Bete
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- Sep 14, 1999
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A scooter makes it more fun for everyone. Also, chances are good you will be able to spend a longer day together that way.
If your mom has issues with the scooter then help in the harder situations. Anyone can get the scooter on and off Disney transportation like the buses. Some of the ride queues have a lot of twist and turns and maybe she could walk the ride line if it's a difficult one and someone else in your party can drive it through the line.
Try to alternate doing rides and shows. That way your mom will have a rest from driving the scooter at the shows.
It has helped other new scooter drivers to have a lead directing the way. In fact, some have surrounded the scooter in the front and sides. This will help avoid running into those who dart in front of you.
The scooter has a speed control from tortoise to hare. The hare is faster. Your mom may do better driving slower. Being safe is the key.
Make sure you take your key with you when you leave the scooter alone. The exception here is that a few rides require the CM to drive it to another location when you exit the ride. Also, make sure you park the scooter away from a parade route. There is a manual override on the scooter that can allow a CM to move a scooter. They will move the scooter away from the route and you will be very confused trying to find it. It shouldn't be too far away, but it can confuse you.
Another concern at the parks is that the scooter has to follow the wheelchair ramps getting around. This is where a lead will help. You don't want to jump a curb, for example. The castle at MK is an area where you need to be careful, for example.
Make sure when you do shows and parades that you shut off the scooter. Don't let it constantly run. You will run the battery down.
Learning a scooter now will help in the future. Disney is an excellent place to really learn a scooter. Do some practicing at the resort before going to the park.
If your mom has issues with the scooter then help in the harder situations. Anyone can get the scooter on and off Disney transportation like the buses. Some of the ride queues have a lot of twist and turns and maybe she could walk the ride line if it's a difficult one and someone else in your party can drive it through the line.
Try to alternate doing rides and shows. That way your mom will have a rest from driving the scooter at the shows.
It has helped other new scooter drivers to have a lead directing the way. In fact, some have surrounded the scooter in the front and sides. This will help avoid running into those who dart in front of you.
The scooter has a speed control from tortoise to hare. The hare is faster. Your mom may do better driving slower. Being safe is the key.
Make sure you take your key with you when you leave the scooter alone. The exception here is that a few rides require the CM to drive it to another location when you exit the ride. Also, make sure you park the scooter away from a parade route. There is a manual override on the scooter that can allow a CM to move a scooter. They will move the scooter away from the route and you will be very confused trying to find it. It shouldn't be too far away, but it can confuse you.
Another concern at the parks is that the scooter has to follow the wheelchair ramps getting around. This is where a lead will help. You don't want to jump a curb, for example. The castle at MK is an area where you need to be careful, for example.
Make sure when you do shows and parades that you shut off the scooter. Don't let it constantly run. You will run the battery down.
Learning a scooter now will help in the future. Disney is an excellent place to really learn a scooter. Do some practicing at the resort before going to the park.
