Alternative to buggy - Disneyland

[NumberPerson]

DC and I will be going to Disneyland on the summer, DS will be 8 and has hypermobility which for him means that walking for long amounts of time is very tiring and can be painful. He finds is also difficult to stand still, or sit still for that matter, which gets worse when tired.
We went to Disneyland last year as well, and used a camping trolley, which he could sit in when he needed a break which worked great.
The problem is that Disney is banning these trolleys from next month, so am looking for an alternative.
No need for a long term solution, as he copes well in most other places/ situations (we usually don't walk as much as in Disney)

Only option I can think of is a cheap buggy, which we could leave there (could leave it in the hotel for someone else to take use) or hire a wheelchair, which seems excessive for his needs.

So wondered if anyone here has any ideas of an alternative solution?

Would one of the pushchairs you can hire in Disneyland work? They’re larger than normal buggies.

The ones they hire out should work? They are bigger than buggies.

I would look into hiring a SN buggy.

I didn’t think we needed one for years, but after dc3 got past the toddler stage I caved and got one.

I have 3 dc, all with low level mobility issues who all cope fine usually. The SN buggy was an absolute godsend. Could carry all the water/snacks we needed without trouble, and it provided a much needed break when the walking got too much.

Did you take your own camping trolley? Can’t you just buy a second hand McLaren or the like and take it back home again and keep for emergencies? Personally I would just hire a wheelchair.

Can you borrow a wheelchair from Disney, in the US they had the large SN buggies available free with medical accreditation (many years ago)

I went to Disneyland when I was 7 and my parents hired me a wheelchair as apparently they could not take another minute of moaning about my legs being tired

I promise I am in no way this lazy as an adult!!!

My experience of Disney (paris) that there are great with looking after people with any kind of disability (and handy to note they include pregnancy in this!) no queuing, easy access seating etc... Not sure about their wheelchair hire arrangements as never used this service but I'm sure this is something they would provide.

The Hertz rental pushchairs are huge that you can rent on site. When we went DD had a virus so despite being the height of an average 8 year old was quite comfortable in it. I sat on it whilst waiting for her and at size 14 5ft6 I could more or less fit. It was also handy to have somewhere to leave bags with lunch bits on. It was quite expensive...about 24 euros a day. Disney is an incredibly long day filled with lots of walking, I would probably hire one again just for DD to rest and avoid being over tired.

Alternatively DD recently had a leg injury and we hired a children’s wheelchair from our local British Red Cross which is donation only.

Go to city hall upon arrival with a letter from the gp stating he has a permanent disability which makes queuing, standing etc. difficult and he'll get a green pass. This will allow you all access to rides via the disabled queue which means very little or no wait and special spaces for parades, shows etc.

I would get in touch with Disney and see what solution they offer you. I have honestly never been anywhere so disability friendly and I'm sure they will be able to sort something for you. Promise I'm not on commission! But they bent over backward when I was there with DS last year and I'm a total fan girl now!

Along with the trolleys Disney has also reduced the size of allowed buggys, so getting a large one of them is not an option as there are now strict width restrictions.

Thanks everyone, some great suggestions I can look into
DS got a green pass there last year, which was a godsend. Besides his physical issues, DS also has severe anxiety and sensory difficulties, which makes queuing impossible.

Disneyland is his favourite place on earth, well, shared first place with Efteling (theme park in Holland) so trying to make sure this year will be as good for him as last year

Renting a buggy or wheelchair there may be the best option, travelling by Eurostar, so limited to what I physically can take (just me and 2DC) but will def look into the other suggestions, thanks all

Oooh I’m going to Efteling in July, can’t wait.

I believe the ban is only at American parks at present

Having been to both Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World many times, it really is WDW where the excessively large buggies, trolleys and scooters are a massive issue due to their unnecessary use in the majority of cases.

It’s not a problem at Disneyland Paris.

@Madvixen
From 1st May in Paris as well apparently, as part of some other changes, buggy size limitations and making the park smoke free are a few others I can remember..
Did see it somewhere 'official' Disney but just had a look and can't find it now, so may be worrying over nothing and can just take the trolley/wagon

@Nicknacky
You will have a great time, have been many times as we have family living nearby, so tend to go for a day trip to Efteling whenever we visit. Any questions, just ask

Number Is it as manic as Disney? It looks more chilled and relaxing which I am hoping for. Staying for four nights.

@Nicknacky
Different kind of magic really, they haven't got the Disney characters, they do have some fairy tale ones, and some mascots who are popular with Dutch children, but unlikely to be known to British children.
The attention to detail and upkeep of the park is far better in Efteling.
Just look at the ceilings
Small world has ceiling tiles, whereas even the older attractions at Efteling have ceilings in line with the attraction.
And I think the variety of rides etc is better in Efteling
If you are looking for a relaxing break, they have plenty of slow pace stuff to keep you going, as well as some great thrill rides

I love both though, each park has their own appeal

My DC still think all of the characters are real, which is a huge bonus for Disneyland, once they lose their belief, I think Efteling beats Disney though

(Just my opinion)

I hope you noticed I said “manic” and not “magic” 😂 been to Disney a few times and magical it isn’t.

My kids are 12 and 5, neither have been particularly Disney mad (apart from Belle, well, who doesn’t love Belle)🤷‍♀️

It’s the attention to detail that attracted me to it. Did you stay on site or just day visits?

@Nicknacky
Hahaha, I did read your 'manic' as 'magic'
Been a long day

And def less manic, will be busy, esp if you go in Dutch school holidays, but at least to me, Efteling feels a lot calmer in general
It does get very busy though, queues can be quite long. But then, you have 4 days!

We have been for day trips only, my DB lives about 30 mins drive away so we tend to stay there (they have annual passes, wish I lived close enough to justify that one 😄

My DC won't do the fast rides, well DD (7) went into one of the roller coasters there last year, her first one ever, but regretted it as soon as it started to go down
One of the attendants noticed it was her first go, and gave her a ' I went on my first rollercoaster' certificate which was a nice touch

Would happily go more days, but we usually don't stay in Holland long enough to manage more than one day

Just a heads up, if you decide to hire from site, you cant take the pushchair from one park to the other. It’s not too much of an issue, you have a laminated label with your name on (goes on the buggy so people don’t take the wrong one after the rides) and the receipt and you drop it off at Disneyland gates, walk across to WDW and then just show your receipt at the buggy hire there and pick up another one. It really isn’t any bother unless of course the occupant is having a nap.

It would appear the new rules are only coming into effect at Disneyland California and Walt Disney Wirld Florida.

The excessive and unnecessary use of large buggys, stroller wagons and scooters is solely an American parks issue. You don’t have a problem elsewhere.

Which disney are you going to? You talk of green passes and wagons. Paris have the disabled green pass, in Florida they have the DAS card. The no wagon/pull along cart rule is for America and not Paris