Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 We live near Disneyland and a couple of years ago we were able to get a special pass to go to the front of the line due to my son's autism. However, I read somewhere that they are no longer providing this service. My suggestion would be to check it out on their website or maybe call them and inquire about it. Good Luck, > > Hi All! > Although I signed into this group some time ago, I don't remember if > I've actually ever submitted a letter. > Briefly... I have a 5 yr old son with Autism. And a 10 year old son, > with some problems in socialization, obsessiveness, etc. He has > never been diagnosed. > I recently was speaking with a friend who had gone to Disneyland, > and admitted to getting special treatment due to her son having > acquired a handicap status for severe cerebral palsy. > In the course of the discussion she said that Autism must be > eligible for the same. I wonder if anyone has any information > regarding this? I realize that it might not be necessary to get > special parking privelages (although it would be a blessing for the > ease in getting away during a meltdown!) but to be able to get to > the front of the line in amusement parks, is something I think we > could all appreciate! And certainly something our children deserve. > If anyone has any information about this, please let me know. Or if > you know where I could go to find out. I am out of the country, and > must get the info through the internet. > Thanks so much. > Regards to all. > ~a > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 We live near Disneyland and a couple of years ago we were able to get a special pass to go to the front of the line due to my son's autism. However, I read somewhere that they are no longer providing this service. My suggestion would be to check it out on their website or maybe call them and inquire about it. Good Luck, > > Hi All! > Although I signed into this group some time ago, I don't remember if > I've actually ever submitted a letter. > Briefly... I have a 5 yr old son with Autism. And a 10 year old son, > with some problems in socialization, obsessiveness, etc. He has > never been diagnosed. > I recently was speaking with a friend who had gone to Disneyland, > and admitted to getting special treatment due to her son having > acquired a handicap status for severe cerebral palsy. > In the course of the discussion she said that Autism must be > eligible for the same. I wonder if anyone has any information > regarding this? I realize that it might not be necessary to get > special parking privelages (although it would be a blessing for the > ease in getting away during a meltdown!) but to be able to get to > the front of the line in amusement parks, is something I think we > could all appreciate! And certainly something our children deserve. > If anyone has any information about this, please let me know. Or if > you know where I could go to find out. I am out of the country, and > must get the info through the internet. > Thanks so much. > Regards to all. > ~a > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Hi a, We have a son with Aspergers/ADHD who cannot stand in line for any length of time and we took him to Disneyworld at the age of 4. Disney was very accomidating and gave our entire family (7) a pass to go to the front of the line and to enter in the handicapped entrance to all the rides. I don't think we waited for more than 5 minutes at any one line. When you get to Disneyworld, go to customer services just inside at the square on the left and explain what you need and why. Very few questions are asked and they will be a big help. Hope this info helps. Have a great time at Disney. Maureen Handicap status Hi All! Although I signed into this group some time ago, I don't remember if I've actually ever submitted a letter. Briefly... I have a 5 yr old son with Autism. And a 10 year old son, with some problems in socialization, obsessiveness, etc. He has never been diagnosed. I recently was speaking with a friend who had gone to Disneyland, and admitted to getting special treatment due to her son having acquired a handicap status for severe cerebral palsy. In the course of the discussion she said that Autism must be eligible for the same. I wonder if anyone has any information regarding this? I realize that it might not be necessary to get special parking privelages (although it would be a blessing for the ease in getting away during a meltdown!) but to be able to get to the front of the line in amusement parks, is something I think we could all appreciate! And certainly something our children deserve. If anyone has any information about this, please let me know. Or if you know where I could go to find out. I am out of the country, and must get the info through the internet. Thanks so much. Regards to all. ~a Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 a, you may need to email guest services for that one, I know they have a pass and autism qualifies I knew someone that used it and they always got to the front of the line first. but I dont see anything on the site. good luck Greta a wrote: > > Hi All! > Although I signed into this group some time ago, I don't remember if > I've actually ever submitted a letter. > Briefly... I have a 5 yr old son with Autism. And a 10 year old son, > with some problems in socialization, obsessiveness, etc. He has > never been diagnosed. > I recently was speaking with a friend who had gone to Disneyland, > and admitted to getting special treatment due to her son having > acquired a handicap status for severe cerebral palsy. > In the course of the discussion she said that Autism must be > eligible for the same. I wonder if anyone has any information > regarding this? I realize that it might not be necessary to get > special parking privelages (although it would be a blessing for the > ease in getting away during a meltdown!) but to be able to get to > the front of the line in amusement parks, is something I think we > could all appreciate! And certainly something our children deserve. > If anyone has any information about this, please let me know. Or if > you know where I could go to find out. I am out of the country, and > must get the info through the internet. > Thanks so much. > Regards to all. > ~a > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 a, you may need to email guest services for that one, I know they have a pass and autism qualifies I knew someone that used it and they always got to the front of the line first. but I dont see anything on the site. good luck Greta a wrote: > > Hi All! > Although I signed into this group some time ago, I don't remember if > I've actually ever submitted a letter. > Briefly... I have a 5 yr old son with Autism. And a 10 year old son, > with some problems in socialization, obsessiveness, etc. He has > never been diagnosed. > I recently was speaking with a friend who had gone to Disneyland, > and admitted to getting special treatment due to her son having > acquired a handicap status for severe cerebral palsy. > In the course of the discussion she said that Autism must be > eligible for the same. I wonder if anyone has any information > regarding this? I realize that it might not be necessary to get > special parking privelages (although it would be a blessing for the > ease in getting away during a meltdown!) but to be able to get to > the front of the line in amusement parks, is something I think we > could all appreciate! And certainly something our children deserve. > If anyone has any information about this, please let me know. Or if > you know where I could go to find out. I am out of the country, and > must get the info through the internet. > Thanks so much. > Regards to all. > ~a > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 It is a good idea to get a brief note from your child'd doctor to have on hand at all times. I have a 13 yro, and we have carried a letter often when we visit places. The letter should explain the disability, and accommendations that might be necessary. Most places will not even question you though. Valleyfair in MN (amusement park) you just walk in to customer service and tell them-they give you a line pass. Crystal Mom to Nick 13dododay@... wrote: Hi a, We have a son with Aspergers/ADHD who cannot stand in line for any length of time and we took him to Disneyworld at the age of 4. Disney was very accomidating and gave our entire family (7) a pass to go to the front of the line and to enter in the handicapped entrance to all the rides. I don't think we waited for more than 5 minutes at any one line. When you get to Disneyworld, go to customer services just inside at the square on the left and explain what you need and why. Very few questions are asked and they will be a big help. Hope this info helps. Have a great time at Disney. Maureen Handicap status Hi All!Although I signed into this group some time ago, I don't remember if I've actually ever submitted a letter.Briefly... I have a 5 yr old son with Autism. And a 10 year old son, with some problems in socialization, obsessiveness, etc. He has never been diagnosed.I recently was speaking with a friend who had gone to Disneyland, and admitted to getting special treatment due to her son having acquired a handicap status for severe cerebral palsy.In the course of the discussion she said that Autism must be eligible for the same. I wonder if anyone has any information regarding this? I realize that it might not be necessary to get special parking privelages (although it would be a blessing for the ease in getting away during a meltdown!) but to be able to get to the front of the line in amusement parks, is something I think we could all appreciate! And certainly something our children deserve.If anyone has any information about this, please let me know. Or if you know where I could go to find out. I am out of the country, and must get the info through the internet.Thanks so much.Regards to all.~a Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi Maureen, Based on what I've read, the guest assistance card is no longer an immediate front of the line/avoiding waiting pass that it was years ago, although it can help with providing more convenient entrance through use of the Fast Pass lanes by permitting waiting in a relatively uncrowded area (http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/dis_aut2.htm). However, those fast pass lanes are also used by other people, including those with disabilities. This means that it's highly unlikely that 5 minute or less wait times still exist. It also seems unlikely that they will allow the use of handicapped entrances for people without disabilities that affect physical functioning (i.e. those that require a person use a wheelchair). These forum threads talks about this situation: http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/archive/index.php/t-38143.html http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-35003.html I read online that obtaining the guest assistance pass requires that you bring a valid doctor's note documenting autism and/or any other disabilities/conditions. a, I recommend that you call up Disney to verify that. Autism is one of 6 disability categories covered by the cards. I also recommend that you take a look at the articles " Taking Your Autistic Spectrum Disorder Child to Walt Disney World " (http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/dis_aut.htm), Disney's " Guests with Disabilities " website: <http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/Plain?id=PlainHomePage> and Disney's " Guests with Disabilities " FAQ: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/helpFAQ?id=HelpFAQGuestsWithDisabili\ tiesPage a, make sure when you arrive at Disney World to pick up the guidebook for guests with disabilities at Guest Services. Additionally, I've also read that Disney Land has abandoned the use of such guest assistance passes (formerly called special assistance passes at Disney Land) as of 2004 (due to abuse), though Disney World still uses these passes. Disney Land appears now to use passes that are disability and individual specific. - on VP and Pennsylvania Regional Director, The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network http://www.autisticadvocacy.org dododay@... wrote: > > Hi a, > We have a son with Aspergers/ADHD who cannot stand in line for any > length of time and we took him to Disneyworld at the age of 4. Disney > was very accomidating and gave our entire family (7) a pass to go to > the front of the line and to enter in the handicapped entrance to all > the rides. I don't think we waited for more than 5 minutes at any one > line. When you get to Disneyworld, go to customer services just > inside at the square on the left and explain what you need and why. > Very few questions are asked and they will be a big help. Hope this > info helps. Have a great time at Disney. Maureen > > > Handicap status > > Hi All! > Although I signed into this group some time ago, I don't remember if > I've actually ever submitted a letter. > Briefly... I have a 5 yr old son with Autism. And a 10 year old son, > with some problems in socialization, obsessiveness, etc. He has > never been diagnosed. > I recently was speaking with a friend who had gone to Disneyland, > and admitted to getting special treatment due to her son having > acquired a handicap status for severe cerebral palsy. > In the course of the discussion she said that Autism must be > eligible for the same. I wonder if anyone has any information > regarding this? I realize that it might not be necessary to get > special parking privelages (although it would be a blessing for the > ease in getting away during a meltdown!) but to be able to get to > the front of the line in amusement parks, is something I think we > could all appreciate! And certainly something our children deserve. > If anyone has any information about this, please let me know. Or if > you know where I could go to find out. I am out of the country, and > must get the info through the internet. > Thanks so much. > Regards to all. > ~a > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *Check out the new AOL* > <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/1615326657x4311227241x4298082137/aol?redir=http%3\ A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaol%2Ecom%2Fnewaol>. > Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access > to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail > and more. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 If you are a regional center client however, they will give you "front of line" privileges. With regional center denying everyone (my daughter was just denied and they STILL haven't sent the paperwork although I applied in July!!!!) well - you know. on <srobertson@...> wrote: Hi Maureen,Based on what I've read, the guest assistance card is no longer an immediate front of the line/avoiding waiting pass that it was years ago, although it can help with providing more convenient entrance through use of the Fast Pass lanes by permitting waiting in a relatively uncrowded area (http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/dis_aut2.htm). However, those fast pass lanes are also used by other people, including those with disabilities. This means that it's highly unlikely that 5 minute or less wait times still exist. It also seems unlikely that they will allow the use of handicapped entrances for people without disabilities that affect physical functioning (i.e. those that require a person use a wheelchair).These forum threads talks about this situation:http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/archive/index.php/t-38143.htmlhttp://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-35003.htmlI read online that obtaining the guest assistance pass requires that you bring a valid doctor's note documenting autism and/or any other disabilities/conditions. a, I recommend that you call up Disney to verify that. Autism is one of 6 disability categories covered by the cards.I also recommend that you take a look at the articles "Taking Your Autistic Spectrum Disorder Child to Walt Disney World" (http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/dis_aut.htm), Disney's "Guests with Disabilities" website: <http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/Plain?id=PlainHomePage> and Disney's "Guests with Disabilities" FAQ: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/helpFAQ?id=HelpFAQGuestsWithDisabilitiesPagea, make sure when you arrive at Disney World to pick up the guidebook for guests with disabilities at Guest Services.Additionally, I've also read that Disney Land has abandoned the use of such guest assistance passes (formerly called special assistance passes at Disney Land) as of 2004 (due to abuse), though Disney World still uses these passes. Disney Land appears now to use passes that are disability and individual specific.- onVP and Pennsylvania Regional Director,The Autistic Self-Advocacy Networkhttp://www.autisticadvocacy.orgdododayaol wrote:>> Hi a,> We have a son with Aspergers/ADHD who cannot stand in line for any > length of time and we took him to Disneyworld at the age of 4. Disney > was very accomidating and gave our entire family (7) a pass to go to > the front of the line and to enter in the handicapped entrance to all > the rides. I don't think we waited for more than 5 minutes at any one > line. When you get to Disneyworld, go to customer services just > inside at the square on the left and explain what you need and why. > Very few questions are asked and they will be a big help. Hope this > info helps. Have a great time at Disney. Maureen> > > Handicap status>> Hi All!> Although I signed into this group some time ago, I don't remember if> I've actually ever submitted a letter.> Briefly... I have a 5 yr old son with Autism. And a 10 year old son,> with some problems in socialization, obsessiveness, etc. He has> never been diagnosed.> I recently was speaking with a friend who had gone to Disneyland,> and admitted to getting special treatment due to her son having> acquired a handicap status for severe cerebral palsy.> In the course of the discussion she said that Autism must be> eligible for the same. I wonder if anyone has any information> regarding this? I realize that it might not be necessary to get> special parking privelages (although it would be a blessing for the> ease in getting away during a meltdown!) but to be able to get to> the front of the line in amusement parks, is something I think we> could all appreciate! And certainly something our children deserve.> If anyone has any information about this, please let me know. Or if> you know where I could go to find out. I am out of the country, and> must get the info through the internet.> Thanks so much.> Regards to all.> ~a>> ----------------------------------------------------------> *Check out the new AOL* > <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/1615326657x4311227241x4298082137/aol?redir=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaol%2Ecom%2Fnewaol>. > Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access > to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail > and more.> A great teacher never strives to explain his vision - he simply invites you to stand beside him and see for yourself.... The Rev. R. Inman Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them - Lady Bird Treat a child as though he already is the person he's capable of becoming - Haim Gnott Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 , I took my son to Disney World last November with a doctors note I walked right over to guest services and got the disability pass. It took us through all of the handicapped entrances at everything. There is a form letter that I have that I emailed a privately since I don’t know if the group allows attachments. Charlotte on <srobertsonist (DOT) psu.edu> wrote: Hi Maureen, Based on what I've read, the guest assistance card is no longer an immediate front of the line/avoiding waiting pass that it was years ago, although it can help with providing more convenient entrance through use of the Fast Pass lanes by permitting waiting in a relatively uncrowded area (http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/dis_aut2.htm). However, those fast pass lanes are also used by other people, including those with disabilities. This means that it's highly unlikely that 5 minute or less wait times still exist. It also seems unlikely that they will allow the use of handicapped entrances for people without disabilities that affect physical functioning (i.e. those that require a person use a wheelchair). These forum threads talks about this situation: http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/archive/index.php/t-38143.html http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-35003.html I read online that obtaining the guest assistance pass requires that you bring a valid doctor's note documenting autism and/or any other disabilities/conditions. a, I recommend that you call up Disney to verify that. Autism is one of 6 disability categories covered by the cards. I also recommend that you take a look at the articles " Taking Your Autistic Spectrum Disorder Child to Walt Disney World " (http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/dis_aut.htm), Disney's " Guests with Disabilities " website: <http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/Plain?id=PlainHomePage> and Disney's " Guests with Disabilities " FAQ: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/helpFAQ?id=HelpFAQGuestsWithDisabilitiesPage a, make sure when you arrive at Disney World to pick up the guidebook for guests with disabilities at Guest Services. Additionally, I've also read that Disney Land has abandoned the use of such guest assistance passes (formerly called special assistance passes at Disney Land) as of 2004 (due to abuse), though Disney World still uses these passes. Disney Land appears now to use passes that are disability and individual specific. - on VP and Pennsylvania Regional Director, The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network http://www.autisticadvocacy.org dododayaol wrote: > > Hi a, > We have a son with Aspergers/ADHD who cannot stand in line for any > length of time and we took him to Disneyworld at the age of 4. Disney > was very accomidating and gave our entire family (7) a pass to go to > the front of the line and to enter in the handicapped entrance to all > the rides. I don't think we waited for more than 5 minutes at any one > line. When you get to Disneyworld, go to customer services just > inside at the square on the left and explain what you need and why. > Very few questions are asked and they will be a big help. Hope this > info helps. Have a great time at Disney. Maureen > > > Handicap status > > Hi All! > Although I signed into this group some time ago, I don't remember if > I've actually ever submitted a letter. > Briefly... I have a 5 yr old son with Autism. And a 10 year old son, > with some problems in socialization, obsessiveness, etc. He has > never been diagnosed. > I recently was speaking with a friend who had gone to Disneyland, > and admitted to getting special treatment due to her son having > acquired a handicap status for severe cerebral palsy. > In the course of the discussion she said that Autism must be > eligible for the same. I wonder if anyone has any information > regarding this? I realize that it might not be necessary to get > special parking privelages (although it would be a blessing for the > ease in getting away during a meltdown!) but to be able to get to > the front of the line in amusement parks, is something I think we > could all appreciate! And certainly something our children deserve. > If anyone has any information about this, please let me know. Or if > you know where I could go to find out. I am out of the country, and > must get the info through the internet. > Thanks so much. > Regards to all. > ~a > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > *Check out the new AOL* > <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/1615326657x4311227241x4298082137/aol?redir=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaol%2Ecom%2Fnewaol>. > Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access > to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail > and more. > A great teacher never strives to explain his vision - he simply invites you to stand beside him and see for yourself.... The Rev. R. Inman Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them - Lady Bird Treat a child as though he already is the person he's capable of becoming - Haim Gnott Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Actually, when we went to Disney in California this summer, we were told we did not need to produce any kind of evidence that our son has a disability/ One of the staff members told me that Disney could not ask you to "prove" you had some kind of disability - it was seen as discrimination. This actually surprised me, since we've been in Euro Disney several times and they ask you to provide some kind of proof - like a letter from your Doc. I don't mind this, since it makes it fair. As for the waits - well, they were minimal. Sometimes even more or less straight on to the ride, or just a few minutes of a wait. I honestly don't think we had waits of more than 10 minutes or so and this was in July and the park was busy. Just my experience. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.2/528 - Release Date: 10/11/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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