Scooters/wheelchairs in parks

[Koda]

Do they run out of these if you don't get one early in the day? Does anyone know the current price per day? Thanks!

 

[Belle1962]

They can run out and if you park hop there is a high risk the second park won’t have one. We have found it’s best to rent from an offsite vendor like Walker Mobility. Of course it also depends on the time of year and crowds when you go.

 

[lanejudy]

Yes, they can run out by mid-morning. ECVs more likely than wheelchairs, but possible for both. An offsite rental may be a better option depending on your situation.

In-park rental rates:
ECVs: $50/day plus $20 refundable deposit
wheelchairs: $12/day or length-of-stay for $10/day

Disney Springs and water parks:
ECVs: $50/day plus $100 refundable deposit
wheelchairs: $12/day plus $100 refundable deposit

 

[Koda]

Thank you! How does the length of stay option work? Do you keep the same wheelchair the whole time, or do you check it in and out when you enter and leave each park?

 

[lanejudy]

Thank you! How does the length of stay option work? Do you keep the same wheelchair the whole time, or do you check it in and out when you enter and leave each park?

In-park rentals cannot leave the park in which it was rented. I believe for the "length of stay" rental (available for wheelchairs only) on the first day you say 6 days and pay upfront (or however many days). You then keep the receipt and show it the next day. Similar if you park-hop, keep the receipt and show it at the next park so you don't pay again.

Keep in mind that it can be a long walk from the in-park rental to the buses or your car, and then to your resort room. If a device would be helpful for those situations, you may want to price out a third party rental.

 

[jo-jo]

Wheelchairs are only for in park use. Even with multi day rental.

I'd get one off site.
This was about four years so maybe policy changed, but we would get one in parks and you waste time every day waiting in line to get the wheelchair.

But also for us, we really needed one at the bus stops for waiting, so we started renting off site.

 

[SueM in MN]

Thank you! How does the length of stay option work? Do you keep the same wheelchair the whole time, or do you check it in and out when you enter and leave each park?

I agree with the other posters that it works best to rent from offsite - unless you only need one for one day.
Wheelchairs and ECVs rented at a park are not supposed to leave the park where they were rented.
Before leaving the park, you return the wheelchair/ECV. Then, when you get to the second park, you can get another (if available) by showing your receipt.
Length of stay rental works the same - you show the proof of length of stay rental and get a wheelchair/ECV.

 

[Koda]

Do you have recommendations for off site rentals?

 

[Lsdolphin]

Do you have recommendations for off site rentals?

Gold Mobility

 

[Koda]

Sorry for all of the questions....
If the person doesn't need to sit in the wheelchair on the bus or skyliner, can you just fold it up and carry it on like a stroller?

The wheelchair is for my DD who has rheumatoid arthritis. She can walk, do stairs, and function in her daily life, but fatigues super quickly and has significant joint pain. She doesn't use a wheelchair normally, but hiking around WDW for 5 days is a whole other ballgame when you have an autoimmune disease! She was hesitant about coming with us at all on this trip, but I told her we would take breaks whenever she needed and get a wheelchair or scooter so that she could conserve energy and actualy enjoy the whole trip.

 

[lanejudy]

Sorry for all of the questions....
If the person doesn't need to sit in the wheelchair on the bus or skyliner, can you just fold it up and carry it on like a stroller?

The wheelchair is for my DD who has rheumatoid arthritis. She can walk, do stairs, and function in her daily life, but fatigues super quickly and has significant joint pain. She doesn't use a wheelchair normally, but hiking around WDW for 5 days is a whole other ballgame when you have an autoimmune disease! She was hesitant about coming with us at all on this trip, but I told her we would take breaks whenever she needed and get a wheelchair or scooter so that she could conserve energy and actualy enjoy the whole trip.

Many folks on the disABILITIES Forum with similar issues if you'd like to venture over there.

There are several good off-site vendors. Most will meet you in-person for the drop-off and return. Only ScooterBug is allowed to utilize Bell Services at WDW resorts. If you are staying offsite, you may have more options.

Yes, a manual wheelchair can be folded and taken on transportation. Also it can be parked at various spots throughout the parks if she feels like walking for a bit.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Sorry for all of the questions....
If the person doesn't need to sit in the wheelchair on the bus or skyliner, can you just fold it up and carry it on like a stroller?

The wheelchair is for my DD who has rheumatoid arthritis. She can walk, do stairs, and function in her daily life, but fatigues super quickly and has significant joint pain. She doesn't use a wheelchair normally, but hiking around WDW for 5 days is a whole other ballgame when you have an autoimmune disease! She was hesitant about coming with us at all on this trip, but I told her we would take breaks whenever she needed and get a wheelchair or scooter so that she could conserve energy and actualy enjoy the whole trip.

as others have said if you have not visited the Disabilities section you should. lots of good advice. also as of now there are no trams in the parking lots and that can be a long walk same is true from bus stops esp at the end of the day

 

[Koda]

Thank you for all of the replies! I will check out the Disabilities section.

 

[Evita_W]

Do you have recommendations for off site rentals?

Gold Mobility has the best customer service, nicest equipment and lowest prices by a long shot. If renting an ECV, I know it includes a damage/theft waiver as well.

 

[Bjkandma]

If your DD is age 18+ consider renting a scooter.