electric scooter/wheelchairs - I need 411

[2ndxmommy]

if you saw my post on Dining, this is also for my friend diagnosed as terminal visiting on compassion tickets.

They called guest relations and were told that WDW theme parks only have scooters within the parks (first come, first serve, no reservations) and they can't be taken outside the gates or accomodate them with gate pickup (what?).

Guest relations did give us the names/numbers of several medical supply stores that would rent these. We are all pretty sure that insurance will cover non of this.

We also think it might be wise to have one delivered to the resort (off Disney property) for use there as well and just break down/reassemble into the trunk of a mid-size car (scooter is about $200/wk and a van with lift even more). I am getting them a discount on a rental car so that helps with expenses.

Any experience with these? Discounts? Connections with Disney or scooter rentals within the park (better info from 1sthand experience)? Rates within park? If you park hop, it is like stroller rental - show the receipt and rent again in different park?

TIA

 

[dpratt68]

Hi
We went down last April and my father rented an electric scooter from walker mobility. They were wonderful. They deliver and pick up right at the hotel an were just very pleasant people to work with.

 

[Chip 'n Dale Express]

You'll probably have much better results if you post this on the disAbilities board here on the DIS

 

[2ndxmommy]

You'll probably have much better results if you post this on the disAbilities board here on the DIS

Thanks! I must've missed that board.