We are quickly approaching the upcoming anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26. The ADA was signed into law in 1990, and guarantees civil rights protections for those with disabilities. Disability Pride Month began in July 2015, celebrating the law’s 25th anniversary, and has taken place every year since. According toContinue reading ““Disney DAS Defenders” Planning Gathering Later This Month to Celebrate Disability Pride Month”
Category Archives: Disability
What Now?: Where Should Disney’s Disability Services Go From Here?
It sounds like Disney may be finally starting to listen to disabled guests who have been writing the executive team. No changes have been announced, but slowly over the last week, I’ve heard of several guests who have emailed Bob Iger, Josh D’Amaro, Jeff Vahle, and others, receiving phone calls to get more information. WeContinue reading “What Now?: Where Should Disney’s Disability Services Go From Here?”
ARCHIVE: RTQ and “Alternate Accommodation” Database
This is an archived, out-of-date version of the RTQ Database. The Current Version of the RTQ Database is Available Here. THIS PAGE’S FINAL UPDATE WAS 1:00 AM EASTERN, 8/14/24. This page is preserved for documentation’s sake, but will not be updated further after 8/15/2024. The new RTQ Database Landing Page allows for easier navigation andContinue reading “ARCHIVE: RTQ and “Alternate Accommodation” Database”
“New DAS” Arrives to California Parks
After the awful rollout of the DAS changes at Walt Disney World in Orlando last month, there’s been a continuous evolution of the system. There’s still not much continuity in how the new “accommodation” systems are applied, and disabled guests are still being negatively affected by these changes. I apologize for it taking so longContinue reading ““New DAS” Arrives to California Parks”
Trip Report: 3/22/23: Our First Day at EPCOT
After spending 3/21 at Magic Kingdom, we had reservations for breakfast the next morning at one of our family’s favorite Disney restaurants: ‘Ohana. Our reservations were originally for around 9:30 am, but I had a last-minute Zoom call I needed to be available for at 11:00, and with some late night searching we were ableContinue reading “Trip Report: 3/22/23: Our First Day at EPCOT”
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Tips for Plus-Size Riders and Accessibility Information
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was my first “new” ride this trip, and after Flight of Passage opening week, I had concerns to say the least. We arrived at EPCOT shortly after 1:30 pm, and the first thing I did once we scanned into the park was sign up for the Cosmic Rewind virtualContinue reading “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Tips for Plus-Size Riders and Accessibility Information”
Trip Report – 3/21/23: The Flight Down and Our First Day at Magic Kingdom
Please be aware that while I will be showing family photos from this trip, I am not comfortable publicly sharing photographs of my children and their faces will be obscured or they will be facing away from the camera in these photos. Don’t come after me, this is the internet and my kids are allowedContinue reading “Trip Report – 3/21/23: The Flight Down and Our First Day at Magic Kingdom”
TRON: Lightcycle/Run – Tips for Plus-Size Riders and Accessibility
I’ll be the first to admit that when TRON: Lightcycle/Run was announced for Walt Disney World, I had some major concerns about how accessible this ride would be for plus-size guests. The new coaster was announced at the 2017 D23 Expo, just a few short months after Pandora: The World of Avatar opened at Disney’sContinue reading “TRON: Lightcycle/Run – Tips for Plus-Size Riders and Accessibility”
Disneyland’s Toontown Reopens Today with Inclusion and Accessibility at the Forefront
Just over a year ago, Disneyland’s Toontown closed for refurbishment, and today is the big day. Toontown is officially open again for guests to enjoy. For guests with young kids or family members with sensory or access needs, Disney has put inclusion and accessibility at the top of the priority list for this refurbishment. ReadContinue reading “Disneyland’s Toontown Reopens Today with Inclusion and Accessibility at the Forefront”
Managing Elopers and Wanderers in the Parks
Remember the story about one of my kids having a sensory meltdown at Hollywood Studios? That same child is also a wanderer. We have another story of them wandering away from us into the queue for Dumbo The Flying Elephant as my wife was parking a stroller. She thought I had the kids, I thoughtContinue reading “Managing Elopers and Wanderers in the Parks”
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