As a person who has recently been plague with some disabilities, I greatly appreciate how Disney treats all people. I sometimes need to I use an electric scooter to move around. I am unable to stand or walk for very long due to back, & breathing problems. I know there are special entreaties for me but if I can I prefer to use the main entrance, I think you miss a lot if you don’t. I’ve never had a problem with others in the parks but if I did I feel confident in the cast members to handle it. I am sorry they have to because of some people but I am sorry to say that’s the way it is with some people nowadays. Disney cast members are some of the best people in the world. Thank you for being there.
I appreciate disney but people are rude. The amount of times people stopped suddenly, or crossed in front of me last week when I was at epcot and hs was horrible. As a wheel chair user it was hard to navigate when people Are on their cell phones, stepping over my chair and stopping suddenly to take pics. Pay Attention
As a woman with MS I really appreciate the effort Disney makes on behalf of mobility limited guests. I have to agree with the previous post…other guests ignore me and then blame the wheelchair driver. As I have often said Disneyland is a magical place…when you sit down…you disappear!
I don’t know when it became acceptable for anyone to question or confront a disabled person. My husband and I both have invisible disabilities, and we cannot believe the ugliness that falls out of people’s mouths. I so hope that those who do not understand can strive to be better humans.
I used to need the electric wheelchairs grocery stores provide due to a mostly invisible disability. I was late 20s to mid 30s and looked even younger, so people assumed I couldn’t possibly be disabled and I got questioned so often by employees I started to get significant anxiety anytime I needed to go to the store. Sometimes I’d carry a cane just to “look” disabled even though it didn’t really help me. My legs were fine, it was my heart, brain, and other organs causing me issues.
It’s great to hear Disney is being proactive on this issue.
My 9 year old has Down syndrome and mobility issues. Paying to go to Disney without the pass would be a waste of money for us because there is no way she could last more than an hour. I get super tired of all the mean looks she gets at Disney parks. Would these people wish to have HER life instead of theirs? Honestly I have thought about attaching a sign to her wheelchair about Diwn syndrome people being born with low muscle tone and mobility issues. It’s not right how people treat those with disabilities.
I’ve been to Disney with my nephew with Downs multiple times. I’ve never encountered that, not even now that he’s a teenager. I’m not saying you’re lying, but I want others to read a different perspective. Our family feels so welcome there. His parents would flip out if they encountered that. I would too. Again, every experience is different… but don’t let this comment make you think you’ll be gawked at when at WDW. My nephew has a terrible habit of asking to ride again. He’s learned to game the system. It’s embarrassing for us, but most Cast Members insist on allowing him. I’ve never even heard a complaint or gotten death glares then. I just feel bad for people having to wait.
They don’t realize that if we approach a ride with a 40 minute wait, We have to wait 40 minutes. And they’ve tightened up. just because you are disabled, doesn’t give you the DAS. And I will trade these diseases in a split second. I was once healthy. My 13 year old has as much right as any other child to enjoy disney with their parent. Because if not for her, I wouldn’t give the parks 1 cent. Magic is gone and there are a lot of miserable people looking for trouble in the parks. And honestly, as much as they try and they really do, the park rides aren’t for the crippled. It takes so much energy to get out of your wheelchair, stand to the side for 15 minutes with a cane and family member helping, because you aren’t put on the ride right away. (atleast you are inside) and then be rushed into a ride. That one ride actually takes me 60 minutes to get on. If I am as sick as the asthma person in this article, I wouldn’t be in the parks! What if the ride stops? Many times I have said to family, you go to parks. I’m just going to sit in the baby water splash area.
I’m a Purple heart recipient and still have the metal in my body Disney says I’m not disabled enough to get their pass.
I don’t think people in wheelchairs should be able to move up in the line. Heck, they have someplace to sit as the rest of us have to stand.
So please tell me why people in wheelchairs can’t wait in line like the rest of the people! I’m sorry you’re in a wheelchair but I paid the same amount you did to get into this place yet because you’re in a wheelchair that should allow you to go ahead of me after I have been waiting?
Not right that we pay the same amount yet your child get special treatment!
I’m sorry about your child and all but when you make rules to make people “Equal” what happens 99% of the time is that the one we make the rules for has more rights than the rest of us!
If your child can’t sit in a wheelchair for 20 minutes for a ride then Disney or amusement parks should not be the place you take them.
I’m not anti-disabled people at all! I’m also disabled have a government rating of 100%.
I have also seen Disney firsthand reject one of these passes to a Marine who lost half of his leg to a landmine. He had is titanium prosthetic leg on still tell he is hurt by the way he walks. He was told that the Pass was for disabled people not people who can walk on two legs. He showed the lady his metal leg and said “You can walk be happy for that as the people we give this pass to can’t walk!”
Marine combat vet who lost his leg in Iraq was told he should be happy he can walk by Disney park employee!
I will say common courtesy and respect are rare today! My youngest been holding open the door for people since he was old enough to hold a door he is 16 now and very few people thank him for it. I say way out loud thanking him and making it obvious that I find others who can’t say thanks as rude.
Please don’t take me wrong I believe your child deserves treatment to make there time better there. Yet I feel it should be up to the people who paid to show that humanity not the park!
Kind of like the Government! Let people take care of people! Let’s not have the government or parks take care of people!
As bad as it is today there are still a majority good people out there! We just hear all the trash all the time.
Advice! Everyone goes to Disney! Not everyone gets to explore this wild crazy earth of ours! I would take a three night four days in Big Bend National Park over two weeks paid for in any Disney.
Comments for Cast Member Intervenes After Guest Attacks Wheelchair User
Nancy Esterlund
As a person who has recently been plague with some disabilities, I greatly appreciate how Disney treats all people. I sometimes need to I use an electric scooter to move around. I am unable to stand or walk for very long due to back, & breathing problems. I know there are special entreaties for me but if I can I prefer to use the main entrance, I think you miss a lot if you don’t. I’ve never had a problem with others in the parks but if I did I feel confident in the cast members to handle it. I am sorry they have to because of some people but I am sorry to say that’s the way it is with some people nowadays. Disney cast members are some of the best people in the world. Thank you for being there.
Kat
I appreciate disney but people are rude. The amount of times people stopped suddenly, or crossed in front of me last week when I was at epcot and hs was horrible. As a wheel chair user it was hard to navigate when people Are on their cell phones, stepping over my chair and stopping suddenly to take pics. Pay Attention
Kari
As a woman with MS I really appreciate the effort Disney makes on behalf of mobility limited guests. I have to agree with the previous post…other guests ignore me and then blame the wheelchair driver. As I have often said Disneyland is a magical place…when you sit down…you disappear!
Autumn
I don’t know when it became acceptable for anyone to question or confront a disabled person. My husband and I both have invisible disabilities, and we cannot believe the ugliness that falls out of people’s mouths. I so hope that those who do not understand can strive to be better humans.
RA
I used to need the electric wheelchairs grocery stores provide due to a mostly invisible disability. I was late 20s to mid 30s and looked even younger, so people assumed I couldn’t possibly be disabled and I got questioned so often by employees I started to get significant anxiety anytime I needed to go to the store. Sometimes I’d carry a cane just to “look” disabled even though it didn’t really help me. My legs were fine, it was my heart, brain, and other organs causing me issues.
It’s great to hear Disney is being proactive on this issue.
Keston
My 9 year old has Down syndrome and mobility issues. Paying to go to Disney without the pass would be a waste of money for us because there is no way she could last more than an hour. I get super tired of all the mean looks she gets at Disney parks. Would these people wish to have HER life instead of theirs? Honestly I have thought about attaching a sign to her wheelchair about Diwn syndrome people being born with low muscle tone and mobility issues. It’s not right how people treat those with disabilities.
Zach, PhD
I’ve been to Disney with my nephew with Downs multiple times. I’ve never encountered that, not even now that he’s a teenager. I’m not saying you’re lying, but I want others to read a different perspective. Our family feels so welcome there. His parents would flip out if they encountered that. I would too. Again, every experience is different… but don’t let this comment make you think you’ll be gawked at when at WDW. My nephew has a terrible habit of asking to ride again. He’s learned to game the system. It’s embarrassing for us, but most Cast Members insist on allowing him. I’ve never even heard a complaint or gotten death glares then. I just feel bad for people having to wait.
Saralee
They don’t realize that if we approach a ride with a 40 minute wait, We have to wait 40 minutes. And they’ve tightened up. just because you are disabled, doesn’t give you the DAS. And I will trade these diseases in a split second. I was once healthy. My 13 year old has as much right as any other child to enjoy disney with their parent. Because if not for her, I wouldn’t give the parks 1 cent. Magic is gone and there are a lot of miserable people looking for trouble in the parks. And honestly, as much as they try and they really do, the park rides aren’t for the crippled. It takes so much energy to get out of your wheelchair, stand to the side for 15 minutes with a cane and family member helping, because you aren’t put on the ride right away. (atleast you are inside) and then be rushed into a ride. That one ride actually takes me 60 minutes to get on. If I am as sick as the asthma person in this article, I wouldn’t be in the parks! What if the ride stops? Many times I have said to family, you go to parks. I’m just going to sit in the baby water splash area.
Tom clay
I’m a Purple heart recipient and still have the metal in my body Disney says I’m not disabled enough to get their pass.
I don’t think people in wheelchairs should be able to move up in the line. Heck, they have someplace to sit as the rest of us have to stand.
So please tell me why people in wheelchairs can’t wait in line like the rest of the people! I’m sorry you’re in a wheelchair but I paid the same amount you did to get into this place yet because you’re in a wheelchair that should allow you to go ahead of me after I have been waiting?
Tom clay
Not right that we pay the same amount yet your child get special treatment!
I’m sorry about your child and all but when you make rules to make people “Equal” what happens 99% of the time is that the one we make the rules for has more rights than the rest of us!
If your child can’t sit in a wheelchair for 20 minutes for a ride then Disney or amusement parks should not be the place you take them.
I’m not anti-disabled people at all! I’m also disabled have a government rating of 100%.
I have also seen Disney firsthand reject one of these passes to a Marine who lost half of his leg to a landmine. He had is titanium prosthetic leg on still tell he is hurt by the way he walks. He was told that the Pass was for disabled people not people who can walk on two legs. He showed the lady his metal leg and said “You can walk be happy for that as the people we give this pass to can’t walk!”
Marine combat vet who lost his leg in Iraq was told he should be happy he can walk by Disney park employee!
I will say common courtesy and respect are rare today! My youngest been holding open the door for people since he was old enough to hold a door he is 16 now and very few people thank him for it. I say way out loud thanking him and making it obvious that I find others who can’t say thanks as rude.
Please don’t take me wrong I believe your child deserves treatment to make there time better there. Yet I feel it should be up to the people who paid to show that humanity not the park!
Kind of like the Government! Let people take care of people! Let’s not have the government or parks take care of people!
As bad as it is today there are still a majority good people out there! We just hear all the trash all the time.
Advice! Everyone goes to Disney! Not everyone gets to explore this wild crazy earth of ours! I would take a three night four days in Big Bend National Park over two weeks paid for in any Disney.
William martin
People need to have some empathy.. Most problems are from uneducated moronic delutional selfish republican trumpsters
Marie
People’s inability to remember why Walt opened the parks in the first place is why I will not be going back to Disney anytime soon.
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