Accessibility — disability passes, questions, tips

Started by Kristof, August 21, 2005, 07:40:16 PM

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bethella

#90
Like many others on here ive ordered the disabled guide via email a few times, they just keep telling me to look on their website  :o  but their website doesnt give all the information thats on the guide (from what i remember the last time we went anyway). The travel agent knows im disabled so  I think anyone that books a holiday at Disney thats in a wheelchair/disabled should automatically be sent the disabled guide, we should not have to go through all this hassle to try and get one  :evil:   Has anyone had any luck getting one? if so how did you get it?
2003 Santa Fe
2005 Walt disney florida
2011 October Santa Fe

Mumof3boys

#91
Hi Guys!

New to this site and this is my first post!

Ok so my family are Disney crazy and we have been lucky enough to have two trips to Walt Disney World in Florida however we are thinking about a possible trip to Disneyland in Paris later on this summer!

I have read many posts with regards to disabilities and Disney.  While in WDW we had use of the GAC but fortunately we planned very well and only had to use this very few times.

So i'm a mum of 3 boys all of which are on the Autistic Spectrum.  My eldest has Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD, my middle son is more "classicly" Autistic and the youngest also has an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

I understand that I would have to bring along Dr's Letters and confirmation of receipt of DLA as proof of their disabilities, which isn't a problem.  What I am wondering is how it works with all three of them having difficulties?  I know in WDW we were all covered to enter an attraction together as the card allowed up to 6 guests, however after reading some posts I know this isn't always the case at DLRP.

Would we be able to get seperate cards for each of them so we can all be allowed onto rides together or have the option to seperate if necessary?

Also we are trying to do this on a very tight budget and I understand they allow a "free helper" for disabled guests.  Again with three of them being classed as disabled would we be able to buy tickets for the children and therefore myself and my husband would gain entry for free as their "helpers"?

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks

x

toonarmylass

#92
Helperswould get in free i just found this out my self after all these years of going with a disabled child lol. i wounder if i would get a free free dreampass when i buy my sons n august lol. i was told on the phone the other day though when i go and buy his pass to get the easy pass stamp on it so that would save a problem !!

aspexdesign

#93
Last time I went I took loads of proof just in case, but showed them a photocopy of my blue badge and they gave me my easy access pass before I had the chance to hand over anything else, but I am on crutches, so its pretty easy to see I have problems!

Have always found them extremely helpful and only twice had any attitude from staff after all my visits.
October 2002 - Off site
????? 2004 - Off site
January 2006 - Santa Fe
October 2007 - Cheyenne
December 2008 - Cheyenne
October 2010 - Kyriad
Next trip late 2011 - Newport Bay Club

lubynoo

#94
Does anyone know what the seating in Buffalo bills wild west show is like for disabled people?! I have been before but never with my son who is in a wheelchair and I don't know what to do with him. Is it worth taking him will he be able to see?! I know there is an elevator/lift but where are the seats and are they at a reduced rate or full and are the in category one or two?!

Thanks in advance :D

It's A Small World

#95
Yes here the plan of the seating area at Buffalo Bill Wild West Show.



BBSeatingPlan-vi by DisneyLandParisWales, on Flickr

Your son could still sit his wheelchair with your other family member next to him and you.

lubynoo

#96
Thank you for the reply. I'm still not sure whether to take him or not so I will have to go in and ask them whilst we're there.

Echobob

#97
Just thought I would share our past experience of visiting DLP with my niece and nephew, who when they were young suffered from a condition which meant that daylight and even electric lights at night time burnt/blistered their skin. Their condition meant wearing full body/head protective clothing, and all the restictions that this brings.

Going out in the day time to meet characters and play was not going to be a possibility under normal circumstances - and this indeed was the case at Disney. However this is where dreams come true.

Disney extended what can only be said as the full range of courtesy services available, to ensure the stay was full of disney magic. This included meeting us at the airport (blacked out windows), escorting us around the park at night, behind the scenes tours, and bringing the characters to meet us outside normal hours.

A wonderful holiday, only possible in the world of Disney.

I return with my own family for our first time next year - no-one in my family suffer from the same condition, for which I am truely grateful. We will all line up at the parade, queue for the meals, etc etc and we will be grateful for the wonder which is disney!

nickyw33

#98
Does anyone have any information on how to get from CDG to Disneyland Hotels??

My friend is in a wheelchair and its her first visit!  Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Nicky

Samninetysix

#99
Quote from: "Echobob"Just thought I would share our past experience of visiting DLP with my niece and nephew, who when they were young suffered from a condition which meant that daylight and even electric lights at night time burnt/blistered their skin. Their condition meant wearing full body/head protective clothing, and all the restictions that this brings.

Going out in the day time to meet characters and play was not going to be a possibility under normal circumstances - and this indeed was the case at Disney. However this is where dreams come true.

Disney extended what can only be said as the full range of courtesy services available, to ensure the stay was full of disney magic. This included meeting us at the airport (blacked out windows), escorting us around the park at night, behind the scenes tours, and bringing the characters to meet us outside normal hours.

A wonderful holiday, only possible in the world of Disney.

I return with my own family for our first time next year - no-one in my family suffer from the same condition, for which I am truely grateful. We will all line up at the parade, queue for the meals, etc etc and we will be grateful for the wonder which is disney!

We do moan about Disney Paris sometimes but that just shows what they do best! :)

emma.shane2

#100
Hello my 2 daughters both have SN do I need to get an easy access pass for both of them or will one suffice? Or do they need one each with their names on?
Thank you

toonarmylass

#101
my advice would be to get one each as there are limitions on the ie. only one carer per disabled card holder in the area for parades etc. and it would always be an advantage if the 2 daughters wanted to go on two different rides at the same time

emma.shane2

#102
Thank you

toonarmylass

#103
your most very welcome!!!!  :thumbs:

lubynoo

#104
Does anyone know anything about the new special access passes people have been talking about do any of you have any info?

Thanks