ECV Charging in the Parks

[KSL]

Hi all,
There's probably already a thread with this info -- if so, could someone point me to it?
In case not, does anyone have (or know where to find) a list of suggested spots in each of the four major parks where my mom could charge her ECV for 30-45 minutes to recharge a bit? Ideally I'm thinking of maybe a quick service place where she could plug in indoors and we could have a snack or drink and relax a bit while it's charging.
Thanks in advance!

 

[Simba's Mom]

I can think of just a few. At Animal Kingdom, at the exit at the Nemo show, there are plugs on the wall to the right as you exit the show. Actually the CMs offered to let me recharge my ECV while I was watching the show. Supposedly there are outlets in the big, open area in the new (formerly called)Future World, but I don't know where. But I know there are outlets along the walls in Connections Eatery. Come to think of it, there are outlets indoors at Pizzafari. Frankly, the ones I always use are in restrooms. Almost every restroom has plugs right inside the entrance (I'm not counting AK here, just the ones that are open, no doors). I back my scooter in and can people-watch as everyone walks/rushes by. In Magic Kingdom, there are outlets outside the restrooms, hidden in tree stumps, at the Tangled Restrooms, and lots of people recommend those. However, they're always taken when I go there, But if you charge your scooter every night, you shouldn't need to worry. I only did a few times in the early years of scooter-use because I plain forgot to charge at night. Hence the restroom tip.

 

[jlundeen]

I know there is one in Epcot in Italy by the little walkway between the stores and the restaurant. I've used that one while dining.



I think there is one in the City Hall building in Magic Kingdom. It's on the inside on the wall closest to the exit gate. (it's been awhile since I used it, so I can't be absolutely sure about this one.)



Beware of the one behind the Christmas Shop in Magic Kingdom... I sat there for about an hour one time not realizing it didn't work....

 

[lanejudy]

It is always best to ask a CM before attempting to use an outlet. As PP mentions, sometimes an outlet isn't working; it may be restricted use for maintenance; it may be a different voltage, etc.

Ideally charge your ECV fully overnight. It should last if you turn it off appropriately during the day when not moving. If it's a personal ECV and the battery is older, maybe it's time to invest in a new battery for the trip.

 

[KSL]

Thanks for these replies! She does charge it fully overnight but definitely was running on low battery at Epcot (so much ground to cover), so the recommendations there are particularly useful. At AK we got worried on the way out that she was low on power, but I think it's just that the incline was pretty steep (uphill away from the tree toward park entrance); she did make it fine, but we were a tad worried. So this time I thought I should think ahead about possible recharge places in each park, in case we need them. Yes, good idea to ask a CM to be sure we're OK wherever we want to plug in. jlundeen, I'm sorry that happened to you! But I appreciate the reminder to check to be sure it's actually charging!