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Disney cracking down on abuse of disability program at parks

Posted by Potomac <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Potomac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2024, 9:13:27

Today's "people suck" story is that (of course) too many people abuse the programs for people with disabilities at Disney's parks. So Disney has to do something. And of course that annoys the actual intended beneficiaries.

From the Washington Post earlier this month:

Disney will soon change its policies for theme park visitors with disabilities, restricting eligibility for services that help some people avoid waiting in line for rides.

The updates, which the company posted on park websites this week, have created a wave of uncertainty among fans, who are left wondering whether they’ll be able to continue using the disability access service known as DAS. The shift comes as Disney acknowledges that some customers have misused the program; the company has already taken some steps to crack down on abuse.

According to Disney, disability access has become the most widely requested service at the parks, with use more than tripling over the past five years....

The changes at the Florida and California theme parks include updates on who is allowed to use DAS, how many people can join them in receiving benefits, how to apply for it and ways they can use it....

In recent years, some have called out social media users for allegedly promoting misuse of the disability access service. When Disney abruptly banned third-party tour guides from operating in its parks last year, the company said it was in part because of inappropriate use of the program for disabled visitors....

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/04/11/disney-disability-access-service-das/

I'm all for accommodations but why do they get to cut the line?

Posted by AceFrehley <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=AceFrehley' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2024, 13:54:18, in reply to "Disney cracking down on abuse of disability program at parks"

How about if you're in a wheelchair and can't go in the queue, they see how long the wait is and give you a ticket to come back at that time. Sort of like an express pass.

or have a wheelchair area to wait while a member of your part gets in line. Once they get to the front, everyone can go.

I agree entirely.*

Posted by DouchieHowser <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=DouchieHowser' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2024, 20:29:16, in reply to "I'm all for accommodations but why do they get to cut the line?"

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the article said you don't cut; you get a scheduled time*

Posted by Potomac <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Potomac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2024, 14:34:56, in reply to "I'm all for accommodations but why do they get to cut the line?"

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which essentially amounts to unlimited fast passes. The scheduled time is like an 80 minute block.

Posted by villain <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=villain' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2024, 14:52:45, in reply to "the article said you don't cut; you get a scheduled time*"
Stupidhead

So they just swing by and grab their time slot for 5 or 6 rides at a time and essentially get unlimited free fast passes while I spend an extra $600 for Genie+(paid fast pass) and I'm limited to one at a time.

It's well overdue for a crack down and restructure.

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probably just another real jerk in life

It’s long overdue….even for some who have minor disabilities

Posted by villain <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=villain' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2024, 9:57:08, in reply to "Disney cracking down on abuse of disability program at parks"
Stupidhead

Saying, I have autism and I can’t stand in a line for 35 minutes because it’s too crowded is bogus when the entire park is already wall to wall crowded.

probably just another real jerk in life

A lot of emotional support animals are bogus too.*

Posted by Lexillini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Lexillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2024, 10:16:00, in reply to "It’s long overdue….even for some who have minor disabilities "
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Saying, I have autism and I can’t stand in a line for 35 minutes because it’s too crowded is bogus when the entire park is already wall to wall crowded.

The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.

Socialism is the gospel of envy.

Inevitably, airlines and the FAA had to crack down*

Posted by Potomac <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Potomac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2024, 10:17:12, in reply to "A lot of emotional support animals are bogus too.*"

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Saying, I have autism and I can’t stand in a line for 35 minutes because it’s too crowded is bogus when the entire park is already wall to wall crowded.

Still far too many people dragging their dogs everywhere with them.

Posted by Lexillini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Lexillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2024, 10:33:13, in reply to "Inevitably, airlines and the FAA had to crack down*"
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I like dogs. I generally like stores which are dog-friendly. But man, some owners need to give it a rest.

The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.

Socialism is the gospel of envy.

I'm looking forward to a pit bull "service dog" mauling someone mid flight

Posted by villain <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=villain' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2024, 14:54:50, in reply to "Still far too many people dragging their dogs everywhere with them."
Stupidhead

The resulting uber lawsuit and subsequent settlement should fix the issue.

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I like dogs. I generally like stores which are dog-friendly. But man, some owners need to give it a rest.

probably just another real jerk in life

My wife used to work for Guide Dogs for the Blind...

Posted by haighter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=haighter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2024, 14:13:08, in reply to "Still far too many people dragging their dogs everywhere with them."
Boo Haighter

...Their dogs go through an unbelievable amount of training. It would always drive her nuts (rightfully so) when people started to get "service dog" vests for their pets.

It puts a real bad light on most service dogs for the public at large.

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I like dogs. I generally like stores which are dog-friendly. But man, some owners need to give it a rest.

Understandable. It has really gotten out of hand.*

Posted by Lexillini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Lexillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2024, 16:10:48, in reply to "My wife used to work for Guide Dogs for the Blind..."
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I like dogs. I generally like stores which are dog-friendly. But man, some owners need to give it a rest.

The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.

Socialism is the gospel of envy.

Which is why it should be a licensed and regulated situation

Posted by kokomojo <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=kokomojo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2024, 15:26:15, in reply to "My wife used to work for Guide Dogs for the Blind..."

If you really need a service dog to help you function, you’ll jump through the hoops to get a licensed certified animal, and have papers to prove it. You won’t be able to buy a vest and claim your iguana is an emotional support animal

Couldn't agree more...I think maybe some work has been done there...

Posted by haighter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=haighter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2024, 15:29:38, in reply to "Which is why it should be a licensed and regulated situation "
Boo Haighter

...but the Americans with Disabilities Act actually made it illegal to ask people to prove their disability. So...most people took that as a loophole big enough to ride their pet dog through.

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well, if you can designate your own gender I guess you can decide whether you have a disability *

Posted by kokomojo <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=kokomojo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2024, 21:39:01, in reply to "Couldn't agree more...I think maybe some work has been done there..."

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...but the Americans with Disabilities Act actually made it illegal to ask people to prove their disability. So...most people took that as a loophole big enough to ride their pet dog through.

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