Scooterbug rental, which kind of scooter?

[Dukland]

My husband and I were planning our first trip to DisneyWorld last October, but we had to cancel because he had a stroke. So this October, we are trying again!

The only problem is, now he gets tired much more easily and while he can walk, he shuffles a little, especially when he’s tired. He needs to take frequent breaks. I am considering renting a scooter for him from Scooterbug. But we’ve never done something like that before and I have no idea which one to get! Do all of the scooters fit on the buses? If we take a Minnie Van from one of the parks to our hotel (Caribbean Resort) will any of the scooters be able to fit? Will we have to bring an extra battery to the parks?

I am a Disney nut and all of our family couldn’t keep up with me before. Now my husband will have a really hard time! We are even doing two nights of the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

 

[lanejudy]

I believe ScooterBug offers 4 scooters, 2 with 3-wheels and 2 with 4-wheels, one of each being a higher weight capacity. Weight also includes any waterbottles and/or backpacks, etc. that might be carried on the scooter. If he is near the top of the weight limit, go up to the higher limit device. Most people find 3-wheel more maneuverable in the tight queues.

Any of ScooterBug's rentals will fit on the WDW buses and the accessible Minnie Van. You do not need to bring an extra battery to the park; you may want to bring the charging cord but always ask where to plug in. A good scooter should last all day if you are careful about turning it off when stopped and not running it with max weight capacity. Be sure to recharge every night in the hotel room.

You may find that you want to take this trip a little slower for his stamina. Driving a scooter all day can be tiring because he has to be constantly alert to those around him who may step in front of him.

 

[Dukland]

Another question…Do scooters fit on the Skyliner?

 

[bluecruiser]

Another question…Do scooters fit on the Skyliner?

Yes they do. I've ridden a couple times, always in a scooter.

At most stations they have a separate line for scooters, where they divert designated gondolas off the main line and stop them for as long as needed so you can load/unload without having to stop the whole line. Once loaded up, the cars rejoin the main line.

It's different at the Riviera station. They don't have a separate scooter/wheelchair line, but they will slow down the designated gondolas in station to make it easier to drive on with your scooter.

 

[Bete]

4 wheel scooters are considered to be more stable. There's better balance. I agree a 3 wheel scooter is easier getting through ride lines. The lighter weight scooters are not meant for heavy people. The larger scooters often come with two batteries; so, they last longer. You need to watch the battery power gauge. You don't want to run out of juice and be stuck somewhere. Bring your charger to the parks just in case. Make sure you shut the scooter off when standing still for shows, parades, fireworks, etc. to conserve battery power.

I strongly suggest practicing with a store scooter ahead of the trip. You can do so at various stores. See how he maneuvers through the aisles and people. Disney will be mobbed, and kids will dart out of nowhere; so, you need good reactions. If you have a zoo locally, I would do that for a day. Many zoos have scooter rentals. You need to make sure he can handle a scooter. Be prepared.

Once you are at your resort, practice with the scooter there before going to the park. Also, keep in mind maneuvering a scooter on and off Disney transportation is no easy task. You may have to take over for that part. Hopefully, he can get on and off on his own accord for the transportation.

My husband has had two strokes, and I absolutely suggest taking breaks from the parks. He used a scooter. We would hit the parks early and take a break in the afternoon and then come back for the evening. This allowed us to recharge the scooter battery. Also, alternate rides and shows; so, there is a rest period at the shows. A park meal provides a rest, too. Parades are another rest period; so, are fireworks. Scooters are welcomed in the handicap areas.

We would bring my mom to Disney World and she couldn't handle a scooter. So, I would push a wheelchair for her.

I wish you the best but make sure your husband can handle a scooter before the trip.