MJ6987
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- May 18, 2008
Just got back from Disneyland Paris and, as a father of a disabled child (autism) I noticed some differences between the resorts in terms of disabilities...
1. They ask for proof of disability in Paris - a letter from a doctor dated within the last 3 months. Whilst this is a bit of a pain, I actually think it helps to avoid the abuses that leads to WDW having to "adjust" their policies.
2. You can use their equivalent of the DAS pass for character meet and greets - I don't think this is possible in WDW? I wonder why this can't be done in WDW as these are perhaps the most stressful type of attraction for people with cognitive difficulties.
3. In a week, I only saw ONE scooter - in WDW there seem to be loads of them - no idea why such a difference in this regard.
Overall I found them very accommodating in terms of disabilities although a couple of CM did seem a bit confused as to where our wheelchair was!
1. They ask for proof of disability in Paris - a letter from a doctor dated within the last 3 months. Whilst this is a bit of a pain, I actually think it helps to avoid the abuses that leads to WDW having to "adjust" their policies.
2. You can use their equivalent of the DAS pass for character meet and greets - I don't think this is possible in WDW? I wonder why this can't be done in WDW as these are perhaps the most stressful type of attraction for people with cognitive difficulties.
3. In a week, I only saw ONE scooter - in WDW there seem to be loads of them - no idea why such a difference in this regard.
Overall I found them very accommodating in terms of disabilities although a couple of CM did seem a bit confused as to where our wheelchair was!