Tips for touring with a EVC/scooter?

[hoffman1]

We are planning a trip for this fall. My father-in-law has Parkinson's disease and has trouble walking. He is planning on renting a scooter for the week.
Just from seeing others use them on our prior trips, I know it can be challenging navigating the crowds.
Any tips for using one in the parks?

 

[minnie mum]

Go to the DisAbilities forum. There is a FAQ sticky for those needing wheelchairs or ecvs at WDW. The nice folks over there would be happy to answer any questions you have once you've read the info there.

 

[davper]

Mount a cow catcher to the front because you instantly become invisible to everyone around you.

 

[ChimCher-ee]

We went with my mom two years ago and she/we had so much trouble that we're going to try a wheelchair this time around. I never knew there was a thread about it, so I'm definitely going to read it through.

The biggest problem (apart from the other people--but isn't that always the case?) is no brakes. I get it that they don't want riders flying over the handlebars, but it sure makes it difficult!

 

[powellrj]

Rent from an off-site vendor. Much easier and cheaper!

 

[LuckyBelle81]

I'm sure it has a lot to do with when you're going due to crowd fluctuations, but we went with my MIL last Nov and rented a scooter from Apple. Other than slowing the pace a little we really didn't have any problems getting around. We were also very happy with the price at Apple and the scooter itself was in great condition and held a surprisingly long battery charge. I'm sure the thread on the DisAbilities board will be very helpful.