Walker rentals?

maxiesmom · Jul 25, 2017

Are there any companies near Disney World that rent out the wheeled walkers with the seats? I'm trying to come up with a contingency plan.

My dad is in his late 70s, and while he is fine with day to day walking, I'm worried that a day in the parks may be hard for him. It is more a balance worry than a can't walk worry. I plan on taking it slow, of taking a lot of breaks to just sit and relax, and have many ADRs planned.

I'm just trying to have a plan to help him just in case it is harder for him than we all think it will be. He loves to people watch, so getting him to sit won't be an issue. If he is having a really bad day I have no problem renting a wheel chair, but I'd like to know all the options. Thanks!

lanejudy · Jul 25, 2017

Try Orlando Medical Rentals. They seem to have quite a variety of products offered, including rollators. I have not used this company but have read some good reviews.

Enjoy your vacation!

Kaytie · Jul 25, 2017

By the time you rent a rollator for any typical vacation, it's probably cheaper to buy one. Also, check with local service organizations; here it's the Masons. They may have equipment to loan out.

Kaytie · Jul 25, 2017

lanejudy said:
Try Orlando Medical Rentals. They seem to have quite a variety of products offered, including rollators. I have not used this company but have read some good reviews.

Enjoy your vacation!

http://www.orlandomedicalrentals.com/medical-equipment-rentals-orlando.asp
$65 or $80 for a week.

Betty Rohrer · Jul 25, 2017

maxiesmom said:
Are there any companies near Disney World that rent out the wheeled walkers with the seats? I'm trying to come up with a contingency plan.

My dad is in his late 70s, and while he is fine with day to day walking, I'm worried that a day in the parks may be hard for him. It is more a balance worry than a can't walk worry. I plan on taking it slow, of taking a lot of breaks to just sit and relax, and have many ADRs planned.

I'm just trying to have a plan to help him just in case it is harder for him than we all think it will be. He loves to people watch, so getting him to sit won't be an issue. If he is having a really bad day I have no problem renting a wheel chair, but I'd like to know all the options. Thanks!

assuming you are flying what is your plan for airport? might be better to look at buying the walker. ps you did not ask but something that has helped me esp getting out of boat rides think pirates was a cane for support getting out

maxiesmom · Jul 25, 2017

Betty Rohrer said:
assuming you are flying what is your plan for airport? might be better to look at buying the walker. ps you did not ask but something that has helped me esp getting out of boat rides think pirates was a cane for support getting out

I will be traveling with my dad, my 25 year old nephew, my sis and her husband. I'm thinking among all of us we can help him lever himself out of the boats. It is mostly his balance that is a problem, and that is not every day. I'm trying to plan for the worst case scenario and hoping for the best.

Betty Rohrer · Jul 25, 2017

maxiesmom said:
I will be traveling with my dad, my 25 year old nephew, my sis and her husband. I'm thinking among all of us we can help him lever himself out of the boats. It is mostly his balance that is a problem, and that is not every day. I'm trying to plan for the worst case scenario and hoping for the best.

I also have balance problems and I found that even with the large group I travel with the cane was more help than rest of group.and I am talking worse case for me. I am in my late 60s and mine is every day

MinnieMSue · Jul 26, 2017

I got a rollator Walker on amazon for $50 last year before a trip I took after a back surgery. It is a really nice Walker too. Might be worth checking on.

Rista1313 · Aug 31, 2017

MinnieMSue said:
I got a rollator Walker on amazon for $50 last year before a trip I took after a back surgery. It is a really nice Walker too. Might be worth checking on.

MinnieMSue I have questions about Disney and back issues, is there a way I can message you with questions?

MinnieMSue · Sep 2, 2017

Rista1313 said:
MinnieMSue I have questions about Disney and back issues, is there a way I can message you with questions?

Um you might not have enough posts to message me but click on my profile and if it says something like "start a conversation" that is the private message link I am pretty sure. I have lots of experience with mostly lower back issues but also have some neck flare ups too. I will answer any questions you have with my personal experience. I will say my rollator Walker was a lifesaver to have a seat with somewhat a back to lean against for parades and shows like Fantasmic. I do most rides but have skipped some coasters at times (have also ridden them when my back is really good but don't recommend). Everest, space mountain, thunder mountain and rockin rollercoaster are the biggest offenders. Also dinosaur is super rough.

Rista1313 · Sep 4, 2017

MinnieMSue said:
Um you might not have enough posts to message me but click on my profile and if it says something like "start a conversation" that is the private message link I am pretty sure. I have lots of experience with mostly lower back issues but also have some neck flare ups too. I will answer any questions you have with my personal experience. I will say my rollator Walker was a lifesaver to have a seat with somewhat a back to lean against for parades and shows like Fantasmic. I do most rides but have skipped some coasters at times (have also ridden them when my back is really good but don't recommend). Everest, space mountain, thunder mountain and rockin rollercoaster are the biggest offenders. Also dinosaur is super rough.

Thank you so much, my husbands back problems are from a lower failed back surgery, and he is sensitive to jerking or heavy braking motions. We figured all coasters were out, but was curious... discriptions on some of the rides say "small drops" (Like Soarin') and wondered how small drops effect lower back. Any other Jerky rides you can think of we should stay away from?

Thanks!

persimmondeb · Sep 4, 2017

I use a cane for balance issues. It makes a huge difference, both to fatigue and things like getting in and out of rides and up and over steps. Someone to assist doesn't provide the same leverage. They're also cheap and portable. That said, rollators are not expensive, and since it's a mobility device, he shouldn't have trouble taking it onto the plane, if you're flying. I don't normally use one, but we're considering tucking a rollator in the trunk for this trip since we have a couple of very long park days planned (although the last time we tried using one in an amusement park I kept forgetting I had it and taking off without it when we got off the rides.

MinnieMSue · Sep 6, 2017

Rista1313 said:
Thank you so much, my husbands back problems are from a lower failed back surgery, and he is sensitive to jerking or heavy braking motions. We figured all coasters were out, but was curious... discriptions on some of the rides say "small drops" (Like Soarin') and wondered how small drops effect lower back. Any other Jerky rides you can think of we should stay away from?

Thanks!

My experience with soarin is that it is smooth as can be. They lift you up at the beginning and at the end lower you down but you stay seated in a normal position. During he ride the row of seats moves slightly but not very much. That has never been a problem. I would say no coasters no dinosaur and safari is pretty rough. I would check the list of warnings for each ride.

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