Can you "cut" the lines along with a family that has a special pass?

[kikiV]

My friend is in DW now, family of 7, with their friends, family of 7. Her friend (the mom) just found out that her 4 year old is allergic to sunscreen. Hives all over his body. She called guest services and they said they would give her a pass so that they wouldn't have to stand in line (because of sunburn).
Now, my friend thinks that she can cut to the front with them. 14 people bypassing the lines? I told her I don't think her family is going to be allowed to. She said, "we'll just show our license that we both traveled here together" I personally don't think she should be allowed to cut. There is nothing wrong with her or her husband and 5 kids. Does anyone know?

 

[summermac]

Well I mean, on the one hand they are travelling together. But on the other hand, that's a lot of people to allow in line.

Jeez, I don't know. I'd be a bit bothered either way. I wouldn't want to be split up from my friends but I also would be bothered to be in line and see 14 ppl go ahead.

 

[Robo]

She called guest services and they said they would give her a pass so that they wouldn't have to stand in line (because of sunburn).

How many attraction queues are out in the sun, anyway?

Dumbo, Carousel, Teacups, Tomorrowland Speedway, Aladdin's Carpets, Astro Orbitor, the Dinorama "carny" attractions...

Maybe a couple more?

It won't be the STANDING in queues that would burn him, it'll be the miles of walking to GET TO the queues.

 

[cosmicdaisy]

I think things like that are good for the card holder and up to 5 members of their party? I may be thinking of something else.

Regardless, I don't think this is going to be an automatic go to the front of the line anyways. Lots of queues aren't in the sun or are partially shaded.

With that said, that really sucks about the sunscreen allergy. My neice has this same problem, but not with all sunscreens... so that is something she is going to want to investigate further when they get home. It's something *in* the sunscreen she's reacting to and I would wager there is a product out there that would be suitable with a little research and digging.

 

[Vijoge]

I have heard of a GAC that allows a person with a sun-sensitivity to wait in a shaded area, but not one that allows them to cut in line ahead of everyone else.

If the child is truly being allowed to "cut to the head of the line" it would be pretty unusual, I think. And no, 14 people should not go with him.

 

[Andy B]

The special Pass is not meant to be a way of cutting lines even for the individual holder unless the issue is one of not being able to wait it is meant to facilitate the person riding as though there were no issues so they may be able to wait out of the sun but the CM should make them wait the same time as if they joined a queue.

 

[cosmicdaisy]

How many attraction queues are out in the sun, anyway?

Dumbo, Carousel, Teacups, Tomorrowland Speedway, the Dinorama "carny" attractions...

Any more?

Carpets.

 

[livie1205]

It is only good for 5 people...14 is really pushing it.maybe she and her close family can go there own way then meet with others later...I would really hate trying to get around the parks with 14 people...

 

[Princess Disney Mom]

They will not allow 14 persons to cut the line. The will allow the son and 5 members of the family to wait in the shade. For Pirates and others they will be asked to go through the regular line as it is in the shade and the handicapped enterance is in the sun. GAC just means they will let him wait in the shade ; not get to the front faster.

 

[Allison]

Nope, won't happen. There is a limit on the number of people that can get in with the pass as others have said.

 

[wilde_oscar]

I am betting your friend is a pill, always right, and feels entitled in line in the post office.

 

[wvdislover]

PP was right--only 5 others allowed to use the pass with the passholder. We asked about 7 other people on one attraction, and were told "no more than 5," which seems very fair to other guests. And, no, it is NOT a front-of-the-line pass. The card will list the accomodations needed.

 

[WDSearcher]

As others have said, the limit for a GAC is five people, so your friend will not be able to "cut" in line with all 14. She needs to realize this and plan for it, so there are no huge discussions over who gets to go with the GAC and who doesn't.

Also ... this card will only apply to those attractions that have sunny or unshaded queue lines. Rides like Pirates, Thunder Mountain, Pooh, Small World, etc. will not apply, as those queues are all undershade or inside. She needs to realize that her GAC pass will not allow her farther down the line at EVERY attraction and ride.

She should also be aware that having the card does not mean going to the "front" of the line in most cases. They'll have the party of five stand off to the side and they will board when they normally would have anyway, more or less. It's not a Front-of-Line pass. Generally, they'll have the smaller group wait in the shade while the rest of the group goes through the queue. Then, when the other 9 people get there, they will all board together.

But, as someone said earlier, it won't be standing in lines that brings the risk of sunburn ... it will be going between rides, shows and attractions. She needs to have proper coverage for her son (long sleeves, long pants, etc) for those "in between" times. She'll also need to realize that finding a spot for the parade and some of the outdoor shows will be difficult as some (like the Castle show) have very little, if any, shade.

 

[DisneyDayTripper]

It won't be the STANDING in queues that would burn him, it'll be the miles of walking to GET TO the queues.

This is exactly what I was thinking...I don't think I've ever thought "man I need out of the sun" while standing in line...it's mostly while walking around the park that I'm like "holy cow that sun is hot."

If he's not able to wear sunscreen I'd be sure they take an umbrella to use while walking around the park. I'm 99% sure that this is where people get sunburned the most. You're walking around and sweating like crazy which has to aid in you getting burned

 

[Brian_WDW74]

I've moved this thread to the disABILITIES! board.

 

[BarbieGal457]

Out of sheer curiosity, what happens when the queue for a shaded attraction becomes so long the line is now outside? Say, for Space Mountain, I know it's indoors, but quite frequently I've seen the line grow so long it's halfway into Tomorrowland. What happens then? I'm just curious!

 

[ariel53098]

Is this a fairly new rule? When we were at CA Disneyland a few years ago (date in my signature) there was the group of multiple adults and children (HIGHLY unlikely they were all immediate famly) that added up to 10-15 people. One guy was in an ECV. He would drive up to the ride, get out of the cart and the CM would let him and all those people into the next vechicle on the ride.
From looking at the guy, he didn't limp when we walked, etc. and it LOOKED like he would be ok without the ECV BUT I know many people have things that are disabilities that you can't see. However, after seeing this group on multiple rides, we noticed something. THe adult in the ECV would CHANGE!!! In other words, one of the adults in the group would make sure they were riding the ECV and then they would go to all of the rides with no waiting.
Crazy, huh?
Rachel

 

[mechurchlady]

My friend is in DW now, family of 7, with their friends, family of 7. Her friend (the mom) just found out that her 4 year old is allergic to sunscreen. Hives all over his body. She called guest services and they said they would give her a pass so that they wouldn't have to stand in line (because of sunburn).
Now, my friend thinks that she can cut to the front with them. 14 people bypassing the lines? I told her I don't think her family is going to be allowed to. She said, "we'll just show our license that we both traveled here together" I personally don't think she should be allowed to cut. There is nothing wrong with her or her husband and 5 kids. Does anyone know?

First of all they will provide a shaded area if at all possible. If none is available then the guest or a member of the party talks to the CM greeter and explains the situation. Soemtimes the CM will tell the guest to come back at a certain time and sometimes they will not as it is up to the CM and their ride/show rules.

14 people cannot use the GAC to get into the disabled line unless there are 3 people with GACs. The GAC does not allow guests to cut in line. It just allows a guest to have equal access to the ride or show. I will wait for Sue to show up and explain things in detail.

GAC is not a fast pass or head of the line pass. the guest and up to 5 people per pass only. RArely a CM will let on 7 or 8 but it is based on the ride and other factors. GAC info is stickied on this board.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Is this a fairly new rule? When we were at CA Disneyland a few years ago (date in my signature) there was the group of multiple adults and children (HIGHLY unlikely they were all immediate famly) that added up to 10-15 people. One guy was in an ECV. He would drive up to the ride, get out of the cart and the CM would let him and all those people into the next vechicle on the ride.
From looking at the guy, he didn't limp when we walked, etc. and it LOOKED like he would be ok without the ECV BUT I know many people have things that are disabilities that you can't see. However, after seeing this group on multiple rides, we noticed something. THe adult in the ECV would CHANGE!!! In other words, one of the adults in the group would make sure they were riding the ECV and then they would go to all of the rides with no waiting.
Crazy, huh?
Rachel

Most of the attraction queues at WDW are mainstreamed, meaning that they are fully accessible to ECV's. There would be no "skipping". Other queues require a different line, but many times, the wait can actually be longer, because there is usually only one "h/c" ride vehicle. Examples include It's a small world and Kilamanjaro Safaris.

 

[KPeveler]

to a PP - Disneyland is a little different than Disney World, but generally the parties with ECVs or wheelchairs will wait elsewhere, (out of the way) and then go in the exit, as the entrance is generally inaccessible. At least this was the case with me in January...