number of wheelchairs a Disney bus can carry

[angelbearmom]

Does anyone know how many wheelchairs can go on a Disney bus at one time? We're going to be traveling with friends who also have a child in a wc. Will both children be able to be on the same bus? Neither can come out of their chairs easily.

Thanks,

 

[kaytieeldr]

Two, if the Guests remain in the wheelchair. Unlimited (relatively), if the Guest can transfer to a seat and the wheelchair can be folded.

Each bus can hold a maximum combination of two ECVs/occupied wheelchairs.

 

[angelbearmom]

Thanks. At least we should be able to be on the same bus as our friends most of the time. That will be easier for all of us.

 

[SueM in MN]

Just agreeing with the other poster.
If you go to the disABILITIES FAQs thread near the top of this board, there is a section of Q & A about the buses. There are some links in that thread to pictures of the buses.

 

[Schmeck]

As long as you are willing to wait for another bus to come if one of the spots is already taken (or someone else is there before you) then you should be able to ride together all the time! Hope you have a wonderful trip!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

I believe there is one bus with a capacity of four. It is usually not used, but may be available for a larger group if requested.

 

[SueM in MN]

I believe there is one bus with a capacity of four. It is usually not used, but may be available for a larger group if requested.

I know that we once rode on a bus with a larger capacity.In our situation, there were several buses in a row that had non-functioning lifts. After a while, there was a back up of people with wheelchairs and ECVs waiting = I think 4 or 6. That's when they sent for the special bus.
I believe they still also dispatch it on request if there is a party with more than 2 wheelchairs.

This is from the disABILITIES FAQs information and was written for me by a bus driver:
If you are traveling with more than 2 wheelchairs, contact Guest Relations, or a Bus Supervisor, or ANY bus driver, and ask for one of the "Special Services Buses". There are two buses reserved for larger parties, with multiple wheelchairs. Each special service bus has FIVE wheelchair stations, and plenty of seating. These buses are especially helpful for groups visiting from schools for the disAbled. They can usually arrive within 20 minutes of being requested (although you are much better off making your request well in advance--a driver is not assigned to one of these buses until its needed), and will take you and your party wherever you need to go. There is no charge, and you may make arrangements, if needed, with your driver for future pickups.