Originally Posted By wonderingalice We're back in the "Happiest Place On Earth" again next week and we're bringing Mr. Alice's 79-year-young mom with us. As she will probably be walking rather than getting around on a ECV, what's the best way to request "Creep Mode" for boarding the doombuggies and Astroblaster vehicles (I'm assuming this function is available for Buzz, too...)? If I step up first and ask the load-monitoring CM for the service, will that work. Kinda sounds like a dumb question, but I've never seen where/who controls the speed. This is Mom's first visit ever and I want her to be comfortable and safe with jumpin' into these two attractions. Thanks!
Originally Posted By warpdrvr Hiya Alice...long time no talk to! Are you gonna be in the park on April 29th? We'll be there, my sister is now an "entertainment consultant" or something like that for Disneyland. She's putting on a show in the Fantasyland Theater and we want to be there to see it and would like to get together with you if you're there!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Knowing you and the title...wheelchair and riding boards is not what I thought this thread was gonna be. LMAO! I would just approach the CM as you stated. You could ask when they load you into the stretching room too.
Originally Posted By dsnykid We let the first CM we see at the ride know we will need a slow down... they usually radio or advise the CM at the doom buggies and they are prepared for us by the time we get there, and can slow it down, or stop it, with minimal fuss. Never taken Dad on Astro Blasters...probably be the same though.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 Last time my mom visited we used the "creep mode" at the HM. Since it's dark in there CM's don't always see that she's using a cane (which, thankfully she only has to use during those long days at the DLR) so I've learned to approach loading and unloading CM's to let them know mom needs a little more time to maneuver. No problem! I think they have some sort of remote because each time I've approached them it looks like they're reaching in their pocket and pushing a button or something and the creep mode starts.
Originally Posted By monorailblue At least in 2000, each HM CM inside the Mansion building carried a remote to estop the Attraction at any time (creep mode had not yet migrated from WDW to DLR). It was a safety measure, so I think it is a safe bet the same holds true today. When we did a HM walkthrough one night after closing Auto, the CM that took us through also carried a remote, which was a good thing as maintenance kept turning on the doombuggies, and our friend was able to keep turning them off until we were safely away. Also, though it is dark inside, the CMs inside have been in that dark environment much longer than the Guests and their eyes are typically quite dilated--they see pretty well. In fact, they see all!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Awesome information guys... Thank you all VERY much! (I don't feel so silly for asking now, either! *L* Lisa! *LOL* I thought about that when I posted it... Heh heh heh ... Nope, I've never run into any real creeps or weirdos at Disneyland. Now, here at home...welllll... ;-) Warpy! We're expecting to get into Anaheim around noon on May 3 if you'll be back around. What kind of show is your sis putting on?
Originally Posted By warpdrvr Doh! Well, looks like we won't be able to get together this time out. That following Saturday we have to get our yard ready for a new puppy... As for my sister, she has a very large baton twirling corps that performs 2 or 3 times a year in parades, but this is something different, either cheer, dance, or color guard stuff, I can't remember.....darn middle age
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Dang! I'm bummed to be missing you guys AND your sister's troupe (I'm a huge sucker for that stuff - always have been - having been a high school dance team girl. Guess you're just gonna have to make another trip to LV!
Originally Posted By warpdrvr Well, that WILL happen, sooner or later. Probably in October or November this year. You may have other chances to catch a competition or show put on by dancers/twirlers/color guard/etc, as she will be doing it on a fairly regular basis
Originally Posted By imagineer1985 Just for the record about Buzz Lightyear After waiting through the full line you will be directed to a door that will take you the exit. They we have to load you at Creep mode if you are in a wheelchair and are loading from the Unload side.
