Can't speak for the man in the post. Since I have what seems a similar condition, I'll tell you that we're taking our grandchildren, so yes, this is my chosen entertainment option for this trip. That said, we leave or I will leave by 1pm or earlier because I know my limitations. That means by 1pm, I will need to rest or else I will not have the ability to go to any other parks the rest of the trip.
My late Mother took a foldable tripod seat before she had to use a walker. MK allowed the seat in but DHS didn't. The Head of Security told me it was up to his discretion and he wouldn't allow my Mother to use it in his park. So I rented her a scooter for the rest of our vacation.
yes, it is. It is not something we get to do all the time. We are going with our children and our grandchildren for the first time. we used to take our children when they were young and would like to be able to see the joy on our grandchildren faces. He is willing to go through the pain in order to do that. And he is in a lot of pain.
#1. Absolutely ridiculous way for them to handle the situation. I’m very sorry. Not that you wanted to take the time but you should have escalated it to a manger above him (not security - but an entrance, ticketing, or guest relations)
I brought my rollator last November and I was allowed to use it in every park. If you aren't familiar, it's a walker with a seat. The seat is also convenient because it lifts and there's a pocket beneath we used to keep the grandchildren's insulated water bottles stored throughout the day.
That’s not how it is supposed to work. The whole point is access; not making people “choose” to stay away from public places.
A magical vacation at Disney hopefully! Disney is a very accommodating place for pretty much all people.
No need to be rude.
Not rude at all, just clarifying what seems to be an odd choice.
And he has every right to make that choice without others questioning it.
I still think it was a rude response.
Honest question, if he had DAS, how would he be spending his time while waiting for a return? Is it like 2-10 mins of sitting, standing, randomly based on how he is feeling?
I mean, you clearly feel some level of upset about the lines in the park, but your response wasn't to say "Oh well, something negative is happening in my otherwise positive experience, I'll never go again." Almost nothing in life is an absolute.
How does this help with the need to move at times?
From Walt Disney World website as suggestions for managing waiting in queues. See highlighted area.
That was my question. I do not know this person's situation. If they are ok sitting and standing on rotation without walking around, this could be a solution. If they need to move, stretch, ect. This does not help. Every case is unique and I hope Disney has enough accommodation buckets/tiers that gives people the accommodation they require with minimal disruption to park operations.
Unless I am remembering wrongly, cane chairs were previously NOT allowed. so this is a good addition.
Yes the rudeness and snark seems to be brought out on this topic. Everyone needs to understand that everyone is an individual with unique issues and priorities please stop assuming everyone is like you and makes the same decisions as you.
