EVC and Service animal questions.

[Evita_W]

It’s against Disney policy for a wheelchair or ECV to tow anything.

I’m not trying to be crass. If you’re a small person and have decent movement in your legs you will have a little more room in the ECV deck, but none of the decks are particularly big. Maybe 20 inches wide, maximum.

No one has suggested towing anything, closest is a rear basket, which is indeed within the rules.

 

[lanejudy]

No one has suggested towing anything, closest is a rear basket, which is indeed within the rules.

OP asked if a small dog stroller is allowed. It is allowed, but cannot be towed or pushed by the ECV.

 

[jo-jo]

I have no idea what size your type of dog is, but maybe if she is tiny, maybe a small basket on the EVC floor. I'd be concerned if the dog is just sitting there, you may step on her and that could cause issues if it happens while driving.

 

[tinkerbelletreasure]

For what it’s worth, I did see a small dog in stroller on my last trip and it was allowed to ride Small World.

 

[RoseGold]

ECVs have to be single rider and can't tow anything. I'm honestly not sure whether I would risk putting the dog in the basket as a "passenger"? I've seen it before, but I've also seen (and done) plenty of lap riding, which is definitely against the rules. And that's assuming your dog will tolerate riding in the basket.

This sounds like a pretty miserable experience for the dog all around. I don't think I've ever seen an ECV with enough floorboard for this.

It's not like they are going to arrest you, they'll just tell you to have the dog walk. I would be very nervous with a little dog walking next to an ECV. Heck, it can be hazardous with an adult paying attention.

 

[DisneyOma]

As a service dog, your dog needs to be placed wherever she needs to be to do her job. If she does her job at your feet, then you need to place her there. If she works from your lap, then she needs to be in your lap. Otherwise, why is the service dog going into the park with you? She's there to do the job she was trained to do for you, so she needs to have that access to you. If she's in a basket, in front or in back, can she do her job?

 

[cobright]

It’s against Disney policy for a wheelchair or ECV to tow anything.

I’m not trying to be crass, just honest. If you’re a small person and have decent movement in your legs you will have a little more room in the ECV deck, but none of the decks are particularly big. Maybe 20 inches wide, maximum. And about 20 or 22 inches long. i

Have you seen a Pomeranian? I saw a guy riding a standard skateboard with a Pom at his feet.

 

[Evita_W]

ECVs have to be single rider and can't tow anything. I'm honestly not sure whether I would risk putting the dog in the basket as a "passenger"? I've seen it before, but I've also seen (and done) plenty of lap riding, which is definitely against the rules. And that's assuming your dog will tolerate riding in the basket.

This sounds like a pretty miserable experience for the dog all around. I don't think I've ever seen an ECV with enough floorboard for this.

It's not like they are going to arrest you, they'll just tell you to have the dog walk. I would be very nervous with a little dog walking next to an ECV. Heck, it can be hazardous with an adult paying attention.

Actually, if it is needed to be in your lap because that is where it does its job from, they can't say the dog has to walk.
As for floor board, the 4 wheel Victory 10.2 would have plenty of room for a Pomeranian, they are very small, especially if the OP isn't a large person themselves.

 

[cobright]

As a service dog, your dog needs to be placed wherever she needs to be to do her job. If she does her job at your feet, then you need to place her there. If she works from your lap, then she needs to be in your lap. Otherwise, why is the service dog going into the park with you? She's there to do the job she was trained to do for you, so she needs to have that access to you. If she's in a basket, in front or in back, can she do her job?

Perhaps the Pom can sense fainting spells or balance issues that occur when their person is walking making the dogs location while traveling in the ECV a simple question of convenience and ergonomics? Or any number of other useful services a trained dog may provide that have no relationship to where they might be placed in a scooter.

Perhaps we might assume the OP understands where the dog needs to be to perform its useful function and is asking about the logistics of transporting that dog the rest of the time?

Simply answering the question as asked might be the most appropriate response. Other approaches seem to be questioning the OP’s understanding of her own disability; which in the best of days is rather tacky.

 

[DisSurfer878]

As a service dog, your dog needs to be placed wherever she needs to be to do her job. If she does her job at your feet, then you need to place her there. If she works from your lap, then she needs to be in your lap. Otherwise, why is the service dog going into the park with you? She's there to do the job she was trained to do for you, so she needs to have that access to you. If she's in a basket, in front or in back, can she do her job?

This also can apply to bags and backpacks.

Certain diabetics wear their small service dogs because close access to the body to detect changes in scent is part of the service their animal provides.

 

[Nanna2Eight]

I think enough has been said about animal itself. Let's keep this on-track of using an ECV to get around the parks with a service animal. I'm sure OP is not the only guest who has mobility needs and also uses a service animal.

Thank you

 

[Nanna2Eight]

Perhaps the Pom can sense fainting spells or balance issues that occur when their person is walking making the dogs location while traveling in the ECV a simple question of convenience and ergonomics? Or any number of other useful services a trained dog may provide that have no relationship to where they might be placed in a scooter.

Perhaps we might assume the OP understands where the dog needs to be to perform its useful function and is asking about the logistics of transporting that dog the rest of the time?

Simply answering the question as asked might be the most appropriate response. Other approaches seem to be questioning the OP’s understanding of her own disability; which in the best of days is rather tacky.

 

[Nanna2Eight]

Thank you that was my first post here and I feel very attacked. It's making me wonder what it's going to be like at Disney

 

[Evita_W]

Thank you that was my first post here and I feel very attacked. It's making me wonder what it's going to be like at Disney

Unfortunately, there are always rude people everywhere, but the nice ones generally outweigh them.

As I mentioned, you should do what works best for your needs, with a small dog like yours, I think a 4wheel Victory 10.2 would work, depending on how long.ypur legs are, etc.

Just remember the parks are different than the real world and there will be distractions that you and your service animal do not normally encounter and yes there will be rude people, but there will be a lot of nice ones that will hold a door for you, etc. Too