· by Hanna Carolina · 5 min read
A rented scooter turns Disney Springs from a long, tiring walk into an easy afternoon of shopping, dinner, and dessert. The district stretches along the waterfront for well over a mile, and most visitors cover it several times over between stores and restaurants. With a scooter, the person who tires easily sets the pace for fun instead of rest stops.
That is why so many visitors look into Disney scooter rentals before their trip instead of hoping to find one when they arrive. At Scootz Mobility Scooter Rentals, we deliver scooters straight to Orlando resorts, so yours is ready before you leave for the evening. To reserve one, contact our team at (407) 270-9900, ideally as soon as your dates are set.
How big is the Disney Springs waterfront?
Disney Springs runs along the shoreline in four connected areas, the Marketplace, The Landing, Town Center, and the West Side, and walking from one end to the other is well over a mile. Most visits involve going back and forth several times.
The layout is part of the charm. Shops and restaurants line the water, with bridges, side paths, and open plazas in between. It is also why the steps add up so quickly. A family might start at the Marketplace, walk to Town Center for a few stores, head to the West Side for a show or a movie, then double back to The Landing for a dinner reservation. By the time dessert comes around, many visitors have walked as far as a full theme park day.
For grandparents, guests recovering from an injury, or anyone with limited stamina, that is the difference between enjoying the evening and spending it on a bench. A scooter covers those distances without effort, so the whole group can explore together. Our Disney Springs scooter rentals are designed for this kind of stop and go, shop and stroll day.
Where should you park or get dropped off with a scooter?
Disney Springs has two large parking garages, the Lime and Orange garages, with elevators and walkways that lead into the district. Rideshare and resort bus drop-offs are also available, and each puts you at a different end of the waterfront.
Where you arrive matters. The Lime garage is closest to the Marketplace and Town Center side, while the Orange garage sits nearer the West Side. Choose the one closest to where you plan to spend most of your time, especially if dinner is booked at a specific restaurant. If you are driving, a scooter that breaks down into pieces fits in most car trunks, and the garages have accessible parking spaces near the elevators.
Disney's resort buses carry scooters too, using a ramp or lift at the front of the bus. That makes it easy to ride from your resort to Disney Springs without driving at all. Keep in mind that buses can fill up in the evening, so leaving a little earlier helps. Rideshare drivers can usually take a folding model if you mention it when you book.
How easy is it to get a scooter through busy shops and restaurants?
Most Disney Springs shops and restaurants have wide entrances and aisles that a mobility scooter can manage, though some smaller boutiques get tight. A few simple habits make busy evenings much easier.
Large stores like World of Disney have plenty of space to move through. Smaller boutiques can be packed with display tables, so it sometimes helps to park just inside the door and walk a few steps while family members bring items over. Use the slowest speed setting in crowds. People stop suddenly to look at shop windows, and a slow speed gives you time to react.
At restaurants, let the host know when you check in that someone is using a scooter. Most table service spots, from The Boathouse to Raglan Road, can seat you where the scooter can park nearby or where you can transfer to a chair easily. Quick service counters and dessert shops are usually simpler still. Just ride up, order, and find a table along the waterfront.
Why are delivered Disney scooter rentals better than renting on-site?
On-site scooter rentals are limited and often first come, first served, so there is no guarantee one will be available when you arrive. A delivered scooter is reserved for you and waiting at your resort before you even leave.
We worked with a guest who wanted a scooter only in case she got tired at Disney Springs. Once she learned that availability on-site was not assured, and that the waterfront would be a daunting walk for her, she decided to play it safe and have us deliver one to her resort. She was glad she did. It let her shop, have dinner, and share a dessert with her daughters.
Delivery also means your Disney scooter rental works for your whole trip, not just one evening. Use it at the theme parks, around your resort, and back at Disney Springs as often as you like. See our full selection of mobility scooter rentals to choose the right model.
Planning an evening at Disney Springs? Call Scootz Mobility Scooter Rentals at (407) 270-9900, or reserve your scooter delivery today, and we will have it waiting at your resort when you are ready to go.