Some dis boards (discussion boards) openly promote specific companies via advertisements etc. and therefore openly let you know which companies they are getting paid by to promote, other dis boards don’t…letting the unsuspecting readers think that all the postings are honest commentary rather than really positioned relevant to the “hidden” paid advertiser.There are many Orlando scooter rental companies that serve Disney World, Universal, and Sea World for vacationers to choose from, I would easily estimate at least 10.  There are also just as many dis boards for specifically Walt Disney World and other Orlando area attraction visitors.  So, if a dis board seems to focus on one company in particular and hasn’t identified them as an advertiser or paid-sponsor (unless there are only a handful of posters to this site) then the case of the “hidden” paid advertiser may be in play.  You might be able to glean a clue by paying particular close attention to the moderator and co-moderator/s of any dis boards to see if they are the primary promoters of one company over any other.Check around, check your facts.  Compare Orlando scooter rental companies scooters, service commitment, prices and partnerships!   

There is a new sheriff in town and he’s a Dream!  A Dream of a scooter that is and named appropriately the same.  No longer are the same stuffy medical-looking mobility scooters your only choice for those staying on-property!  And while it is larger than life, in size and in attitude, it does indeed fit on all the Walt Disney World buses, the monorail & boats, anything that accommodates your typical medical-looking mobility scooter.Introduced in June 2008, it is now a weekly sell out and while it handles a weight capacity of up to 500 lbs, has the largest and most luxurious seat of any mobility scooter, (rivaling a luxury automobile)  and big wheels for the smoothest ride and great maneuverability, customers of all sizes are loving it.So what’s the drawback you ask?  You gotta love the attention and comments you will draw (cool scooter man!) and you must be staying on-property (this baby WON’T fit in a compact car size trunk - sorry).  

There are several times a year that are peak scooter (mobility scooter, electric wheelchair, electronic convenience vehicle, ECV) rental times and therefore you should reserve your scooter as far in advance as possible to get your choice of scooter type and company:

• February around President’s Day weekend
• March-April for spring break
• May Memorial Day and school summer vacations begin
• June & July for summer family vacations
• August until school resumes
• October & November
• December from the second week through the first week in January

During these peak times scooters get sold out everywhere…from external companies as well as on-site at the theme parks.  Most external companies provide a cancellation policy of 48 hours without penalty, so it is best to go ahead and reserve in advance and cancel if you need to at the last minute.  This way you ENSURE you get the best scooter, one that fits your individual needs and preferences and you can get it from the company of your choice, with a large fleet and many model choices and excellent service commitments such as:

• Long operating hours - should open early in the morning, prior to theme park opening and till park closing

• Service commitment guaranty for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of 2-4 hours

• Ability to service you inside a theme park (not make you come to them)
• A variety of scooter models, just in case you find the one you selected does not meet your needs

Don’t be one of the many that think about it, try to go without one and then ruin your vacation because you decide at the last minute you really would like to rent a scooter for Disney touring but now they are all sold-out.  If you do find yourself in this last minute situation and have to settle for what might be left to rent, do your best to find out:

• how old the scooter is, 
• how large the battery charger is, 
• what condition the seat is in and is it cloth (they get wet and then you are stuck with a wet seat the whole time) or vinyl, and so forth.  

Unfortunately during peak busy times many rental companies pull out their old units that should be retired just to have something to rent to you.  While you may have to settle for one, do your best to find the best from what is left.

What are my options for Walt Disney World scooters for rent?  There are two options:

1. Rent a scooter inside the Disney World theme park you are visiting on a daily basis or
2. Rent a scooter from an external mobility scooter, electronic convenience vehicle, ECV, electric wheelchair, company

Following is a few things to think about to help make your decision.

• Can the person walk enough to get inside the park?  This may include getting from their hotel to a bus, from a bus to just inside the park where you can rent a scooter.  If coming by car, walking from the parking lot to the park entrance or to a tram, monorail etc.  (In the handicap parking lots, Disney does provide wheelchairs for use in the lot on an as available basis but you must relinquish them before you get to the park entrance or transportation area.)  If the answer is yes they can walk that far, then you might consider daily rentals from the park, if it is no, you should consider renting a scooter from an external company so you can use it to also get to and from the park.
• Is it imperative that the person has a scooter for touring the park? During busy times the park scooters do get sold out and they are rented on a first come first serve basis.  If you absolutely have to have a scooter the only way to guaranty you will have one for your use would be to arrange to rent one from an external company where you can order your rental as far out as 1 year.  The external rental companies typically have a 48 hour cancellation policy, so you can make a reservation in advance and cancel at the last minute if your plans change.
• Would the scooter rider benefit from having a scooter to get around at their hotel or resort?  External Orlando scooter rental companies deliver scooters to your hotel so you can use them not only to get to and while at the parks, but also around the hotel, which most of them are quite large!
• Are you staying on or off-property?  If on-property, you should consider whether you will always be on-property or if you might want to take a car or taxi to somewhere off-property such as a shopping mall or restaurant etc.  If you might want to go off-property, make sure you rent a truly lightweight and transportable scooter that will fit in a car/taxi trunk.  If you are staying on-property, you can still rent one of the sportier, luxury transportable models or one of the new specialty on-property models that have the new large luxury seats, dual baskets and large wheels for the smoothest ride ever!

When renting from an external company make sure they:

• have a wide variety of scooter types to choose from
• provide details and videos of the actual model you want to rent
• operate 7 days a week, including (especially) holidays
• their hours of operation match park operating hours to ensure they will be available to support you should you have a question or issue from early morning to late night
• provide a time guaranty for repair or replacement, if needed
• will come into the park to provide service or support
• have an on-line ordering process insurance coverage C-O-M-O-D-O SSL SECURE certificate. This certificate provides coverage for you the renter, when placing your on-line reservation.  If they have this C-O-M-O-D-O certificate a logo should be displayed on the order page.  You should be able to click on the Certificate logo to find out if they have truly provided insurance coverage for you and the amount.  Check for it before you begin entering any information! Make sure your scooter rental company cares about and has taken steps to help protect your information.