I understand the policy change too. There were a lot of people abusing the system.
My only additional comment is: there is not really 'equal treatment' at Disneyland for wheelchair users. Equal treatment to me would mean the park were fully accessible, including all the rides. If only half the rides and three quarters of the park are wheelchair accessible, there is definitely no equal treatment. Yes, I understand not everything or every place could [or should] be accessible. When I paid my $97 adult admission fee to get into Disneyland I felt it was reasonable because even though I could only use some of the rides at least I knew I would have quicker access to the limited rides I could get on. Perhaps with this change they will consider a reduced ticket for wheelchair users? Not likely as that would get abused too. One last thing: being able to take my niece and nephew to the front of the line made me feel kind of good in a way. For a change the wheelchair became an advantage instead of an obstacle. I'm kind of sad that has been taken away. But, I do understand. Don. ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 4:18 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Disney Changes Policy Regarding Riders w/ Disabilities I don't like it, but I understand. Both Abuses and Fair & Equal Treatment, per ADA. ADA offered equal treatment, not better treatment. Besides, Disney Properties have been slam'd with lawsuits, many of them unfounded and dismissed. Like I said, I don't like it... but I fully understand the change. Best Wishes In a message dated 9/24/2013 3:49:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: People with disabilities will no longer go straight to the front of lines at Disneyland and Walt Disney World under a policy change park officials say is a response to growing abuse of the system. >What do you think about Disney's decision? Join the conversation >onFacebook.com/NBCLA >Under the change, visitors with special needs will be issued tickets with a >return time and a shorter wait similar to the FastPass system that's offered >to everyone... > > >http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Disneyland-Disabled-No-Longer-Skip-Lines-224810762.html >
