Hi everyone. I'm new here and planning our first WDW trip in Sept. I'm going to be renting an ECV and I'm not sure whether to plan on using the bus system, rent our own car or use a taxi/town car service. I also have a 10 yr. old son with autism.
For those of you who rent ECVs which mode of transportation do you prefer?
Stay at an Epcot area hotel (Swan, Dolphin, Beach Club, Yacht Club or Boardwalk) and
halve your transport problems!
These resorts have access to DHS & Epcot by accessible boats, or by paths.
The concensus on this board is that MK is best acessed by bus (unless you are staying at a monorail resort) because parking is remote from the park.
True, you would still need to use buses or a car for Animal Kingdom, Downtown Disney and the water parks, but your problem would be halved.
I normally stay at Boardwalk, using a power wheelchair. I usually ride direct to DHS & Epcot, occasionally returning by boat if my batteries are low. I never go to water parks because I can't transfer in & out of water. Buses suit me fine for AK, MK and DTD.
If you were really concerned about there being space for your ECV on the bus, you could always ride over to the Swan (first pick-up) in the morning to ensure an empty bus.
Andrew