They managed to get to Paris and around the Disney park there. I don't know how they do it, but they have worked out traveling issues and navigating around before.
Thing is, when reading the posts sounds like a common problem for those having done DLRP before WDW. Because DLRP is such cr*p about inclusive society there is much segregation going on and thus front of the line on basically any and all disabilities and "disabilities". I see bussloads of folks around here in Europe that then think this thus applies to WDW. Nice and peachy to read about accessibility but expecting that fotl-perk that comes with segregation (which is no perk with many disabilities, since the rides itself are just as much unaccessible, but that's another subject). And thus come to the conclusion that because WDW does not do with fotl it thus has to be not doable. You would not believe the hissy fits I've heard and seen being thrown about WDW "being discriminatory" from those never have been, just because they've learned it does not offer their beloved fotl-card blue DLRP does. Or certain national parks, for that matter. Many having been used to such a situation have become believers that only way to accomodate whatever is to offer front of the line.
Reading the posts, it would not surprise me beyond believe that this family might be counting too much on the fotl-card blue option of DLRP to be their way around WDW. Which we all know will not be. And yes, they need to be very much prepared for this or they will be at high risks of very quickly concluding it thus will be a lost trip. Luckily they are on here before the trip. So information can be given and gathered and this trip can be a great one. Something as "simple" as being informed and knowing what to expect and what not upfront can make a huge difference so I'm glad this is one of the pre-trip topics instead of post trip.
I'm one of those strong believers in self-abilities. I'm familiar with enough folks and families with such visual problems they do travel around blind and do so solo succesfully. Including international travel, busy crowded locations and such. Because of that I know that doing WDW solo (or as a group without someone with "proper enough" vision) can be done succesfully by some, which does not always have to be "equal" to the "severity" of their impairments. Some totally work it out on their own, others are fine after dropping in at Guest Services and having maps explained to them detailed enough -and if need be make tactile notes or alike-. It can be mindboggling to those that have no visual problems giving the huzzle and buzzle, constant bumping into they already experience and a new place, but it isn't a mission impossible for all with (very) serious visual impairments. But; those I have seen do that succesfully can also navigate most lines without any problems. That is then where I get a bit lost, knowing structure of most lines.
Panda; can you explain what would warrent you needing no and/or reduced waiting time? As you've already read over and over again there is no such option at WDW because it is accessible (unlike DLRP). But more importantly, explaining your reasoning behind it will help castmembers at guest services and us here help you ease your mind about worries, smooth out bumps where possible or prepare you for what bumps there simply will be.
Also can you help me understand why that would apply to lines but there would be no problem finding your way around the parks? After all; there are no options that can be offered to magically make getting around the parks easier unless one were to themselves engage someone sighted to guide them around. Just like those using a manual chair but having limited armstrength will have to either take along someone to push them, use an
ECV or accept they will be able to cover less ground and/or use more time for such and factor it in. Or are we missing something here that you can enlighten us about?
Have you worked out how to get around to and from the parks yet? Again, this is where you might -will- experience differences from what you are used to at DLRP. So if not looked into it yet; smart thing to do beforehand and work out a doable plan.