Rollerblading?

[smvdelv]

Is rollerblading allowed on the Boardwalk anywhere?
Thanks!

 

[CarolMN]

My best guess is no. In all my visits to the BWV & BC, the Boardwalk has been only for pedestrians. The only exceptions have been the surrey bicycles (which I personally consider to be a giant safety hazard), ECVs, wheelchairs and strollers!

There may be some paths nearby that allow rollerblades - I know they are not allowed inside any of the parks. My advice is to call your hotel directly and ask where they might be allowed.

FWIW and I know you didn't ask, I consider rollerblades to be a safety hazard. Even the most experienced & considerate skaters will find it very challenging to avoid some of the more inattentive pedestrians/ECV drivers/stroller & wheelchair pushers, - and those are rampant at WDW! JMHO. YMMV.

 

[Kruuzin]

When you check in there'll be a newsletter from your hotel and one of the paragraphs cites a Florida law prohibiting rollerblading and skateboarding on sidewalks and public walkways.

 

[Pa@okw95]

OKW must not be in Florida, because I have seen them almost every visit at OKW but I would not count on them at BWV or BCV

 

[smvdelv]

I didn't think they were allowed, but just wanted to check since both my boys just got new blades.
I agree that the surrey bikes are a hazard. Every time we are at the BW, we comment on the fact that we can't believe that someone hasn't gotten seriously injured yet.

 

[Kruuzin]

The last time I checked a map OKW was in Florida. Just because you observe the law being broken and not inforced does that make it okay for others to break the law?

 

[CarolAnnC]

When you check in there'll be a newsletter from your hotel and one of the paragraphs cites a Florida law prohibiting rollerblading and skateboarding on sidewalks and public walkways

This is correct. I have seen the snack bar attendant stop rollerbladers at the Turtle Pond Pool area and make them remove the skates.

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