New ECV Rentals Roll Into EPCOT
If you plan to rent an ECV at EPCOT in the near future, you are in luck! Today, we spotted brand new ECV rentals available in EPCOT and from reports, they are definitely an improvement over the current ones.
Per a Cast Member, the new ECV rentals feature a front panel that is 360 degrees adjustable. Also, according to rumors, these new models are pretty fast!
While these new models might be an upgrade over the current ECVs available for rent, they are going to come with an increased price tag.
If you are hoping that these enhanced ECVs will be coming to other Walt Disney World Parks, you are also in luck! Per the Cast Member we spoke with the new models should be rolled out through the other Parks within the next several days or weeks.
Some important notes about renting an ECV at Walt Disney World Theme Parks:
- They are available on a first-come, first serve basis
- Reservations are not accepted and quantities are limited
- Guests must be at least 18 years old to rent and operate. Photo IDs are required to verify age.
- The maximum weight is 450 pounds and they are not designed to hold more than one Guest
- ECVs must be returned when finished before leaving the Park where they are rented from (or Disney Springs). They cannot be used for Park Hopping or going to another Walt Disney World location or Resort Hotel.
In addition, Walt Disney World does allow Guests to bring their personal ECV rentals into the Parks, Water Parks, and Disney Springs. Many guests prefer to rent their ECV from a third party for a higher quality rental.
What do you think about these new ECV rentals that just rolled into EPCOT and will soon be rolling into other Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below.
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Why would anyone rent a ECV at a park when it is far more convenient to rent one from an outside vendor? If you have difficulty walking can you imagine that walk where trams have not returned. Even if you arrive by bus, it is still a haul to get to where the rental would be. Not like the old days where they dropped you off right in front of the magic.