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Disney Scooter Incident Highlights Tensions Among Guests
It is no secret that a day walking around a Disney Park is physically exhausting. Most guests walk miles per day, which is something their feet are not used to. However, some guests have physical limitations that make it impossible for them to walk from sun up to sundown.
For those guests, Disney has more than one option — traditional wheelchairs or electric scooters (or ECV). Even though electric scooters are incredibly helpful for many guests, they have become a point of contention between those who find them useful and those who find them annoying.
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Over the years, a heated debate has developed around whether or not Disney should let just anyone rent a scooter.
No training or license is required to rent the scooter, which can lead to some erratic driving in the theme parks and multiple lawsuits.
Some guests feel that people on those scooters are aggressive and think that they own the walkways and everyone just needs to move out of their way. Conversely, guests who utilize the scooters think that others are not careful enough, completely ignore them, and cut them off.
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While both sides make valid points, one woman visiting a Disney Park did not make a great case for the scooter side.
TikToker Disney Stuff! shared a video of a woman on a scooter making her way down a crowded Main Street, U.S.A., at night. The woman rides behind guests and lays on the horn, and doesn’t let up.
It’s clear that the crowds are heavy, and the other guests are also trying to get where they want to go. The woman wants to make her presence known and for everyone to clear a path for her.
You can watch the video below:
@_disney._stuff_ Have you ever been honked at while at Disney? Cred franclin0 #magickingdom #disney #disneyland #epcot #disneyworld #disneytiktok #scooter
The video was flooded with people recounting their own horror stories about dealing with people in mobility scooters on their Disney vacation.
Some defended the woman, saying that maybe she just wanted to let people know she was there, especially those with family who need them when they visit. Others commented that traffic was moving along fine, so there was no need for the horn, especially because the scooters don’t move quickly as it is.
Whenever you visit a theme park, being aware of your surroundings is important. There may not be people in your direct line of sight, but always be looking around.
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These electric scooters do not stop immediately, so looking out for them is always a good idea. It is also important to never think you can just cut in front of one. It is dangerous for both you and the driver of the scooter.
No matter which side you are on, it’s clear that the theme park scooter debate will not be settled anytime soon.
Do you think this guest was acting appropriately? Or was she just trying to get people out of her way? Let us know in the comments.
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Blaring the horn is very rude unless it is an emergency. That being said she should have the attention of a Cast Member with her.
Without the scooter, I could not get around Disney Parks. Yes, some my age can run a marathon, but unfortunately not me.
When we went in early May for my grandson’s graduation trip things had changed since before the virus. The changes were not for the best. Cleanness, some unfriendly Cast Members, and rides not kept up. It is hard to have to get up and out because the ride is malfunctioning. Portions of food were smaller.