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Would you feel bad about using a disabled access pass?

28 replies

curiousgeorgie · 04/10/2014 03:06

I'm in Disney World. My 3 year old is here for her 4th birthday and was desperate to see Anna & Elsa.

We went up to the queue and asked the staff member if someone else could wait and she could join us later as she has quite severe hyper mobility and can't stand for hours and you can't take a buggy in the queue...

They told us to ask at guest services and they gave us a pass that allowed us to skip the queue. (Join the fast pass line at a given time, not straight away. You have to wait for the queue time but just not in the queue iyswim.)

We did this and she was over the moon! (Her face was incredible Grin) and DH has realised that the pass is valid at all parks for our whole stay.

Would you use it? For everything? I feel bad but DH says we haven't lied, and it's okay.

I'm torn. The queues aren't crazy, nothing over an hour, (except Anna & Elsa!!)

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mememe30 · 04/10/2014 03:09

Use it. She's entitled to have a pass. That's who they're for. Have a great time. Xx

BOFster · 04/10/2014 03:10

If there's a genuine need, there's no need to feel bad.

Eminybob · 04/10/2014 03:10

Yes of course, you explained the situation to the staff member, and they have issued you with the pass based on that. Why wouldn't you use it?

Enjoy your holiday Smile

PiperIsOrange · 04/10/2014 03:11

I would not hesitate using this for Ds, he is asd and we have used fast track for him many of times.

Tvseemstobemyhobby · 04/10/2014 03:12

I am failing to see why you are struggling with this.

? You're at Disney World where there are big queues
? Your young child has hyper mobility and can't stand for long periods
? You can't use her buggy in the queue
? Disney World have set up a system for people just like your daughter so they can enjoy the experience

Where's the problem? Use it and enjoy every second.

MrsTerryPratchett · 04/10/2014 03:14

she has quite severe hyper mobility For goodness sake, use the pass. With my good wishes, even if my DD was behind you in the queue which she would be, bloody Frozen.

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curiousgeorgie · 04/10/2014 03:18

Because I didn't mean to get it for everything. We could technically carry her in shorter queues as there are 7 adults here with us.

We went to use it for the mine train and the attendant asked if we wouldn't mind waiting until a make a wish party went past and it made me feel like a fraud Confused which is why I asked...

I guess I've just never used this before, and never thought of her as needing anything different. And she can walk.. So walking past a whole queue is a bit embarrassing.

Or maybe I'm just being ridiculous !!

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curiousgeorgie · 04/10/2014 03:19

MrsTerryPratchett - the Frozen madness here has reached crazy heights!! There's a queue for the SHOP!!

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MrsTerryPratchett · 04/10/2014 03:27

There was a girl the other day who WAS Elsa. She told DD she was Elsa, not pretending, wearing the dress and that she had brown hair because someone had dyed it accidentally. I was backing away slowly.

Balderdabble · 04/10/2014 03:44

These guest assistance passes have recently been changed as there was so much abuse of them, as the request is all done on the "honour system". They used to allow you to skip the line completely in many cases. Now you wait the time, just not in the queue itself. Trust me, you have more need of it than some that request them - so make the most of the assistance you can get for your DD Grin

Whippet81 · 04/10/2014 04:14

As someone with hypermobility (EDS) bruddy well use it and don't think of if again.

Hope you all have a wonderful time.

BerniceBroadside · 04/10/2014 08:07

You can get a tag to attach to a buggy which allows you to use it as a wheelchair and take it in queues etc. I'd also look into getting one of those to save carrying her when she's tired. That way you could do one queue with her while you wait for another slot with her pass.

Also, take full advantage of fast pass. If you plan it right there should be minimal waiting.

BerniceBroadside · 04/10/2014 08:16

Also, the disboards forums have a disabilities forum which is very helpful if anyone is planning a trip with someone who has a disability, food allergy etc.

Andrewofgg · 04/10/2014 08:25

Use it and enjoy. What's the issue? Will anyone here say otherwise?

BeyondTheLimitsOfAcceptability · 04/10/2014 08:27

Would i feel guilty using a disability pass with a disability? Umm, no :)

MisForMumNotMaid · 04/10/2014 08:31

Its a fab system. Allows us to go to things that we could never otherwise do. We can now access Alton Towers and Legoland with DS1 who's Autistic.

Use it, have a lovely break. Its not possible to assess peoples need or disability by looking at them so don't try to compare need - most of us simply aren't qualified.

musicalendorphins2 · 04/10/2014 10:37

No. They are for people who need them, as your child does.

There is no reason for you to feel guilty, that is why they exist.

tobysmum77 · 04/10/2014 10:44

erm no, I was expecting that you werent entitled to one.

OwlCapone · 04/10/2014 10:46

Use it as much as you want to. It's what it's for!

If you don't want to use it all the time, don't but there really is no need to feel bad about it.

Gileswithachainsaw · 04/10/2014 10:47

Why on earth wouldnt you use it?

Doesn't sound as if the request about the make a wish party was meant to make you feel fraudulent. Just in that instant they had priority.

Use it for anything you need. I hope you all have a fab time. Smile

windchime · 04/10/2014 12:35

Stealth boast.

OwlCapone · 04/10/2014 12:53

Care to explain that, Windchime?

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curiousgeorgie · 04/10/2014 13:41

Brilliant tip about being able to take buggies in the queue, that will be a lifesaver thanks Smile

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Dawndonnaagain · 04/10/2014 13:45

DD (18) has EDS. Use it. She has a twin with CP, we'd use it without hesitation, maybe not for Elsa! Grin

specialsubject · 04/10/2014 13:47

I would feel bad about using it, because I have no entitlement.

your daughter has. That's what it is there for!!

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