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Kevin Mullins:

--- Quote from: lilshawn on November 10, 2010, 03:17:03 pm ---how does having a wheelchair work? i know we can't take it on the plane, but do we take it up to the doors and i would guess "transfer" to a plane seat from there? does someone throw it under the plane for us??

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I would assume it would be the same as having a baby stroller..... you will check it at the door of the airplane and they will take it from there and load it on the plane. When you get to your destination they will unload it and bring it to the ramp by the door of the airplane for when you get off. If the wheelchair folds up then all the better and easier.

Best piece of advice I can give is ASK the people at the counter as soon as you get to the terminal area and make the arrangements right then and there while you are waiting to board the plane. (after you have gone through security and all that) Don't wait on anyone to just up and help you out.

And like others have said, bring stuff for the kids to do. Your flight won't be extremely long, but pack an "entertainment" carry on for them.
(my last flight was a 1 hour hop and then 9 hours international with a 3 1/2 year old)

Pack as light as possible to accommodate your needs. The less stuff you have to juggle the better. (a couple larger checked bags and a couple smaller carry-ons)

Make the security checkpoint as painless as you possibly can (will still suck) by having as little in your pockets and such. We usually empty our pockets, slip off my belt, whatever and just throw it in her purse because that will just be run through the scanner anyways. Once you get through that you can get your wallet, keys, or whatever back out at the terminal while waiting on the plane where it is a bit less hectic. Once again, the less stuff to physically juggle will get you through faster.

Other than that...... have fun.

JMB:
I'm going to assume you are going to be going to Disney. Do some research ahead of time to have a general idea of what you want to do in the parks. I think we have been 5 times in the last 8 years. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

One recommendation is to go to Wal Mart or some other store and buy water and snacks. Disney parks allow you to bring in food and drinks. I highly recommend taking advantage of it. We would bring water, snacks, and sandwiches. We would just buy treats like ice cream, popcorn, etc in the parks They don't rape you as bad as some places but it gets pricey if you are buying lunch for the whole family.

Take a look at this website  http://touringplans.com/ some good info even if you only use it to tell what days the parks are the most crowded. Also http://forums.wdwmagic.com/ is good.

Disney trading pins - Your going to get roped into it. Do yourself a favor and buy some on ebay before going. You can buy them in small lots cheap and then use them to trade in the parks.

Have a great time!

lilshawn:
yeah, we are doing the whole disney, universal studios, seaworld (plus a bunch) thing. we mostly have everything figured out by someone for us.



--- Quote ---Best piece of advice I can give is ASK the people at the counter as soon as you get to the terminal area and make the arrangements right then and there while you are waiting to board the plane. (after you have gone through security and all that) Don't wait on anyone to just up and help you out.
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duly noted, thanks i'll be sure to do that.


--- Quote ---One recommendation is to go to Wal Mart or some other store and buy water and snacks. Disney parks allow you to bring in food and drinks. I highly recommend taking advantage of it. We would bring water, snacks, and sandwiches.
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not common you see that at a park these days, what with the $5 bottled water and all, I will definitely be taking advantage of that! thanks!

lilshawn:
Also, I will be taking cash (american) with me... Uhm, how much is "too much"

Kevin Mullins:
I believe we were limited to $5000 US ...... international flight.
(not that you should need to bring that much)

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