I got ran over by a scooter!

[Tinkerbellmom33]

 

[LaraK]

Not to make light of the situation, but does anyone else have "Grandma got run over by a raindeer" running through thier head over and over again when you read this?

 

[KatheeME]

You can be upset with me. I can take it but, THE WOMAN PARKED HER SCOOTER ON MY FOOT and could care less. I admit it , I have hit someone in the ankle with my stroller but I apologized and let them know I was so sorry. This lady acted as if I should have looked out for her only because she was on a scooter!! That was not fair!

I don't think you are a bad person at all. I don't blame you. Heck, I would have been frustrated at that moment in time to see her walking as well. I admire you for not saying more!

 

[KatheeME]

Ok, to all the people that are freaking out about the OP being offended that the ECV person then got up and walked, keep your pants on. Once I was getting on Splash Mountain, and a girl in an ECV and her family that were waiting in the exit side got in the same log as I was in. When we were done with the ride and getting out, she got out and then walked over to her ECV, with the rest of her party. After we were out of the attractions by the bathrooms, she got out, and her little brother started driving the ECV. They were going to Liberty Square, and so were we, and she walked the entire way. We lost them for a bit, but we came back to Splash Mountain, and this time her sister/mother/other female in their party was in the ECV waiting in the handicapped area. I understand that people in ECVs can't walk or whatever, but lots of people get them because they're too damn lazy to walk (yes, walking in WDW, what a freaking concept) and don't want to wait in lines. So yes, if you run over my foot, please apologize. If you get up and start walking, please have some sort of disability, don't be a lazy in perfect health that doesn't want to walk.

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Yes, yes, yes!

 

[mommom2]

I also have limited mobility, I rent my scooter from Walker Mobility, easier than taking mine on the plane from home. The problem is, a large percentage of "disabled" people in the parks on the ECV do not know how to operate them. There should be a training session before let loose in the parks. Last Christmas, the crowds were heavy. I accidently hit a child that ran in front of me. Thankfully no one was hurt and her Mom allowed her to sit on my lap to the next ride they were going on. If one can not handle the scooter and the crowds, they should not be permitted to operate an ECV, only a wheelchair, much safer.

 

[KatheeME]

Cindy, I think you have done a great job of explaining and admitting that you spoke about your frustration AT THE MOMENT. Some here need to lighten up. Talk about wanting to stir things up! Geesh!

There is not any "CindyBella Rule" Hahaha but maybe there should be some kind of regulations. I would never "degrade" anyone. But I will not get all run over by rude people.....pun intended.

She couldn't walk around the theme park...needed a ECV or ECV....ran over my foot. She however could walk into Tinkerbells Treasures. I guess I am only thinking of foot....(which is healing nicely ..thanks ) If she had been walking during the collision, this would have not happened.



Incase it was not clear earlier, When she got off the scooter, she looked right at me and I again said you actually ran over my foot that was painful, and then couldn't get a single sorry out?? Then to see you WALK in...... Then I walked away...

 

[dogsmom]

I absolutely agree that the problem is with the training people receive in how to operate these things. My mom rented a scooter last year and it was really very difficult for her to figure out how to control it. (don't worry, the only people she ran over were members of my family) . I think they need to set aside an area by the rental sites where people can test drive the scooters until they fell comfortable .

 

[WaltD4Me]

but lots of people get them because they're too damn lazy to walk (yes, walking in WDW, what a freaking concept) and don't want to wait in lines. So yes, if you run over my foot, please apologize. If you get up and start walking, please have some sort of disability, don't be a lazy in perfect health that doesn't want to walk.

I think the percentage of joy riders and "lazy" people getting ECV's is quite small. First of all, they aren't free...I think they are $35 a day now? Second, even if the person is just "lazy" .... so what? They paid their $35, they are on vacation, what business is it of yours?

And again, you can't judge on a short encounter. When we went my mom used an ECV, but she really wanted to ride the train around Magic Kingdom, but you can't take ECV's on the train, so when we were at Toon Town, she got on the train and I rode the ECV to the front of the park. I did get a couple funny looks, but my mom got to ride the train around with my dad, so what did I care what all the nosey people thought?

As for waiting in lines...only one time did we get moved and that was for The Great Movie Ride and it actually took alot longer than the regular line. I really have never understood this argument.

If you get up and start walking, please have some sort of disability

As for this statement...should they wear some sort of sign around their neck for you?

 

[krdisneybound]

This subject has been hashed over and over several times.

There was absolutely no reason for the ECV lady to be rude to you. No excuse for that. Just remember, she has to live with herself. I hope that didn't ruin your whole trip.

I usually take my scooter with me but when I don't, I rent one. The last couple of times I have gone to WDW, I don't even go into the parks due to people who look at you strangely when you are on a scooter or ECV and you do walk into the restroom or walk into a store w/o the scooter or ECV.

After my ankle fusion this past year, I tried to walk all the time and by doing that, I got stronger and stronger - even more quickly than normal, because I tried to walk and not sit all the time.

Many people do use the EVC's for pleasure and some need it for health problems - there is no way for anyone to determine each person's needs

Good luck with your future trips and lots of pixie dust to you

 

[Jennasmomma]

To the OP sorry you got hurt and she did not apologize.

I along with my mom will be using ECVs for our trip in December. We are renting from off site. We will practice before we get to the parks because each ECV is different. Also when we are around a lot of people will go slower.

We may "look" healthy but we arent. I could walk the parks but then Id literally collapse and then my dd will miss out on having mommy with her.

 

[Boardwalker]

Along the same line as this thread, I was leaving the Magic Kingdom after Wishes one night with a friend who was on an ecv. Yes, she needs one as she has rheumatoid arthritis, and no, you wouldn't know how much pain she is in when she gets up to walk; she just looks overweight.
This was my first time in the parks with someone on an ecv, and I had complained about them for years (too many, slow everyone else down, etc...).
It was really eye opening on how hard it was for her to operate in a crowd. People were cutting in front of her nonstop and when the way was clear and she would try to start up again, she would either bump into someone cutting in front of her or stop short to keep from doing it. But when she stopped, the people behind her complained loudly then would go around and cut her off again. She really couldn't win.
We slowly worked our way to a side street and waited for the park to empty before we could leave. I don't know what the right of way etiquette should be, but I see the situation from both sides now. I really think that even at the most crowded places, at the busiest times, we really need to try to be a little more civil.
We run into each other on foot all the time, right? We nudge and bump and appologize and accept it as inevitable. It is even harder to navigate, even harder to stop or go if you are the one with the ecv.
Obviously, the thread has stories of the unforgiveable, I certainly don't defend running people down.
But man, I learned that until you really walk next to someone on one, you have no idea. She would have been held in one spot all day if she didn't get a few feet of room ahead of her to manuver. I sort of started walking in front of her like a blocker for a running back. I guess I just want to say that we keep our eyes open for little ones running across our path, we can give the ecv drivers a bit of wiggle room too. As for the strollers, I'm still working on my tolerance for them (just kidding, but man, those doubles are bad!).

 

[Allison]

That is the problem ...bad knees are not a disability in my book. She may enjoy the park more using one but....who wouldn't? It is just not right. It is lazy. Some people in this country just do not like to move their bodies even when they are physically able to. Using a scooter for some is just a way to continue that sedentary lifestyle while at WDW and I do not agree with it. There I said it!!

Really? Bad knees aren't a disability? According to who? You? Why do you get to decide?

I bet the surgeon who replaced my dad's knees would disagree with you. He couldn't even walk anymore because his knees were so bad. It wasn't because he was lazy or had a sedentary lifestyle. It came from 40 years of climbing in and out of tractors and grain bins and the wear and tear on your body from farming. Does that make it more acceptable to you?

So, really what is the problem here? You appear to be more upset about someone using a scooter you don't deem worthy than the fact that she didn't apologize.

 

[cleo]

All those who are able-bodied, please stand to the left. All those who are not, please sit on the bench to the right. All those who have ever thought of renting a scooter just to run up someone's leg, please get in line over by Guest Services.

Thank you for your attention. We can now put an end to the 'discussion' and each go our own way.