Kevin is right about the ramps

[Justin Jett]

http://www.ada.gov/adastd94.pdf

Ramps: Curb ramps and interior or
exterior ramps to be constructed on sites or in
existing buildings or facilities where space
limitations prohibit the use of a 1:12 slope or
less may have slopes and rises as follows:
(i) A slope between 1:10 and 1:12 is allowed
for a maximum rise of 6 inches.
(ii) A slope between 1:8 and 1:10 is allowed
for a maximum rise of 3 inches. A slope steeper
than 1:8 is not allowed.

I admit to not having seen one of the current guide brochures. (It is just easier for me to approach thr cast member at a given attraction if I need help) The older brochure had a warning/recommendation to use the ferryboats instead of the monorail, because the ramp to the monorail platform is steep.

When I was in a push-type wheelchair, my Dad had to push me up the ramp, bucause I would always choose the monorail over the ferryboat.

Here is a DISboards thread on the subject.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2305368

 

[DisneyKevin]

I love threads with titles like this one.

 

[FireDancer]

Wait, I though John was the genius and Kevin was the tease . Now I'm just confused.

 

[Golf4food]

Having had to push DW up and down those ramps when she had knee problems a few years ago I can certainly see where they would be too steep - those things are a bear. Heck, they're pretty painful just to walk up and down with healthy legs, especially after a long day in the parks, lol.

 

[Merry Mousketeer]

The monorail ramps! OMG! I had to push my wife up that steep ramp once when she was in a wheelchair. I thought I'd need a wheelchair by the time we got to the top!

John may be a genius, but Kevin is the one who taught him everything he knows. Right, Kevin?

Michael

 

[zulemara]

The monorail ramps are approved by the ADA, which is why they haven't added an elevator. If they are being grandfathered in, then they are just 2 cheap to add an elevator.


I gave kathy that information about the Ferry last week, but it didn't quite make the podcast in time. Ferry boats have resumed operation as normal. However, I believe there is still only 1 cruiser and 1 launch on the ft wilderness route. Usually there are 2 cruisers, so capacity is less and it will slow down travel time a bit.

 

[coachsomer]

up north in Penna. we also have a rule that says your only allowed to run
the slope of the ramp for 20 feet; you then need a flat level section; and then you can continue the slope for another 20 feet.etc...
I remember the ramps being steep but, can someone post a photo of
the ramp. just curious.

 

[ms*mountaineer]

I read the title and found myself thinking "Kevin found a place at Disney that serves ramps???" (the wild onion)