Everything You Need to Know to do Disney Parks with Mobility/Disability Issues
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- Have a difficult time walking the Disney Parks? Consider getting an ECV scooter. Watch this and learn everything you need to know to do Disney Parks with mobility and disability issues with your ECV scooter.
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Thank you so much! This gives me hope that I'll still be able to enjoy Disney with my recent diagnosis. I was embarrassed at first at the thought of needing a scooter being on the younger side (35 years) but your voice and positive outlook have soothed my anxious disney heart 💙
Hi, this is Len. I will pass on your lovely comment to Diane. She will be so pleased to know her comments were helpful. I can't tell you how to feel, but please don't be embarrassed, especially with a medical concern not of your making! Live your best life to the best of your ability and use every tool available to you without concern so you can do that.
@@LenBanks Thank you for the encouraging words! Much needed right now 🥰
I'm 34 with a new-ish invisible disability and I 100% agree!! This video was so helpful!
@@kristinasnowflake We are so glad you found it useful!
I am 16 with an invisible disability. I use ECV’s at stores all the time. I totally understand I get so many looks and it makes me self conscious. But something that has helped me is realizing there is nothing wrong with me but they aren’t educated enough
Thank you for this video. You’ve answered so many questions that we’ve had and couldn’t find anywhere else.
Thanks! That pleases us so much!
Thanks for all the tips and tricks! Loved seeing your experience and puts me a little more at ease for our upcoming trip. Thanks again!
Wonderful. I hope you make the most of your
Trip!
Thank you so much for this video! I have a disneyworld trip coming up in a few day and will be using a scooter and this video made me feel so much more at ease about using one for the first time!
Glad it was helpful! Have fun.
Your video is exactly what I was looking for!
Great!
Excellent video, inspirational. Thank for making it
Glad it was helpful! There are some changes to DAS since we made this but the commitment to accessibility is still there in all the parks!
Thank you, this is the info I was looking for
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video with great information. Thank you very much!
Our pleasure! Since then there a re few changes to the DAS program, but basically most of the content is still valid. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome information, thank you! 💜
Glad it was helpful! Hope you have a wonderful Disney day soon!
Wonderful video, so informative!! Even a couple of years after you posted, people like myself, with nobility issues, can benefit from watching your video!!! THANK YOU!!!! ❤❤❤
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting us know of your appreciation!
Thanks so much for giving so much positivity. I eas thinking to cancel my trip but after watching your video i am hopeful and motivated to use the EVC for the first time.
You can do it! I hope you have a great time! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thank you so much for this info! I want my mama to still love going even after two hip replacements
You are so welcome! I hope you have a great time
thanks for your mobility challenged positivity!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching and commenting!
We just went to Disneyland two weeks ago and the scooter made all the difference for me .. I highly agree and recommend using one if you can’t walk long distances . They delivered it to the hotel and we charged it all night in the room .. no issues what so ever .. I’ll do this whenever I go . They also rent in Vegas which I will rent when we go there as well .. loved the experience.
That’s great! Yes, are scooter rental places I think in most cities.
Thank you so much for this video. I’m to the point where a scooter will really help me, but I’m nervous and a lil concerned about feeling judged. Watching you gave me a level of comfort, so thank you again!
I’m so glad! Use every tool at your disposal to live life. If someone judges you for that it says more about them than you.
@@LenBanks I came back to say, I rented a scooter this past Saturday and it was my 50th Birthday, so I had some extra mixed feelings about needing one. But, because of the nightmare day I had on Friday (so painful), when I didn't get one, I got there early and scored a rental. I reflected back on this video and it gave me confidence and encouragement. It also gave me some great tips to follow and I just want to tell you, it was one of my very best Disney days EVER! I was treated so kind and with such compassion. I asked a million questions and no one was irritated with me..lol! I got around so easily and my body didn't cramp up like it usually does. It was amazing! I was shocked by how many attractions I was able to ride the whole way through. It was such a huge blessing and a relief! Thank you again! I hope anyone reading this review will be encouraged to try a scooter. I'm now considering buying my own, because I learned they often run out by mid day, so keep that in mind.
@@mzericathompson9835 wow. That is such great news. Thanks for the follow up! We bought a scooter for Diane. Review to come.
@@LenBanks You are very welcome! I'm looking forward to that review! Please give her a hug from me!🤗
We went last year with my mother who got a 3rd party rental scooter and we were so impressed with how accomodating everyone was at the parks. It was really wonderful! The ONE thing we had trouble with was the buses from the hotel to the park entrances. For some reason the buses coming to our on-property hotel were 75% chartered motor coaches instead of the Disney kneeling buses with handicap access so we had to wait for the right kind of bus. But other than that it was awesome.
I'm glad you had a great time. It sounds like you were at Disneyland and that 'resort' doesn't have a Disney run bus system. If you were at WDW, then I think you may have been off property and that would also be the same situation. The great bus system WDW has only goes between their hotels and park on property, aka the Disney bubble. Hope that clarifies whey you had that experience. (oh I just reread your comment where you say you were on property which makes me wonder if you were actually at the official bus stops or at the front door lobby area. All Disney buses that go parks stop at bus stops at locations other than the check in area.)
GREAT JOB DIANE! FOUND THE ANSWERS.
yay, thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you
You're welcome
Awesome video. Really enjoyed your calm presentation. I will be going in December. How are the scooters in bad weather? Do you use genie+?
We're so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. We have not used Genie+, not a fan of paying after paying. ;). So for the rain, Diane always packs various types of ponchos. There is even one that is designed for scooters that will go over your front basket. The work well otherwise. Have a great time in Dec!
Thank you for sharing - very informative! Would there be any problem getting this through the door of a standard room at Port Orleans French Quarter?
Not that I know of, but the issue would be where in the room to keep it. Especially a standard hotel type room.
Thank you for your information. My husband has recovered from a stroke and will walk on his own. However, he has problems with stepping down in something and getting back up. How will he ride attractions that he has to step down into? Such as boat rides? Thanks.
Len Banks, thanks so much for having this refernace out for people and the encouragement you provide to "go-have fun!" I called scooterbug today and we looked at the one that disasembles for transit, Resort Lite ECV. It is rated to carry 350lbs. and can go 20 miles, the rep told us to charge the batteries at every meal, that seems excessive. My Mother is under 140 what are your thoughts for the life of the battery? Also do you have any current information about the Disney with Disabilites? I understand you have to apply now.
oh that's cool they have on you can transit rather than need one delivered to your resort. At Disney, charging at meals will be difficult. They have limited locations you can charge. But just ask wherever you stop for a while to see what they have to offer you. I am of the mindset you should try to charge wherever you can like they suggest. You may not need it, but better to be charged more than you need than to get to the ned of the day and be trapped mid route with no charge. You likely would be ok as you mom is not even close to the weight limit and putting excess strain on the battery, but again, better dafe than sorry. As for the newer Disney process, I don't have updates. I believe at each attraction what we show remains the same. The only difference "I think" is getting the initial process for the day set up.
Thank you for the info! Did you need to use a DAS pass to go through exit lanes?
we made this video before the formalization of the DAS system. We did get a pass at the entrance of some rides to go to the exit and enter, but many rides just let us go there directly. I believe getting the pass now ahead of time allows you not to bother with going to the entrance of rides, except for those of course that have disability set ups in the main line as more new rides are doing
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have a question about boarding rides such as Haunted Mansion. It's not always easy to keep up with the rolling floor/seats. Does Disney stop everything to make it easier to get on?
Hello. Thanks for watching! So yes they will if you need further assistance. They ask upfront if you can transfer and then if you reply that you may still need additional time they will accommodate.
I will be going to Disneyland soon. Can you go on all rides or only surten rides ? Dose the battery last a long time ? And thank you for sharing God bless
Hi. You can go on any ride you feel physically able. Some rides are more demanding than others. But Disney has done a great job making most rides accessible by the scooter if you are comfortable transferring. As for battery that depends on the model you rent or own and the where you fall on the recommended weight limit. For example if you are 150 lbs and your scooter range is up to 250 the battery lasts longer. But if you are near the top of the limit the battery last less. You can rent different scooters with higher or lower ratings. I hope that helps!
My granddaughters and I went to Disneyland last June and I was so surprised to see so many folks riding around in a scooter. @71 I could walk okay and didn't think too much of it until the end of the 2nd day when I practically crawled back to Paradise Park and for several weeks I ended up with planter inflammation. We again have reservations for December and last week I injured my knee so now it is ether cancelling my vacation or renting a scooter. Renting a scooter might be a better option.
Yes, with an injury you still might need to make some choices based on your limitations, but you will still get to enjoy your family and the vacation. I hope it works for you. Thanks for commenting.
@@LenBanks You are welcome. We are not going until December so hopefully by then my knee will feel better and the scooter will be a nice "back-up" for those resting moments.
I just returned from Disneyland after renting from Scooter Bug and had a wonderful time. After spending two days in the park I never had to worry about charging the scooter. She was delivered to the hotel (Disney Pixar Hotel) fully charged. The hotel gave me a door stopper so I could ease the scooter in my room. I did find that just backing the scooter in the elevator was much easier. It took me awhile to feel comfortable but by the 2nd day I was feeling a lot more confident. I was able to go through two lightening lanes and several "single" lanes. A few times space was opened so I didn't have to wait in line. On the Haunted House and the Little Mermaid the rides were completely stopped so I could get on and off with ease. I never went through any of the back doors. Doing the Disney distance was so much easier with a scooter and I didn't come home exhausted. I did see that people complained on Yelp that their scooter broke down with no one to help them but for me that was not the case. All the rides required that I be able to stand and walk a short distance. I just hope the next time I come I will have the same luck. Highly Recommended
Thank you so much for this video! We are using scooter bug in February for our grandmother and your video just released so much stress that I had! One question, will they help us with every ride that our grandmother decides to go on? Or are there rides where they won’t be able to accommodate us on certain things?
I’m so glad this has relieved stress. As long as one can transfer from the scooter to the ride vehicle there should be no problems. Some rides offer closer parking and even let you ride directly to the ride vehicles. But the Disney cast members will be very helpful either way.
@@LenBanks amazing! Thank you so much!!
Thank you for the helpful info! Did you use a bus with your ECV?
Yes we did. The Disney busses are great. It’s a bit slow going but it works
@@LenBanks Thank you!
Hi! Just found this video. Right before Covid I have a very major surgery on my left leg. Thanks to the inability to have proper PT or even push movement, I am left barely able to hobble around. I couldn't see anywhere to put a cane. While I might, if forced, be able to get by without it, I'd really like it for getting in and out of the Ladies room, fitting in shops, etc. Also, there seemed to be a tiny basket down front. Do you know if there is any way to upgrade that, or if it held more than it looks?? I always take a tote bag in the parks, and I always leave w/bags, I don't want to force friends to schelp my stuff. Also it looks way down front, and I'd be a bit concerned about someone grabbing my tote and running off with it,
If you (or anyone) have any answers, suggestions or tips, I'd be very grateful!! I keep hoping I'll manage to regain more mobility, but I could barely make the parks before. No way on earth I'll ever walk them again. But sooner or later, my soul will need a trip back!
I’m sorry for your situation not being able to recover as well due to COVID restrictions. As for the parks and scooters you can work with the rental companies for different options. But generally they are all very similar. Diane suggests you consider a (cute) backpack as your tote so you can wear in when in lines and then have a carabiner to hook it to the basket so it would slow down a theft attempt. As for cane ideas you can again talk to the rental company for ideas but I was thinking if you had one of those footed ones it could stand between your legs while sitting on the scooter. Just some ideas to consider. Hope that helps!
Great video! Do you feel like they go as fast as your family would walk? My husband was worried about keeping up with us! Lol
They go faster. I don’t technically need a scooter but get one so I can keep up with Diane. She likes to go a bit fast and leave me in the dust. Lol
@@LenBanks Thank you! Thank you for your videos also
This will be my first time in Disneyland with a scooter. We have been many times, but with my health issues, I can't walk very far. I can stand, though. Do you know where I can park the scooter for a ride? I'm thinking of Space Mt., Thunder Mt. and other rides that exit in a different spot than the entrance.
Some rides you drive the scooter right up through the line and they move the scooter to the ride disembark area. Or you can just leave outside the ride with the stroller parking. Don’t forget to take your key though. ;)
I was so glad to see your video on here about Disability & Disney. Like you I've been to Disney many times. It's been many years since I've last been there and I wasn't disabled then. For yrs I've wanted to go back but felt I would be able to go. I've not had a vacation in yrs, because just don't know how we will be able to travel with my ECV (Electric Chair) on airplanes. I have been doing a lot of searching on how we can do it. One question, I've not found an answer. My chair does not have a key to turn on & off. I have found that some rides you can transfer from ECV to ride. But what I don't know. Is what & where is My ECV going to be. I just don't want to leave it anywhere. So. Is there a place you can leave then close & they are watched? Sorry for long letter. But we really want to get away like we used too. But just don't know how to do it now. Thank you
Len here: hey, I'm so glad this is giving you enough hope to figure out how you can make it work. Every disability has its uniques hurdles, but I think most are doable to enjoy the parks with your loved ones. I assume chairs are the same, but the scooters are usually moved to an area next to the ride exit and are 'fairly' secure. Chris, from Provost Park Pass CZcams channel, did a disability video as well in partnership with a young man who's issues are more serious than ours as we are dealing with bad knees and a mobility scooter. You might want to check that one out too. But your initial question is that in most cases the chair will be close to the exit of the ride vehicle.
@@LenBanks Thank you so much for answering. The big difference between the two. My chair has no key & it is operated by a joy-stick. My biggest concern is that anyone, can get on it and use it. My Wife has a scooter and we are thinking just to buy another scooter for travel. My chair is custom made and can't be taken apart. Where as the scooter have a key & be taken apart and can fit in the trunk. We are using this as a test to see how it will work out. Next year we are hoping to go to Japan. And I have watched video's about travel there. Japan isn't very ADA, but they are changing that. Like you said. I don't have to limit my life because of my disability. Thanks again for the Info..
@@lordbay we just bought a triaxe sport for Diane. Folds down to go on planes and in car. Seems like it will be very helpful. Video review to come. ;)
@@LenBanks Thank you so much for the info.
I have a question…. How do you get your scooter from hotel to the parks? Thank you! This will really help on my next trip💜
We choose hotels close to Disneyland and in Disney World stay at one of their resorts as their busses, monorail, and skyliner all accommodate them.
Hi Len, which hotels near Disneyland have you found to be the best for having a scooter with you? And did you ride them to the park or take public transportation? Thanks in advance for your help 😊
@@jessicasalazar6913 Disneyland is very different than world as there are hotels surrounding most sides of the property and literally across the street. Many are even closer to park entrance than the Disneyland Hotel. We don’t stay at many so I have no specific recommendations but I would choose one like them and not bother with public transportation. There are many older motel style for decent prices but rooms may be small to bring in scooter. Might have to leave it outside the door. But there are larger properties like Resident Inns and such that might have better accommodations. I’d just call and ask.
How did you find driving the scooter amongst crowds ? Was it easy enough or did you find your family/yourself had to say “excuse me” quite often? I’m going to be using one for the first time soon in the parks at dlp. And I’m worried nobody will make way . I don’t wanna accidentally catch people’s heels
It certainly can be a challenge! But so can walking in crowds. But yeah, a few people are clueless and cut you off and sudden breaks are needed. And then the occasional skipping/dancing child…. But we’ve never hit anyone and most people are helpful and considerate. So go for it!
Everyone on the Disney tip and trick Social media page ask when they have a mobility scooter to charget what your best place to charge on a Hot Day or a Chilly Day in each park that your favorite place
Disneyland doesn’t have charging locations in the parks. Can be difficult. DisneyWorld has exposed plugs all over. Much more convenient. But of course who wants to take the time to wait for it to charge? Hopefully one won’t need that.
I was thinking of taking grandpa. Are the ECV's at the park too slow?
No, they are just fine. The reason to use third-party providers is the area outside of the park. If grandpa can walk to parking or hotels, etc then the in park ones are fine. But if he needs assistance beyond/after parks then get one you can keep all day.
Can you just go through the exit of all the Fantasy Lane dark rides? or how does that work for those?
Yes. You do have to transfer from the ecv to the rude and while on the ride they move it to the exit side and then when done with ride you transfer to the ecv again and just ride in out.
@@LenBanks Thanks for the info!!
@@LenBanks Are there any other rides where you have to go through the exit?
@@FrontRowCoaster Oh I think I misunderstood your original question. I thought you meant using the exit as the exit instead of entering through the exit. At Disneyland many, if not most, rides are entered through the exit as they were designed prior to scooter usage. I am do not have a list of which ones those are. Disney World has more rides capable of riding the scooter through the main line. With each ride, I advise you go to the greeter at the front of the line to ask for that ride's instructions. But they are great at accommodating you.
How do you get from the resort to the parks with the scooter
Hi! Thanks for joining us. At WDW you can take the scooters on the monorail, busses, boats and the skyliner. Busses can be a slow process, but can be done. At DLand of course you just drive it. ;)
do you know anything about disney in florida
We do. In fact Diane is going to go there later in May to do an update to mobility concerns thee. But most things she stated on this video are applicable there. Thanks for commenting and watching!
I wanted to take my mom and dad they disabled old and Need a wheelchair. The problem is that there are also other health problems, such as after heart valve surgery, and neurological problems such as stroke, and I'm afraid that this will interfere with going in there...
Thanks anyway!
I do imagine there are many conditions that make a park too difficult to mange despite Disney's intention to accommodate. I'm sorry your parent's are at this place. I wish you well in offering meaningful care for them.
Thank you. I sometimes have found that people without need of a scooter, don’t respect the fact that I need one- I am overweight, but if I didn’t have a mobility issue, I could exercise, walk, etc and help myself keep in better shape.
I am concerned about getting on some rides with moving platforms to ride. I use a cane and have balance issues so not able to go on some of those rides 😟
Thank you for sharing. Even with Disney trying to accommodate I’m pretty sure many rides just don’t work for all. I hope you are still able to enjoy yourself and time with family.
Am I able to put this in the trunk ?
No! The rental ones are large and not small or Light enough to handle that way. We bought a portable one that we will do a review video on as soon as we get settled from our move.
@@LenBanks ok thank you I’m looking forward to it
New to this chanel and looking into things for my Mother who gets around pretty good but no way she could do a day of Disney with a bad back. Scooter Bug has a chair that you can put in your trunk, or truck, it breaks down. However, there is a piece that weighs 52lb that someone in your team will have to lift.
Can the scooter go on the train?
We were just at WDW and we chose to leave it At the station but could have taken it on. But we were able to get close enough that transfer was easy. I suspect Disneyland is similar but don’t recall specifically.
@@LenBanks Thanks
I wish Disneyland would limit mobility scooter usage it holds up lines when people need to transfer over. It’s like anyone can use it and just say they have a disability I think people who use them are lazy whether fat or not fat.
Well I suspect you would assume I'd disagree. I find that Disney has done a pretty good job not holding up lines. Scooter transfers happen mostly while lines and boardings continue. Once the person transfers out of a scooter they enter the ride as a non-scooter person. The only delay is when there is a more serious disability and in that case I would hope you have a more generous opinion and not mind a bit of inconvenience to yourself. As for concluding people are just being lazy, that reveals more about you than the scooter user. You are correct, not everyone is the classic definition of disabled, but there are factors far beyond being lazy that lead one to use a scooter. I hope you will try to put yourself in another's shoes to expand your empathy and not make such a sweeping judgement.
WOW @JetHawk! I will be using one at Disneyland for the first time soon and people like you are why I am nervous about it. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis which isn’t obvious at first glance. I’m awaiting a hip replacement and won’t be able to walk far or stand long without a scooter. You have NO IDEA what people may be dealing with and the reasons why they may need assistance getting around. Shame on you!