ECV Rentals?

We used Buena Vista Scooter Rentals several times, they have locations on property at the Boardwalk or you can call and order. They are great , they drop it off at the resort and pick it up. They leave it at bell services and that's where you pickup and drop off. We always got the Portable scooter because it was so easy to take apart to put in the car and then put together. Takes about 30 seconds. The batteries last forever to, never had a problem.

Our rental was for a wheelchair, but we were very happy with the service that we received from Walker Mobility. We did have to meet the rep to pick up and drop off, but the rep was very flexible. They waited for us to arrive at the hotel lobby and for pick-up, we called as we were walking out of AK and they were pulling into the AK parking lot as we arrived at our car. They sent us a personalized followup thank you email and card. The rate for the item that we rented was also very competitive with other locations that we explored.

I've rented both through Disney in the Parks and through Buena Vista.
I was very happy with the service through Buena Vista.

I wrote an article last year about ECV rental with pros and cons, you can find it here
http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/articles/mobility-assistance-rentals-walt-disney-world-vacations

Awesome! Glad to hear that the MRI came back clear.

Glad the MRI looks good! If you do decide to opt for an ECV, I can tell you that both Buena Vista Scooter Rentals and Walker Mobility are good folks to deal with.

I'm just resurrecting this post!

we are going to the bubble in 2 weeks time (yay!) but my mam has developed a problem with her knee the doctors are looking into it but with only 2 weeks to go she is worrying about walking around the parks so we are very much considering renting an ECV, we have never used an ECV before and don't really know anything about it but we have been doing some research and the most popular companies seem to be Buena Vista and Walker but we have a few questions that I'm hoping you wonderful people on here might be able to help with! Looking at Buena Vista rentals it says the scooters are not showerproof and we have a lot to do so what exactly happens if it gets wet? or how do you prevent it from getting wet as most places you have to park them in the parks are outside? Walker rentals says there's are waterproof which would be better but we aren't sure if we have to meet them at the hotel or do they drop it off at the resort (we are staying onsite POR), also do the scooters come with instructions because neither me or mam have used one before and we don't want to run over anyone's feet without having proper understanding of the machines! we do not have a hire car we are relying solely on Disney transport.

if anyone has any other tips, advice or recommendations anything would be an amazing help!

My mom had just had her knee replaced the last time we were at Disney. We rented from Buena Vista. They were awesome. They had the ECV waiting at the hotel (Old Key West.) There were limited instructions, but they are pretty easy to manage. The only problem I think she might have is getting it on and off the buses. Several of the bus drivers were VERY helpful, a few were not. My mom eventually got the hang of it. If you are attending any parades or fireworks, I would move to the side and wait until the masses have panned out. It was a nightmare trying to maneuver through massive crowds

thanks Megan! did you have any problems with it getting wet? because on their website it says they aren't showerproof and we are a bit worried that if it gets wet and the thing wont move we are pretty much stuck! we are looking at the three wheeled ones as they seem easier to manouver!

it rained a couple of times, but we had no issues with the scooter. I'm guessing prolonged exposure in water isn't good, but we had no issues when it was in rain

that's good to know thanks!

My husband bought me a waterproof backpack cover (from Walmart I think) for the front of my rented ECV (from Buena Vista Rentals) and it absolutely worked like a charm through Tropical Storm Irene. I just draped it over the control panel I handles, then down across the front basket and it worked like an absolute charm. After the rain was done I would take it off, shake it out and fold it up to fit in my bag.