jayco1 15 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 On our next trip we will have someone with us who needs to stop and rest frequently. Can you bring a folding lawn chair into the parks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Folding chairs are on the official no-no list: Q.What types of personal items are not permitted inside the theme parks?A.You may not bring the following types of items into the theme parks:You may not bring the following types of items into the theme parks:WagonsSkateboardsScootersInline skatesShoes with built-in wheelsStrollers larger than 36" x 52" (92 x 132 cm)Suitcases, coolers or backpacks with or without wheels larger than 24" (61 cm) long x 15" (38 cm) wide x 18" (46 cm) high. Coolers required for medication may be stored in a locker or at Guest Relations.Any trailer-like object that is pushed or towed by an ECV, wheelchair or strollerWheeled mobility devices with less than 3 wheels and devices that cannot maintain stability and balance when stopped, unpowered or unoccupied. Training wheels or similar modifications are not permitted.Alcoholic beveragesWeapons of any kindFolding chairsGlass containers (excluding baby food jars and perfume bottles)Pets (unless they are service animals)Balloons, straws and drink lids are not permitted in Disney's Animal Kingdom Park for the safety of our animalsTripod stands or monopod stands that cannot fit inside a standard backpackSelfie sticks (hand-held extension poles for cameras and mobile devices)Additional items may also not be permitted inside the theme parks. Please use your best judgment and do not bring anything that may be potentially harmful or disruptive. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/parks/restricted-personal-items/ TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 If she wants to walk but has to set often get her a walker with a built-in seat. Otherwise just get her a ecv. Dot get a wheelchair nobody wants to push. keith_h and Tri-Circle-D 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 What about one of those walking sticks that unfolds to a seat like this? http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/juvo-travel-seat-%2b-cane/ID=prod6107940-product?ext=gooHome_Health_Care_Solutions_PLA_Cane_Seat_prod6107940_pla&adtype=pla&kpid=sku6095702&sst=2b2c116c-8a70-aa68-52db-000053bd8451&kpid=sku6095702 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 If she wants to walk but has to set often get her a walker with a built-in seat. Otherwise just get her a ecv. Dot get a wheelchair nobody wants to push. Good idea. I was going to say get a wheelchair, but you're right -no one wants to push one all day. What about one of those walking sticks that unfolds to a seat like this? http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/juvo-travel-seat-%2b-cane/ID=prod6107940-product?ext=gooHome_Health_Care_Solutions_PLA_Cane_Seat_prod6107940_pla&adtype=pla&kpid=sku6095702&sst=2b2c116c-8a70-aa68-52db-000053bd8451&kpid=sku6095702 Kind of looks like a folding chair to me. But who knows? I just remembered I had this photo- check out the lady there next to the palm tree. That looks like a folding chair, doesn't it?: That was during one of the Star Wars Weekends this year. And note that she's not hiding her chair in any way. Several CM's walked past her, and no one said a thing. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Good idea. I was going to say get a wheelchair, but you're right -no one wants to push one all day. For each trip, having someone in a wheelchair seems to be a common theme for my group. It's really not as bad as you might think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Kind of looks like a folding chair to me. Folded, it's kind of a somewhat-wider-than-usual cane/walking stick... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 What about one of those walking sticks that unfolds to a seat like this? http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/juvo-travel-seat-%2b-cane/ID=prod6107940-product?ext=gooHome_Health_Care_Solutions_PLA_Cane_Seat_prod6107940_pla&adtype=pla&kpid=sku6095702&sst=2b2c116c-8a70-aa68-52db-000053bd8451&kpid=sku6095702We've had one that is similar, only canvas, on the back of Linda's ECV and have never been told no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayco1 15 Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Thanks everyone, the folding cane/seat looks like a good possibility. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Can you imagine if they allowed collapsible chairs? It's tough enough to maneuver down the sidewalks of Main Street before a parade. They would have to open that alternative off stage. Plus, you know some unscrupulous type would find a way to take advantage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 If the person is used to walking with a cane the cane/seat would be a good option. But could also be a pain on rides or attractions. Wheelchair doesn't have to be ridden in all the time and can be used like a walker, also easier to leave someplace if it's not needed. A walker with a seat is another option and they also make them that can be pushed with someone in the seat. All are good options depending on what the needs and what the person is used to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 If the person is used to walking with a cane the cane/seat would be a good option. But could also be a pain on rides or attractions. Wheelchair doesn't have to be ridden in all the time and can be used like a walker, also easier to leave someplace if it's not needed. A walker with a seat is another option and they also make them that can be pushed with someone in the seat. All are good options depending on what the needs and what the person is used to. good point on pushing the wheel chair empty I never thought of that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Good idea. I was going to say get a wheelchair, but you're right -no one wants to push one all day.Kind of looks like a folding chair to me.But who knows?I just remembered I had this photo- check out the lady there next to the palm tree. That looks like a folding chair, doesn't it?:That was during one of the Star Wars Weekends this year. And note that she's not hiding her chair in any way. Several CM's walked past her, and no one said a thing.TCDWhat?Disney picking which rules they want to enforce!I don't believe it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 We got a 4-wheel walker from Wally World and I know Costco has them too. WW one was about $90 and Costco needs to be ordered. They use to have them in their stores but last time I checked, it was available on-line. They were around $100. DH and I are heading to F&W today and I plan to take mine. What is good about it, besides being able to sit, is the basket under the seat where all kinds of stuff can be stored. Yes the security will need to look in that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 DH and I are heading to F&W today and I plan to take mine. What is good about it, besides being able to sit, is the basket under the seat where all kinds of stuff can be stored. Just don't leave your drink on the seat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Folded, it's kind of a somewhat-wider-than-usual cane/walking stick... Who knows what they will and won't allow at any given gate or any given moment. But, what would you do with that if you go on a ride? Would they store it with the electric scooters/wheelchairs? I think the 4 wheeled walker with seat would be the best option personally. It has more options like the basket, and would probably be easier to get around with than carrying that oversized cane. I imagine that would get tiresome pretty quick for someone that would actually have a need for it. We bought a like new 4 wheel walker from Goodwill for my mom, it was $25. But she refused to use it. Kept using her old one with 2 wheels on the front and the tennis ball legs on the back and no seat. We ended up reselling it about 6 months later for $50 after I got tired of arguing with her about trying to use it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Folded, it's kind of a somewhat-wider-than-usual cane/walking stick... My mother has one of these seats. She used it as a tiny table in their TT. I sat one it once. It is very uncomfortable! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 But, what would you do with that if you go on a ride? Depends on the ride. They're probably not going to let you take it on any of the mountains, but things like Haunted Mansion and PeopleMover shouldn't be a huge deal. I see people walking with regular canes and even big umbrellas - presumably they either don't ride everything or manage somehow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red...Susan 37 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I've seen the cast members hold onto the canes and gave them back at the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Can you imagine if they allowed collapsible chairs? It's tough enough to maneuver down the sidewalks of Main Street before a parade. They would have to open that alternative off stage. Plus, you know some unscrupulous type would find a way to take advantage.That's what I was thinking.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Just don't leave your drink on the seat! :rofl2: BRAT :rofl2: I had forgotten about that, old age has it's advantages Another good thing about the 4-wheeler is walking from the parking lot is a whole lot easier. That day the tram wasn't in sight and there were too many pushy people for me to deal with, so we walked! Got to the guards just as the tram was un-loading. Did use the tram to get back to car. Who knows what they will and won't allow at any given gate or any given moment. But, what would you do with that if you go on a ride? Would they store it with the electric scooters/wheelchairs? I think the 4 wheeled walker with seat would be the best option personally. It has more options like the basket, and would probably be easier to get around with than carrying that oversized cane. I imagine that would get tiresome pretty quick for someone that would actually have a need for it. We bought a like new 4 wheel walker from Goodwill for my mom, it was $25. But she refused to use it. Kept using her old one with 2 wheels on the front and the tennis ball legs on the back and no seat. We ended up reselling it about 6 months later for $50 after I got tired of arguing with her about trying to use it. Good deal Travis. Too bad your Mom didn't like it. We had a similar problem. DH's aunt lived with us for a few years and used the old style walker. One Christmas Santa gave her a 4-wheeler, she walked it from the living room to the kitchen and declared "Take it back. It's too fast for me!" Well! It did not 'go back' and was lent out to several people over the years and I used it when getting over my first vertigo attack. It just plain let me walk at an almost normal pace. That one is now at MIL's but of course she won't use it, but the BIL does. Mine is from Wally-World, the first was Costco. I like Costco's better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 :rofl2: BRAT :rofl2: I had forgotten about that, old age has it's advantages Don't worry, Nicole has probably forgotten too. Although that most likely has more to do with the tequila flight we had after you left. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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