Area - 4-seats available & 6-seats unavailable.
Group-6 Zone Area - 5-seats available & 0-seat unavailable.
Post #416 & post #417-WDW Bus Six Group Zone Seating Areas for the bus with Orange Seats after Re-Opening during COVID-19 - PHOTOS - from a friend - October 1, 2020.
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Post #416 & post #417-WDW Bus Six Group Zone Seating Areas for the bus with Orange Seats after Re-Opening during COVID-19 - PHOTOS - from a friend - October 1, 2020.
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Great article on the DIS blog with first person experience using a wheelchair on a WDW trip during the pandemic:
Accessibility at Disney World During the Pandemic
Accessibility at Disney World During the Pandemic
RaySharpton
Retired and going to Disney.
- Joined
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RaySharpton
Retired and going to Disney.
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2000
This was a great DIS trip report article from a recent WDW wheelchair user that Groot referred me to.
I asked a few questions and she replied to them. I copied and pasted them below.
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9:33 p.m., Friday Oct. 2Ray Sharpton: wrote:
Thank you Kelly Mack for your wonderful trip report. You look wonderful in your photos. I like using DME & WDW wheelchair accessibility, too.
Thanks for your tip about the mugs.
I've seen photos of the long social distancing queue lines. I'll make sure to pack more sun protection gear.
I feel the same way about DAS.
And I'll make sure to carry my wheelchair battery charger with me, too. Those long bus wait times can be hard at the end of the day.
With the unusually long bus lines, how did you handle getting to the non-mainstream wheelchair area?
Any changes entering park security?
Any changes to the water taxis? Thank you again, Ray.
9:51 p.m., Saturday Oct. 3
Kelly Mack wrote:
Hi Ray, glad my article was helpful!
The buses were different this time as they had everyone waiting in one long line and we only got pulled aside for the ramp boarding when we reached the front.
Previously wheelchairs waited separately upfront but guessing they changed this process due to needing more space for physical distancing in line.
Security was about the same except before bag check they checking everyone’s temperature, but that was very fast and efficient.
The one change at security was that they didn’t go through the bags but instead asked for the removal of metal items and my husband walked through the detector and then put them back.
For my wheelchair, they did a visual inspection like before.
Apologies, but we didn’t take any water transport so I don’t have any info on that. Hope this helps!
I think this is a great time to ask her some of your questions, too.
Here are a few of her observations:
Typically, we’re on the dining plan and have resort mugs pre-purchased that we just need to pick up. This visit, we had to learn new practices established to manage dining crowds.
First, we learned that to enter the dining area, we needed to have placed a mobile order on the My Disney Experience smartphone app, then hit “I’m here, prepare my order,” and receive an update that the order is ready.
We then went into a socially-distanced queue to pick up our order before finding a table. All the food was packaged up in to-go containers, so it was easy to also carry food outside or even back to the room.
Inside the dining area, we discovered that refillable mugs were not available for purchase, but that they were in the resort shop.
I slipped back out and purchased our two mugs. Showing the mugs to the cast member at the dining entry allowed me to go in without a mobile order.
During the rest of our stay, we used the mugs for entry to get morning coffee or a beverage in the evening.
Another change in practice was that the beverage area was no longer self-serve. The process was to show the mug to a cast member and they would fill the order in a travel cup.
Disney has created social distancing for all its attractions and limited the number of people. This is very good for health and safety. But with FastPasses also not available at this time, it created much longer lines and wait times. Additionally, the social distancing rules for the queues mean the lines are physically longer and more time is spent waiting in the elements. For me, waiting in my wheelchair is not necessarily bad, but it can be challenging for me to sit in the sun with my health and it risks wearing out my motorized wheelchair battery to be moving (or waiting) for long periods of time in line. Previously, we have focused on FastPasses for our favorite attractions and then timed our visits to others when the waits declined. With all attractions in the same boat with long lines and no FastPasses, this was not possible to do on this trip.
While it has a nice view, I wore my motorized wheelchair battery down near to empty winding through the long wait in the Rise of the Resistance line.
As usual, most Disney World cast members were terrific and helpful for answering questions and navigating accessibility. We only had a few exceptions, one of which was finding an accessible table for eating at Pecos Bill. In all the restaurants, tables have either been moved for distancing or have been marked (when they are bolted in) for which ones are available.
When we got there for a late afternoon snack, the place was packed and no tables where I could pull my wheelchair up were available. We wandered and wandered. The staff did not help, but we finally grabbed a seat. Previously at Columbia Harbour House (currently closed), they had a little section roped off for wheelchair users and that was super helpful because it is hard to get a table with enough maneuvering space. It would be very thoughtful to institute that kind of practice at other quick service restaurants and need only be a couple tables.
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