Accessible transportation from MCO to WDW?

[Inkmahm]

Help! I previously used ECVs on trips to WDW eventually buying my own used scooter from Buena Vista. But I tried to do a DCL cruise without an aid, just my canes. It was the most miserable trip for me. This time I am going to cruise with a power wheelchair. I bought a Ranger Maestro which I'm practicing with because they are way more difficult to drive than an ECV! What I discovered in transferring from MCO to AKV yesterday is that the Mercedes sprinter vans are way too high for me to step up and get in and out safely. It was torture and two people helping me to get in. I am supposed to be taking a normal Mears bus back to MCO in two weeks and now I'm in a panic because my MIL said there were 5 stairs to get up to the seating area on the bus and they were very difficult for her. She is in better shape than I am!

So, are there any accessible rides I can book from WDW back to MCO where the vehicle is lower (like a minivan or SUV) or that I could remain in my chair? That would be even better. I'm sure there must be because many people aren't ambulatory at all away from their chair. I can walk short distances with two canes for balance/support. Stairs are my real issue.

Who do you recommend for an accessible ride back to MCO?

 

[lanejudy]

Do you have DCL transfers booked? Call and let them know you need an accessible bus. You can stay on the wheelchair; the bus will have a lift.

 

[SueM in MN]

Mears has accessible busses.
Mears was the service WDW had a contract with for Magical Express.
Not every was accessible, but they had many with lifts at the back of the bus to transport wheelchair users onto the bus.
When Magical Express still existed, we used them many times for our daughter using a wheelchair

Contact them as lanejudy suggested.

 

[Inkmahm]

Thanks for the tips! We used Mears in Dec and the lift in the back worked well for me and my chair. Will be booking them again for our trip coming up soon.

 

[man-from-nantucket]

Help! I previously used ECVs on trips to WDW eventually buying my own used scooter from Buena Vista. But I tried to do a DCL cruise without an aid, just my canes. It was the most miserable trip for me. This time I am going to cruise with a power wheelchair. I bought a Ranger Maestro which I'm practicing with because they are way more difficult to drive than an ECV! What I discovered in transferring from MCO to AKV yesterday is that the Mercedes sprinter vans are way too high for me to step up and get in and out safely. It was torture and two people helping me to get in. I am supposed to be taking a normal Mears bus back to MCO in two weeks and now I'm in a panic because my MIL said there were 5 stairs to get up to the seating area on the bus and they were very difficult for her. She is in better shape than I am!

So, are there any accessible rides I can book from WDW back to MCO where the vehicle is lower (like a minivan or SUV) or that I could remain in my chair? That would be even better. I'm sure there must be because many people aren't ambulatory at all away from their chair. I can walk short distances with two canes for balance/support. Stairs are my real issue.

Who do you recommend for an accessible ride back to MCO?

We’re heading to WDW in a month. Party of 4 with non-ambulatory daughter (manual chair). Used to love ME, but those days r gone. Mears has been pretty disappointing last few trips. Trying MCO2Disney this trip. Very expensive; but if they come through timely, reliable and respectful, I’ll take it.