Any solos use a scooter at WDW?

[Simba's Mom]

Have any solos at WDW used a scooter? Have there been any special problems being alone? For example, one of my fears is getting to a door and not having anyone to open the door for me. And trying to navigate thru ordering and picking up my food at CS restaurants. So do I have legitimate fears?

 

[spiceycat]

People will open doors for you.

alot is your attitude - people will help.

the CM and fellow guests!

 

[Tony NY]

I do it all the time you be fine ... Cast member will hold doors open for you .. You might run into some problems if you can't stand or walk for short or long distances if you can't transfer to a wheelchair or push your self. when you go to QS dining a cast member will help you bring your food to a table all you got to do is ask .. And most of enjoy the park and have fun.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I can walk a short distance (10-20 feet) without problem. I've never handled a scooter. Would it be realistic for me to get off my scooter, open the door into my room, then pull my scooter in? Conversely, open my door to get out, pull out my scooter (although I've seen some left in the hall)? I just thought of this possibility. Getting in/out of my resort room is my biggest concern. It sounds as if strangers at other places tend to be super-helpful.

 

[scdak]

I was lucky to have a little door holder for me (3 yr old nephew) when I would go in or out of the room driving my mom's ECV for her since she wasn't the best of drivers and didn't feel comfortable doing it (or bus ramps for that matter) but I would suggest bringing along a little rubber door stop to use, prop open the door then go in or out then remove it to close the door, and if bending over is an issue its easy enough to move with your foot. I have one that holds the door open that I am looking at right now which is why I even thought about it. I am sure others that use an ECV themselves with have some other answers too.

 

[Bete]

I can walk a short distance (10-20 feet) without problem. I've never handled a scooter. Would it be realistic for me to get off my scooter, open the door into my room, then pull my scooter in? Conversely, open my door to get out, pull out my scooter (although I've seen some left in the hall)? I just thought of this possibility. Getting in/out of my resort room is my biggest concern. It sounds as if strangers at other places tend to be super-helpful.

There is a lever towards the bottom in the back or on the back side that allows you to move the scooter easier; it's like manual mode. You can't drive the scooter in this position, but it's much easier to move/push the scooter in this position. The way I have done it is to have the scooter close to the door. Then, open the door and pull the front of the scooter towards you and get it so it's holding the door open. Change back to driving mode on the scooter and you can drive it out very slowly. Get the scooter far enough out; so, the door will close. You can walk the scooter in and out completely in this manual mode, but I find it easier to do the above.

As far as doors there are not too many doors you will have to contend with in the parks. There are nice folks that will help, too. Worse to worse, you can use the same technique as getting in and out of your room, as described above. Some doors open automatically and I would stick with quick service places that have those doors or open entrances and exits. There are some table service restaurants where you can get pretty close to the seating area. There's like a hallway before the table area. Tony's in MK is an example of this setup. Crystal Palace in MK has an area inside where you can park a scooter, too. It may be the most difficult to go to Epcot's World Showcase for a table service meal. There is really no room for you to take a scooter into those places. If your walking is as limited as you say, you may want to avoid those places. Germany's Biergarten might be the easiest in this respect.

Try to go to some websites where you can see the restaurants with pictures or video and you should be able to get an idea of which places are easier to do.

I wouldn't try to be a commando on your first time out with a scooter. What I mean by that is go to the simpler and easier places and avoid the hard ones; until, you get better at it all.