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Pats Dragon · 11-14-2009, 07:54 PM

I just injured my knee and can't walk. I want to rent a scooter but what if someone steals the scooter while I am on a ride. I've heard about that happening with Disney scooters. Would a bike lock help? Also, if I go to a resort for dinner and I can hobble short distance should I park the ecv outside? We have ADR's at ohana and california grill.

bairdbeth · 11-14-2009, 08:19 PM

There is a scooter key. Just take it out and take it with you when you get out of your EVC. It won't go without the key, so no worries!! Have fun!

peemagg · 11-14-2009, 08:26 PM

I took my personal one this past May and had no problems with anyone touching it who shouldn't have. For the restaurants I parked with the strollers where I couldn't park it inside. Just ask when you get to the restaurant and they will give you the best idea where to park it. Just be sure to take the key with you.

Cheshire Figment · 11-14-2009, 08:35 PM

Hi and

to disABILITIES!

The majority of attraction lines in WDW are "mainstreamed". This means that a wheelchair or ECV will use the regular entrance and line all the way to either a show seating or ride load area. If a line is not mainstreamed there will be signs and/or Cast Members to direct you where to go.

If a show, normally there will be spaces to park a chair or ECV and there will be seats next to the space for other members of the group.

If a ride, usually you will have to transfer to a ride vehicle, although some rides will allow a person in a wheelchair to remain in their chair. If you have to transfer to a ride, and unload is not at the same location as load, your ECV will magically appear at the unload area.

If you click on where it says "disABILTIES" at the top of this page it will take you to the Index. One of the top items is the "disABILTIES FAQ" which will gives lots of useful information. Note that Post #2 discusses mobility and equipment. Post #3 had a wide variety of information and links; it might be a good idea to look at the various park "Guidebook For Persons With Disabilities" for more detailed information.

Or, if you want an easier route to the FAQs, click on the link in my signature.

Pats Dragon · 11-15-2009, 03:52 AM

Thank you for your help!!!

franandaj · 11-16-2009, 02:19 AM

Most of the time people are respectful of scooters that don't belong to them so as long as you take the key you're OK. I've seen a few times when parents don't know how to take care of their kids and the kids climb on the scooter, but they can't do anything if they don't have the key.

peemagg · 11-16-2009, 08:23 AM

Evertime you leave it and come back check where your speed control is. If a child does climb on it or check it out, that is the first thing that they go for.

toocherie · 11-16-2009, 03:49 PM

my Mom (who cannot walk hardly at all) rode her scooter into Ohana where the table was and then I moved it out to the stroller area. Brought it back for when we were ready to leave.

At Prime Time Cafe the greeter rode it out for us and I went and got it at the end of the meal.

GrammyJudy · 11-18-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Pats Dragon

I just injured my knee and can't walk. I want to rent a scooter but what if someone steals the scooter while I am on a ride. I've heard about that happening with Disney scooters. Would a bike lock help? Also, if I go to a resort for dinner and I can hobble short distance should I park the ecv outside? We have ADR's at ohana and california grill.

Ohana is a short walk from the monorail if you can walk at all. I use an ECV in the parks but not the resorts due to knee and back issues

11-14-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
Pats Dragon DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 717	nervous questions about 1st ecv I just injured my knee and can't walk. I want to rent a scooter but what if someone steals the scooter while I am on a ride. I've heard about that happening with Disney scooters. Would a bike lock help? Also, if I go to a resort for dinner and I can hobble short distance should I park the ecv outside? We have ADR's at ohana and california grill. __________________ ºOº WDW every year since 1971 ºOº

11-14-2009, 08:35 PM	#4
Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 20,478	Hi and to disABILITIES! The majority of attraction lines in WDW are "mainstreamed". This means that a wheelchair or ECV will use the regular entrance and line all the way to either a show seating or ride load area. If a line is not mainstreamed there will be signs and/or Cast Members to direct you where to go. If a show, normally there will be spaces to park a chair or ECV and there will be seats next to the space for other members of the group. If a ride, usually you will have to transfer to a ride vehicle, although some rides will allow a person in a wheelchair to remain in their chair. If you have to transfer to a ride, and unload is not at the same location as load, your ECV will magically appear at the unload area. If you click on where it says "disABILTIES" at the top of this page it will take you to the Index. One of the top items is the "disABILTIES FAQ" which will gives lots of useful information. Note that Post #2 discusses mobility and equipment. Post #3 had a wide variety of information and links; it might be a good idea to look at the various park "Guidebook For Persons With Disabilities" for more detailed information. Or, if you want an easier route to the FAQs, click on the link in my signature. __________________ 41 WDW Stays Totalling 321 nights between 1987 and mid-2003. Animal Kingdom Lodge; All Stars(2); Beach Club; Boardwalk Inn; Caribbean Beach (9); Contemporary Tower (13); Courtyard (2); Disney Institute; Dixie Landings; Grand Floridian; Grosvenor; Hilton; Old Key West; Polynesian; Port Orleans; Royal Plaza; Shades of Green; Wilderness Lodge; Marriott World Center (3); Other Off-Property (Other Than just 1st or last Night) (8). Now Working Part Time at Walt Disney World! (Guest Services/Ticket Sales/Turnstile Greeter) A few very helpful links which are on DisBoards: Everything About WDW Tickets and this one disABILITIES FAQs

11-15-2009, 03:52 AM	#5
Pats Dragon DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 717	Thank you for your help!!! __________________ ºOº WDW every year since 1971 ºOº

11-16-2009, 02:19 AM	#6
franandaj Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 150	Most of the time people are respectful of scooters that don't belong to them so as long as you take the key you're OK. I've seen a few times when parents don't know how to take care of their kids and the kids climb on the scooter, but they can't do anything if they don't have the key. __________________ Alison Jan 2010 Live dining Review THV, AKV, GCV 2010, BWV 2009, SSR 2008, AKL & GF 2007, AKL, BC & DCL 2001, DXL & WL 1997, GF 1993

11-16-2009, 03:49 PM	#8
toocherie By the way, the foregoing is not LEGAL advice I'm also easy--it says so on all the bathroom walls Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,315	my Mom (who cannot walk hardly at all) rode her scooter into Ohana where the table was and then I moved it out to the stroller area. Brought it back for when we were ready to leave. At Prime Time Cafe the greeter rode it out for us and I went and got it at the end of the meal. __________________ YOU GIT WHAT YOU GIT AND YOU DON'T THROW A FIT!!!!!! .

11-14-2009, 08:19 PM	#2
bairdbeth DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 675	There is a scooter key. Just take it out and take it with you when you get out of your EVC. It won't go without the key, so no worries!! Have fun!

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11-14-2009, 08:26 PM	#3
peemagg We are doing the AKL tri-fecta You will find us wrapped up in them at night and on the weekends Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 649	I took my personal one this past May and had no problems with anyone touching it who shouldn't have. For the restaurants I parked with the strollers where I couldn't park it inside. Just ask when you get to the restaurant and they will give you the best idea where to park it. Just be sure to take the key with you.

11-16-2009, 08:23 AM	#7
peemagg We are doing the AKL tri-fecta You will find us wrapped up in them at night and on the weekends Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 649	Evertime you leave it and come back check where your speed control is. If a child does climb on it or check it out, that is the first thing that they go for.

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