Quick Check-In & Thoughts on ECV Use at Disney World Comments

Hey there, Foolish Mortals! 👋 Just a quick check-in today. I've been seeing all the comments on our "ECV Use at Disney World" video and wanted to share some brief thoughts. Yes, those negative voices can be a bummer, but remember, there are way more positive people out there cheering you on! 🌟
Always do what's best for YOU and don't let the negativity bring you down. I'll be back soon with more tips and fun, but I just wanted to pop in and remind you all to stay positive and keep enjoying the magic! ✨
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[@minutemark]

I hate that I still haven't been able to watch your ECV video. I've been highly overworked lately. I do have something to say about using an ECV, but you may have already covered it. At risk of that very fact, I'll share my personal thought anyway. I have used an ECV in the past. It really helps to preserve my lower pain levels. I hope I'll never have to use one, ever again, however.
The last time I used an ECV was during a recent Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. It was incredibly crowded, and the crowd made it difficult to maneuver on the ECV. It's important to understand the characteristics of Disney's ECVs as well as the behavior of typical people in crowds. When you press the lever to move the ECV, there is a very small delay before the ECV will actually start moving. However, able-bodied people move seemingly as fast as they can decide to do so. By the time the ECV started moving forward, people had already decided to step over the ECV's front wheels and directly onto the path that I had intended to take. To keep from hitting someone as the ECV lurched forward, I had to command the ECV to stop. This decision cycle (for me to cause the ECV to move forward--for others to step in front of my intended path--for me to cause the ECV to stop) repeated indefinitely. I couldn't move anywhere! Now imagine trying to move against a candy trail line to find its end and then maneuver the ECV into that line--with those heavy crowds. The truth is, most people could absolutely care less about your predicament regarding using and ECV in their presence--until they stupidly step right in your path, and you hit them. Then it's your fault. It's always the fault of the ECV user--always!
That was the last time I used an ECV at Walt Disney World. Many years ago, in the earlier stages of the disease that causes my pains, and now significantly reduces my ability to walk, our family was in Animal Kingdom. I was using an ECV for the first time. We were far to the right side of the pathway when another family started intercepting our path. They had a young girl who was happily skipping along in the same direction as us, and she inadvertently stepped right in front of my ECV. The first thing I thought to do was to put my feet down on the ground, stand up, and hold the handlebars of the ECV to keep from hitting the young girl. I softly offered to the girl that it's important to watch where you're going, and all hell broke loose. The girl's father (a man that I very much today believe was Jon Favreau--although, I've done the math, and this man's family members do not align with Jon Favreau's) verbally assaulted me and told me I needed to watch where I was going. Mind you, I was, and had been, very purposefully maintaining the same distance from the edge of the path (albeit the path was not straight), and his daughter was ambling all over the area. He accused me of using an ECV without a bonified need--as evidenced by my ability to stand up--and called me a liar and a cheat and a lot of other things that I won't repeat here. He threatened to kick my..., well, you can imagine. This berating went on for a long time because we were all heading to the same destination--Mount Everest. I just took it because I felt sorry for the man's family. A lady that I assume was his mother profusely apologized for his actions even as he continued to insult me verbally. She was crying. I told her it was okay. I mentioned that people come to these parks fully invested emotionally, and when our expectations aren't met, it can be crushing--that and that I've experienced my own meltdowns in the past. I really felt bad for her.
Anyway, I've had my share of negative ECV experiences (none worse than the last time I used one). I now use a rollator. A rollator is like a walker, but it has four wheels, brakes, and a seat. It allows me to sit down when I need to, and it is much more maneuverable than an ECV. I am much less likely to run over the heels of other Disney guests--even those who stupidly step directly in front of me. That is still an issue.
People see mobility devices as opportunities to "sneak by" a group or cut in on them. I purposely leave a little room between me and anyone in front of me (so I don't accidentally run over them), and that space seems to be taken as an open invitation for others to cut across, or to cut in between. These actions of others frequently cause me to have to quickly alter my momentum; and quick momentum changes hurt--a lot! I want to say that people are, generally, inconsiderate, but they're just advancing a much simpler agenda to maximize their fun. They aren't trying to offend you. They just want to go about their day. The truth is that it is a natural human condition to seek the path of least resistance--and the sight of a mobility device (be it a wheelchair, ECV, or rollator) appears to others to provide that opportunity. I do wish others would consider how difficult it is to push a wheelchair or rollator, or control an ECV, and then have to instantly change momentum and direction due to their decision to abuse your thoughtfulness. I don't know how much longer I'll be able to put up with the pain those instant redirects inflict upon my body. I already have to forgo many of the attractions I used to love. I don't think you have to have a physical disability to have ever considered that WDW would be so much better if not for the people. 🤣

[@jenb.6733]

The type of people who will be judging you about your ECV will also be judging everyone about clothes, body, Mickey Ears, accent, looks …. Let them
Do what ever you can to make your time in the parks enjoyable! It’s such a great place that allows ECV users to have a blast!
Sad you have to make this video because some people are rude, but I’m glad you open the conversation!

[@2foolishmortals]

100000%

[@Jmmmd]

It is a tool. I like that category, I need it and I don't need it at every moment. I can walk around a shop for instance! Taking it The Emporium for instance is a mistake!

[@2foolishmortals]

Absolutely!

[@annlavine3576]

I am sorry you get any negative from people

[@justinbaker2883]

With all the DAS talk going on, did you sense the old system was really broken? If disneys numbers did say it was a huge problem and they were worried it could get out of hand soon what would you do to fix?
I only come once a year so i barely notice DAS. I'd think the goal would be to make all the queues pleasant enough (shaded/covered, wider/spacious, easily exitable/returnable, fans/AC, interactive elements, maybe a bathroom midpoint) so DAS isnt needed vs just nuking everything.

[@CaliSmithFamily]

Exactly! Love your comment.

[@2foolishmortals]

Great questions! Tomorrow, here on the channel, we'll be sitting here and chatting a little bit about this over a cup of coffee. I've got some thoughts that I'd love to share with you about this, so hopefully you'll join in that discussion and you can let me know what you think and if you have any thoughts yourself. See you there! 😄