How early do I need to get to the parks for a scooter rental?

[disneymom1]

Going memorial weekend

 

[Robo]

Going memorial weekend

Be at the gate 45-60 min. before the posted opening time.

You might consider renting from off-site, as it can be cheaper, and you can use it outside the parks. Then, it won't take your morning time to rent.

 

[Mickeefan]

You might consider renting from off-site, as it can be cheaper, and you can use it outside the parks. Then, it won't take your morning time to rent.

I agree with this. I rent from an outside company for my Dad & it's cheaper & he's able to have it at the resort and the parks.

 

[AshleyLovesDisney]

Can I third this?: Rent off-site! They'll even deliver to your resort (if you're staying on-site) and it's so much cheaper!

 

[lroger01]

I rented at Epcot once when my feet were too sore to walk anymore. I didn't expect to need one, so off site wasn't an option. On my visit, I was there at opening and was the only one picking one up at that time. When I turned it in after Illuminations there were no more left. As long as you're there near park opening you'll get one. Try to arrive around 11 then maybe not.

For anyone hesitant to use a scooter for just a day or two to get through a bad stretch - do it! I had the best day at Epcot. I saw every inch of the park and didn't exhaust myself. Better still, my swollen and sore feet got the rest they needed.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

another vote for off site rental for the reasons others have said. esp at MK parking even the handicapped area can be a walk plus you have to walk to monorail or the ferry and then to gate. plus while waiting for gate to open there is very little if any seating to wait.

 

[LovePug]

Can I third this?: Rent off-site! They'll even deliver to your resort (if you're staying on-site) and it's so much cheaper!

Yes, rent offsite. The offsite ones are not as big and bulky and easier to drive. It doesn't matter if you're onsite or offsite, they will deliver to your hotel/resort (at least the place we rented from did).

 

[dreiwhit]

My wife's step mom rented one in MK. She got there about 30-45 minutes after MK opened and didn't have any problems.

 

[connie1042]

Rent off site. They are better scooters. They actually move faster than 2 miles an hour. I am most tired after the park day, and walking to the bus was a killer. It was nice to have it all the way "home"

 

[Jadyreen1282]

Rent off site...Keep in mind that if the bus has too many scooters to load you will be waiting. I've seen anger at the bus and boat depots...

 

[tstidm1]

Going memorial weekend

In nearly all ways, I would say rent a scooter off site. The only time I would say Rent a scooter on site is if you are taking a scooter on an off site hotel shuttle. Very few hotels are able to take scooters unless you give them 24 hour notice. If your willing to walk to a shuttle and then in the park, then rent off site. Look for an easy to take apart one if your driving to the parks.