I saw the FB page. The advocate, when confronted with the fact that almost all major theme and amusement parks use accommodations similar to the DAS, said "Disney is different, it's a vacation destination where people spend a lot of money."
Tell that to Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Cedar Point and Six Flags.
no one NEEDS 'near immediate access" whatever the hell that is supposed to be.
NO ONE *wants* to wait in any line.., Fast pass, at a QS locale, to see Pooh. physical or mental issues do not make your desire to not wait in line more special than anyone else who would rather spend that time elsewhere.
want Immediate access? fork over the money for the VIP tour or pester Disney to come up with their version of the Universal FOTL pass( at a hefty premium and make it limited to a certain number per park per day)
people got spoiled and started taking unfair advantage of an inherent flaw in the GAC which routinely sent people immediately through the FP line where applicable or sent them to the exit regardless of their actual need.
You have to show proof of disability. (Which I know you can't do in the US) Which stops people lying just to get a "fp".Out of curiosity, what is the DLP system?
If this is the attitude and reaction that caused Disney to move away from GAC, then it is sad indeed. So little understanding. So little compassion.
There are quite a few actual DAS experiences posted on this board.My thoughts: http://blog.wdwinfo.com/2014/04/04/new-lawsuit-attacks-disneys-new-disability-access-service/
And to be clear, this is not a class action lawsuit.
I would very much like to hear about actual DAS experiences, good and not so good.
I would rather not have Facebook or blog links here because some have been fairly inflammatory and have encouraged people to come over to this board and troll.Which FB page was this on? I was unable to find it but I would love to see it.
If this is the attitude and reaction that caused Disney to move away from GAC, then it is sad indeed. So little understanding. So little compassion.
I would rather not have Facebook or blog links here because some have been fairly inflammatory and have encouraged people to come over to this board and troll.
Please share Facebook or blog links on Private Messages.
Thank youIf anyone wants the links, they can PM me and I will send them.
One of the links is used in the lawsuit paperwork, if you don't want to/can't PM me.
(I knew you wouldn't want the links, which is why I didn't put them in my original post.)
Regardless, I'm sure Disney has done their legal homework and knows that the DAS satisfies any requirements.
Ridiculous! The system is supposed to provide EQUAL access, not preferred treatment, and that is what it does.
Rant
I hope this swings the pendulum the other way. Everybody waits. Everyone gets their FP+ and nothing else. No more DAS, GAC, or whatever the whiners demand next. If you need to take your wheelchair or scooter up the exit to access I have no problems with that. Wait after you get there.
Everyone hates to wait in hot sweaty lines. I am a disabled military vet with prosthetics. I also get very nervous/anxious when I am a crowd or jostled due to some of the experiences I have had. Guess what, when the crowds become too much or my legs ache too much, I go back to the resort or somewhere cool and quiet to rest.
People who feel that they are more special than everyone else needs to suck it up. Things are tough all over and demanding preferential treatment is not the way to go. Teaching your children that they can whine their way to the front of a line is not setting them up for success.
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Rant I hope this swings the pendulum the other way. Everybody waits. Everyone gets their FP+ and nothing else. No more DAS, GAC, or whatever the whiners demand next. If you need to take your wheelchair or scooter up the exit to access I have no problems with that. Wait after you get there. Everyone hates to wait in hot sweaty lines. I am a disabled military vet with prosthetics. I also get very nervous/anxious when I am a crowd or jostled due to some of the experiences I have had. Guess what, when the crowds become too much or my legs ache too much, I go back to the resort or somewhere cool and quiet to rest. People who feel that they are more special than everyone else needs to suck it up. Things are tough all over and demanding preferential treatment is not the way to go. Teaching your children that they can whine their way to the front of a line is not setting them up for success. /rant.