What would happen if the affected party got injured, the park would be held responsible. It’s easy to accuse the ‘powers that be’ of prejudice but they are only trying to protect you and themselves. If you have special needs for any reason, before you spend money- make plans -and get everyone excited, call the venue. Plan ahead. Rather than just show up, get embarrassed, disappointed and angry. If you have any kind of issue, ask beforehand. Save yourself, the venue and others from the unpleasant experience. Often by planning ahead and checking the accommodations something can be arranged or at the very least the ability to look for an alternative. The parks are there for your entertainment and enjoyment but they must consider the safety of everyone.
I completely agree 100%. I go often with my son who is 8 now for a few years and one as a wise adult knows having a autistic child of any level what there requirements allow. I know certain rides from experiences before taking my son what he can and cannot handle and safety is always my first priority and should be if the parent or caretaker.
I agree wholeheartedly…..especially as I think of the young man that recently lost his life on ride at a different attraction. Universal is operating with their guests’ safety in mind end of story!
I have an idea.
Ride operators know down to the minutiae exactly what stresses a passenger.
The incoming guest knows they have an abnormal situation.
Develop a room that would process these stresses. If the guest wishes to ride, they can screen and be approved. If a question arises the staff can scan his ticket to see the approval AND Liability release.
All raft water slides require guests to have two functioning arms as there are no seatbelts. If you can’t hold both handles tightly, you can’t ride, simple as that.
I don’t see the issue with being told they are not able to ride when it is for safety reasons. Look at the boy who was too big to ride and they still let him. Now that boy lost his life. If he was stopped from riding he would still be here. I’d rather be safe than sorry.
This is third time I read this story about a one armed man who couldn’t ride a raft. Yes it sucks big time, but if he got hurt he would be crying victim and all the idiots would be cry victim too, because it happen to them as well.
I am sorry these individuals can’t enjoy certain things, but the park in civilly liable if they are injured and didn’t follow the manufacturer’s safety requirements for the ride. This why you see some ridiculous labels on things like coffee cups telling you coffee is hot and can burn you. The park has to protect itself from this type of financial loss. I have to agree, you need to first check what you can ride before you get in line.
I am a person with some physical disabilities. However, I have accepted the fact that I cannot do everything some other people are fortunate enough to do. What is wrong with people just accepting their limitations. It is not anyone else’s problem. Deal with it.
Real simple, if these people are going to become Karens and get all upset over the parks regards for their safety then have them sign a waiver, if they get injured or killed then too bad. No suing have a good day. The park is concerned about your safety, life sucks sometimes and you have to accept that.
Women that are pregnant can’t ride certain things. People with back or heart problems shouldn’t be riding certain rides. I have severe motion sickness and even with my daily dose of 2 dramamine, I can’t do rollercoasters, things that go around or 3d rides. I accept my limits. I understand the Ada, but safety still has to come first. The parks have gone over and above what is necessary. Everyone really can’t do everything or at least most people can’t. The ADA is wonderful but please parents put safety of your child first.
I have a disability and accept there are certain rides that aren’t suitable for me. It’s not Universal’s fault and it’s not discrimination. Today everyone has a child “on the spectrum” who requires special, preferential treatment or the parents run to social media with stories of discrimination. If a child’s autism affects them so badly you would have to wonder just why a parent would subject them to one of the busiest, noisiest places on earth?
Omg here we go lawyers are making money. I have a daughter who is non verbal and doesn’t really understand things. But I as a parent know better to take her on rides that have some thing that you would have to hold on to or answer a question. About. People before you start with the lawsuits use common sense. You want you child to get hurt is that the reason so then you can file another lawsuit. This world has gone crazy. People need to stop with the I will sue you bc You are discriminating against me. Just like Disney with the dogs. They can ask if the person for papers if the dogs is a real service dog so anyone who feels like it brings there dogs and say it’s a emotional support dog. Let’s abuse the system. Bc that’s the American way
The Americans with disabilities act is a really poor example! If a company wouldn’t hire someone with no arms to run a punch press, that would be hazardous, and the person legally can be refused A job. If you don’t wear your seatbelts properly, you can be ticketed! If you don’t wear seat belts at all you can be ticketed. You can be ticketed in some areas for not wearing a motorcycle helmet. You can be barred from playing football without the proper helmet. I mean the list can go on forever! Today, everyone sues everybody else! It doesn’t matter who’s right or wrong, the dollar signs blind common sense!
I teenager just died in Orlando after being allowed to ride an attraction that he didn’t meet the requirements for. All these pale that want to sue for being turned away would be the first ones to sue if they or their child were injured. “They never should have let is on!” They would be crying.
I get how this is really sad and upsetting, but I also work at a theme park water park and this is a very sad but true rule. I am not familiar with this exact ride, but many of the attractions at my park do require two functioning arms without the use of assistance or devices. We don’t write the rules but we do have to enforce them. I’ve had an experience like this and I felt so bad 🙁
There are certain safety standards that must be upheld.
I do, however, wonder if the pal would have refused to allow a mute person to ride the ride merely because they couldn’t verbally acknowledge they understood the instructions.
It also really bothers me that parks feel the need to provide a quiet area for people when they get overwhelmed with crowds/noise; if you can’t handle commotion and large groups of people, that sucks, stay home.
Comments for Universal Refuses to Let Child Ride Attraction After Restraining Him
Jamie
What would happen if the affected party got injured, the park would be held responsible. It’s easy to accuse the ‘powers that be’ of prejudice but they are only trying to protect you and themselves. If you have special needs for any reason, before you spend money- make plans -and get everyone excited, call the venue. Plan ahead. Rather than just show up, get embarrassed, disappointed and angry. If you have any kind of issue, ask beforehand. Save yourself, the venue and others from the unpleasant experience. Often by planning ahead and checking the accommodations something can be arranged or at the very least the ability to look for an alternative. The parks are there for your entertainment and enjoyment but they must consider the safety of everyone.
Dave
I completely agree 100%. I go often with my son who is 8 now for a few years and one as a wise adult knows having a autistic child of any level what there requirements allow. I know certain rides from experiences before taking my son what he can and cannot handle and safety is always my first priority and should be if the parent or caretaker.
EMC
I agree wholeheartedly…..especially as I think of the young man that recently lost his life on ride at a different attraction. Universal is operating with their guests’ safety in mind end of story!
Joel Earley
I have an idea.
Ride operators know down to the minutiae exactly what stresses a passenger.
The incoming guest knows they have an abnormal situation.
Develop a room that would process these stresses. If the guest wishes to ride, they can screen and be approved. If a question arises the staff can scan his ticket to see the approval AND Liability release.
Liliana
That’s too much work.
Matthew
All raft water slides require guests to have two functioning arms as there are no seatbelts. If you can’t hold both handles tightly, you can’t ride, simple as that.
Jess
I don’t see the issue with being told they are not able to ride when it is for safety reasons. Look at the boy who was too big to ride and they still let him. Now that boy lost his life. If he was stopped from riding he would still be here. I’d rather be safe than sorry.
Chris Wood
This is third time I read this story about a one armed man who couldn’t ride a raft. Yes it sucks big time, but if he got hurt he would be crying victim and all the idiots would be cry victim too, because it happen to them as well.
Al
I am sorry these individuals can’t enjoy certain things, but the park in civilly liable if they are injured and didn’t follow the manufacturer’s safety requirements for the ride. This why you see some ridiculous labels on things like coffee cups telling you coffee is hot and can burn you. The park has to protect itself from this type of financial loss. I have to agree, you need to first check what you can ride before you get in line.
TacoCat
I am a person with some physical disabilities. However, I have accepted the fact that I cannot do everything some other people are fortunate enough to do. What is wrong with people just accepting their limitations. It is not anyone else’s problem. Deal with it.
Dave
Real simple, if these people are going to become Karens and get all upset over the parks regards for their safety then have them sign a waiver, if they get injured or killed then too bad. No suing have a good day. The park is concerned about your safety, life sucks sometimes and you have to accept that.
Anne
Women that are pregnant can’t ride certain things. People with back or heart problems shouldn’t be riding certain rides. I have severe motion sickness and even with my daily dose of 2 dramamine, I can’t do rollercoasters, things that go around or 3d rides. I accept my limits. I understand the Ada, but safety still has to come first. The parks have gone over and above what is necessary. Everyone really can’t do everything or at least most people can’t. The ADA is wonderful but please parents put safety of your child first.
G Jones
I have a disability and accept there are certain rides that aren’t suitable for me. It’s not Universal’s fault and it’s not discrimination. Today everyone has a child “on the spectrum” who requires special, preferential treatment or the parents run to social media with stories of discrimination. If a child’s autism affects them so badly you would have to wonder just why a parent would subject them to one of the busiest, noisiest places on earth?
Sue
Omg here we go lawyers are making money. I have a daughter who is non verbal and doesn’t really understand things. But I as a parent know better to take her on rides that have some thing that you would have to hold on to or answer a question. About. People before you start with the lawsuits use common sense. You want you child to get hurt is that the reason so then you can file another lawsuit. This world has gone crazy. People need to stop with the I will sue you bc You are discriminating against me. Just like Disney with the dogs. They can ask if the person for papers if the dogs is a real service dog so anyone who feels like it brings there dogs and say it’s a emotional support dog. Let’s abuse the system. Bc that’s the American way
Biss
Being an aggrieved victim is so trendy these days.
John P Sorg
The Americans with disabilities act is a really poor example! If a company wouldn’t hire someone with no arms to run a punch press, that would be hazardous, and the person legally can be refused A job. If you don’t wear your seatbelts properly, you can be ticketed! If you don’t wear seat belts at all you can be ticketed. You can be ticketed in some areas for not wearing a motorcycle helmet. You can be barred from playing football without the proper helmet. I mean the list can go on forever! Today, everyone sues everybody else! It doesn’t matter who’s right or wrong, the dollar signs blind common sense!
Pann
So the disabled person gets to ride, there are safety risks,so it still could be dangerous for that type of disability. Guess who sues universal.
All rides have notices on what is safe so if you get in line anyway you stand the chance of embarrassmentl when told no, its your choice
Elliott
I teenager just died in Orlando after being allowed to ride an attraction that he didn’t meet the requirements for. All these pale that want to sue for being turned away would be the first ones to sue if they or their child were injured. “They never should have let is on!” They would be crying.
Elliott
Sorry for the misspellings, typing on my phone.
Lauren
I get how this is really sad and upsetting, but I also work at a theme park water park and this is a very sad but true rule. I am not familiar with this exact ride, but many of the attractions at my park do require two functioning arms without the use of assistance or devices. We don’t write the rules but we do have to enforce them. I’ve had an experience like this and I felt so bad 🙁
SueZan
There are certain safety standards that must be upheld.
I do, however, wonder if the pal would have refused to allow a mute person to ride the ride merely because they couldn’t verbally acknowledge they understood the instructions.
It also really bothers me that parks feel the need to provide a quiet area for people when they get overwhelmed with crowds/noise; if you can’t handle commotion and large groups of people, that sucks, stay home.
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