http://scootervacations.com Orlando Scooter Vacation Rental Blog Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:55:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Orlando scooter rentals are growing each year just as the average age increases and the baby boomers come to the age of visiting Orlando area attractions such as Disney, Universal, Sea World and taking cruises out of Port Canaveral with their grandchildren.  Make sure if you are planning your trip ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/11/02/orlando-scooter-rental-spring-2008/ Let's face it, you are spending top dollar when you choose to vacation in Orlando Florida and visit Walt Disney World, Universal Florida, Sea World, and or go on a cruise out of Port Canaveral.  And even though it is pricey, you can't beat the value for the price.  No ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/11/02/finding-the-best-value-and-comfort-for-your-orlando-scooter-rental/ All Orlando theme parks have handicap parking which places you as close as possible to the entrance areas.   For Disney, Magic Kingdom is still quite far to the park where you an rent a wheelchair or scooter inside the park, Hollywood Studios is the closest parking if the handicap lot ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/11/02/disabled-parking-for-disney-world-universal-or-sea-world-in-orlando/ 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 ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/07/19/dis-boards-discussion-boards-mobility-scooter-rental-for-orlando-walt-disney-world-universal-sea-world-2/ 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 ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/07/19/orlando-scooter-rental-on-property-model-for-disney-world-or-universal-scooter-rental-the-dream-scooter/ 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 ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/07/07/busy-season-times-for-when-you-rent-a-scooter-for-disney-when-to-reserve-in-advance/ What are my options for Walt Disney World scooters for rent?  There are two options: Rent a scooter inside the Disney World theme park you are visiting on a daily basis or Rent a scooter from an external mobility scooter, electronic convenience vehicle, ECV, electric wheelchair, companyFollowing is a few things to ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/07/01/options-for-walt-disney-world-scooters-for-rent/ There are several external companies that rent mobility scooters a.k.a. electric wheelchairs, electronic convenience vehicles, ECVs for use at Walt Disney World.  Here is a quick reference of tips for deciding which type of scooter to select and which company to rent from: Select a company that has several models to ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/06/30/how-to-ensure-your-disney-world-scooter-rental-is-the-best/ If you have been to Florida in the summer then you know it is the rainy season. Typically it is a welcome relief in the late afternoon where thunderstorms will pass through the area for 20-30 minutes and drop the temperature to the 70's, making for a bit cooler evening. ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/06/30/summer-rainy-season-your-walt-disney-world-scooter-rental/ Mobility Scooters are engineered and also submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to get it's 510(k) rating.  To ensure you are renting your mobility scooter for your Orlando vacation and use at Walt Disney World, Universal, Sea World or any of the area attractions or resorts from ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/06/16/beware-of-orlando-scooter-rental-companies-that-dont-adhere-to-manufacturer-weight-limits/ When renting a mobility scooter, if you are not sure that the fleet of scooters your rental company is renting are ALL newer models, new technology scooters, that fully charge quickly (around 5 hours) you might want to confirm something as simple as the size of the battery charger.  The ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/06/16/beware-of-large-battery-chargers-on-orlando-mobility-scooter-rentals-as-well-as-long-charge-times/ As you may imagine, or already know, the parking lots and common areas you have to transit before actually going through the ticket gates into Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom are quite a long distance.  If you are travelling by car and have a handicap sign, bring it with you ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/06/09/tips-for-disney-world-magic-kingdom-handicap-access-orlando-scooter-rental/ Rentals have tripled from just 12 months ago.  More and more last minute calls are coming in for scooter rentals.  Walt Disney World has raised their prices for a daily in-park scooter rental to $65 a day (includes key deposit that you get back) and reports from customers are they ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/06/09/orlando-scooter-rental-is-as-hot-as-the-summer-season-in-florida/ If you have a scooter of your own, or have rented before elsewhere, you probably know what to consider for your Orlando scooter rental.  However for those of you who don't own one or have never rented a scooter in Orlando, here are the top items to consider: Make sure you don't have ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/04/30/mobility-scooter-rental-orlando-florida-rent-a-scooter-in-orlando/ The best way to get mobility assistance for your Disney World, Orlando vacation is an Orlando scooter rental.  With all the distances to cover, from your hotel, resort or timeshare accommodations to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Florida, Sea World Orlando, Cypress Gardens or Kennedy Space Center, everyone could use an Orlando scooter ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/04/20/orlando-scooter-rental-get-to-where-you-want-to-go-the-scoot-around-way/ Should I get my Disney scooter rental at the theme parks daily or use a scooter vacation rental company?  What is the difference?  A Disney scooter rental, scooter vacation, company delivers the scooter to your accommodations whether it be a hotel, villa, timeshare etc.  You then have use of the scooter during your entire vacation ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/04/20/disney-scooter-rental-options/ For those guests with disabilities and who may be using a mobility scooter, wheelchair, electric wheelchair, ECV, electronic convenience vehicle at Walt Disney World theme parks you can stop by any Guest Relations facility and get a "Guest Assistance Card".  They provide you with a card that "will alert our Cast Members to provide the ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/04/15/disney-guest-assistance-card-for-handicap-guests/ How do I get my Disney scooter rental?Your scooter rental (mobility scooter, electronic convenience vehicle, ECV, electric wheelchair) is delivered directly to your hotel, resort, timeshare, villa direct, or private residence. Where can I use my disney rental scooter?You can use your scooter at all theme parks, other theme park venues, ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/04/13/disney-scooter-rental-in-orlando-faqs/ Disney World has many different types of transportation to get between parks depending on the park you are at.  You might take a boat, a bus or the monorail and each method easily accommodates a mobility scooter a.k.a. electronic convenience vehicle, ECV, electric wheelchair.  But what if you are driving a car ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/04/11/disney-world-park-hopping-with-an-orlando-scooter-rental/ If you need a scooter rental Orlando Florida for a Disney World vacation there are several scooter rental (mobility Scooter, electric wheelchair, electronic convenience vehicle, ECV) items to consider:  Are you staying  off property and/or might you go off property to another area attraction or shopping mall and want to take ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/04/05/scooter-rental-orlando-florida-for-disney-world/ The old adage "you get what you pay for" can be wrong when purchasing a "used" as in "previously in our rental fleet" mobility scooter a.k.a. electronic convenience vehicle, ECV, electric wheelchair. Rental scooters take a beating and they don't have odometers like cars to truly tell you how much they ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/04/03/mobility-scooter-companies-that-do-both-rental-sale/ Mobility scooter rentals, ECVs, Electronic Convenience Vehicles, Electric Wheelchair rentals in Orlando can be delivered to the airport anywhere after the security checkpoint.  The best place to do a "meet & greet" for recieving your scooter at the Orlando International Airport (OIA) or also airport code (MCO) is at baggage claim.  ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/04/02/can-i-have-my-scooter-rental-delivered-to-the-orlando-airport/ Here's a brief fact...did you know that the Gaylord Palms was originally going to be named the Grand Ole Opry Hotel but apparently decided against it during the construction and went with Gaylord Palms.  It is a beautiful resort and conference center and is extremely large in size.  At Christmas time ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/04/01/gaylord-palms-resort-orlando-kissimmee-mobility-scooter-rental/ Did you know that Disney World in Orlando, Florida (actual Lake Buena Vista) has a campground?  It has camping spots you can reserve or cabins.  Now if you are reserving a cabin and are going to be renting a mobility scooter then it is important to ask for a cabin ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/31/disneys-fort-wilderness-lodge-and-campground-mobility-scooter-usage/ Disney's monorail services Magic Kingdom directly from their Contemporary, Grand Floridian & Polynesian Resorts.  Each hotel has a boarding area directly on the monorail to take them to the Magic Kingdom and a mobility scooter rider can ride directly on and off of the monorail.  The monorail has special cars ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/30/disneys-contemporary-grand-floridian-polynesian-mobility-scooter-access/ Four Disney hotels surround the lake that makes up the boardwalk and waterway that all connect to EPCOT: Disney's Boardwalk Disney's Yacht & Beach Club The Disney Dolphin  The Disney Swan  The Dolphin and Swan are the furthest away from the EPCOT back entrance (you enter in between France and England) with the Yacht & ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/27/disney-world-hotels-that-you-can-walk-to-epcot-from/ EPCOT blooms even brighter each year during their International Flower & Garden Festival.  This years festival begins March 19th and ends June 1st, 2008.   If you think there is a lot to see already, you will be run off your feet and need a few extra days at EPCOT just to see ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/27/pre-reserve-a-mobility-scooter-rental-for-disneys-epcot-international-flower-garden-festival/ To the west and south of Walt Disney World is a town called Kissimmee (pronounced Ki-sim-me, not Kiss-a-me).  Many hotels, resorts, timeshares, villas and direct private home rentals are there and their business is serving Disney visitors.  While these accomodations can be as close as 2-3 miles from Disney, you do ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/26/mobility-scooter-rental-for-kissimmee-hotels-resorts-when-visiting-disney/ Most of us who use a mobility scooter rental when visiting Orlando theme parks such as Walt Disney World, Universal Florida, or SeaWorld could benefit from using it both at the theme park as well as where we are staying.  Whether staying at a hotel, resort, timeshare, villa direct or ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/26/orlando-mobiity-scooter-rentals-models-that-fit-in-a-car-trunk/ Florida is called the sunshine state for a reason...there is lots and lots of sunshine and therefore you might think it would be a good idea if not a neccessity to have a sunshade on your mobility scooter  a.k.a. electric wheelchair or electronic convenience vehicle (ECV) but there are plenty of factors ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/26/sunshade-for-my-mobility-scooter-rental-in-orlando/ When renting a mobility scooter for your vacation to Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Florida, a Cruise or any other of the great things Orlando has to offer, it is best to rent from a company that specializes in rentals.  Selling mobility scooters is much different than renting them ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/17/should-i-rent-a-mobility-scooter-from-a-company-that-also-sells-them/ Orlando is the world's best place to vacation...you can go to the beach, either a real one an hours drive away or a great replica of one at Walt Disney World's (WDW) Typhoon Lagoon or SeaWorlds Aquatica, the mountains as in Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom, to outer space via Star Tours at Disney's Hollywood ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/17/dont-discount-mobility-scooter-rental-needs-when-vacationing-in-orlando/ It is important that you do your homework when renting  a mobility scooter, wheelchair, electric wheelchair, electronic convenience vehicle (ECV) for your vacation.  There are several items to consider: Does the medical equipment rental company have a variety of mobility scooter models available? Do they state the weight capacity and run time ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/16/take-care-medical-equipment-when-renting-a-mobility-scooter/ Orlando has lots to offer and see which requires lots of walking.  But for some of us it is just not enjoyable or sometimes even an option to do the walking but you can still enjoy a vacation at Walt Disney World, Universal Florida, SeaWorld Orlando and/or Kennedy Space Center using ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/16/scootaround-orlando-on-a-mobility-scooter-rental/ If you are not a big walker a mobility scooter rental is the way to go when visiting Orlando and any of their great theme parks, convention centers or going on a cruise.  The sights, activities, rides, attractions and shopping are endless and even the most fit person can wear themselves out trying ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/14/not-a-walker-mobility-scooter-rental-in-orlando-is-a-great-option/ You have planned your vacation, arranged in advance for your Orlando mobility scooter rental to be delivered to your hotel, timeshare, villa direct, or private house, and are now in Orlando with your sunscreen, bottled water and scooter and ready to go to Walt Disney World...what now? The first thing you ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/13/walt-disney-world-mobility-scooter-rental-tips/ An important factor in a mobility scooter rental for an Orlando Florida vacation is to ensure that the electronic convenience vehicle (ECV) a.k.a. electric wheelchair rental company provides a commitment for repair and/or replacement time, will provide service inside any of the theme park attractions and has extended hours of ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/12/orlando-mobility-scooter-rental-service-support/ If you are taking advantage of one of the many private home, timeshare or villa accomodations rather than a hotel room you will want to consider how you will be getting around.  Whether renting a car, driving your own car or taking a taxi or bus transportation, a mobility scooter ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/11/mobility-scooter-rental-for-a-villa-direct-florida-stay-in-orlando-or-timeshare-versus-a-hotel/ Those who need mobility assistance or would simply like to enjoy the benefits of using a mobility scooter while vacationing at Universal Florida and staying at the Royal Pacific Hotel can do so easily by arranging for a local mobility scooter vacation rental company to deliver one right to the ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/11/royal-pacific-hotel-at-universal-florida-mobility-scooter-rental/ While the Portofino Hotel at Universal Florida is on-site and provides transportation options to get to the theme parks and Universal Citywalk, there is still an unusual amount of walking required to get from and to each location and no matter your walking ability…a lot, some, a little or little ... http://scootervacations.com/2008/03/11/portofino-bay-hotel-mobility-scooter-rental/