But they do “blindly accept” other needs such as hearing loss, service animals, allergies, etc.
That’s the crux of the problem. It’s such a desirable advantage that Disney is making millions selling a lesser form of the service to its guests.
Given how effective each of them are and how each system can restrict a guests day, DAS would be worth 2-300$ per person you see at some other parks for fast lane in comparison to what you get with G+
That is like sending an innocent man to jail just so the guilty one doesn't go free. It's 2024 for goodness sakes, it would be completely disgusting and heartless if theme parks didn't do anything for those with disabilities. No, I don't give them "credit" for doing the right thing. That should be the standard.
I just think that the would have a hard time showing why they approve some and not others, especially those with autism that they are denying. This year is the first year that I have not had a trip in almost 3 decades, baring the covid years. I am going to give it a year or so to see how they handle conditions like mine. Namely a solo traveler that has bathroom issues.
I never said that Disney has to do whatever the guest says. I said that their website claims that DAS is for those with autism and similar issues. It does not say only severe cases of autism. So yeah, of course people are going to expect to get the DAS for their autistic kids if they had it before, since that is what Disney is saying. And they NEVER just gave a DAS to anyone saying they need it without explaining why.
Literally this exact conversation happened constantly
The website says it is for "Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar disorder, are unable to wait in a conventional queue for an extended period of time." That is not all guests with autism.
Because reasonable accommodations are not a one sizes fits all program. They are designed as providing reasonable accommodations for the individual and their needs, not a diagnosis. And not a reasonable accommodation for a whole group of people who are with the person who needs it.
You were right! New colors. For now, they are purple.
Hearing loss, service animal accomodations and allergies have no impact on other guests whatsoever. And even allergies, Disney will do it's best to accommodate a food allergy, but if someone says they are allergic to shellfish they are going to be told they can't have Shrimp Scampi...with shrimp
Once again, there is no system of control over guests with medical issues and/or disabilities. They do not stop people from making their own decisions.
No but they will say they can't accommodate the allergy with dish.
Service dogs may have an impact on other guests because some people are terrified of dogs. People cheat to get their service animals into the parks and on planes as well.
You don’t know that. You keep trying to create absolutes you can control. Allergies are not uniform in their triggers or severity. There are also exposure therapies that people utilize with allergies. A plate of shrimp scampi with a reduced portion of shrimp may well be an accommodation.
Exactly. That's why it's called the autism spectrum. Many people are on it. And not all of them, or even most of them, are so affected that they cannot wait in any type of line.
Huh? Disney will accommodate any allergy they are capable of.
But that is on Disney though, isn't it? I still don't see how they can decide which autistic kid is autistic "enough" from just a video call.
I don't know if they can or not but as someone with a history of shellfish anaphylaxis, I won't take a chance. Meaning, if a dish has shellfish, I wouldn't ask for it even with the shellfish removed.
