Originally Posted By Doom Buggy Driver My dr. just tentatively diagnosed me with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. A few more tests and we will know. My husband told my dr that my favorite and only place for vacations is Disneyland The doctor said the only way that will be possible with RSD is in a wheelchair or scooter (ECV is that the right term?) My numerous questions are because I have never had the need before, what do I need to know? Is it cheaper and easier to rent a wheelchair or scooter at Disneyland? Or get one and take it? Is there a place right near disneyland that is cheaper to rent one for at least 5 days? What is the price per day at Disneyland? Is there a discount for mulitple days? Do you have to stop and get a handicap pass for the rest of your party? Or is that part just assumed? I have already looked at the restricted mobility section on Disneyland.com and D/Led and printed the file that tells which attractions I will have to switch from chair to chair and entrances. I just wanted to hear from anyone who has had to deal with this and unbiased and knowledgable opinions on the things I should know so I do not go unprepared. Thanking everyone in advance and apoligizing for ALL the questions.
Originally Posted By retlawfan I am not handicapped, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Yes, you can rent wheelchairs or ECVs at Disneyland. My understanding is that there are local rental companies that will deliver ECVs or wheelchairs to you at your hotel(on property, or close by), and that they are a lot cheaper than renting directly from Disney. Although use of a wheelchair of ECV will be obvious to most attraction operators, it is probably recommended that you stop at City Hall and get a SAP(special assistance pass) for you and your group(up to 6 total). There you can explain what your restrictions are(not your actual condition-they don't/cannot ask that). Hope that helps!
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Something to keep in mind is if you are renting from Disneyland direct, you can't take the chair out of the parks. You won't be able to use it to go back to the hotel, or in Downtown Disney, etc. That might be a major factor to consider.
Originally Posted By dlkozy We have used other companies before, but the one that we use now at DL is Deckert's Medical Supply. They are cheaper than DL, deliver and pick up at your hotel AND your scooter will be fully charged and ready to go. A company that we used to use did not fully charge their scooters and we had to postpone going to the parks for hours waiting for my DH's rented scooter to fully charge up. If you have any problems with the scooter that you rent from Deckert's they will quickly exchange the scooter or battery.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 My mother in law rents one up here (WA) and just takes it with her so she has one she can use in the airports too if she wants to and because they are cheaper up here. As far as I know there is no handicap pass for the party; we would just go in the handicap entrance with my MIL, they never asked for a pass of any kind. They let up to 6 people be in the handicapped person's party.
Originally Posted By dlkozy We do not rent and then bring the scooter with us for a couple of reasons: 1) The airlines are not known for their being careful with anything that a passenger might bring with them. 2) If we have any problems with a scooter that we rent near DL-the company is right there to replace it. 3) Every airport that I have ever been in has transportation of some kind available for someone who might need help getting to their gate-meaning it would not be necessary to bring a scooter with you to the airport. Just a thought.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 I was just saying what my Mother In Law does...it works for her.
Originally Posted By LVBelle We rented from a company called Mobility Source. I believe they're out of San Diego but they delivered to our hotel at no extra cost. The scooter was in great condition and they sent an extra battery in case we should need one but we never did.
Originally Posted By MyKidBryten It is cheaper to contact a local medical supply place. They rent scooters for about $100 a week anbd deliver to the hotel at no cost. That way you can take the scooter to the hotel instead of only using it at the Parks and having to try and walk back to the hotel
