Solo/ In a EVC and Counter Service

[fostrmom2mny]

I had my first solo trip in July. I had one ADR meal a day, and tried to catch counter meals the rest of the time. I found the stalls to stand in were not at all condusive to my ECV, and trying to balance the trays was another challenge.

I'm just wondering if there are any suggestions or tips that other solo EVC users can share with others. I doubt that I'd ever go solo again, but there were times that I went hungry VS trying to work out the counter service. Counter service in the resorts were no problems, it was just at the parks.

 

[videogal1]

I had my first solo trip in July. I had one ADR meal a day, and tried to catch counter meals the rest of the time. I found the stalls to stand in were not at all condusive to my ECV, and trying to balance the trays was another challenge.

I'm just wondering if there are any suggestions or tips that other solo EVC users can share with others. I doubt that I'd ever go solo again, but there were times that I went hungry VS trying to work out the counter service. Counter service in the resorts were no problems, it was just at the parks.

Go right to the cashier and request help before even looking at the menu.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Almost all the CS restaurants have a lane at the end cashiers that is wide enough (at the counter itself) for maneuvering an ECV (even a Disney one).

Depending on what I am getting, I will sometimes tell the person inside that I need assistance in getting my meal to a table. There has always been someone coming to assist me within a minute, to carry the tray and get it (and me) to a table. Even making a stop at the condiments/tableware counters if necessary). Just ask for assistance; I have even had the manager come out to assist at times if the only person available.

 

[zumbergc]

Some of the wide opening ecv lanes are not well marked.

The one at tusker house at MK, is the far lane when you scooter in.
The sign w/ the little wheelchair on it is down kind of far like waiste level.
If it is crowded, you don't notice the signs unless your right up
at the cashier.

Depending on the level of traffic in the restraunts, asking a worker may or may not be easy. Sometimes its a 20 min wait to get up order at a register.

You might be able to get some friendly looking guests to help you find the ecv lane, so moving around is easier.

I generally use a water bottle, and not soda drinks in cups.
The water bottle isn't going to leak, but it would be easy to tip the cup over.
Depending on what you ordered it might be easier to put it in your lap,
Like a wrapped sandwich, than to keep a tray flat.
Maybe you can ask for a to go bag but tell them you are eating there so the tax is right. Then things would be in a
a sack. This way you could put the food in the basket in the front of your ecv. The ones I've rented always have a basket.
Not the best situation but some suggestions.

I like the idea of asking for help too. Good to know.


Connie

 

[mickeymom1]

it is my experience that someone at the counter will help you (and i am not even using an ecv). i have 3 small children, so usually my husband will sit at the table with the kids while i order. most of the time it is very difficult to get food for 5 people on one tray. 99% of the time the person at the food counters offer to help me to my table and were very kind and willing to do it.