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I don't have any experience w/an ECV as I do not have the ability to transfer or propel a manual chair and use my power chair 24x7.

Depending on the skill level of the driver ;) I think the ECV might fit -- the lift is more long and narrow (like a sideways elevator) think "parallel park" but the turns into the theater might be tight.

My chair is a power chair and I looked up the dimensions so you could compare it to your ECV (24.25" X 35.5") My chair is standard to larger frame and I "just" fit into the cut out without blocking the main aisle which is behind you (very easy pull-in parking).

If transferring is a possibility you may want to use the chair to go down to the main theater area and then transfer to a seat in an area of your choice.

The only time in 3 cruises w/DCL I ever had an issue with "fitting" was this past cruise in the main dining area, in all 3 dining rooms I kept getting the back wheels kicked by people/staff walking by or behind our table. Next time I cruise I will definitely be checking on this ahead of time once we've boarded.

The Royal Palace has steps at the main entrance, but there is a 2nd entrance around to the right (if you are standing in the atrium looking at the doors of the dining room).

We have cruised the Dream twice which is the sister ship to the Fantasy.

There is wheelchair seating available on the entry level of the theater, the only issue you may run into is sometimes in this area you are not able to see the screens to either side of the stage completely.

There are "cut outs" in the main area which provide plenty of seating to the inside and the row in front of the cut out. As someone mentioned you need to go at least 30 minutes early as a crew member certified to open the watertight doors you will have to go through has to summoned. The lift that is used is tight and cannot accommodate more than a chair and one person besides the crew member. I recommend having your family go in and find the seating you want while you make a very interesting journey through the crew quarters and backstage. After the show is over, very promptly someone was there to escort you back up and out.

I COMPLETELY understood your comment, wanting to go on a family event and be told because you need accessible seating you get to sit by yourself or if you are lucky ONE companion - concerts, sporting events - if I wanted to go by myself I would, but can't stand to be isolated due to convenience of the venue.

Enjoy! The shows are first rate!

First before I am flamed, I have completed the forms DCL previously used and am in a career which is corner-stoned on advocacy.

I have a physical disability and use a power wheelchair among other small room accommodations and DCL has always gone out of their way to be accommodating.

Due to the limited number of rooms available, I have no problem "verifying" the accommodations I need and if the practice ensured that the accessible rooms were used as intended I would fill one out every time we cruise.

I did not see the forms as offensive but an attempt to find a way to be respectful to all - sadly for DCL an un-winnable position.