Universal disabled pass system

[florida 2018]

Hi I haven't been to florida since 2011 & I was in a wheelchair then. I have cystic fibrosis & had a double lung transplant in 2013. Finally going back but may not take my chair this time. Last time Universal were nothing like disney for their disabled pass system, however I believe that has all changed at disney too. Are Universal any better with disabled peeps now.

My reason for needing pass now would be that I would not be able to stand for long periods in the sun queuing, as my rejection tablets cause skin cancer if exposed to too much sunlight. I will of course have factor 50 on & a hat etc.

I know it will be ok at disney & I have a letter from my cf team, but not sure what universal will need.

I'm coming here for your help from peeps who have experienced the system.

Thanks in advance.

:-)

[BONDY LAD]

Your letter is a complete waste of time,they will refuse to look at it,as for universal there system is not as good as Disney s just go to guest relations and tell them your problem and go from there,good luck,bondy.

[amandajane10]

Bondy is right they dont ask for proof you just need to go to Guests services and explain the issue.

[florida 2018]

Thank you guys. for the info. Strange that they dont want to see your doctors letter, but I will have to take it anyway for the the airline & immigration as I will be carrying a lot of medication, nebuliser, syringes & needles etc

[DonnaD]

Originally Posted by florida 2018

Thank you guys. for the info. Strange that they dont want to see your doctors letter, but I will have to take it anyway for the the airline & immigration as I will be carrying a lot of medication, nebuliser, syringes & needles etc

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They do not ask for a letter because it is illegal for them to do so.

[jas72]

I never had a problem with Universal's pass system, having someone with disabilities in my party should not entitle me to skip the queues.

It is a great tool to avoid lengthy queuing but it doesn't beat having an express pass.

[maznorm]

Originally Posted by jas72

I never had a problem with Universal's pass system, having someone with disabilities in my party should not entitle me to skip the queues.

It is a great tool to avoid lengthy queuing but it doesn't beat having an express pass.

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That's a rather strange view to share on a Special Needs Disney Forum thread.

[sue97]

Originally Posted by jas72

I never had a problem with Universal's pass system, having someone with disabilities in my party should not entitle me to skip the queues.

It is a great tool to avoid lengthy queuing but it doesn't beat having an express pass.

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I disagree, I teach and have seen parents of children with Autism struggle to organise family holidays because the child finds the planes, hotels, changes so difficult. If Universal /Disney can make one aspect easier for parents then I think that's great.

They don't get to skip the queue, they get to come back at the time they would have been at the front of the queue.

Things I take for granted become so difficult. I had one mother beg to borrow the earphones from school because her child will only wear teacher's earphones and his sister had a show the whole family want to go to.

These families often need the holidays to recharge their engines more than I do.

[Bertiebear]

Originally Posted by jas72

I never had a problem with Universal's pass system, having someone with disabilities in my party should not entitle me to skip the queues.

It is a great tool to avoid lengthy queuing but it doesn't beat having an express pass.

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You don’t skip the queue. You get a return time so it’s like virtual queuing as such.