Corvette Assembly Tour Question
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Corvette Assembly Tour Question
I'm taking the family on the Corvette Assembly tour this wednesday and have a question for anyone who has been on the tour. My wife would like to go on the tour, but has some mobility issues due to Multiple Sclerosis. Can anyone tell me ;
* how long does the tour take?
* approximately how much distance is covered on foot?
* are there any breaks when a person might be able to sit?
She has a strong preference against receiving any sort of special treatment, so I just want to do my research and understand what we might be getting into here.
* how long does the tour take?
* approximately how much distance is covered on foot?
* are there any breaks when a person might be able to sit?
She has a strong preference against receiving any sort of special treatment, so I just want to do my research and understand what we might be getting into here.
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The tour is about 90 minutes. There really isn't any chance to sit down, unless you get chosen to start a car at the first start station. The distance that is covered on foot is probably about a mile, maybe slightly less.
I sympathize with her feelings about not wanting special considerations, but maybe she could consider a wheel chair, as the tour is wheel chair accessible. But the tour is worth seeing and I'd hate to think she'd miss out.
I sympathize with her feelings about not wanting special considerations, but maybe she could consider a wheel chair, as the tour is wheel chair accessible. But the tour is worth seeing and I'd hate to think she'd miss out.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
The tour is about 90 minutes. There really isn't any chance to sit down, unless you get chosen to start a car at the first start station. The distance that is covered on foot is probably about a mile, maybe slightly less.
I sympathize with her feelings about not wanting special considerations, but maybe she could consider a wheel chair, as the tour is wheel chair accessible. But the tour is worth seeing and I'd hate to think she'd miss out.
I sympathize with her feelings about not wanting special considerations, but maybe she could consider a wheel chair, as the tour is wheel chair accessible. But the tour is worth seeing and I'd hate to think she'd miss out.
She's tough, proud, and very fit despite her condition. She won't even take handi-tags, so a wheel chair is a non-starter. Sounds like the tour is at her outer limit of endurance, so we'll have to discuss.
One more question. Is the building climate controlled? Heat can take a toll people with MS.
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Originally Posted by jwg2
She's tough, proud, and very fit despite her condition. She won't even take handi-tags, so a wheel chair is a non-starter. Sounds like the tour is at her outer limit of endurance, so we'll have to discuss.
One more question. Is the building climate controlled? Heat can take a toll people with MS.
One more question. Is the building climate controlled? Heat can take a toll people with MS.
Here's a link to a web site about the tour.
http://www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant...formation.html
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Last time I went on the tour, the actual walking around time was about 45-60 minutes. There is a short film presentation first, then the people go out in groups of about 15-20. They do move along at a reasonable pace, so your wife may be able to keep up. However, have her seriously consider a wheel chair - the tour is worth it and she may be a lot more comfortable. The tour is awesome and I'm sure she would enjoy it.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
The tour is about 90 minutes. There really isn't any chance to sit down, unless you get chosen to start a car at the first start station. The distance that is covered on foot is probably about a mile, maybe slightly less.
I sympathize with her feelings about not wanting special considerations, but maybe she could consider a wheel chair, as the tour is wheel chair accessible. But the tour is worth seeing and I'd hate to think she'd miss out.
I sympathize with her feelings about not wanting special considerations, but maybe she could consider a wheel chair, as the tour is wheel chair accessible. But the tour is worth seeing and I'd hate to think she'd miss out.
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Carry a folding chair, just in case.
I am disabled and probably as tough an anyone you will ever see but I have learned not to push the limits and spoil the remainder of the day. Just sit down and take a break.
I am disabled and probably as tough an anyone you will ever see but I have learned not to push the limits and spoil the remainder of the day. Just sit down and take a break.