Rollerblades?

[Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119]

I have read conflicting points of view on the use of Rollerblades at the Fort. I know FL law doesn't allow for Rollerblades on road ways but what about loops and sidewalks? 

[Travisma 1,317]

Rollerblade are on the authorized recreational devices section of the handout you get when checking in at the Fort.  They say only on sidewalks and paths no roadways.

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

@Travisma is right.

Here's a PDF of the rules: https://wdpromedia.disney.go.com/media/wdpro-assets/places-to-stay/campsites-at-fort-wilderness/Vehicles_Carts_and_Recreational_Devices_Rules_and_Regulations.pdf

Skates are allowed on sidewalks and paths only.  No roadway use.

But is a loop road a roadway under these rules?

I know that I've seen kids on skates and scooters on the loop roads all the time.  And I have no problem with that.

These same rules also clearly state that skateboards are not permitted in the Fort.  At all.  But, I don't think I've ever not seen multiple people using skateboards at the Fort every time I've visited.

TCD

 

[Travisma 1,317]

3 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

@Travisma is right.

Here's a PDF of the rules: https://wdpromedia.disney.go.com/media/wdpro-assets/places-to-stay/campsites-at-fort-wilderness/Vehicles_Carts_and_Recreational_Devices_Rules_and_Regulations.pdf

Skates are allowed on sidewalks and paths only.  No roadway use.

But is a loop road a roadway under these rules?

I know that I've seen kids on skates and scooters on the loop roads all the time.  And I have no problem with that.

These same rules also clearly state that skateboards are not permitted in the Fort.  At all.  But, I don't think I've ever not seen multiple people using skateboards at the Fort every time I've visited.

TCD

 

And ripsticks!

 

And since there are no sidewalks in the loops, I would venture to say ( your mileage may vary depending on the CM/ranger/security person you ask or see) that since there are no sidewalks in a loop that rollerblades would be permitted on a loop road. How else would you get to a sidewalk or path, unless you walked to the end then put your skates on.

[Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119]

Thanks guys. My kids would rather Rollerblade than bike, score for storage!! 

[Travisma 1,317]

15 hours ago, Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie said:

Thanks guys. My kids would rather Rollerblade than bike, score for storage!! 

And less chance of theft!

[TN22.....Brady 22]

As I sit here drinking my coffee and reading this post, a guy (Adult) goes by on Rollerblades with his small dog on a leash. I wonder if you refer to this as walking the dog, or.....Rollerblading the dog??? Had the dog been a bit bigger, I guess he could have let him pull him around the loop.

[Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119]

One of my kids tried the "rollerblading the dog" technique this past weekend. Said child is 6, said dog is a 60lb high intensity puppy. One second they were there, the next they were off like a rocket. Thankfully the child bailed into the grass. Would have made a perfect AFV entry.

[ImDownWithDisney 342]

8 hours ago, TN22.....Brady said:

As I sit here drinking my coffee and reading this post, a guy (Adult) goes by on Rollerblades with his small dog on a leash. I wonder if you refer to this as walking the dog, or.....Rollerblading the dog??? Had the dog been a bit bigger, I guess he could have let him pull him around the loop.

Small children get a pass, but under no circumstances should an adult male be using inline skates. Automatic man card revocation.

[bhall 115]

8 hours ago, ImDownWithDisney said:

Small children get a pass, but under no circumstances should an adult male be using inline skates. Automatic man card revocation.

Where do I turn mine in at?  Before knee, ankle and hip problems made it too painful, I used to use inline skates to keep my ankle  nimbleness up to par for ice hockey during the not so icy months.