I want to take my family to Disney World. I use this electric wheelchair (scooter) and I wonder if I could take it with me. I think it would be hard for my wife to push me around the parks in a conventional wheelchair. Do the airlines take this kind of chairs? Are the buses that take you from the airport to Disney equiped to take wheelchairs?
Would it be possible for someone in a wheelchair (electric scooter by Amigo) to travel to Orlando by plane?
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Yes the buses at Disney are equipped for that. Disney in general is very well set up for wheelchairs. I wouldn’t think the airlines would be much trouble either. Also if you stay at one of Disney hotels, a bus will take you from the hotel to the parks. We never used our car the whole 5 days we were there.
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Where in the world do you live? Various airlines in various countries have different rules. Your best bet is to call an airline and ask them directly.
I’ve been to Disneyworld, and they are well-equipped for wheelchairs, from what I’ve seen.
Although I have never seen one on a plane I do know that they accommodate wheelchairs and the handicapped. Call your airlines direct for the answer. They may allow them on the plane as long as you turn the power off once you are positioned on the plane. If they are not allowed on the plane then you could rent one while in Orlando. Good luck!
Yes,there was a episode of Air Line on A&E where there was a kid the was to tall for a regular seat so they put him in seats by the wings that are for edlery or handycap people in weelchairs,please dont think that i am calling you old or handycap,but that is what those spots on the plains are for,if the air line that you are choosing doesnt have those capablities then may i suggest you check around for a better airline,hope this is helpful to you.
Airlines will carry your electric wheelchair or scooter for you as long as it has dry cell batteries and wont leak if it falls over.
Plus in the airport they will provide you with a wheelchair and assistance on and off the aircraft if you require, but you need to let them know what you require a few weeks in advance.
You can get a wheelchair accessible bus from the airport to the parks / hotels, but again you need to book in advance. The also have taxis that can take a chair.
Disney is great for accessablity, they have adapted rooms and all the transport have ramps and lifts, however some of the lifts are only manual chair size.
You can also hire wheelchairs and scooters in the actual parks and they are pretty reasonable priced.
You can’t take scooters on to the rides, but if you need to be in a chiar they will give you one to use.
Have fun, its a great place and they are incredibly helpful.