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MemberReply to Limited walking but don't need a wheelchair yet...
I’ve never been to Japan before, but I do have low stamina. I get very tired easily even though I use a power wheelchair for mobility.
Set up a schedule where you don’t push yourself beyond your limits. Japan isn’t disappearing anytime soon. (Well, unless there’s another earthquake or tsunami or Godzilla finally shows up.) Do a little bit each…
Reply to Disney Parade Rules for Wheelchair Users in Different Countries
Yes, Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea is the only Disney Park not owned by Disney at all. I think the property is leased to Disney, though. Because of this, policies are not the same as in other Disney Parks.
I don’t have a trach, nor have I gone to the Parks with someone who has. I can only tell you my experience as a past Disneyland Annual…
Reply to Dealing with heat when traveling with a disability
I avoid traveling in the summer to whatever destination I want to go to.
As a kid, my last trip with my parents was a road trip to Memphis, TN (the US South, for those who don’t know). My parents hated luxury, so they thought it was okay, for a 2-week trip in July, to stay in a cabin with no air conditioning and no accessible showers at…
Reply to Transportation Apps - and Accessibility
I use Google Maps and Street View before even going on the trip to learn how accessible the areas are where I will be. Doing that also helps with my anxiety, as I hate surprises. I want to be well-prepared, down to the type of pavement (concrete vs. cobblestone, etc.).
Reply to How Far In Advance to Plan for 2025 World Expo in Osaka
No need to be embarrassed. Here in the States, nothing has been said yet. If I hadn’t gone in ’82, I wouldn’t have known World Expos even exist.
Thanks for the dates to avoid. I don’t want to go during Opening Week, as I want to go when all the glitches are fixed. Closing Week could have some good bargains, as vendors want to get rid of stock…
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