Visiting A Theme Park In A Wheelchair
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Just because you are using a wheelchair does not give you a reason to not go out and have fun with the rest of your family at your favorite theme park. The opposite is actually true. Amusement parks are now very accommodating to people that are handicapped.
You might want to avoid the park because the thought of having to deal with lines is too much. Well, most major theme parks, like Disneyland, allow you to avoid lines all together. This allows you the freedom to have room to maneuver your chair, and you don't slow down the speed of the line of the ride.
This does not just affect the person in the wheelchair, or the person helping them. Your entire group can go to the front of the line. Usually this means going through a different lane, or going through the exit.
If the theme park does not allow cutting in line, they often give you the option of a "quick pass". It basically is the same thing. You avoid the lines, and have a reserved spot in the front of the line for your ride.
The downfall with these passes is that they cost an additional fee, which can sometimes be as much as $25 per person. This can quickly add up, especially if you have a larger group. But these passes would allow you to avoid having to wait in line and move your chair around in line.
Another option is to rent a motorized wheelchair. A motorized chair center can usually be found at most theme parks. Motorized scooters or chairs can make it a more pleasant experience because you won't have someone getting tired from having to push the chair around all day at the park.
See which bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. Do the same for restaurants. Not every bathroom or restaurant will have wheelchair access, so look at a map and plan accordingly.
Accommodations are better now than they ever have been. While some theme parks are still a little behind the times, most are very accommodating to those who are handicapped. With a little preparation you will find yourself having a pleasant experience with your family at the park.
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