My BF who is in the Army ROTC currently in Airborne school has been jumping out of planes and severely injured his ankle today breaking tendions. Unfortunately, we are going to Disneyland on Monday the 12th and I am hoping he'll not be so stubborn and rent a wheelchair because he can't be on cruches for a week in DL, anyways how much do they cost to rent in DL, and what is the process for rides? Is there a seperate wheelchair line are there any rides he won't be able to ride because the ques aren't wide enough? Thanks so much for your help.

Not sure about prices but usually you just go through the ride exits. It's probably different for Haunted Mansion though. Ask a castmember once you get there, every ride is accessible.

My BF who is in the Army ROTC currently in Airborne school has been jumping out of planes and severely injured his ankle today breaking tendions. Unfortunately, we are going to Disneyland on Monday the 12th and I am hoping he'll not be so stubborn and rent a wheelchair because he can't be on cruches for a week in DL, anyways how much do they cost to rent in DL, and what is the process for rides? Is there a seperate wheelchair line are there any rides he won't be able to ride because the ques aren't wide enough? Thanks so much for your help.
I rented a wheeelchair for my mom two years ago, so I am not sure what the exact rate is now. But don't be to concerned about the posted pricing because there's a refundable deposit for the chair as part of the payment, and the signs make it look like your full payment is higher than it will actually be. Look at the FINE PRINT. Basically, they charge your credit card and then refund the deposit when you return the chair. When we went, I think it was about $30 for the rental, and then we got something like $20 back when they got the chair back. So the actual rental was around $10-15, which was a great deal for the convenience for her.

You can call in advance to get the exact numbers, but I definitely recommend it for those who are injured.

We didn't do any of the high-impact rides, simply because it's not my mom's style. But we did do Haunted Mansion, and they take you in a special entry that delivers the chair to the end of the conveyor belt. They stop the ride to board wheelchair passengers [which results in the familiar announcement about ghosts interfering with the ride; I used to think the ride broke down a lot, until I reallized that they stopped it for all disabled passengers and wheelchairs]. Most of the Fantasyland rides have to be entered via the exit in a wheelchair, as the old-style cattle-ramp entries don't allow for wheelchair access. But there was nothing we wanted to ride that we couldn't. And most of the DCA rides were designed so that wheelchairs fit in the regular queue [which means no special front-of-the-line entry, FYI]. Many of the Disneyland rides, being older, will either take you in through the exit or through the FastPass line. But you should check about the E-ticket rides like Indy and Space Mountain, because they may accomodate wheelchairs just fine [in which case, FastPass them to avoid long waits].

Not sure about Splash Mountain. That one seems a bit tricky, and my mom didn't want to do it. [Grizzly River Run at DCA does have wheelchair access.]

Wheelchairs (regular) cost $8, but you pay $28 when you rent, which includes a $20 refundable security deposit. Electric Chairs are about $30, and have a higher security deposit.

When you get a wheelchair, ask for an accessibility guide, it explains which rides you need to use an alternative entrance. DCA iis fairly new, and all of its queues are accessable to wheelchairs.

My BF who is in the Army ROTC currently in Airborne school has been jumping out of planes and severely injured his ankle today breaking tendions. Unfortunately, we are going to Disneyland on Monday the 12th and I am hoping he'll not be so stubborn and rent a wheelchair because he can't be on cruches for a week in DL, anyways how much do they cost to rent in DL, and what is the process for rides? Is there a seperate wheelchair line are there any rides he won't be able to ride because the ques aren't wide enough? Thanks so much for your help.I would recommend asking his doctor to write a script for the chair, and let insurance get it off site. Otherwise, you wil have to contend with him carrying the crutches with the chair as the chair can't go to the parking areas. Chairs are $8 with a $20 refundable deposit each day. As for lines, check with City Hall. They will advise how to do lines. Some you will go thru the exit, others you will use the regular lines. Ones like the Matterhorn, you go thru the regular line, til you come to the handicap sign and you enter there. Realize that there is a limited number of wheelchair parties on a ride at a time. Example, POTC limits 5 chairs on the dock at one time.

We didn't do any of the high-impact rides, simply because it's not my mom's style. But we did do Haunted Mansion, and they take you in a special entry that delivers the chair to the end of the conveyor belt. They stop the ride to board wheelchair passengers [which results in the familiar announcement about ghosts interfering with the ride; I used to think the ride broke down a lot, until I reallized that they stopped it for all disabled passengers and wheelchairs]. [in which case, FastPass them to avoid long waits].

Not sure about Splash Mountain. That one seems a bit tricky, and my mom didn't want to do it. [Grizzly River Run at DCA does have wheelchair access.]Haunted Mansion "breaks down" once a cycle now. They stop at buggy 5 to load wheelchair and other guests requiring assistance. Splash Mountain you would go to the exit. If it is slow, you go up thru the exit and line up in the exit. If it is busy, a CM will queue you at the base of the exit, sort of like Space Mountain.

At Haunted Mansion, and at Small World, heck, just about everywhere... make sure you point out that he can actually leave the wheelchair and get into and out of the ride vehicle. This way you will not have to wait for vehicle #5 to come around... or the special boat for small world.

Also Haunted Mansion and Pirates Of The Carribean's wait times can be excrutiatingly long if they make you wait outside because they thing you need the special vehicle. Be sure to mention (the castmember greeter should ask you, by the way) that he can walk for short distances.

Wheelchairs (regular) cost $8, but you pay $28 when you rent, which includes a $20 refundable security deposit. Electric Chairs are about $30, and have a higher security deposit.

One thing to note (and this is NOT directed at the original poster!!!!) - Many people have expressed frustration about seeing younger people ;) at DLR who appear to not need wheelchairs but rent them because they think they will get to cut in lines faster if they have one. Often, these people are caught by security. When they are, their wheelchair is taken away and they don't get their deposit back. :~D

Adrienne

At Haunted Mansion, and at Small World, heck, just about everywhere... make sure you point out that he can actually leave the wheelchair and get into and out of the ride vehicle. This way you will not have to wait for vehicle #5 to come around... or the special boat for small world.

Also Haunted Mansion and Pirates Of The Carribean's wait times can be excrutiatingly long if they make you wait outside because they thing you need the special vehicle. Be sure to mention (the castmember greeter should ask you, by the way) that he can walk for short distances.
The only issue we have seen with this is if you leave the wheelchair outside, you will need a GAC, otherwise they will say to use the regular lines (which in some cases may be shorter.) If you leave the wheelchair at the entrance to the Haunted Mansion, and walk down to the doom buggies, you will stilll have to wait for the right buggies because they will have to return you to the entance so you can reclaim your chair. If you leave the chair outside the ride, they will direct you to use the regular line unless you have a GAC. For our issue, we do not have a chair, but a service dog. While we can walk down, the dog cannot go on moving walkways. So, we wait for chair 5 to come around so he can load appropriately. In POTC, we have to be loaded into the front row (so he can do a down under the front of the boat), so we wait so we can be loaded properly. I will say, CMs are so incredibly helpful with us. It is always a positive experience.

One thing to note (and this is NOT directed at the original poster!!!!) - Many people have expressed frustration about seeing younger people ;) at DLR who appear to not need wheelchairs but rent them because they think they will get to cut in lines faster if they have one. Often, these people are caught by security. When they are, their wheelchair is taken away and they don't get their deposit back. :~D

Adrienne
Oh, that's super. With my luck I'll get "caught" because I'm stupidly stubborn and refuse to use an ECV the ENTIRE time, and will switch off with my sister on occasion.

Electric Chairs are about $30, and have a higher security deposit.

Just a slight correction - ECVs cost $55, and you get $20 back when you return the key.

My BF who is in the Army ROTC currently in Airborne school has been jumping out of planes and severely injured his ankle today breaking tendions. Unfortunately, we are going to Disneyland on Monday the 12th and I am hoping he'll not be so stubborn and rent a wheelchair because he can't be on cruches for a week in DL, anyways how much do they cost to rent in DL, and what is the process for rides? Is there a seperate wheelchair line are there any rides he won't be able to ride because the ques aren't wide enough? Thanks so much for your help.

So sorry to hear about your BF's ankle! Hope he heals quickly...

Several years ago, I sprained my ankle right before a trip to DL. Because we had out-of-town family meeting us there, cancelling wasn't an option. My kids were still using strollers, so having a 'push' wheelchair wasn't an option either.

Because there are a limited number of ECVs at DL and I 'm not much of a gambler (I haven't won the lottery yet, have I?), I called our hotel, and they were able to arrange for an ECV to be delivered to our hotel. That way, I could use it to/from the park, and when we left, the company picked it up. That eliminated any issues about renting at the park, and although I don't remember the total price, I believe it was competitive with what DL would have charged for the same number of days (if not maybe cheaper!).

Anyway, that's another idea.

You are best off getting a normal wheelchair because they are easier to get through crowds with and in and out of rides, plus they fold up! And another bonus is they are $27 but you get your $20 back when you return the wheelchair.