Originally Posted By jaclynsmom Any one ever conquered this hurdle? Any advice? My seven year old just broke her arm, two weeks before our trip. She's angling for a waterproof cast, which I'm almost sure our insurance company will fall out laughing about. SO....kid with a hot pink "dont get it wet" cast at DL....it's still worth it, right?
Originally Posted By 73baloo My son broke his arm at DLH at age 4. Had surgery and pins placed. We got him a wheelchair to save his arm from being bumped and tired while walking. He still rode the majority of rides and had a great time.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I've seen cast sleeves at CVS pharmacy. They're adhesive at the top to stick to the skin so it doesn't get wet. I'm sure for rides like Splash and GRR it'll help if she doesn't want to wear a full poncho (it's been HOT). I do recommend a wheel chair. I know my 7 year old gets tired by the end of the day. Having to wear a heavy cast makes it harder. Are you staying close? Able to go back to the hotel and take a break?
Originally Posted By KatieKate123 Last year my oldest (7 at the time) broke her arm right before we were going to wdw. My mom bought some kind of blow up cast cover, from cvs pharmacy, and it worked like a charm. Though it was hot wearing it, she was able to swim in the pool, and go on all of the water rides. For rides and stuff she was fine. Our biggest problem was the buses b/c she was technically not handicapped but was unable to hold on so needed a seat.
Originally Posted By jaclynsmom Thanks all for the input. Her doctor ultimately took the cast off and put her in a lightweight splint because, apparently, flying in a cast can be unsafe (risk of swelling). This is a big relief to us, for both the wet and the weight factors, but I admit to being nervous about some of the jerkier rides. Were still a week out, so I guess we'll play it by ear, We are staying across the street, so we'll have rest nearby.
