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  1. Angel Ariel

    Feb 13th discussion re: attractions for various age ranges

    Re: MarioKart being a good example of storytelling - I would say no. It's a game, and the mechanics of it were spotty. I love MarioKart games, as does DH, but we rode it twice and both times we each came away feeling very meh about it. The queue was amazing, but the ride didn't live up to the...
  2. Angel Ariel

    Feb 13th discussion re: attractions for various age ranges

    I'm watching the discussion from 2/13 right now, and I want to add a point to this discussion about the age range targets for the rides at Disney (and possibilities for expansion, etc). When you're having these discussions as a team, please keep in mind the accessibility of attractions and...
  3. Angel Ariel

    Universal now requiring documentation be sent to a third party for accessibility

    Why is the fact that the card was torn up suspect? I printed out my daughter's IBCCES card and brought a paper copy so I wouldn't have to deal with my phone. I highly doubt I'm the only one that does that.
  4. Angel Ariel

    Universal now requiring documentation be sent to a third party for accessibility

    I do understand this, which is why I feel this is all theatre and not actually preventing abuse. And I don't appreciate the extra time this whole process took (too coordinate for that documentation with our dr), for it to be theatre. I truly hope Disney doesn't move to this.
  5. Angel Ariel

    Universal now requiring documentation be sent to a third party for accessibility

    This is my biggest issue. I read through the bios of the board for IBCCES. There's nothing, IMO, that gives them any kind of expertise to be verifying disabilities other than autism. If this is an area they continue to expand, then seriously need to diversify.
  6. Angel Ariel

    Universal now requiring documentation be sent to a third party for accessibility

    Got the notice today our ibcces was approved, so glad that's done. One less step to do!
  7. Angel Ariel

    Universal now requiring documentation be sent to a third party for accessibility

    Thank you - we'll be ready for that! OK, I did see that and selected Universal Hollywood, but it didn't ask for timing of the trip, that's what I was confused about. THanks for the clarity!
  8. Angel Ariel

    Universal now requiring documentation be sent to a third party for accessibility

    To hear from who? IBCCES? I didn't have a place to put when our trip was in IBCCES
  9. Angel Ariel

    Universal now requiring documentation be sent to a third party for accessibility

    DD's main diagnosis is incredibly rare - 500 diagnoses in the world. IBCCES is primarily an autism related organization. Her diagnosis would mean nothing to them. Given its rare status, I also have significant concerns sharing it would increase the likelihood of her application being denied by...
  10. Angel Ariel

    Universal now requiring documentation be sent to a third party for accessibility

    The IEP feature is only helpful if all accommodations a child will need in the park are covered in the IEP. IEPs only cover accommodations for things that are impacted in the academic environment. A school setting has so many physical, environmental and sensory differences to a theme park, a...
  11. Angel Ariel

    January 2024 Refurbs - World of Color, Grizzly River Run & Blue Bayou Restaurant &more...

    On my desktop I'm seeing on that page that world of color one is closed Jan 8th - Feb 29th
  12. Angel Ariel

    Universal now requiring documentation be sent to a third party for accessibility

    So I finished submitting the documentation to IBCCES for our child for our trip to Universal Hollywood in a few weeks. It's been a long few months of various medical issues, so I wasn't able to take care of it as early as I would have liked to. My understanding now is that I don't have to do...
  13. Angel Ariel

    DIS AI

    Can you share an example? Haven't been on here much lately with the holidays
  14. Angel Ariel

    DL Ride Procedures with an ECV

    DL has a lot more rides built pre-ADA, so there are more lines that are not accessible for ECV/Wheelchair/Stroller as a Wheelchair. It was a few years ago now, but our last experience at DLR, they were able to give mobility users a return time based on the standby wait (similar to how DAS...
  15. Angel Ariel

    January 2024 Refurbs - World of Color, Grizzly River Run & Blue Bayou Restaurant &more...

    Same here! We arrive the 20th, hoping we get to ride HM before it goes down!
  16. Angel Ariel

    Disney with Child with a disability

    Dutch wonderland has a good disability program, as Betty mentioned. And it's a great park for younger ages (much more so than Hershey or 6 flags!). Give it a shot - I think you'll find a more successful adventure there than your previous ones! It's been just as good to us as Disney, imo.
  17. Angel Ariel

    Why does everyone seem to rent strollers?

    Yes, offsite rental companies allow you to buy insurance, usually around $25. Worth it for me, imo.
  18. Angel Ariel

    Why does everyone seem to rent strollers?

    We've always rented from an offsite company. We had enough to manage in the airport (as we brought car seat - we had a roller for it that DD could sit in and be rolled), we didn't want to deal with the stroller too. Yes, concern about theft in the park is Also a factor - it does happen. Also...
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