Have you ever waited for an hour to ride something and been removed before boarding….YES,THEY DO DISCRIMINATE……TELLING US HOW WE SHOULD LOOK IN ORDER TO RIDE
Next thing you know blind people will complain about not being able to drive. Booo hooo you can’t ride. Here’s a novel idea.. Open a theme park that caters to disabled people.
Yes, at my recent trip to Universal. First and last! I was unable to ride several rides due to “body dimensions”. Never in my life have I been turned away from a ride. I am a roller coaster junkie. Disney, carnivals, Six Flags, etc. Universal is the ONLY one where I have been turned away.
This happen in 2019. Why is this being report 3 decades later. Now I’m sure the disabled man is more the capable of taking of himself, but if he had gotten hurt on the ride, then he would have been crying victim. As he is now
I get it, for disabled people it might be bad, but it also may be good, because while it is kind of unfair, maybe it’s the way the ride is designed, or maybe because they are stricter on their safety rules so that they can keep their guest as safe as possible because remember the priority of every theme park or any other lace is safety.
And if they are doing this for guest safety, then I don’t think it’s a problem, and in the app that also have more information, for some or all rides and attractions their are even additional restrictions, when you press on that in the app it shows you more information of every ride and attraction and other things as well.
There is also a section on the website that says “You know your physical conditions and limitations; Universal Orlando does not.” So you probably could have told the team member or go to guest services and tell them if you do or don’t have any conditions and limitations and they may be able to help.
By lace I mean place and sorry if what I said sounded kind if mean or rude, I tried to think about it in you point of view and just suggesting what you can do.
Sarah you need to go back in the hole you crawled out of. By using theR world you just showed how ignorant you are . I hope nobody close to you has a disability bc you are so disgusting and disrespectful
Theme parks can do what they want. This does not go against the ADA Act . People need to stop making false lawsuits and stop making the news and world focus on nonsense. They should ban people with autism from going on rides because they are a danger to themselves and the public
Well, they can’t do that, because that isn’t fair at all, now that is crossing the line. And also they wouldn’t do that because some rides are safe for them so they shouldn’t ban them from rides unless it is for one particular ride that a person with autism can’t go on, for a reason.
The ada act doesn’t apply to theme park rules ..most people with serious disabilities have common sense to not go on dangerous rides to protect themselves and they don’t need to drag the court system into something that has already been decided and thrown out in court . Get a life people . This world isn’t a video game I think that person thinks he special and can get special treatment. If you have one arm it is dangerous to ride on rides with one arm because it’s a safety standard. Get over it .
And….. if that person was not stopped and allowed to ride, God forbid something happened and he had down. The family would have again had a lawsuit because the park employee never stopped him and told him he couldn’t ride. This country is very SUE happy.
I really don’t know where to begin here… Most people with “serious disabilities”? Autism is a danger to the public?
As a former CM with a “serious” disability who rides everything, here’s the scoop.
Theme parks are required to be ADA compliant. Theme parks have disability access policies that generally work, but they’re not always consistently applied.
CM’s are trained to assist 98% of guests on attractions. 2% of guests get inconsistent information. A CM doesn’t blink when they ride one day, the next day a CM is calling their manager and dusting off manufacturers CYA material. Consistency in applying policy matters. When the description of the rides says you must have ABC to ride and a person with a disability meets that criteria, they shouldn’t have to cross their fingers that they’ll get on.
This is why the US needs to join every other modern nation and adapt a loser pay civil court system. Most of these frivolous lawsuits would be gone overnight.
We have Disabled Veterans in our Family that go to Theme Parks with us. Both are in wheelchairs, so we tend to look online at the website to check and see if the Rides and Attractions “have wheelchair access” (I would say most Theme Parks are about 80% accessible for those in a wheelchair).
There are other forms of handicap access that can include those missing legs or arms, a foot or a hand, etc (this means there needs to be a seating / rider restraint access that works for them to maintain safety during operation).
I can’t stress enough the design of the Rides and Attractions does look into ADA access (but they don’t take into account access for the morbidly obese).
Already mentioned, there’s the training of Cast Members to assist those who require handicap access getting on and off, as well as being restrained when they seat (here’s where I say a % of Rides and Attractions are not handicap friendly and by that I am referring to roller coasters where you are standing with the restraint coming from above you and wrapping around your upper torso).
I’m not even going to get into Water Parks, because that is another issue (let’s just say some are handicap friendly, some are not handicap friendly).
Signage and information on the website is as important as being ADA compliant.
Its pretty clear in the Divided States of America that people with disabilities have too much power. Look how many mentally deficient people voted for our current president. A guy who can’t even have an intelligible conversation. #facts
I would say it is discrimination, if they are doing it for the safety of their guest, now if that certain ride does allow almost all guest to ride no matter their disability (except if in wheelchair or is too small, or any other reasons) than that isn’t ok.
If, and the IF is something only the ride creator’s or safety people can speculate on is the safety of the person who will be riding the ride. Now I understand that many many people who are called “disabled”, have adapted and learned to adjust to life with one arm, one leg, or whatever the disability is. While that is amazing and commendable, if it possibly means they could be injured or hurt on the ride they would be held off from the ride. Is that right? This is a touchy issue. While the person may be functional using their feet, the safety specs on the ride are specific and no matter how “functional” they feel they are, serious injuries or even death could result in these ride. I’m NOT trying to be nasty or hurtful. If per say a person is allowed on the ride with a disability, and God forbid a tragedy happens and a serious injury or the person dies or becomes paralyzed, then another lawsuit happens. Which closes the park, possibly. This is a no win situation.
Comments for Universal Hit With Discrimination Lawsuit After Denying Disabled Guest
GRUMPY of snowwhite
Have you ever waited for an hour to ride something and been removed before boarding….YES,THEY DO DISCRIMINATE……TELLING US HOW WE SHOULD LOOK IN ORDER TO RIDE
Your mom
Next thing you know blind people will complain about not being able to drive. Booo hooo you can’t ride. Here’s a novel idea.. Open a theme park that caters to disabled people.
K kos
It’s jackasses like you is why this world is so effed up! I’ve seen people do more with disabilities then many of those who have no disability!
Stop Suing
Yeah, how dare he stop someone from hurting themselves.
If you have no legs, you don’t get to go to a roller skating ring.
Thats why they’re called disabilities, not “life modifiers.”
Your Mom
I said the same thing about the person in the article
Fluffy Princess
Yes, at my recent trip to Universal. First and last! I was unable to ride several rides due to “body dimensions”. Never in my life have I been turned away from a ride. I am a roller coaster junkie. Disney, carnivals, Six Flags, etc. Universal is the ONLY one where I have been turned away.
Corey
Good! Keep your ass away from Universal then!
Chris Wood
This happen in 2019. Why is this being report 3 decades later. Now I’m sure the disabled man is more the capable of taking of himself, but if he had gotten hurt on the ride, then he would have been crying victim. As he is now
Bryan
I get it, for disabled people it might be bad, but it also may be good, because while it is kind of unfair, maybe it’s the way the ride is designed, or maybe because they are stricter on their safety rules so that they can keep their guest as safe as possible because remember the priority of every theme park or any other lace is safety.
And if they are doing this for guest safety, then I don’t think it’s a problem, and in the app that also have more information, for some or all rides and attractions their are even additional restrictions, when you press on that in the app it shows you more information of every ride and attraction and other things as well.
There is also a section on the website that says “You know your physical conditions and limitations; Universal Orlando does not.” So you probably could have told the team member or go to guest services and tell them if you do or don’t have any conditions and limitations and they may be able to help.
Bryan
By lace I mean place and sorry if what I said sounded kind if mean or rude, I tried to think about it in you point of view and just suggesting what you can do.
Sarah Elizabeth Holland
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 retarted loser
Sue
Sarah you need to go back in the hole you crawled out of. By using theR world you just showed how ignorant you are . I hope nobody close to you has a disability bc you are so disgusting and disrespectful
Breanna Morse
Theme parks can do what they want. This does not go against the ADA Act . People need to stop making false lawsuits and stop making the news and world focus on nonsense. They should ban people with autism from going on rides because they are a danger to themselves and the public
Bryan
Well, they can’t do that, because that isn’t fair at all, now that is crossing the line. And also they wouldn’t do that because some rides are safe for them so they shouldn’t ban them from rides unless it is for one particular ride that a person with autism can’t go on, for a reason.
Adam Chandler
The ada act doesn’t apply to theme park rules ..most people with serious disabilities have common sense to not go on dangerous rides to protect themselves and they don’t need to drag the court system into something that has already been decided and thrown out in court . Get a life people . This world isn’t a video game I think that person thinks he special and can get special treatment. If you have one arm it is dangerous to ride on rides with one arm because it’s a safety standard. Get over it .
SLATE
And….. if that person was not stopped and allowed to ride, God forbid something happened and he had down. The family would have again had a lawsuit because the park employee never stopped him and told him he couldn’t ride. This country is very SUE happy.
Hot Wheelz
I really don’t know where to begin here… Most people with “serious disabilities”? Autism is a danger to the public?
As a former CM with a “serious” disability who rides everything, here’s the scoop.
Theme parks are required to be ADA compliant. Theme parks have disability access policies that generally work, but they’re not always consistently applied.
CM’s are trained to assist 98% of guests on attractions. 2% of guests get inconsistent information. A CM doesn’t blink when they ride one day, the next day a CM is calling their manager and dusting off manufacturers CYA material. Consistency in applying policy matters. When the description of the rides says you must have ABC to ride and a person with a disability meets that criteria, they shouldn’t have to cross their fingers that they’ll get on.
Backcountry164
So where’s your beef?? The ride says you need two hands. This dude doesn’t have two hands. Seems cut and dried to me…
Backcountry164
This is why the US needs to join every other modern nation and adapt a loser pay civil court system. Most of these frivolous lawsuits would be gone overnight.
CJ
We have Disabled Veterans in our Family that go to Theme Parks with us. Both are in wheelchairs, so we tend to look online at the website to check and see if the Rides and Attractions “have wheelchair access” (I would say most Theme Parks are about 80% accessible for those in a wheelchair).
There are other forms of handicap access that can include those missing legs or arms, a foot or a hand, etc (this means there needs to be a seating / rider restraint access that works for them to maintain safety during operation).
I can’t stress enough the design of the Rides and Attractions does look into ADA access (but they don’t take into account access for the morbidly obese).
Already mentioned, there’s the training of Cast Members to assist those who require handicap access getting on and off, as well as being restrained when they seat (here’s where I say a % of Rides and Attractions are not handicap friendly and by that I am referring to roller coasters where you are standing with the restraint coming from above you and wrapping around your upper torso).
I’m not even going to get into Water Parks, because that is another issue (let’s just say some are handicap friendly, some are not handicap friendly).
Signage and information on the website is as important as being ADA compliant.
Your dad
Its pretty clear in the Divided States of America that people with disabilities have too much power. Look how many mentally deficient people voted for our current president. A guy who can’t even have an intelligible conversation. #facts
Bryan
I would say it is discrimination, if they are doing it for the safety of their guest, now if that certain ride does allow almost all guest to ride no matter their disability (except if in wheelchair or is too small, or any other reasons) than that isn’t ok.
ED3
If, and the IF is something only the ride creator’s or safety people can speculate on is the safety of the person who will be riding the ride. Now I understand that many many people who are called “disabled”, have adapted and learned to adjust to life with one arm, one leg, or whatever the disability is. While that is amazing and commendable, if it possibly means they could be injured or hurt on the ride they would be held off from the ride. Is that right? This is a touchy issue. While the person may be functional using their feet, the safety specs on the ride are specific and no matter how “functional” they feel they are, serious injuries or even death could result in these ride. I’m NOT trying to be nasty or hurtful. If per say a person is allowed on the ride with a disability, and God forbid a tragedy happens and a serious injury or the person dies or becomes paralyzed, then another lawsuit happens. Which closes the park, possibly. This is a no win situation.
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