Golf Cart Capacity

[LISmama810]

Hi there. I noticed on Disney's site, they list the golf carts as "4-seat." Does that mean only four people are allowed on them? Would my three kids be able to sit in the back (they could squish together) while my husband and I are up front, or could one of my kids sit on an adult's lap?

I guess I'm asking both from a practical standpoint and whether there's a rule about it.

 

[FortForever]

From what I have witnessed, you can pretty much do whatever you want. I have seen so many rental carts piled with people, it was ridiculous. I'm sure there are official rules, but never seen them enforced.

On one cart, I saw 5 or 6 little ones (all under 5 by look) on the rear seat, unsecured. Driver was going so fast that when he took a turn out of the Meadows Trading Post several of them almost fell off. They were all grabbing onto anything they could.

 

[G719]

Hi there. I noticed on Disney's site, they list the golf carts as "4-seat." Does that mean only four people are allowed on them? Would my three kids be able to sit in the back (they could squish together) while my husband and I are up front, or could one of my kids sit on an adult's lap?

I guess I'm asking both from a practical standpoint and whether there's a rule about it.

The carts are designed to fit 4 adults comfortably. I would put the smallest kid between the two adults in the front if the kid is too young to be trusted to stay seated. The seats are bench seats so 3 can squish in together.

 

[LISmama810]

Thanks for the info! My youngest will be 5.5, so probably old enough to be trusted, but up front between us might be a better plan.

 

[bama_ed]

It's all about butts in seats.

As long as everyone has a butt planted on a seat, the Fort will generally let you go. No child/adult sitting in someone's lap. No standing/crouching and just hanging on. Driver should not have a baby or anything else in their arms while driving.

So if your kids can squeeze across the back seat you'll be fine.

Bama Ed

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Hi there. I noticed on Disney's site, they list the golf carts as "4-seat." Does that mean only four people are allowed on them? Would my three kids be able to sit in the back (they could squish together) while my husband and I are up front, or could one of my kids sit on an adult's lap?

I guess I'm asking both from a practical standpoint and whether there's a rule about it.

Not supposed to, but we seldom will stop carts - unless major overloaded.

 

[peg110]

to re-iterate what others have said. Butts in seat (or mostly in seats) are what is key. Above all, safety is the biggest consideration. I have seem carts where they were MASSIVELY overloaded and nothing was ever done. (I saw one that was a "4 Seater" that had at least 6 in it and they were not small.... AT ALL).

Obviously if you are pushing the limits of the cart (rented or not) you need to adjust the speed and overall driving accordingly.

 

[snowmedic]

This trip I have seen carts with 6 adults and 2 toddlers.