Comments on: California Girl Takes Utah Girl to Disneyland

By: Rachel Coleman

Rachel Coleman — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:47:00 +0000

Amy, follow your instincts. Lucy has no fear and would love to go on every ride. She has trunk control issues and many of the rides jerk and have tight turns. When we have been on those rides, it is physically exhausting for me to try holding on to her an minimizing the impact on her little body. Thankfully she also loves the smooth rides like “It’s A Small World” and “Dumbo”. We say “no” to roller coasters especially when they are labelled with warnings that seem to apply to her.

By: Amy Cassiday

Amy Cassiday — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:43:11 +0000

Thank you for writing this. I am planning on taking my sons to Disney World this coming summer, and was unsure how it would go for my youngest (Spina Bifida – L1 lesion). Will definitely make sure that we don’t use the transfer when an accessible car exists. I’m almost afraid to take him on rides because I worry the bumping may injure him….

By: Kiesha

Kiesha — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:08:54 +0000

I’m Floridian so, as you can imagine, Disneyworld is my second home. Reading your post about Disneyland almost parallels our experience at the World. My son uses a chair so get the “redcard”(that’s what we call it) but he also gets the “alternate entrance” stamp because of the Autism. The first time we ever got that card, I swore we would never do Disney without it. lol. We didn’t know about them until a friend told us and I tell every SN parent I know. We had a similar experience with Toy Story Mania. They really should put a warning stating “Don’t transfer unless you have awesome upper body and head control.” My son is able to walk and sit unassisted for a little bit so we, first, rode without the wheelchair. That was a horrible mistake. My son’s neck and upper body are really weak so he was flung all over that thing. I spent the entire ride with my arms wrapped around so he wouldn’t fall apart! Every since, he rides in his chair at any ride it’s allowed.
Sadly, the Haunted Mansion, here, can definitely use some mobility upgrades. We have to leave his Wheelchair outside and carry him through the building and out.

One thing I do hope DL is better at is the knowledge of the employees. We’ve encountered alot of negative moments with CMs at the parks from swearing our stroller style wheelchair was not a wheelchair (Otto Bock Kimba MPS) to one even accusing us of using passes from Sea World when we had just left GS from getting them *eye roll* We’ve never been to DL but I can’t wait to get out there!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:42:08 +0000

Wow, such an inspirational story of gratitude. Walt Disney sure has made his dream come true. You’re story is a testiment that there is still grateful people and exceptional parents out there in a world that needs these little reminders like your story tells. Thank you for your time and effort to share your story with us.

By: Rachel Coleman » Blog Archive » Finding My Inspiration

Rachel Coleman » Blog Archive » Finding My Inspiration — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:44:38 +0000

[...] last year. Even though I’ve hiked through Yellowstone with Lucy on my back, even though I took Lucy to Disneyland and transferred her countless times from her wheelchair to the rides and back to her wheelchair [...]

By: La Tisha

La Tisha — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:35:37 +0000

Just read about your trip to Disney! My family went two years ago to Disney Florida for Make a Wish for my oldest son who has MEC P2 Rhetts syndrome. He also is in a wheelchair and the special treatment he got was so nice that it takes your mind off the everyday living that we have to go through. My husband and I also agree about finding somewhere to change diapers we had our two children in diapers and its never fun finding a private place for a 8 and 7 year olds to lay down and get cleaned up but the first aid building was the best.. Thanks for sharing your story I enjoyed reading about it.
My son’s have enjoyed your video and my youngest learned a few words from you. Thank you so much for giving me a few months of comunication with him.. He has also been diagnosed with the MEC P2 Rhetts syndrome and has started to regress and is also now in a wheelchair like his big brother. so thank you so much for all you do..

By: mum2brady

mum2brady — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:45:11 +0000

Lucy looks like she is just in heaven – what a wonderful weekend

By: USA Insurance Quotes

USA Insurance Quotes — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:49:14 +0000

Hi just dropped by and happened to pass off this California Girl title hehe. Thought was something like you know. Girls Girls! haha. Well That’s one sweet family having fun like on a vacation or something. Google eats this title hehe. What’s up?

By: Alicia A.

Alicia A. — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:45:55 +0000

From one SoCal Girl to another… aahhh, the many memories of Disneyland. And, I too remember the strange facination of those from other parts of the country that ask how many times have I gone to Disneyland or do I ever see Movie Stars. Glad to see you had a great time. Keep up the good work!

Regards,
Alicia

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:58:19 +0000

Rachel, you are just absolutely amazing!! I wish that I could be half the woman and mom that you are! You have given me a standard to aspire to … “ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp … or what’s a heaven for?”

Thanks for being you!!
Love,
Michelle