Fatigue issues

We will soon be going to WDW for a week. DH was in a motorcycle accident
in May and has pretty much recovered, however still tires fairly quickly.
My sister-in-law's DH also tires quickly due to his fight with cancer in the
last couple of years. Both men are physically in pretty good shape, that
is you wouldn't really know to look at them and they don't require wheel
chairs or handicapped status. What I'm wondering is how PO'd people will
get if the guys sit while the rest of us go thru the lines and then join us
when it's time to get on. Anyone have similar experience?
Thanks,
JD

On Jul 14, 11:47 pm, "JD" <jjda...@************> wrote:
> We will soon be going to WDW for a week.   DH was in a motorcycle accident
> in May and has pretty much recovered, however still tires fairly quickly.
> My sister-in-law's DH also tires quickly due to his fight with cancer in the
> last couple of years.   Both men are physically in pretty good shape, that
> is you wouldn't really know to look at them and they don't require wheel
> chairs or handicapped status.   What I'm wondering is how PO'd people will
> get if the guys sit while the rest of us go thru the lines and then join us
> when it's time to get on.  Anyone have similar experience?
> Thanks,
> JD

I wouldn't worry so much about what other people think - I'd worry
about the logistics of your proposal. Other than a few rides in
Fantasyland, I can't really think of any queues where someone sitting
outside the line can see the front of the line, to know when you're
there.

Just in the MK alone...
* Space Mountain is entirely indoors
* Splash Mountain weaves all over the place, before finally going
indoors, upstairs, around a bunch of turns
* Thunder Mountain winds up the hill, going indoors for the inner
queue before sloping back down
* Buzz Lightyear starts outside, but quickly goes inside
* Monster's Inc is entirely inside
* Pirates is entirely inside.
<etc>

Are you thinking of just calling them as you approach the front, and
having them say "Excuse me" a couple thousand times as they try to go
through the queue in a hurry to catch up with you? The way you
described it, it sounds like you're thinking they can just watch to
see when you're about to board, and walk directly from outside the
queue to the boarding location without going through the queue. I
don't see how that's possible in any but a very small number of
queues.

Paul Lalli

On Jul 14, 11:47 pm, "JD" <jjda...@************> wrote:
> We will soon be going to WDW for a week.   DH was in a motorcycle accident
> in May and has pretty much recovered, however still tires fairly quickly.
> My sister-in-law's DH also tires quickly due to his fight with cancer in the
> last couple of years.   Both men are physically in pretty good shape, that
> is you wouldn't really know to look at them and they don't require wheel
> chairs or handicapped status.   What I'm wondering is how PO'd people will
> get if the guys sit while the rest of us go thru the lines and then join us
> when it's time to get on.  Anyone have similar experience?
> Thanks,
> JD

Do they tire with lots of walking, or does just standing in line tire
them?

Personally (I have a physical challenge of my own), as long as the
line starts and stops and I get short rests while standing in line, I
have no problems with fatigue. I actually get more tired when there is
no line and I need to go thru those long queues from entrance all the
way in with no stops!

Also, have them take frequent breaks and possible skip a ride or two
every now and then.

What time of the year are you traveling?

-Joe

Your best bet would be to rent electric scooters or wheelchairs while
you are there. Maybe they don't need them all day long but there is
so much walking, even I wish I had a wheelchair sometimes. I think it
would alleviate lots of problems including potential health problems
from fatigue and walking a lot in the sun. It would also make it
easier when you want to go on rides. Most of the rides have separate
entrances for parties with wheelchairs.

I would bring a doctors note for proof, just in case. I have friends who
brought their adhd/bipolar kid, and they needed a note before they could get
this pass.
Good luck!
Ellen :)

My mom is in her 60's, she has a very bad back and a heart condition. The
last time we were at WDW with her was pre-pacemaker/defibrilator. Anyway,
we rented a regular wheelchair for her (off site so she'd have it for the
week). When she felt like walking, she got out and pushed the chair. At
times, my kids took turns pushing &/or riding in it. It was very convenient
for packages, too! It was a godsend for my mom, she otherwise would not
have been able to go thru the parks. Most of the time, we were escorted
thru a side handicapped entrance on the rides thus bypassing the long lines.
The only ride we were disappointed in doing that was the Haunted
Mansion...you don't go into the growing/shrinking room...they escort you
straight to the doombuggies.

Ellen :)

We're going the 31st of this month for a week. I think they both are okay
with the walking between attractions, is mainly standing in line for long
periods that they'll have some trouble with.
JD

"Joe" <joe.raube@**********> wrote in message
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On Jul 14, 11:47 pm, "JD" <jjda...@************> wrote:
> We will soon be going to WDW for a week. DH was in a motorcycle accident
> in May and has pretty much recovered, however still tires fairly quickly.
> My sister-in-law's DH also tires quickly due to his fight with cancer in
> the
> last couple of years. Both men are physically in pretty good shape, that
> is you wouldn't really know to look at them and they don't require wheel
> chairs or handicapped status. What I'm wondering is how PO'd people will
> get if the guys sit while the rest of us go thru the lines and then join
> us
> when it's time to get on. Anyone have similar experience?
> Thanks,
> JD

Do they tire with lots of walking, or does just standing in line tire
them?

Personally (I have a physical challenge of my own), as long as the
line starts and stops and I get short rests while standing in line, I
have no problems with fatigue. I actually get more tired when there is
no line and I need to go thru those long queues from entrance all the
way in with no stops!

Also, have them take frequent breaks and possible skip a ride or two
every now and then.

What time of the year are you traveling?

-Joe

My guys sound pretty much like your parents. They're okay to walk. I've
suggested that they might want to consider an ECV. My DH wants to play that
by ear and see how he does. But that's a definite option.
JD


"Littleneckhalfshell" <John213a@********> wrote in message
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> JD wrote:> Both men are physically in pretty good shape, that
> > is you wouldn't really know to look at them and they don't require wheel
> > chairs or handicapped status
>
>
>
> So if I understand you correctly, they would NOT be in wheelchairs?
> They will be walking though the parks, but just not in the lines?
>
> I understand the situation (maybe) my dad, 81 years old also fatigues
> easily but can and does walk. Doing WDW is taxing on even a person in
> good shape, so it is very hard on someone who is not up to it for age or
> medical reasons.
>
> Our solution for my dad, and to some degree for my mom (also 81) but to a
> lesser extent, was to get a wheelchair. Mom and Dad would sometimes
> switch who was in the chair, and the time in the chair covering the
> distances between the rides gave them the extra 'boost' to get out of the
> wheelchair and go through the ride line. They stored up energy when not
> in line so that the energy was there to go through the lines with us.
>
> Since both of the men are in pretty good shape, maybe the one wheel chair
> shared between them would work for you too. Then the problems with things
> like the long line for Space Mt. would not present too much difficulty.
> This would also solve the problem of "where are they?" since linking back
> up would not be necessary. Also, you won't miss out on the interesting
> things that are sometimes in Disney wait lines, as well as the time spent
> in conversation.

I agree. We're definitely going to look into getting a GAC.
JD

"Rudeney" <rudeney@mickeypics.com> wrote in message
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> JD wrote:
>> "King's Crown" <qoekc@************> wrote in message
>> news:2MSdnRCprbihvODVnZ2dnUVZ_oDinZ2d@************. ..
>>> "Keane" <keane@keanespics.com> wrote in message
>>> news:v66p74dt6d60builc6emmj81mt62n1jbu7@********...
>>>>
>>>> I would just make sure the people behind you know that they were
>>>> with you when you got in line, even if you have to explain it to 'em.
>>>> (And yes, talk with complete strangers. It's not that hard. :-) )
>>>>
>>>> It's just plain irritating when you're waiting in line and the person
>>>> in front of you get's a cell phone call, then suddenly another half-
>>>> dozen people show up an get in line in front of you. Especially when
>>>> you know they were on another attraction.
>>>>
>>> I agree with Keane... let the people behind you know that you have
>>> people that will be joining you. You'll have time to chat it up with
>>> them waiting for any ride most of the time. I did this when my kids
>>> were little. My husband would chase them around and when we got closer
>>> to the ride they'd join the line. People behind me were very nice about
>>> it and even thought it was a good idea. Some would join my kids.
> >
> > That makes sense. I've had it happen that suddenly there were 10 more
> > people ahead of us just about the time we suppose to board the ride.
> > That is annoying, but if someone would have said to me "there's going >
> to be 10 people joining us in a bit, they just couldn't stand in the
> > line the entire time," I wouldn't have been annoyed at all. Even
> > if it was kids rather than seniors who couldn't stand for long
> > periods. I'd rather have them out running around somewhere else and
> > have them join up at the last minute than to have them standing in
> > front of me being annoying the whole time.
>
> The problem with is that while the handful of people within earshot will
> probably be understanding, the hundreds in line behind them might not.
> Also, as it has been mentioned before, many of the attraction queues are
> not readily visible to the outside, and some can be fairly narrow in
> places, so the other family members trying to join you will have something
> of an uphill battle.
>
> Another consideration is that some of the queues have components that are
> actually part of the attraction. Some that come to mind are ToT, RnRC,
> HM, M:S, D!, and TT. All of these have pre-show segments that build up to
> the attraction, and there can be just as much standing in queue after them
> as there is before them. Even with FP, where you are usually inserted
> into the queue right at the pre-show, the amount of standing and shuffling
> in line could be significant.
>
> I still have to agree strongly with Rob that you need to get a guest
> assistance card. This way, you will have CM's helping you take the best
> route into the attraction without having to worry about coordinating
> things or your other family members breaking any rules. Of course this
> may mean missing some of the pre-shows, but if they can't stand in line,
> their health needs to come first.
>
> --
>
> - RODNEY
>
> Next WDW Vacation?
> Who knows...

On Jul 16, 9:47 am, Ginny Favers <ginnyfav...@**********> wrote:
> no outdoor lines at Epcot at all,

Spaceship Earth. Of course, if you arrive at Spaceship Earth and
see a line, come back in 30 minutes....

> Rock n Roll Coaster, Tower of Terror and Lights, Motors, Action (whole theater is a roasting pan) at the
> Studios

Indiana Jones.

Paul Lalli