Welcome to planDisney, Duane! I have whozits and whatzits galore to share, including suggestions for helping you and your wife have a magical time on your
Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Let's talk about some ways to help flip your fins when visiting the
Theme Parks.
Like our pal Ariel the Little Mermaid, your wife sounds adventurous and brave. And after knee replacement, too! I'm glad you have confidence that she'll be walking around on those, what-do-you-call-em, oh yeah, feet. But I do have some ideas in case she needs a break.
First, I suggest you plan your days with as little backtracking as possible. Check out the
theme park maps before you arrive and decide how you want to tackle each day. For example, at Magic Kingdom Park, my family always starts to the right in Tomorrowland. We work our way counter-clockwise around the park with a nice lunch break along the way to recharge. Most people will dart here and there if they see a low wait time, but that's where the miles can add up! Stick to your plan, and your little mermaid will have a swimmingly smooth day.
If you find that she needs some help, I'm happy to say there are
wheelchairs and
Electric Conveyance Vehicles (ECVs) available to rent at each theme park, Disney Springs, and the water parks. Be sure to review the "Know Before You Go" policies, and remember that these are always subject to availability. The rental stations are usually located near the park entrances, and they're rented on a first-come basis each day.
Walt Disney World also partners with ScooterBug, a local company in Orlando. As your trip gets closer, if you think your wife will need help, you can arrange to have a wheelchair or ECV delivered to wherever you're staying. You'd be guaranteed to have it for your visit, but the disadvantage is transporting it to and from the parks. Please call ScooterBug in Orlando at (800) 726-8284 for more details.
Finally, you're always welcome to bring your own equipment, such as a walker or wheelchair, as long as it meets the guidelines listed in the
Property Rules.
Duane, I'm sending pixie dust and jellyfish that you and your wife have fun exploring that shore up above on your upcoming visit. Please
stop by planDisney anytime. Ask me your questions to get some answers!
Magic awaits,
Elaine