Disneyland Paris disabled pass and queueing

blue_monkey_2

colin_bell wrote: »

Thanks for that. Waiting too long in a queue would be a nightmare TBH & would definately take some of the enjoyment away for both him & me - was just a bit worried people might think we were taking the mickey, but, as you rightly say lifes difficult enough!!!

The queues for food are the worst to be honest, waited half an hour in one and he was screaming the place down. I am pretty sure others look at him and think 'spoilt kid' but he just does not understand the waiting side of it. Hungry is 'now'. Although there does not look like much of a queue you have to wait for food the other side of the counter (one takes money, the other does the food) and sometimes it is very slow. Bear this in mind.

Bean_Counter

colin_bell wrote: »

Thanks. Did you get any dissaproving looks as with my son there's no visable evidence of dissability?

Probably but I never noticed. At the end of the day I was only using a facility that I was entitled to use. I must admit it was a godsend and we would not have gone back if I did not think I would be able to obtain the pass again.

Bean_Counter

jules68 wrote: »

Bean Counter, was the letter that you had to say that your son could not queue less than 3 months old? We have a letter like that but if we do go to Eurodisney it will probably be more than 3 months old.

Yes it was, but had the same letter the first time around and the doctor was happy to renew it.

Bean_Counter

colin_bell wrote: »

Thanks for that. Waiting too long in a queue would be a nightmare TBH & would definately take some of the enjoyment away for both him & me - was just a bit worried people might think we were taking the mickey, but, as you rightly say lifes difficult enough!!!

As others have said, when you have a disabled child life is hard enough. This is just one of the 'perks' and if you are entitled to it then why not. I must admit I quite enjoyed it.

One thing I did which may or not have made any difference was that I learnt a little bit of French. I know all the staff speak perfect English but I have always found it never does any harm to make the effort.

wattdallas

Theres nothing wrong in getting fast passes for disabled children at all,my little girl is severely disabled and is wheelchair bound.
She only goes on 1 or 2 rides because she is getting very heavy to lift.

As parents of disabled children it is our responsibility to not take the !!!! either.:)

Bean_Counter

wattdallas wrote: »

As parents of disabled children it is our responsibility to not take the !!!! either.:)

Agreed. I would never dream of using the pass to take my daughter on the rides that my son would refuse to go on (and there were plenty that he refused to go on!) So we used to get up early and go to the park when there were no queues and do rides such as Peter Pan then. It was great as you could get off, walk back to the start and get straight back on. We would then meet up with the rest of the family and it worked well for us.

colin_bell_2

blue_monkey wrote: »

Mine was from 15 months ago and we went 5 weeks ago. Don't even get me started on the NHS, I am going private now and am self funding to get some sort of continuity of care for him!!

Reminds me: Colin, if you are taking your sons Meds with you, get the doctor to write you a letter staing his medication and dose in case you get caught with it in customs and they ask what it is.

Good tip - not even thought of that! Ah well just something else to add to the worry list!

krisskross

blue_monkey wrote: »

Reminds me: Colin, if you are taking your sons Meds with you, get the doctor to write you a letter staing his medication and dose in case you get caught with it in customs and they ask what it is.

My husband has loads of medication including needles and syringes for insulin. We carry a copy of his prescription which has always been accepted as proof and of course very useful if medical treatment is required whilst away from home.

peainapod

seven-day-weekend wrote: »

I'm really sorry bluemonkey as I have read about the disabilities your son has but quite honestly I do think that what you did was terribly wrong, why shouldn't your daughter 'queue for ages', all the other children without disabilities have to, and if everyone abused it that then the facility for disabled people could be withdrawn and everyone would suffer, including your disabled son.



Just my opinion, don't mean to offend and apologise if I have.

Not fair at all, like they said the little girl comes 2nd enough, its not just the disabled person that has to live with it, but the family too. My daughter has just been diagnosed with disabilities and I'm pretty sure that my life is about to change drastically too, not just hers. Open your mind a little.

blue_monkey_2

krisskross wrote: »

My husband has loads of medication including needles and syringes for insulin. We carry a copy of his prescription which has always been accepted as proof and of course very useful if medical treatment is required whilst away from home.

The drugs our kids take are classified as 'controlled drugs' so we have to carry some some of a letter that says what the drug and dose is and who has prescribed it.

I have never been stopped but it is not worth the hassle if a dog picks it up in your bag. Always best to be covered. My Paediatrician told me I needed the letter.