Camping Chairs in Parks?

[SerenityinPA]

I will be traveling with my parents, early 60s, and wanted your opinion on taking those camping chairs into the parks? Do they allow them? Have you seen others using them? We will have a stroller to carry them all day so thats not an issue. Or I can just go back out to the car and grab them closer to time.
I was thinking of using them for the evening for them to sit on to watch the parade and Wishes. There's no way they can sit on the sidewalk and be able to get up again. And just in case we cant score a bench or chair.
Thanks in advance.

 

[The Mom]

The Official Website says no.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/theme-parks/#subCategory9

 

[SerenityinPA]

Thanks "Mom"! They have both voiced their concerned with "keeping up with the kids". Since that idea is out, I guess I will have to have them score a seat 3 hours before the parade. Any suggestions on a great view? I was thinking train station.

 

[GenerationX]

One other option: wheelchairs are only $12/day to rent.

 

[SerenityinPA]

Ah good idea! I forgot about those! Would it be safe to assume the return time for the wheelchairs would be park closing/after Wishes? As I said previously, I wanted to stay to see Wishes. Thanks!

 

[wilkeliza]

Ah good idea! I forgot about those! Would it be safe to assume the return time for the wheelchairs would be park closing/after Wishes? As I said previously, I wanted to stay to see Wishes. Thanks!

Return time is a little after park closes. It might also be worth it to rent EVC if they need it often so that they don't have to wheel around. That way they can keep up with the kids no matter what. I think they are 75 a day though.

Just wondering do any outside venders do wheelchair rental? If so it might be worth it to rent for the entire trip from a place that does that so that you can save some and then you don't have to stress if Disney is already out for the day and what time the rental has to be dropped off.

 

[SerenityinPA]

Oh great!
Hmm not sure about an outside rental. And they wont use an EVC.
They wont need it all the time, they are in pretty good shape. But I fear by 5 they will be ready to crash. We just took them to a local amusement park for a "trial run" and by 3 my Dad was hurting. They would fall over if I tell them "Wait for Wishes, its awesome. What? What time is that happening? Oh, why 10pm"
They wont go back to the hotel for a nap, Ive suggested that and they already said no they dont want to miss the grandkids. The wheelchairs might be the best bet. As always, you guys are the best. 112 days!

 

[The Mom]

If they are pretty much ambulatory, you might want to look into the canes that have an attached fold down stool. Just be careful while doing research - I ended up at an infected website when I tried to find a link to post. Very strange.

 

[Hakunamatata]

You could rent one wheelchair and let them alternate. We are planning an extended family trip in 2014 and likely will have the same issue. Grandad won't want to go back to the hotel and miss anything, so we are already dropping hints that renting a wheelchair is a great idea.

 

[tare]

There are walking canes that convert into little tripod chairs--my dad and mom used it--works great

 

[KeithVH]

Also, don't forget the Wishes Dessery Party. That's a great way to also get them prime viewing w/o dealing with the hassles of the crowd.

Secondarily, talk the whole family into taking a break so that the parents don't feel like they're being left out. Late afternoon's outside the parks themselves for the whole family can be their own adventures if planned right.

 

[wolf359]

Also, don't forget the Wishes Dessery Party. That's a great way to also get them prime viewing w/o dealing with the hassles of the crowd.

Secondarily, talk the whole family into taking a break so that the parents don't feel like they're being left out. Late afternoon's outside the parks themselves for the whole family can be their own adventures if planned right.

Both ideas are great advice! I highly recommend taking a break in the middle of the day. Walt Disney World is such a taxing place but because of the adrenaline rush and sensory overload most people don't realize how exhausted they really are until they're significantly passed just tired. Going back to the hotel doesn't mean everyone has to take a nap, but a little down time, perhaps swimming or even just a change of clothes can give you a boost you didn't realize you needed until you did it.

I usually return to the park that closes latest and stay until closing time and when it gets late it is easy to spot the families that have tried to go the whole day without a break.

 

[maryszhi]

they are not allowed unfortunately. I recommend the cane with the seat, or renting a wheel chair to be on the safe side. I also highly recommend naps/ rest time in between. I might be 21, but even i need a break from the parks during the day. it makes things a lot easier, and you do not run yourself down.

 

[bethymouse]

What about the walkers that have a seat? My Mom has one, and she is much more stable w/ it than w/ a cane. It also has a place to store things. it folds, so it doesn't take up much room. I don't think they're too expensive.
My parents get up late and usually poop out by 5 as well. If you're staying at a monorail resort, then it's easy to go back and take a nap. Then they could meet you at a specific location (stake it out at least an hour ahead of time, especially if you want the seats- there are a few.) My parents love to people watch, so they could just get a seat at the train station and wait, but that's difficult to come by! Also, ask a CM to direct you to a handicapped section for watching WISHES. Get there early as well to "stake your claim". PS- parades too!