livndisney
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You may be correct - the ADA may not require this particular level of accommodation. But maybe it should - as a comparison consider that establishments are prohibited under the ADA from charging additional fees for service animals but they are permitted to charge members of the general public fees to bring their pets, e.g. airlines, hotels, etc... Why - because the use of a service animal is not a luxury but a necessity to allow them equal access. This same argument could be made here as it relates to ASD.
But I don't want to turn this into an ADA debate or a whine fest about $.
My post was and is intended to share my experience with families who deal with tht impact of ASD on a daily basis and allow them to factor it into their vacation plans -- however they see fit.
My post has the same intent. (Although you lost me with the service animal reference). I am not debating the ADA. As an Orlando local I spend lots of time in the parks, I am well aware of the policies the parks have. Many people read something on the internet and take it as fact. I pointed out the law. People arrive at theme parks expecting FOTL due to a disability. And that is simply not the case. I am sorry you did not get what you wanted.
To put it simply all of the Orlando theme parks provide assistance to those who need it. It may not be exactly what you want, but they do provide assistance. To state otherwise in an attempt to keep people from visiting the area in my opinion is wrong.