Re: OT/ Need help, DH is trying to plan a last family vacation to Disney.

[Guest guest]

Red roof inns take pets...no charge.

Wheel chair rentals at Disney average 55 a day.(electric carts)

There are off site companies that will deliver to your hotel for much less.

Google Orlando and mobility carts  Remeber to bring your handicap placard.

There is no place better and kinder to those with liited mobility than Disney. I

go a few times a year.  Only an hour drive for me.

Investigat the animal clinic at Disney. I have never used it but know it is

there.

I never fly without taking an aspirin pre flight.

Be prepared to have a wonderful time...

Raniolo

From: Tracie <tracierae143@...>

Subject: [ ] OT/ Need help, DH is trying to plan a last family vacation

to Disney.

Date: Monday, February 28, 2011, 1:05 PM

 

Hi all,

I know this is off topic and I apologize for that. I need lots of advice about

flying and medications with this RA and I am also an insulin dependent diabetic

and I use my wheelchair a lot for big things like Disney theme parks. My DH has

decided it is our last big family trip and we should plan it and go since we do

not know how long I will be able to make the trip. To be honest, I am not sure

about how well I will do now. We can take my wheelchair or should I rent one

down there? Should we stay in the parks and use their transportation or should

we stay in a cheaper hotel and rent a car? There are five of us and a dog, lol.

Yes, I said dog. He is small, but I have to find a hotel that will take him

because he is sooooo cute. I cannot leave him home. There isn't anyone to care

for him around here. I am petrified of flying. I am on regular pain management

but I will need breakthrough pain medication and how do you carry it on the

plane? I am so afraid it

will be taken and then I will be stuck without medications. SO, lay the advice

on me. I am all ears. You can email me if you want at tracierae143A@....

Tracie

[Guest guest]

Check out  www.scootorlando.com

Raniolo

From: Tracie <tracierae143@...>

Subject: [ ] OT/ Need help, DH is trying to plan a last family vacation

to Disney.

Date: Monday, February 28, 2011, 1:05 PM

 

Hi all,

I know this is off topic and I apologize for that. I need lots of advice about

flying and medications with this RA and I am also an insulin dependent diabetic

and I use my wheelchair a lot for big things like Disney theme parks. My DH has

decided it is our last big family trip and we should plan it and go since we do

not know how long I will be able to make the trip. To be honest, I am not sure

about how well I will do now. We can take my wheelchair or should I rent one

down there? Should we stay in the parks and use their transportation or should

we stay in a cheaper hotel and rent a car? There are five of us and a dog, lol.

Yes, I said dog. He is small, but I have to find a hotel that will take him

because he is sooooo cute. I cannot leave him home. There isn't anyone to care

for him around here. I am petrified of flying. I am on regular pain management

but I will need breakthrough pain medication and how do you carry it on the

plane? I am so afraid it

will be taken and then I will be stuck without medications. SO, lay the advice

on me. I am all ears. You can email me if you want at tracierae143A@....

Tracie

[Guest guest]

I've never been to Disney but I have flown a dog before. What is your dogs

size? Hopefully small enough that he/she can go in a carrier under your seat.

I flew a dog in cargo once and will never ever do it again.

I bet you'll have a wonderful time, I've heard it's a great place to visit and

would love to some day.

PJ

From: Tracie <tracierae143@... <mailto:tracierae143%40> >

Subject: [ ] OT/ Need help, DH is trying to plan a last family vacation

to Disney.

Date: Monday, February 28, 2011, 1:05 PM

Hi all,

I know this is off topic and I apologize for that. I need lots of advice about

flying and medications with this RA and I am also an insulin dependent diabetic

and I use my wheelchair a lot for big things like Disney theme parks. My DH has

decided it is our last big family trip and we should plan it and go since we do

not know how long I will be able to make the trip. To be honest, I am not sure

about how well I will do now. We can take my wheelchair or should I rent one

down there? Should we stay in the parks and use their transportation or should

we stay in a cheaper hotel and rent a car? There are five of us and a dog, lol.

Yes, I said dog. He is small, but I have to find a hotel that will take him

because he is sooooo cute. I cannot leave him home. There isn't anyone to care

for him around here. I am petrified of flying. I am on regular pain management

but I will need breakthrough pain medication and how do you carry it on the

plane? I am so afraid it

will be taken and then I will be stuck without medications. SO, lay the advice

on me. I am all ears. You can email me if you want at tracierae143A@...

<mailto:tracierae143A%40> .

Tracie

_,_._,___

[Guest guest]

The parks rent electric scooters, if they are available when you

arrive. You should have no problem carrying your medication through the

security screening at the airport.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1059.shtm

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1374.shtm

Becca

On 2/28/2011 12:05 PM, Tracie wrote:

>

> Hi all,

>

> I know this is off topic and I apologize for that. I need lots of

> advice about flying and medications with this RA and I am also an

> insulin dependent diabetic and I use my wheelchair a lot for big

> things like Disney theme parks. My DH has decided it is our last big

> family trip and we should plan it and go since we do not know how long

> I will be able to make the trip. To be honest, I am not sure about how

> well I will do now. We can take my wheelchair or should I rent one

> down there? Should we stay in the parks and use their transportation

> or should we stay in a cheaper hotel and rent a car? There are five of

> us and a dog, lol. Yes, I said dog. He is small, but I have to find a

> hotel that will take him because he is sooooo cute. I cannot leave him

> home. There isn't anyone to care for him around here. I am petrified

> of flying. I am on regular pain management but I will need

> breakthrough pain medication and how do you carry it on the plane? I

> am so afraid it will be taken and then I will be stuck without

> medications. SO, lay the advice on me. I am all ears. You can email me

> if you want at tracierae143A@...

> <mailto:tracierae143A%40>.

>

> Tracie

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi all,

>

> I know this is off topic and I apologize for that. I need lots of advice

about flying and medications with this RA and I am also an insulin dependent

diabetic and I use my wheelchair a lot for big things like Disney theme parks.

My DH has decided it is our last big family trip and we should plan it and go

since we do not know how long I will be able to make the trip. To be honest, I

am not sure about how well I will do now. We can take my wheelchair or should I

rent one down there? Should we stay in the parks and use their transportation

or should we stay in a cheaper hotel and rent a car? There are five of us and a

dog, lol. Yes, I said dog. He is small, but I have to find a hotel that will

take him because he is sooooo cute. I cannot leave him home. There isn't

anyone to care for him around here. I am petrified of flying. I am on regular

pain management but I will need breakthrough pain medication and how do you

carry it on the plane? I am so afraid it will be taken and then I will be stuck

without medications. SO, lay the advice on me. I am all ears. You can email

me if you want at tracierae143A@...

>

> Tracie

>

I can't help you with the other arrangements, but I can address your worries

about your meds. Absolutely NO problem, especially within the U.S. Just make

sure you pack all your meds in your carry on, in original containers with the

proper labels. (particularly true of any controlled pain meds) Declare liquid

injectable when you go through security, and you won't have to pull them out for

inspection.

One other thing to keep in mind is how to handle meds that must be kept cold.

For domestic flights, putting them in a soft sided cooler with an ice pack is

usually fine. But if you are caught in airport hang-ups due to weather or what

have you (it once took me 22 hours to get from Boston to LA!!!!) an ice pack

isn't going to last. So also pack a couple of heavy duty zip lock bags. That

way, if the ice pack defrosts too much, you can ask the cabin crew to fill your

ziplock with ice. You can keep your meds cold indefinitely this way!

I travel frequently, all over the world, including developing countries and have

never once had a problem. You just don't want your meds in your checked luggage

where it could go astray if your luggage gets lost.

[Guest guest]

Hi Tracie.

 

I take ALL my meds in a carr on bag when flying.  I also have my MTX that I

inject each week.  I also have my needles in a plastic box with the MTX and

alcohol wipes  which are in  my carry on bag.  I fly all the time and no

problems.  They scan my bag in the x-ray machine and then I get it back.  If

your diabetic insulin needs to be refridgerated, just take on a cooler with ice

etc.  There are no issues doing so.  I also have several RX pain meds in the

carry on too.  No problems at all.  I do have 2 knee replacements and a hip

replacement, which do set off the alarms.  They just take me aside and scan my

body.  I also carry a card from my surgeon statind the replacements I have.  I

fly alone with no problems.  When I make arrangements to fly, I also have them

have a wheelchair available for me in each airport in case I need it.  They are

very accomadating.  I leave Ft Myers and I use the wheelchair and they take you

right to the door

of your plane.  They do the same when I land In Boston and they take me right

to the luggage area, get my bag etc for me.  Great service!!!!!  Plenty of

people traveling using wheel chairs, canes, crutches etc.  I came home with a

cast on my leg, was in a wheelchair, and my left arm was in a sling.  To go

through security, they put me aside, checked my cast leg etc. and I did not have

to get out of the wheel chair.  They take wonderful care of us.  The

stewardess's took wonderful care of me.  I could not open a bottle or can and

they did it for me.  Helped me to the ladies room etc.  I could not praise

them enough.  I always fly Jet Blue and use the same time flights so I see them

again when I travel.  I also had a cane at the time too.  So you can imagine

my right leg in a full cast, my left arm in a sling because I broke it, and I

also used my cane, plus a wheel chair.  Nothing to worry about.  I love

flying!!!!!

 

I stayed inside Disney twice.  I liked that I could use all the transportation

in the parks, and I have also stayed in my Timeshare, renting a car etc.  I

think it is $12.00 a day to park, and they shuttle you to the gate.  Once

insdie the gate, you can pick up your rental wheel chair and off you go.  The 2

times I stayed at the Polynesian, we had a pkg, all food and drinks were free,

we could eat in any restrauant we wanted to, free admission to the Park at Magic

Kingdom, could go to any show etc.  I ate at Cinderella's castle with her, Ate

in Italy in Epcot, free to go to Epcot, etc.  I only like Mickey and Magic

Kingdom.  When I go there this year, I will drive to Disney world, stay in my

Timeshare, use the bus to the Magic Kingdon, so no parking fees.  I will also

reserve a elec. wheel chair for myself.  I could not do all that walking.  If

you call the park they will tell you what you want to know, what it costs etc. 

I also took the boat

back and forth to the Park from the Polynesian.  They make it easy for

handicap people to enjoy the Park.

 

I know there are several hotels that are pet friendly for your little dog.

 

I hope this information helps you.  Relax and enjoy your trip and have lots of

fun too.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: Tracie <tracierae143@...>

Subject: [ ] OT/ Need help, DH is trying to plan a last family vacation

to Disney.

Date: Monday, February 28, 2011, 1:05 PM

 

Hi all,

I know this is off topic and I apologize for that. I need lots of advice about

flying and medications with this RA and I am also an insulin dependent diabetic

and I use my wheelchair a lot for big things like Disney theme parks. My DH has

decided it is our last big family trip and we should plan it and go since we do

not know how long I will be able to make the trip. To be honest, I am not sure

about how well I will do now. We can take my wheelchair or should I rent one

down there? Should we stay in the parks and use their transportation or should

we stay in a cheaper hotel and rent a car? There are five of us and a dog, lol.

Yes, I said dog. He is small, but I have to find a hotel that will take him

because he is sooooo cute. I cannot leave him home. There isn't anyone to care

for him around here. I am petrified of flying. I am on regular pain management

but I will need breakthrough pain medication and how do you carry it on the

plane? I am so afraid it

will be taken and then I will be stuck without medications. SO, lay the advice

on me. I am all ears. You can email me if you want at tracierae143A@....

Tracie