How should accommodations be provided then? What process would be acceptable but also not allow just anyone to take advantage of it and ultimately make it harder for people to use the accommodations when needed?
IMO, when accommodations are such that they have the potential for large-scale negative impacts to business operations, then people should have to prove they need those accommodations.
IMO, it would be better for the theme parks to directly deal with you, even if they do ask for a note from the doctor. Using this third party company is an added step and yet more people to have your information that don't need it. It is this random third party, that is primarily an Autism resource site, that is the problem for me. No one is able to answer how this company is even qualified to do this. Not even on their own website.
I would call to make sure, but I think they probably will accommodate you if you have the IBCCES card. They said I could get a one-time, one-day pass if I came to the parks before my visit. You could also try emailing or messaging them on social media and explaining when your trip is and they might be able to bump you up the list.
You think theme park personnel are more qualified? OK.
No, but it sure as heck limits how many people have access to it. Again, you have no valid explanation for why this particular company should even be doing this job.
I've already seen people say they tried to do that at Universal Orlando and were told by GS that they can't do anything without the case number from the TM on the phone. Even with the approval. I really hope you hear back soon! I wish they had capped it, like you can't apply until 30 days before your trip or unless you're an AP. Seems like it would've helped a bit.
It’s not up to me to explain why this company should be doing it - call Universal and ask them.
I only say that because you keep responding to me and defending them, as if you had more information than the rest of us do. I have said my peace. I won't be responding to you anymore.
I agree.
AH-HA!! Finally an explanation that makes business sense to me. I’m not sure it is a choice that will result in actual monetary gain, but at least I get the (potential) logic behind it now.
Yep.
Why don't you explain exactly where I said "pick a disability and have your doctor write a note for it?" And exactly where I said anything in the world about age-related limitations? As I have stated numerous times on this very thread, my father has severe spinal issues. He's submitted reams of documentation to Universal already, for his previous accommodations, including multiple doctors' reports, MRIs, and physical therapist reports. He doesn't have a made-up disability that he got his doctor to write a note for. And it certainly isn't age related, given that it stems from a CAR ACCIDENT, after which he was given a 10% chance of coming off the operating table alive, never mind able to walk.
Why would a physical disability require the pass?
It's a marketing ploy that is making tons of money off of people's disabilities. That should turn everyone's stomach sour, IMO.
