https://orlandoinformer.com/2013/special-needs-are-universal-disney-world-wheelchair-ride-transfers/ #1 Universal Orlando vacation planning website Fri, 01 Jan 2016 15:41:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://orlandoinformer.com/2013/special-needs-are-universal-disney-world-wheelchair-ride-transfers/#comment-2589 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 16:53:05 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=59318#comment-2589 My parents are elderly also, and somewhat heat-intolerant.  They also don’t like to drink a lot of water, because it embarrasses them to have to use the restroom often.  Have a frank and honest talk with your father.  I find that works best with mine, and I also try to suggest the easiest activities and let him suggest the more strenuous ones.  He knows what he can handle!  Encourage him to be frank and honest with you while on the trip.  My dad is VERY upfront about needing a break.  His wife….not so much.  Try not to look at it as “one last trip” but as making memories of a lifetime.  :).  Also, encourage him to use the camera.  And plan for everything to take at least 30-40% longer.  Kinda like traveling with a 5 year old!

]]> https://orlandoinformer.com/2013/special-needs-are-universal-disney-world-wheelchair-ride-transfers/#comment-2590 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 20:37:24 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=59318#comment-2590 For anyone curious about our usual Friday afternoon post – the weekly Rumor Round-Up – that will be published tomorrow morning.

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