Advice needed on handling a rollator and luggage

StarGirl11

StarGirl11

Long time DL Runner who is finally coming home
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Feb 8, 2012
So I got my rollator last October. And so far the only trips I've taken it on were about two days in length and only needed a small bag. But thing is it looks like I'm doing WDW solo in Jan (Mom had a BMT in June and for safety sake we've all agreed that her going to Disney isn't in the cards yet, so being an only child that means solo trip) and I'm slightly lost on how to handle my luggage and my rollator. At this point I can't say whether or not I will be using DME because parts of the travel plans are in the air since my Dad might be changing projects again. So question is how do people who travel solo handle their walkers or other mobile devices and their luggage?

I'm asking now so I can take the appropriate action. Plus I have a three day trip to CA (not Disney in nature, though I might make a stop there) coming up in November where I'll need my rollator and I really would rather not use my smaller duffle.

This is a 6 day trip. I need room for not just my clothes but my running stuff (I'm coming in for Dopey). I physically can't put everything I need in a small duffle.

I mean I guess porters are an option but I'm not sure if that will be an option every time. Right now I might be getting into WDW fairly late. And with CA I'll be flying into John Wayne, I don't even know if they have porters at that airport.
 
With WDW, I personally would check my luggage, use DME and let them do the heavy lifting from MCO to the Resort. When you are ready to return home, you can have Bell Services pick up your luggage from your room, and take it down to the bus. You just follow the luggage, and check in at the DME desk, and your luggage goes on to MCO. Make sure you check in for your flight before the desk at your Resort closes for the day.

If that isn't an option for some reason, then @SteveMouse's suggestion is the way to go.
 


You could request wheelchair assistance at the airport. You make the request with your airline (in advance helps) and then when you check in, you can put the folded rollator in your lap and the chair attendant can wheel you and wheel a small suitcase. Some the the wheelchairs have a shelf underneath the seat for a carry-on sized bag. It is customary to tip the attendant, especially if he/she helps with your luggage.
 
Bungee cord wrapped vertically around the seat and back to keep it closed, lean it against you with the legs resting on your legs.
 


I see you are planning to do the Dopey Challenge (48.6 miles). Are you planning to use the rollator for the race?
 
Pinkflmngo said:
I see you are planning to do the Dopey Challenge (48.6 miles). Are you planning to use the rollator for the race?
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No I have it for when I'm in line at the parks before and after the races. I have a rollator because I can have issues standing for varying amounts of time. I am fine walking from A to B and doing races. But I try standing at A or B on one of my bad days and we have problems. I'm slightly self conscious about the rollator, it took me a while to even acknowledge the issue being a thing. It took even longer to realize that I should just take it with me on trips regardless of why I'm on the trip.

Thanks for the advice everyone.
 
StarGirl11 said:
No I have it for when I'm in line at the parks before and after the races. I have a rollator because I can have issues standing for varying amounts of time. I am fine walking from A to B and doing races. But I try standing at A or B on one of my bad days and we have problems. I'm slightly self conscious about the rollator, it took me a while to even acknowledge the issue being a thing. It took even longer to realize that I should just take it with me on trips regardless of why I'm on the trip.

Thanks for the advice everyone.
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Good luck with the race! :).
 
What about getting a 4 wheel spinner suitcase and somehow (e.g. an octopus strap) attaching it to the front of the rollator so that you can push both at the same time?
 
amykathleen2005 said:
Can you take a cane with a seat instead? That would be much less hassle to lug around if you aren't requiring it to walk, only to sit.

Something like this?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Travel-Seat-Cane/21670161
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The device will be allowed to be used as a *cane*, but Disney will not allow it's use as a seat. Guests are not allowed to bring portable or folding chairs into the Parks. Additionally, those (in the opened, seat deployed position) have been known to tip over, leaving the user at best on the ground, and at worst, injured.
 
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