Originally Posted By DyGDisney >>I talked about strokes & aneurysms with him (who knows what connections could be shaken loose!) but he says, "hey, ya gotta die sometime, at least I'll be havin' fun!"<< I love your dad's outlook on life!!!
Originally Posted By iamsally >>>>"hey, ya gotta die sometime, at least I'll be havin' fun!"<<<< That's my philosophy. I have always told my kids that if I die at Disneyland they can write one of those, *she died doing what she loved* eulogies. I cannot add a lot of advice to the great stuff already given. My DH and I took our then 78yo mothers in '03. We were able to get special assistance passes with no problem back then. We have gone more recently with a 76yo friend and they were not nearly as accomodating. Telling us to do things like sit her in the shade (while waiting for the Matterhorn) and have her join us when we got to the front of the line. So good luck with that part. My MIL was also stubborn about the wheelchair and really slowed us down. When we were rushing to see Soarin' one last time my mom got fed up and made her get in her wheelchair cuz she (my mom)could walk fast. Shoot, I like to take a turn myself just to save my feet a bit. The trip with the moms was wonderful. I did not take my mom on any coasters but DH's went on Indy and Space. My friend insisted on riding EVERYTHING! ! ! ! Such treasured memories. Get tons and tons of photos and if possible video. Going in March should be the perfect time. My best wishes to you all.
Originally Posted By teddibubbles dllovinrn I am in a scooter. but I can walk on my good days up to two hours. spead out with sit downs. here is YOUR BIG ANSWER! I TRICK. my hubby in to the scooter! he works hard and his feet hurt. and I the disney freek want to drag the hours to as late as I can. ..so I park him in the chair . by just useing theses tricks.. #1 GET A SCOOTER! You can say.. >>YOU <<< are kind of tired / foot sore/ back sore / give out walking so much on your day off!..come on you can pick something that is not a flat out lie.. and want to be sure you get to have lots of fun. and that is why it is better to be SAFE and have it with your party. just in case >> YOU<< need it!.. well you know it will be SOOO hard to find one when >> YOU<< need one! and after buzzing around abit in it.. you can complain. about how sore you are getting by just sitting in it.. beg if she / he.. would take over to give you a chance to strech out.. even my mother in law.. you know the snooty kind.. used it for hours! by me saying it that way!.. then when they try giving it back.. I complain.. oh man! just when I am starting to work out the cramp.. can you please let me work it out abit more? ((they dont ask again. the gilt trip is over! )) OR... Hun Please can you take the chair over to food.. or ..treet.. or bathroom..OR Drive this to ask. time of ride.. fast pass.. what ever..I want to have the chair there.. as I pop upstairs to check something.. then kick in the streching part, or the exit of ride.. that person is not going to. give them a chore.. and it will be easyer for me not to leave it here.. and if you do use it a bit.. all the nicer for a foot break! I hope this helps.
Originally Posted By dllovinrn Thanks everyone for all the supportive advice....everyone here is so friendly! I'm glad no one thinks (or at least, no one has said that I'm crazy for wanting to do this!! Honestly, everytime I go to DL, I am so crazed to get around & go & do everything that I feel I don't really SEE alot. I think being quasi-forced to slow down with my folks will be good for me! Thanks again everyone, I really got alot out of your suggestions & anecdotes. I love this place!!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^You're going to have a FAB time! We took Mr. Alice's 79-year-old mom with us a couple of years ago - she'd never been to Disneyland (or any Disney theme park). She's very mobile, but had hip replacement surgery about two years before our trip. Our first day we arrived at noon and she decided to walk with us. That worked very well for a short day, but she was game for an ECV on the next two days. Worked out great. She "drove" between every attraction to save her feet and hips and then stood in the regular queues with us, which was easy for her. She didn't ride any of the wild stuff with us (we saved those for the times she was taking breaks back at the hotel), but I've gotta tell you... she was like a wide-eyed kid the entire time. It was one of our VERY best Disneyland vacations. Seeing all of our favorite things through her eyes was pure delight. AND it doesn't hurt that she's a blast to be around. She has a wonderful sense of humor and an always-positive outlook. She was SO excited to be there. I'm very lucky. My mom-in-law is exceptional and she loves me lots, too!
Originally Posted By iamsally ^^You are indeed lucky WA. My MIL has never liked me ("just not the DIL I dreamed of"). I had to bite my tongue many times on our trip as she not only kept worrying (out loud) about if I had fed Rod or if he was eating enough; but kept telling MY mom what she could and couldn't eat. At one point when Rod was taking the wheelchair back she asked if he knew how. At the end of my rope, I snapped, "No, he's the village idiot! ! !" But I have learned to accept her and did not let her antics interfere with my enjoyment of this most memorable trip.
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Originally Posted By wonderingalice Wow, iamsally... What a pain in the patoot she is! I'm surprised you were able to keep your cool as long as you did. Did she mind her mouth after that? I'm glad you didn't let her ruin your fun!
