New ECVs Coming to WDW

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

 If any Fiends get a chance to check these out firsthand, let us know what you think...

 

 

New ECVs Being Introduced at Walt Disney World Resort

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 | Posted by OTPN Administrator

A new model of Electronic Conveyance Vehicle (ECV) is in circulation around the Walt Disney World Resort (some of the first ones were spotted at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom in the past few weeks).
 

While the overall look of the new ECVs will appear to be familiar to previous users, they include some interesting changes that simplify the controls and will even allow Guests to charge their mobile devices using a new USB port.

 

Here's the complete list of the new and improved features available on the new ECVs:

• New brake location. The brake lever is now located in the back of the ECV, above the right wheel;
• Handles and controls. The lever on the right moves the ECV forward, while the lever on the left moves the ECV in reverse. Gone is the small button that Guests had to push in the past;
• LED battery gauge. When flashing, the driver should restart their ECV;
• USB charging port. Note that this port will only charge devices while the ECV is on. 

Guests that have a hard time walking around the parks will surely find these changes to be very positive.

 

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/07/new-ecvs-being-introduced-at-walt.html

[ependydad...Doug 176]

I just wish they came with a sensor on the front to stop people from barreling others over. My wife got hit a few years back by one (my wife was standing still) and I'm still made about it.

[Specularius 102]

One thing was very Obvious during our trip for the 4th of July. There were very few ECV's around anywhere. I guess the people that abuse them do not like the heat. 

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

I would not want to even TRY and navigate an ECV through 4th of July crowds. 

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

I am an ECV user but would never rent from WDW.  Rates are too steep, but also you can't take them out of the parks.  I need one to get me back to our site.

[ceemike...Mike & Judy 50]

Last October a guy ran over my left foot in an ECV. Broke my little toe. To add insult to injury, I had to rent a Disney ECV the next day to get around Epcot.

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