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My dad needs to use an ECV at WDW due to mobility issues. In the past, we've rented them day-by-day at each park. I love the idea of renting one for a week since it's so much cheaper & it will guarantee that he has a "ride." If we stay at Windsor Hills, will the various rental companies be able to deliver & pick up like they do at the Disney resorts? How difficult is it to transport an ECV in a rental car? I'd appreciate some expert advice!
Thank you!
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We have always stayed on site but I use Walker Mobility and LOVE them! CSR are wonderful they come out asap if you need them etc...the website is www.walkermobility.com and it says it is easy for transporting etc. There are other sites but have never used them so cant say. It was 30 a day plus I paid for the insurance at a one time fee of 20.00 for the whole time I used it. They deliver and pick up at no charge! Good luck hope it helps. You can also look into Apple rentals and buenta vista rental chairs but I have never used them.
Depends on what kind of car you are planning to rent. I think most SUV's or a van would be fine.
Do some research on the ECV size you plan on getting & call the car rental companies..
We will be renting a car this trip & got a SUV so we will be able to transport my personal ECV on a side trip..
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I too think the rental places do all over Orlando, not just Disney. And as mentioned, do some research into the size of the scooter, the vehicles, everything because at the end of the day, the last thing you want to do is find out the battery pack on your scooter is 50 or so pounds or the back wheel portion is 75 pounds etc (these numbers are just examples but scooter parts are not light). That's one thing you'll want to know first to make sure someone in your party can lift it and the next is how many pieces it breaks down into and how big they are too.
Make sure when calling or emailing the rental places that you mention you plan to transport it in a car.
They can advise you on which models of rental ECVs will be best and may even be able to give some advice on which rental cars would work best.
I too think the rental places do all over Orlando, not just Disney. And as mentioned, do some research into the size of the scooter, the vehicles, everything because at the end of the day, the last thing you want to do is find out the battery pack on your scooter is 50 or so pounds or the back wheel portion is 75 pounds etc (these numbers are just examples but scooter parts are not light). That's one thing you'll want to know first to make sure someone in your party can lift it and the next is how many pieces it breaks down into and how big they are too.
Good luck.
That's exactly what I'm worried about! I don't want to get a back injury on my vacation.
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Dec 2004 -- Shades of Green
Sept 2005 -- Pop Century
Next Trip - Saving for Feb 2011
I rented a scooter for my Dad from Walker in May - best company ever! We were staying on property, but like the other posters I believe they will deliver to all the major Orlando hotels. The scooter we rented broke down into a number of pieces, and my dad and I managed to get it in and out of the car and assembled in no time. It was moderately heavy though, so having a few people who can lift and manuever it will be key (dont worry, only normal muscles needed - no superman strength required ).
Our rental car was a Chevy HHR, and it was super easy to lift the scooter into the back since it was a hatchback with a low clearance in the back (lifting it over a trunk lip would have been difficult. We had to fold one of the back seats down, but since there were just the two of us, it was no trouble.
I would also encourage you to call the rental company and ask them any questions you have about the size of the broken down scooter, and for any advice about cars etc. Walker had excellent customer service and answered every question I had to make it a positive experience.
We just got back from WDW and rented a scooter for my mother from K & M Rentals. They were great! We ordered it before or arrival and it was waiting for us at our hotel (off property). We had a three wheel that came apart and was about the same size as a collapsed double stroller. To break it down or set it up took less than 3 min. We also lost they key on a ride and had to call the company for a new one. They met us in the park with a new key in about 30 min. It cost $25/day ($175/week) plus we had to pay $10 for the new key. I would recommend them to anyone.
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We rented a Revo Pride and it's very easy to break diown and put in the truck. It takes 2 people to handle the body but it's fast and easy. We used Scooterama
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