Disney with a Disability
Visiting Disney with Gavin's Cerebral Palsy couldn't have been a more enjoyable experience! They really take care of families with a disability to make it magical for everyone. When you arrive at your first park of the trip, head straight to guest services. We went to EPCOT's guest services. It is located under Spaceship Earth to the left. We spoke with a Disney Cast Member about his disability and without question they got us set up. I was expecting to have to show proof because sometimes it is hard to tell that Gavin has a disability. They give you a card to carry and if you are traveling with a stroller they give you a tag to attach to the stroller that says you are using it as a wheelchair. My only advice is to make sure you attach it to the TOP of the stroller. We got questioned a few times because they didn't see the tag right away. The tag and card gave us the ability to go through the fast pass lines or through the handicap entrance, so there was less of a wait time and we were able to bring the stroller with us. The only thing you couldn't do was use it for rides that he wasn't big enough for. So if you want to do those be sure to get a FastPass.
The one thing that got under my skin is how rude some people can be. I had several dirty looks from guests in the park and even had a few say nasty things to me. Unfortunately Mama Bear came out and I put them in their place! People really should mind their own business sometimes! LOL!
