Warning re:- universal & disabilities

[Saratoska]

can they do the ride if they are still in their wheelchairs i.e. MIB or ET or are these new rules if they are coming out their wheelchairs

[Guest]

i do think this is appalling and the 15% discount is almost a insult

i always think the discount should be pro rata to the rides and enjoyment that the disabled person can actually experience when compared to that of a able bodied person and if they can only access a small minority of the rides then the discount should be a lot more than a measly 15%

i do hope Michelle that you and Beth continue to have some magical disney days for the rest of your hol Beths smiley face has been brightening up my early morning coffee, i log onto fb and there she is beaming, it certainly looks like you've been having a wonderful time xx

[BarryandCaron]

Originally Posted by Saratoska

can they do the ride if they are still in their wheelchairs i.e. MIB or ET or are these new rules if they are coming out their wheelchairs

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I don't know Ali as I don't think Beth would be able to transfer out of her chair.

Caron

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Saratoska

can they do the ride if they are still in their wheelchairs i.e. MIB or ET or are these new rules if they are coming out their wheelchairs

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They need to be able to sit independently out of wheelchair Ali, even though they stay in their chairs. I argued her chair was designed to support her and crash tested for vehicle but they would not have it.

We left when I got my money back but my cousin stayed, they went over to Universal from IOA and were told at the gate it was pointless taking their dd in as she would not be able to ride anything.

100% discrimination in my mind :angry:

[caj]

Wow! In the land of the free, where discrimination is on everyones minds, to tell them that there was no point going in! Safety is one thing, bearocracy is another!

Hope Disney continue to provide their magic.
Caj

[WickedPlans]

Originally Posted by mainecoon lover

They need to be able to sit independently out of wheelchair Ali, even though they stay in their chairs. I argued her chair was designed to support her and crash tested for vehicle but they would not have it.

We left when I got my money back but my cousin stayed, they went over to Universal from IOA and were told at the gate it was pointless taking their dd in as she would not be able to ride anything.

100% discrimination in my mind :angry:

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That is an absolute disgrace and it is definitely discrimination.

They dress it up as safety reasons without any understanding at all when I suspect that it is more about convenience and ease for the park.

I am not surprised you are angry.
I hope Beth wasn't too upset

[Warkman58]

Originally Posted by mazz

i do think this is appalling and the 15% discount is almost a insult

i always think the discount should be pro rata to the rides and enjoyment that the disabled person can actually experience when compared to that of a able bodied person and if they can only access a small minority of the rides then the discount should be a lot more than a measly 15%

i do hope Michelle that you and Beth continue to have some magical disney days for the rest of your hol Beths smiley face has been brightening up my early morning coffee, i log onto fb and there she is beaming, it certainly looks like you've been having a wonderful time xx

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I disagree.
When a abled person goers into teh parks and does not ride, say, the roller coasters, should they also have a discount on their ticket?

I am afrais people take the disability rules to the nth degree, of course there are rides in all parks that certain types of differing disabilities cannot ride!

No ride is 100% suitable for everyone, and no way should they be.

In the USA the Disability discrimination act does not exist and does not apply.

I think the cast member telling them that there are no rides that are suitable is quite correct is thats the situation, told before going in is good.

I see that disney is not such a white knight in the papers today with the 15 year old dressed as Tinkerbell, but the parrk brochures do say what is "disabled friendly".

And yes, I am disabled.

[Saratoska]

Originally Posted by mainecoon lover

They need to be able to sit independently out of wheelchair Ali, even though they stay in their chairs. I argued her chair was designed to support her and crash tested for vehicle but they would not have it.

We left when I got my money back but my cousin stayed, they went over to Universal from IOA and were told at the gate it was pointless taking their dd in as she would not be able to ride anything.

100% discrimination in my mind :angry:

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Dont know what to do now as ds loved MIB, they had special restraints to for the wheelchairs like what we use in the car. unsure if it would be worth renewing the annual pass, only thing was ds2 wanted to go and see HP, we never minded IOA as we knew he couldnt go on anything but he enjoyed soaking up the atmosphere.

[Saratoska]

Just taken this from their website

Guests Using
Manual Wheelchairs
For your enjoyment and convenience, all of our shopping and dining facilities
are wheelchair accessible. Also, our outdoor stage shows have areas reserved
for guests with disabilities. These areas are clearly marked with the International
Symbol of Accessibility. At most of our attractions, the queue experience is an
important part of telling the story of the overall attraction experience. As a result,
we have made all of our queues accessible to guests using manual wheelchairs
(with the exception of Pteranodon Flyers® at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®).
There are specific boarding requirements and accommodations for those using
wheelchairs at each attraction. In all cases, if you are capable of transferring to
the ride vehicle’s seating (either by yourself or with the assistance of another
person in your party) you may transfer. Additionally, certain attractions are
capable of allowing guests to remain in their standard wheelchair throughout:
At Islands of Adventure: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™,
The Cat in the Hat™, Caro-Seuss-el™, If I Ran the Zoo™, Poseidon’s Fury®
The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad®, Jurassic Park Discovery Center®,
Me Ship, The OliveSM, Camp Jurassic®
At Universal Studios: Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast™, Shrek 4-D™,
TWISTER…Ride It Out®, Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Revue™,
Disaster – A Major Motion Picture...Starring You, JAWS®, MEN IN BLACKTM
Alien AttackTM, Fear Factor Live, Animal Actors on Location!SM, A Day in the
Park with BarneyTM, Fievel’s Playland®, Curious George Goes to TownSM,
E.T. Adventure®, Universal Horror Make-up Show, TERMINATOR 2®:3-D
Note: Due to the unique nature of the vehicles at several attractions (Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat
Barges®, Flight of the Hippogriff™, Jurassic Park River Adventure®, Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw
Falls® and Storm Force Accelatron® at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, and Woody
Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster® at Universal Studios®), specific vehicles have been designed
to easily accommodate those transferring from their wheelchair.
Genera l Informat ion
PARKING
Vehicles entering the Toll Plaza with a Disabled Parking Permit will be directed
to the parking area for Guests with Disabilities.
WHEEL CHAIR RENTAL
If you require a wheelchair or Electric Convenience Vehicle (ECV), limited
quantities are available for rental on a first come, first served basis. The
Wheelchair Rental facilities are located in the Parking and Transportation
Center. You will be asked to leave a $50 deposit in addition to the daily rental
fee for the wheelchair. ECV’s can be rented just inside the main entrance
turnstiles of each park at the stroller rental facility. If additional assistance is
needed, please notify an attendant.
RESTR OOMS
All restrooms within both theme parks have facilities that are accessible for
guests using wheelchairs. Please check the park maps for locations. For your
convenience, companion restrooms are located in Islands of Adventure® at
both Guest Services in the Port of Entry® and at our First Aid Station located
next to The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad® in The Lost Continent®. At Universal
Studios® the companion restrooms are located at First Aid and Family
Services. First Aid is located in New York next to Louie’s Italian Restaurant and
across from Beetlejuice’s Graveyard RevueTM. There is a “Family & Health
Services” satellite facility located in the front of the park next to Lost and Found.
FIRST AID
Our First Aid facilities are staffed with registered nurses and professional
paramedics. In Islands of Adventure, the primary First Aid Station is located
next to The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad in The Lost Continent. There is also a
satellite facility located at Guest Services in the Port of Entry. At Universal
Studios, First Aid is located in New York next to Louie’s Italian Restaurant and
across from Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Revue. There is a “Family & Health
Services” satellite facility located in the front of the park next to Lost and Found.
If you have any questions or need special assistance, ask any team member or
stop by Guest Services inside the main entrance.
FAMILY SERVI CES
At Islands of Adventure you’ll find nursing facilities and a companion restroom
area located in Guest Services. In Universal Studios, Family Services is
located next to Lost and Found and has a private room for nursing mothers, a
baby changing area and a companion restroom.
Guests

[Guest]

oh no that sounds terrible.
My son could hardly do any rides but now it sounds like he wont be able to do anything at all. :angry:

pleased you managed to get your money back but it just sounds like the disabled are being punished yet again.