Minivan rental - confirmed built-in child safety seats?

derek · 01-29-2004

Has anyone recently rented a minivan for their WDW trip where they were able to confirm the vehicle had built-in child safety seats when they made their reservation? How did things work out? I REALLY don't want to bring car seats on the plane for our kids (5 and 3) or pay $20 a day to rent them. TIA!

**Dana** · 01-29-2004

Welcome to Disney Central derek! It's good to have you with us. I don't know the answer you need, but wanted to welcome you. When you spoke to the rental people, did you ask for the built in child seats? If they said that they have that available to you, ask them to email a confirmation saying so. This way you at least have it in writing. I would definately stress to them that you have 2 children that MUST have the car seat. No other suggestions for you. Sorry maybe a mini-van renter will come along. Welcome again.

MickeyMamma · 01-29-2004

Welcome Derek!

Not sure what to tell you. Most rental companies will not guarantee that the minivan will have the built-in seats. I can identify with your concern, though since I travel with my 2yo.

That being said, many of the new minivans (and some cars) have the built-in seats, but not all of them do.

Depending on if you have a frequent renters card for your rental company and what their policies are you may be able to choose the car you want.

Overall though, if you don't get it in writing, then you cannot assume that you will get it.

Sorry I cannot tell you anything more optomistic.

iluvwdw · 01-29-2004

Hi Derek! I rented a minivan when I was there in August, and there was not a built in car seat. Maybe it was that particular model...it was a 2003 Silhouette through Alamo. Don't know if that makes a difference. We just bring our own car seat...I hate paying $6-$8 a day to rent theirs!

derek · 01-30-2004

Thanks for all the warm, wonderful Disney welcomes!!! Now I just gotta get my profile and signature up to snuff! *LOL*

Cheryl · 01-31-2004

We just got back & rented a minivan from Avis - no built in carseats. We just rented them because we had enough stuff to drag through the airport already. They were actually brand new seats - worked out fine for us. We had a Chevy Venture.

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derek Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: DC metro area Posts: 19	Minivan rental - confirmed built-in child safety seats? Has anyone recently rented a minivan for their WDW trip where they were able to confirm the vehicle had built-in child safety seats when they made their reservation? How did things work out? I REALLY don't want to bring car seats on the plane for our kids (5 and 3) or pay $20 a day to rent them. TIA!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,191	Welcome to Disney Central derek! It's good to have you with us. I don't know the answer you need, but wanted to welcome you. When you spoke to the rental people, did you ask for the built in child seats? If they said that they have that available to you, ask them to email a confirmation saying so. This way you at least have it in writing. I would definately stress to them that you have 2 children that MUST have the car seat. No other suggestions for you. Sorry maybe a mini-van renter will come along. Welcome again. __________________ 82 off-site ~ 91 off-site ~ 97 ASMusic ~ 00 ASMovies 02 Wilderness Lodge ~ 04 Animal Kingdom Lodge 05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian 05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West 07 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 08 Old Key West My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back "home".... Running around WDW like a maniac!

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MickeyMamma Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 599	Welcome Derek! Not sure what to tell you. Most rental companies will not guarantee that the minivan will have the built-in seats. I can identify with your concern, though since I travel with my 2yo. That being said, many of the new minivans (and some cars) have the built-in seats, but not all of them do. Depending on if you have a frequent renters card for your rental company and what their policies are you may be able to choose the car you want. Overall though, if you don't get it in writing, then you cannot assume that you will get it. Sorry I cannot tell you anything more optomistic. __________________ Back from Disney, hoping to return again soon.

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iluvwdw Disney Dreaming Daily Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,622	Hi Derek! I rented a minivan when I was there in August, and there was not a built in car seat. Maybe it was that particular model...it was a 2003 Silhouette through Alamo. Don't know if that makes a difference. We just bring our own car seat...I hate paying $6-$8 a day to rent theirs! __________________ Kim :) LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom Villas! It's a surprise for the kids! 82 days 18 hours 40 minutes

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Cheryl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 308	We just got back & rented a minivan from Avis - no built in carseats. We just rented them because we had enough stuff to drag through the airport already. They were actually brand new seats - worked out fine for us. We had a Chevy Venture. __________________ Cheryl - mom of 3 :) May 1997 ~ Wilderness Lodge October 1999 ~ Old Key West March 2002 ~ Off property (Wyndham Palace) January 2004 ~ Villas @ The Wilderness Lodge February 2007 ~ All Star Music

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