My husband and I use an ecv for our visits to the Disneyland park we both use caution when riding and ride with the flow of people. I can NOT tell you how many times people have their heads in the phone and walk into us, in front of us or bump us from behind when we are stopped, and they keep going. We have had near misses of parents not holding on to their children and they run right out in front of us, even at 2 miles an hour you cannot stop these machines fast enough. inattentive Parents, phones, way to many people in the park and yes People who have NO business using ECVs contribute to problems. it is the responsibility of all guests that enter the park to watch their surroundings. A class/wristband on operating an EVC isn’t going to help if a person stops short in front of you to take a picture, there is no warning just stops, and with any luck you don’t hit them. Disneyland needs to invite fewer people into the park. with less of a crowd these is less of a chance of something happening. I for one won’t return to Disneyland anytime soon, over crowed, nothing works and insanely overpriced for what you get.
I rented an EVC for my visit to Disney World and found that most people do not feel we are moving fast enough and try to overtake us. I stayed for the fireworks only one night because I felt the departing crowd was trying to run me down as I was trying to leave. Don’t blame the scooter drivers. All persons, adults and children, should be cautious.
I recently visited Disneyland in April and rented an EVC. I was diligently trained before I was able to take off. I don’t see the need for more training.
Stories like this are exactly why I did not renew my annual pass. I have had guests run into my wheelchair and yell at me because they weren’t paying attention. I have had guests climb right over top of me so they could get in front of me. I used to love going to Disney because it was a place where I could still have fun and go on rides even though I am physically disabled. Other guests have ruined it. Yes, there are people who misuse ECVs….but most of the time it’s able bodied people who literally walk right into the ECVs and wheelchairs. People who just stop right in front of you and then scream at you. I miss when Disney was fun.
The woman does appear to be going to fast but if the mother had been taking care of her child this might have been avoided.This woman is just looking attention and is breaking the rules herself so she has no reason to complain about others doing the same. If you watch closely she stays seated in her rented scooter and doesn’t escort the child thru the crowd. Also, it appears the child is riding on the scooter with the mother which is a safety problem and not allowed. She doesn’t appear to have a disability in any of her many post but lots of people seem to get ‘invisible disabilities ‘ at Disney. I have used a wheelchair and a scooter at Disney and you would not believe how rude many people are and how many times people jump in front of you, bump you and basically act like they don’t see you.
I have to agree with everyone here. I need an ECV and it’s the biggest source of stress on my vacation. Constantly having to watch other people because they just don’t care about cutting you off or even looking down.
Well, it is a good thing ADA laws are in place to prevent this sort of discrimination.
What needs to happen is all guests without disabilities need to be given training on how to actually pay attention and not step out 2 feet in front of someone using mobility device.
Better still everyone without a disability should be required on use a mobility device or other disability simulator for at least 2 weeks before they can graduate high school. And at least 2 days of that at a major theme park, zoo, etc.
I have used my own ECV for 17 years now beginning at the many Nascar races I went to. I use it at the parks because I just can not walk!
I agree anyone renting a scooter should be given a short learning course for safety especially the use of SPEED CONTROLS, i have seen a group of young adults on scooters racing in competition for fun!
Parents do not control their children and many times they have walked into my path or some one else to include wheel chairs. Children are NOT controlled at all to include in stores or restaurants. A bigger problem is the DOUBLE WIDE STROLLERS or the huge Wagons that make up the majority of the problem. They should not be allowed in stores when they are so busy and isles are small. Good example was AK on Earth Day. It was insane. Strollers wagons and scooters could not cause more problems due to the amount of people. Again kids run all over the place even in restaurants. Get a leash for them then you are in charge of your child. I have had them run into me because they just don’t watch what they are doing this is everywhere all the time and the even run into wheelchairs. People are handicapped and can only visit the parks by using wheelchairs or ECV. Some people use them strictly for pleasure or because they are extremely obese but the ECV is a big help for them. Having to sign a release is NOT AN OPTION! there are many other problems with humans on the phones or drinking and not looking where they are going. Some people dare you to get out of their way.
I have often thought the evc should have a governor or lock to keep it at the lower speed. I have seen too often people put it in high gear and race through the areas.
One gentleman nearly hit our wheel chair. (Our personal property chair).
If it can be locked in the lower gear they will get where they need to go safely.
I also agree the idea of a safety course would be good.
My granddaughter was run over by one in Animal Kingdom and the women told us I yelled move. She did not know how to control the EVC. Also we saw 2 women bring them back to ask for new ones because they didn’t go fast enough. I know there are many people that actually need these, but it is the ones that don’t that are causing the issues. We saw a couple at Epcot that took turns tiding in it, and also I agree, you should not drive with children on your lap.
You can put as many restrictions or rules on scooters and ECVs as you want; however, that will not stop people that are paying more attention to their phone or tick tock or their vlog and not looking where they are walking or what their small children are doing from walking right in front of someone in a ECV. The units for rent at the parks can only go so fast, I am not sure about the personal ECVs. Two years ago I had to rent ECVs in the parks due to knee surgeries and let me tell you – it is nerve racking driving those around a bunch of people that are not paying any attention to where they are walking, pushing strollers, or others driving ECVs and not paying close attention. I had many close calls, but no contact with anyone or anything. It is surprising how many people think it is a great idea to walk across the path a moving ECVs path just 1-foot in front. It is like driving a car through the downtown area of a major city during rush hour with no stop lights, stop signs, traffic lanes, or cross-walks. Its like everything else these days – there are those who pay attention and want to get along – and others who think they are the most important thing on the planet and it is their job to just cancel whatever they do not agree with.
If there was a designated area on the path for the ECV’s on each side with foot traffic in the middle that would greatly help. I was very surprised when I had to rent one that was not the case. People are so annoyed with the ECV’s as you can walk faster than they can go, they purposely walk in front of you, push people out of the way to get past & rudely make comments & roll their eyes. I lost my party twice because I had to stop to not run into anyone. It is not the ECV’s it the rude people & packed streets. This going viral a little girl got hit is Bull parent was not taking blame for not watching child. How come now when ECV’s avoid unsupervised Childers every two seconds every single day.
Well… it goes both ways in my opinion. People walking and ones using the scooters have to pay attention to their surroundings when navigating through people. Can’t tell you how many I’ve seen walk right out in front of a scooter or run out in front of them and scooters just rolling their way through people without going slow as a cautionary deal.
Why didn’t the mother walk over with the little girl? It was not the fault of the rider. My mama taught me to look before crossing the road. I know that it technically isn’t a road but some of the same rules should apply.
People pay no attention to their surroundings. They walk right in front of moving scooters. Even those looking directly at you walk in front of moving scooters as they are more entitled. The same goes for those in wheelchairs. It’s a disgrace. Maybe the walkers should be given an exam!!
Scooter drivers must always be aware and ready to react to avoid an accident.
How about teaching people how to walk? Especially people with earlier they don’t look they just walk pushed their way through they need to learn to be respectful.
Comments for Fans Call for Strict Disney Scooter & ECV Rules, “Learning Permits” After Viral Accident
yvette
My husband and I use an ecv for our visits to the Disneyland park we both use caution when riding and ride with the flow of people. I can NOT tell you how many times people have their heads in the phone and walk into us, in front of us or bump us from behind when we are stopped, and they keep going. We have had near misses of parents not holding on to their children and they run right out in front of us, even at 2 miles an hour you cannot stop these machines fast enough. inattentive Parents, phones, way to many people in the park and yes People who have NO business using ECVs contribute to problems. it is the responsibility of all guests that enter the park to watch their surroundings. A class/wristband on operating an EVC isn’t going to help if a person stops short in front of you to take a picture, there is no warning just stops, and with any luck you don’t hit them. Disneyland needs to invite fewer people into the park. with less of a crowd these is less of a chance of something happening. I for one won’t return to Disneyland anytime soon, over crowed, nothing works and insanely overpriced for what you get.
ATheA
Alright then, see ya. We won’t miss you.
Mary Ann Natran
I rented an EVC for my visit to Disney World and found that most people do not feel we are moving fast enough and try to overtake us. I stayed for the fireworks only one night because I felt the departing crowd was trying to run me down as I was trying to leave. Don’t blame the scooter drivers. All persons, adults and children, should be cautious.
Joy
I recently visited Disneyland in April and rented an EVC. I was diligently trained before I was able to take off. I don’t see the need for more training.
Ifly1956
Honestly, BEFORE banning scooters, BAN TICK-TOCKERS!!
They are the real problem.
Traci Ballejos
I’m with you on that one.
Susan
I agree
Elsalea
Stories like this are exactly why I did not renew my annual pass. I have had guests run into my wheelchair and yell at me because they weren’t paying attention. I have had guests climb right over top of me so they could get in front of me. I used to love going to Disney because it was a place where I could still have fun and go on rides even though I am physically disabled. Other guests have ruined it. Yes, there are people who misuse ECVs….but most of the time it’s able bodied people who literally walk right into the ECVs and wheelchairs. People who just stop right in front of you and then scream at you. I miss when Disney was fun.
Joanne
The woman does appear to be going to fast but if the mother had been taking care of her child this might have been avoided.This woman is just looking attention and is breaking the rules herself so she has no reason to complain about others doing the same. If you watch closely she stays seated in her rented scooter and doesn’t escort the child thru the crowd. Also, it appears the child is riding on the scooter with the mother which is a safety problem and not allowed. She doesn’t appear to have a disability in any of her many post but lots of people seem to get ‘invisible disabilities ‘ at Disney. I have used a wheelchair and a scooter at Disney and you would not believe how rude many people are and how many times people jump in front of you, bump you and basically act like they don’t see you.
Jay
Maybe people should watch for ecv’s I have been run into several times at Disneyland from people Not watching for handicap people!
Rachael
I keep trying to writ my comment and keep getting cut off so short short version this guy is the one that needs training. He is an uninformed.
T.A
I have to agree with everyone here. I need an ECV and it’s the biggest source of stress on my vacation. Constantly having to watch other people because they just don’t care about cutting you off or even looking down.
Chris
Well, it is a good thing ADA laws are in place to prevent this sort of discrimination.
What needs to happen is all guests without disabilities need to be given training on how to actually pay attention and not step out 2 feet in front of someone using mobility device.
Better still everyone without a disability should be required on use a mobility device or other disability simulator for at least 2 weeks before they can graduate high school. And at least 2 days of that at a major theme park, zoo, etc.
Doris
I have used my own ECV for 17 years now beginning at the many Nascar races I went to. I use it at the parks because I just can not walk!
I agree anyone renting a scooter should be given a short learning course for safety especially the use of SPEED CONTROLS, i have seen a group of young adults on scooters racing in competition for fun!
Parents do not control their children and many times they have walked into my path or some one else to include wheel chairs. Children are NOT controlled at all to include in stores or restaurants. A bigger problem is the DOUBLE WIDE STROLLERS or the huge Wagons that make up the majority of the problem. They should not be allowed in stores when they are so busy and isles are small. Good example was AK on Earth Day. It was insane. Strollers wagons and scooters could not cause more problems due to the amount of people. Again kids run all over the place even in restaurants. Get a leash for them then you are in charge of your child. I have had them run into me because they just don’t watch what they are doing this is everywhere all the time and the even run into wheelchairs. People are handicapped and can only visit the parks by using wheelchairs or ECV. Some people use them strictly for pleasure or because they are extremely obese but the ECV is a big help for them. Having to sign a release is NOT AN OPTION! there are many other problems with humans on the phones or drinking and not looking where they are going. Some people dare you to get out of their way.
Peggy
I have often thought the evc should have a governor or lock to keep it at the lower speed. I have seen too often people put it in high gear and race through the areas.
One gentleman nearly hit our wheel chair. (Our personal property chair).
If it can be locked in the lower gear they will get where they need to go safely.
I also agree the idea of a safety course would be good.
Debbie
My granddaughter was run over by one in Animal Kingdom and the women told us I yelled move. She did not know how to control the EVC. Also we saw 2 women bring them back to ask for new ones because they didn’t go fast enough. I know there are many people that actually need these, but it is the ones that don’t that are causing the issues. We saw a couple at Epcot that took turns tiding in it, and also I agree, you should not drive with children on your lap.
MR Ducks
You can put as many restrictions or rules on scooters and ECVs as you want; however, that will not stop people that are paying more attention to their phone or tick tock or their vlog and not looking where they are walking or what their small children are doing from walking right in front of someone in a ECV. The units for rent at the parks can only go so fast, I am not sure about the personal ECVs. Two years ago I had to rent ECVs in the parks due to knee surgeries and let me tell you – it is nerve racking driving those around a bunch of people that are not paying any attention to where they are walking, pushing strollers, or others driving ECVs and not paying close attention. I had many close calls, but no contact with anyone or anything. It is surprising how many people think it is a great idea to walk across the path a moving ECVs path just 1-foot in front. It is like driving a car through the downtown area of a major city during rush hour with no stop lights, stop signs, traffic lanes, or cross-walks. Its like everything else these days – there are those who pay attention and want to get along – and others who think they are the most important thing on the planet and it is their job to just cancel whatever they do not agree with.
Diane
If there was a designated area on the path for the ECV’s on each side with foot traffic in the middle that would greatly help. I was very surprised when I had to rent one that was not the case. People are so annoyed with the ECV’s as you can walk faster than they can go, they purposely walk in front of you, push people out of the way to get past & rudely make comments & roll their eyes. I lost my party twice because I had to stop to not run into anyone. It is not the ECV’s it the rude people & packed streets. This going viral a little girl got hit is Bull parent was not taking blame for not watching child. How come now when ECV’s avoid unsupervised Childers every two seconds every single day.
Curtis
Well… it goes both ways in my opinion. People walking and ones using the scooters have to pay attention to their surroundings when navigating through people. Can’t tell you how many I’ve seen walk right out in front of a scooter or run out in front of them and scooters just rolling their way through people without going slow as a cautionary deal.
Cathy
Why didn’t the mother walk over with the little girl? It was not the fault of the rider. My mama taught me to look before crossing the road. I know that it technically isn’t a road but some of the same rules should apply.
Sheila
People pay no attention to their surroundings. They walk right in front of moving scooters. Even those looking directly at you walk in front of moving scooters as they are more entitled. The same goes for those in wheelchairs. It’s a disgrace. Maybe the walkers should be given an exam!!
Scooter drivers must always be aware and ready to react to avoid an accident.
Susan
How about teaching people how to walk? Especially people with earlier they don’t look they just walk pushed their way through they need to learn to be respectful.
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