Scooters, scooters EVERYWHERE

[mbtohill]

Just back from a couple of days at F&W with DW and we had a GREAT TIME, already looking forward to going back next year. One concern, however (and I'm sure I'll get flamed for this), is the inordinate number of people using scooters.

We spent two full days at EPCOT and it seemed like 1 in 20 people were tooling around in scooters, sometimes 4 ACROSS. I'm sure that 90% of those using scooters legitimately need them, but on more than a couple of occasions I saw people jump out of them to get food from a Kiosk pretty comfortably and it makes we wonder how/why they use them.

If the use of scooters continues to grow Disney is going to have to address the issue somehow.

 

[willowsnn3]

Isn't it great that Disney is "scooter" friendly!!

 

[ghtx]

I had read all the complaints here on the boards about scooters, but when I was there last week I didn't notice them really or think it was much of a problem. So there are some people in scooters. Big deal. Move on with your life.

 

[Polydweller]

Was there last week and not a single issue with scooters and ECVs. It's great that Disney is a friendly place for everyone.

 

[lugnut33]

Gotta admit, of all the times I've been there I've never had a problem with anybody on an ECV. I do however have problems with strollers in the parks mostly because the driver seems to stop them in the most inconvenient spots, like the middle of walkways in stores.

 

[WedgieSock]

Just back from a couple of days at F&W with DW and we had a GREAT TIME, already looking forward to going back next year. One concern, however (and I'm sure I'll get flamed for this), is the inordinate number of people using scooters.

We spent two full days at EPCOT and it seemed like 1 in 20 people were tooling around in scooters, sometimes 4 ACROSS. I'm sure that 90% of those using scooters legitimately need them, but on more than a couple of occasions I saw people jump out of them to get food from a Kiosk pretty comfortably and it makes we wonder how/why they use them.

If the use of scooters continues to grow Disney is going to have to address the issue somehow.

Yep

Isn't it fabulous that those with mobility issues have finally realised that Disney is ECV accessible!?

My Mum had wanted to go forever but she wouldn't as she thought she couldn't. I finally convinced her to go and see for herself how EVC friendly it is. She gave up going anywhere years ago because it was just such a pain.

Seeing her 'drive' around wearing a tiara with a huge silly smile on her face is priceless

 

[mad madam mim78]

Starting a ECV thread aye? Let the good times "roll"!!

 

[mbtohill]

I had read all the complaints here on the boards about scooters, but when I was there last week I didn't notice them really or think it was much of a problem. So there are some people in scooters. Big deal. Move on with your life.

My life is fine right where it is, thank you.

 

[mbtohill]

Yep

Isn't it fabulous that those with mobility issues have finally realised that Disney is ECV accessible!?

My Mum had wanted to go forever but she wouldn't as she thought she couldn't. I finally convinced her to go and see for herself how EVC friendly it is. She gave up going anywhere years ago because it was just such a pain.

Seeing her 'drive' around wearing a tiara with a huge silly smile on her face is priceless

Glad for you Mum, I really am. And I have no problem with EVC's for folks, like you Mum, who really do need them

 

[JimmyV]

There are only two types of people in this world. Those who need ECVs, and those who some day will. If you are in the latter category, count your blessings and cut the people in the first category some slack. Some day that is going to be you. Unless, of course, you let the loss of mobility deter you from visiting WDW, which I hope never happens.

 

[mbtohill]

There are only two types of people in this world. Those who need ECVs, and those who some day will. If you are in the latter category, count your blessings and cut the people in the first category some slack. Some day that is going to be you. Unless, of course, you let the loss of mobility deter you from visiting WDW, which I hope never happens.

So what you're saying is the EVERYONE on the planet will eventually need to be in a scooter at some point in their life??? Seriously???

 

[RedStars]

Not everyone is as fortunate as you to not need a scooter.

My mom is not "outwardly" disabled, but I can assure you she needs a scooter at Disney. She also has a handicapped sticker, but I'm SURE you wouldn't begrudge her that too. Right?

 

[PSUGuy]

FWIW, wifey and I were there from 10/11 through 10/18 and she commented, and I agreed, that the number/percentage of wheeled chairs of all sorts was lower than we're used to seeing over the span of 15 yrs.

Bill From PA

 

[mbtohill]

Not everyone is as fortunate as you to not need a scooter.

My mom is not "outwardly" disabled, but I can assure you she needs a scooter at Disney. She also has a handicapped sticker, but I'm SURE you wouldn't begrudge her that too. Right?

As I VERY CLEARLY stated in my original comment, I'm sure, like your Mom, 90% of the users are legitimate.

 

[JimmyV]

So what you're saying is the EVERYONE on the planet will eventually need to be in a scooter at some point in their life??? Seriously???

What I am saying is that everyone on the planet will eventually require a scooter to make their way around an area the size of Epcot. Yes. Seriously. Unless one dies suddenly and prematurely, then the loss of mobility is absolutely assured.

Look at it this way. Imagine in your mind's eye what every person who has ever died a slow but natural death was like the minute before they died. Pretty frail, no? Now imagine what that person was like the day before they died. Again, not in any condition to roam around Epcot. Now imagine what that person was like a week before they died. Same thing. So, yes. As one marches toward the inevitable, one will eventually fall into the category of being a person who would require a scooter to get around WDW. Whether said person actually goes to WDW is another matter entirely. But by not going, one does not remove oneself from the category of people who would need a scooter had they opted to go.

 

[ses1230]

Glad for you Mum, I really am. And I have no problem with ECV's for folks, like you Mum, who really do need them

Well see, the problem is that you can't tell by looking at a person if they need one. There are plenty of illnesses and conditions that have no outward signs. I agree with the other posters: those of us that don't need them should be happy for that and let others tour the way they see fit.

 

[mbtohill]

What I am saying is that everyone on the planet will eventually require a scooter to make their way around an area the size of Epcot. Yes. Seriously. Unless one dies suddenly and prematurely, then the loss of mobility is absolutely assured.

Look at it this way. Imagine in your mind's eye what every person who has ever died a slow but natural death was like the minute before they died. Pretty frail, no? Now imagine what that person was like the day before they died. Again, not in any condition to roam around Epcot. Now imagine what that person was like a week before they died. Same thing. So, yes. As one marches toward the inevitable, one will eventually fall into the category of being a person who would require a scooter to get around WDW. Whether said person actually goes to WDW is another matter entirely. But by not going, one does not remove oneself from the category of people who would need a scooter had they opted to go.

That may be the most ridiculous argument I've ever heard. Many people die of old age in their sleep at night after having spent the day alive and active, my grandfather for one at the ripe old age of 92.

 

[HappyDaisy]

These types of threads always make me curious.

So, how were you personally affected by seeing someone in an ECV? The only time an ECV affected me was when I was in one!

Try being in one. It's not so fun. Especially dealing with those who think they know what I need and what I don't. That's between me and my doctor. Not some stranger at Walt Disney World to determine. I'm glad I no longer need an ECV. I can walk everywhere now. It sounds strange, but as much as I hate lines, I'm one of the few who are very happy to be standing in those lines. I'll bet 99% of those who have to use ECV's would feel the same way. I feel for them because I've been in their shoes and I know what they're going through.

 

[Jillianv29]

We were there 7 days 3 weeks ago and didn't have any issues with them. I just wouldn't let it bother you.

 

[mbtohill]

These types of threads always make me curious.

So, how were you personally affected by seeing someone in an ECV? The only time an ECV affected me was when I was in one!

Try being in one. It's not so fun. I'm glad I no longer need an ECV. I can walk everywhere now. It sounds strange, but as much as I hate lines, I'm one of the few who are very happy to be standing in those lines. I'll bet 99% of those who have to use ECV's would feel the same way.

I never said that "seeing someone in an ECV" somehow adversely affected me.