I have been to Disney a zillion times so I should know the answer to this, but I wanted to make sure my memory was right :thumbsup:
If I am correct the handicap boats (at least for IASAM) are "flat" where you walk or roll straight on them vs stepping down into them, and they also have a more bench-like seat on them as well (again where you do not have to step down to get a seat).
I'm just trying to clarify my memory as my Mom has trouble walking and bending her knee enough to step down into rides. This way I should have a better idea :thumbsup:
Thanks for any help guys! :mickey:
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You got it right.
On Jungle Cruise, one boat has a roll-on platform for WCs and ECVs.
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Thank you for confirming this and for the info on the JC, I forgot about that one :thumbsup::mickey:
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September 2013 Polynesian ∞ 4 year Anniversary ∞
November 2014 Polynesian ∞ My Birthday/5 year Anniversary Combo ∞
If you're using a wheelchair, then the wheelchair boats are perfect! But, the seats on those boats are quite small and very low to the ground, and I actually found them way harder to get out of than the regular boat seats. The wheelchair goes "down the middle" with seats on both sides.
My Mom has had both knees replaced and still talks about how hard it was to get in and out of it's a small world. The only thing we found that made it better at all was to sit in the back, since the seat back is higher, and provided a better place for her to hold onto.
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Thank you for replying and sharing your experiences with me 
I will be sure to pass them along to my Mom :thumbsup:
If anyone is bored while waiting in a line and can get/upload a pic of the handicapped boat for any boat attraction it would be awesome :mickey:
*- 29 total visits to the World -*
September 2009 AKL Jambo House Savannah View ∞ Honeymoon ∞
September 2012 AKL Jambo House ∞ 3 year Anniversary ∞
September 2013 Polynesian ∞ 4 year Anniversary ∞
November 2014 Polynesian ∞ My Birthday/5 year Anniversary Combo ∞
there is no park easier for handicapped than Disney.
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ransam;2437017 wrote: there is no park easier for handicapped than Disney.
Due to access issues, we gave up on Universal.
WDW has been very handicapped friendly for us.
PETE FROM NYC
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FORGET ABOUT THAT OTHER FAT GUY ON TV.
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Next trip: 11/1 to 11/12. BLT
Jungle Cruise has new accessible boat, at least CM's said it was new. The lift platform is in the middle and doesn't look long enough to fit ECV's, only standard wheelchairs. Hubby used it and his standard manual chair fitted on with about an inch or two to spare. I think ECV users will have to transfer to manual chair.
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merciantinkerbell;2439412 wrote: Jungle Cruise has new accessible boat, at least CM's said it was new. The lift platform is in the middle and doesn't look long enough to fit ECV's, only standard wheelchairs. Hubby used it and his standard manual chair fitted on with about an inch or two to spare. I think ECV users will have to transfer to manual chair.
DW used this many times with her ECV. No problems.
PETE FROM NYC
DISNEY NUT SINCE THE 1950s.
I AM POOH SIZED AND PROUD OF IT.
FORGET ABOUT THAT OTHER FAT GUY ON TV.
I AM THE REAL KING OF QUEENS
TWELVE TRIPS FROM 1975 - 2007 all by plane
Drove down 2009,2010,2012,2014.
DVC since 9/09. We own at BLT.
Next trip: 11/1 to 11/12. BLT
