We were in line for Pooh I think and a family with a child in a wc came up to get in line. The CM told them to step to the side for the wc entrance. SO they did. It was a mom, dad, and 2 children one being in a wc. You could easliy tell there was something wrong with the child physically and mentally. Not just a kid sitting in a wc because they were lazy or trying to get "ahead". The mom was so excited because it was the childs favorite ride. She was getting him all pumped up for the ride and he was smiling from ear to ear. I heard more comments in line from adults...why should they get treated special...they shouldn't be allowed to all board at the same time etc. I was in shock! Here I was (and they were) standing with my 2 healthy children thinking how could you even be so cruel! Is it fair that child is confinded to a wc?? My DD6 at the time asked me what was wrong with the little boy. I said loudly...I don't know honey but be thankful for your blessings. The guy next to me with his 2 healthy children turned 3 shades of red. DUH! Now lets argue whats fair!QUOTE]
Thank you, we just returned from WDW with DD11, DS5 w/Down syndrome & DS2, this was our 3rd trip w/ DS5 and we have had a GAC each time, this was the busiest time we have ever gone. I wish we didn't have to use the GAC, the previous trips it was mostly to use his stroller as a wheelchair to save my back, since he was not walking yet. But this time, things bothered him more sensory wise, he had a meltdown our first day getting on Small World (we went throught the "regular" line with everyone else), so DH just walked across the boat and waited for the rest of us. We tried a couple other things and he was just really out of sorts. So the next day we started using the GAC at the lines, only one time per ride to be considerate of the others and not abusive. We want him to get to the point where this stuff isn't such and issue, but right now a laugh can set him off. Anyway, what I want to say is that I would stand in line everyday not to have to worry about such things.