Wheelchair guests

[terlyn]

I will be going to Universal for the first time next week. I have severe arthritis and cannot walk very far or stand for long periods of time. Can anyone tell me what to expect for exploring Universal in a wheelchair. Also will I have to pay a new rental fee each day that we go? Thanks, Terry

 

[the Dark Marauder]

Unless you have your own chair, you will have to pay a rental fee each day.

As for your exploration, you will find everything is accessible in one way or another. You will have to do a lot of transferring to ride vehicles.

 

[kgilchri]

Hello...

I went with my dad, who had cancer, and we rented a ECV for $50.00/each day, with a $50.00 deposit that you get back at the end of the day. Most of the rides are accessible, but you will have to transfer.

If you follow this link, http://themeparks.universalstudios.com/orlando/website/disability.html, you can find ADA information in regards to USO. Hope this helps.

Have fun

 

[SueM in MN]

Here are some local Orlando area places that rent wheelchairs and ecvs that DIS posters have used:
Care Medical:
http://www.caremedicalequipment.com/
Phone (407) 856-2273 • Toll Free U.S and Canada (800) 741-2282

Walker Mobility:
1-888-726-6837
www.walkermobility.com

RANDY'S Mobility is in Kissimmee 407-892-4777
http://randysmobility.com/

Colonial Medical
http://www.colonialmed.com/about_cms.html
(800)747-0246

http://www.scootaround.com/ Not much feedback. Several people who reported they had no problems.

 

[Puffy2]

Sue is a great resource - are you staying onsite at Universal? If so, I STRONGLY recommend renting an ECV to have for your trip - you'll love the independence of being able to drive yourself - it is well worth the extra money. Staying onsite has hugh advantages - you can either take the boats or just "drive" your ECV to the theme parks or City Walk.

If you are staying off site- remember that the parking garage is quite a distance from the theme parks. Does anyone know if the parking attendents have wheelchairs you can use to get to the front gate at Universal/IOA or are these folks on their own????

 

[kgilchri]

If you plan on renting an ECV, you can go to the location right out of the garage and they will give you a wheelchair to get to the front gates. If you're planning on getting a wheelchair, then you can go ahead and rent one there and use it immediately.

Good luck

 

[the Dark Marauder]

But let it be known that ECVs are not permittied in any ride queue. You'll either have to walk or take a transfer chair.