ECV's, GAC's and rental cars oh boy

[zetachi]

We are off to the world next week and I have a couple of questions.

My sister had surgery on her leg and re-hab did not go so well. She can walk but long distances and long periods of walking hurt. Right now we are playing it by ear to see if she needs a wheel chair or ECV.

Couple of questions. We will be renting a mini van. Is there any way to get the ECV in and out of a regular car or do you need a specialty van?

We don't want to abuse GAC privileges but it may come down to using them or her having a horrible painful trip. Will a GAC get her, if needed onto lines without standing/walking so much. I've tried to read as much as possible but I'm still a bit confused.

Thanks

 

[deegack]

Disobeys answer to mobility issues is to rent a wheelchair or ECv. She can take them through most lines. I would rent from an offsite company. You can ask about ones that break down for transport.
Just remember a gac doesn't shorten the distance between rides or at hotels so if you think she needs it chances are she will.

 

[catra121]

The only way to really get through the lines with limited walking/standing would be an ECV or wheelchair. Another option would be a rollator (4 wheeled walker with a seat). She'd still have to walk but instead of standing still when the line is not moving she could just sit down on the walker. Keep in mind that whatever you guys do that she should make sure she doesn't make her problems worse by either walking too much or too little...I know you don't want her to have any sort of setback. Renting a manual chair might be the easiest thing if there is someone who would be available to push her at any time. That way she could walk when she is able to and be pushed when she can't handle the standing/walking. It will also be easy to fold up to get in and out of the van if you decide to rent one offsite.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Almost all ECVs are designed to break down into five or six pieces and will normally fit in the trunk of a full-size car or larger.

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, including Post #5 which describes loading/unloading an ECV to/from a car.

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

 

[SashaFarce]

Almost all the outside rentals have scooters that can be taken down to multiple pieces as mentioned above. We are a 2-scooter family and can fit most of both in a compact car's trunk. We usually put the 2nd base in the backseat. With just one scooter, you should be fine with almost any trunk/car size if you pack it appropriately.

 

[Bete]

A smaller travel scooter breaks down as others have posted. An outside scooter rental company for a week will be about $175 to $200 depending on the place you choose.

With an outside rental you can use the scooter everywhere. Disney park scooters cost way more and they stay with the park. You do have to charge up the scooter battery every night or you will run out of juice. With a park scooter Disney does it.

She'll feel better not having anyone pushing her in a wheelchair. Besides if you are not use to pushing a wheelchair it can be hard.

You can take a scooter through the ride lines and you park it just before the ride. You can take them to the shows, too. There are special areas where they are parked.