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I'm heading to the World in 3 weeks time and will be renting an ECV for the first time for the length of my stay from Walker Mobility. I'm wondering if I should maybe pack an extension cord or something, like one of the heavy duty orange ones, in case I can't get the scooter close enough to an outlet in the room to plug it in.
Also will I have any issues getting it through the hotel room door? We really don't want to have to request a handicapped room as I am mobile enough to not require a handicapped shower or anything. I have stress fractures in my left shin and a removable walking cast on my leg which allows me to use a normal tub and shower.
One other question, how long will the charge on the scooter last? Will it go all day? We have one day planned where we're spending the day in AK from park opening until at least 5pm, then we have a 7:30pm dinner at Raglan Road and we are thinking of heading to MK after dinner as it's open until 1am that night. Will the scooter go that long?
I've never rented one before, never had the need, so my mom and I have a lot of questions. Oh and we're staying at the Poly if that helps.
The charger cord should be long enough for you. I have never had any trouble with it reaching the wall..
The doors are all wide enough to get through. If you start off fully charged you should have no trouble lasting all day & evening..
The charge lasts a good 10 hours. Remember to always turn off the key any time you are stopped for a few minutes Or, parked. This will prolong the charge.
The charger cord should be long enough for you. I have never had any trouble with it reaching the wall..
The doors are all wide enough to get through. If you start off fully charged you should have no trouble lasting all day & evening..
The charge lasts a good 10 hours. Remember to always turn off the key any time you are stopped for a few minutes Or, parked. This will prolong the charge.
So as long as I turn it off when I go on rides and meals and stuff it should last through the day? There are times when I plan on doing some walking and leaving the scooter at the hotel (the joy of being at the Poly) and then going back for it.
So as long as I turn it off when I go on rides and meals and stuff it should last through the day? There are times when I plan on doing some walking and leaving the scooter at the hotel (the joy of being at the Poly) and then going back for it.
It looks as if our resident scooter specialist has already answered your question.
I think you'll be in great shape because the Poly is so convenient. You won't be wasting steps and energy with the transportation station or in the parking lots.
Your best park to leave the scooter might be MK if you take the monorail. I'd take advantage of the many benches in the parks. Have your coffee, Mickey Bar, water, Dole Whip, or whatever you like and people watch while you rest. You can see if you can notice details in the scenery that you'd never noticed before to make your break more interesting.
It looks as if our resident scooter specialist has already answered your question.
I think you'll be in great shape because the Poly is so convenient. You won't be wasting steps and energy with the transportation station or in the parking lots.
You can most likely leave the scooter when you go into MK if you take the monorail. I'd take advantage of the many benches in the parks. Have your coffee, Mickey Bar, water, Dole Whip, or whatever you like and people watch while you rest. You can see if you can notice details in the scenery that you'd never noticed before to make your break more interseting.
I hope you have a magical trip. Be sure to ask any other questions you might have.
You think I'd be able to manage the Magic Kingdom without the scooter? With just the walking cast on? My concern is the cast is pretty heavy. It adds about 10 lbs the weight of my left foot and I tire quickly because of it. It also alters the way I walk slightly which then affects my other leg, which also has a slight stress fracture in it.
I'm concerned about waiting in long lines because of it as well. I have the cast on because I have 2 stress fractures in my leg, one in top third of the shin bone (which the cast doesn't really do much for) and one in the bottom third, which is the worst of the two fractures and the cast helps.
You think I'd be able to manage the Magic Kingdom without the scooter? With just the walking cast on? My concern is the cast is pretty heavy. It adds about 10 lbs the weight of my left foot and I tire quickly because of it. It also alters the way I walk slightly which then affects my other leg, which also has a slight stress fracture in it.
I'm concerned about waiting in long lines because of it as well. I have the cast on because I have 2 stress fractures in my leg, one in top third of the shin bone (which the cast doesn't really do much for) and one in the bottom third, which is the worst of the two fractures and the cast helps.
To be honest, only you, your doctor, and any therapist you might have could answer that question. My motto is better safe than sorry.
One attraction you DON'T want to visit is Disney Medical!
You can maybe try walking around the mall or a park as a test-run and see how that goes.
You will have the scooter, I would use it at MK..
You can always park & walk, then it's handy when you need it
I also like to do a bit of walking to help with the pain I get from sitting too long. It stretched the body & I always know the scooter in near by ..
You will have the scooter, I would use it at MK..
You can always park & walk, then it's handy when you need it
I also like to do a bit of walking to help with the pain I get from sitting too long. It stretched the body & I always know the scooter in near by ..
That was my thinking. Like for lunch, we like to go to Columbia Harbor House and we like to eat upstairs so I could park it outside and then climb up the stairs to have lunch which would let me walk around the restaurant for a bit.
Taek the scooter to MK. Coulda, woulda, shoulda cries a guest. You do not have to use the scooter all the time. For me it is cumulative daily wear and tear. It is like when you leave your blanket and sweatshirt in the car only to later need them. Better to be prepared and have the scooter. Also scooters make good mules for carrying bags and water bottles.
I like to walk around a bit as I am used to setting on my bed cross legged and getting up to do chores or stretching my legs as need be. I am more comfortable on a floor or bed. For me the chair on a scooter wears me out faster than the walking at times. Do not be afraid to use the scooter, park it, and then wander around a bit.
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It's actually probably best if I have the scooter with me most of the time unless we're only at the park for a few hours (like DHS which we're only going to for a couple hours to see the lights and ride ToT) seeing as I actually have 3 stress fractures, 2 in the leg that has the cast and 1 in the other leg which can start hurting if I do too much on it.
It's actually probably best if I have the scooter with me most of the time unless we're only at the park for a few hours (like DHS which we're only going to for a couple hours to see the lights and ride ToT) seeing as I actually have 3 stress fractures, 2 in the leg that has the cast and 1 in the other leg which can start hurting if I do too much on it.
Hmmmmmmmmmm, Maybe consider bringing the scooter to Hollywood Studios ! In order to get to Tower of Terror, you have to walk clear to one end of the park. To get to the lights, you have to walk all the way to the other end.
Also, the walk from the bus stations, or down the row to the tram if you drive, is LOTS of steps.
Hmmmmmmmmmm, Maybe consider bringing the scooter to Hollywood Studios ! In order to get to Tower of Terror, you have to walk clear to one end of the park. To get to the lights, you have to walk all the way to the other end.
Also, the walk from the bus stations, or down the row to the tram if you drive, is LOTS of steps.
Then you have standing in line to think about.
You're right, I forgot about that. I'm doing the Keys to the Kingdom tour in the morning then we're heading back to the Poly for a couple hours before heading to DHS for Tot and maybe Toy Story Mania and the Lights before heading to the Yacht Club for dinner at Captain's Grill. The scooter may come in quite handy.
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