Kings Dominion Haunt Update(s)

[BB1]

Kings Island's "sister" park Kings Dominion's Facebook posted a photo of a new maze to be in the Action Theater

http://www.facebook.com/kingsdominionva. (Friday 13th 2012)

More updates will soon come for this park, as said by the 13 post.

[HTCO]

Thats really cool the park shared information like that. Wish Kings Island would do the same, I'd love to see stuff like that

[Gordon Bombay]

Direct link to the information in question:

Interesting to note that the layout features a similar design to the Kings Island one at the bottom, but this one looks like it will utilize the upstairs projection room of the building.

Stairs to get up and down?

[Mr. Christopher]

The aforementioned layout doesn't dictate stairs for the final portion of the maze. It most likely utilizes the back area of the theater, as their building is probably laid out differently than our own. Not to mention, they couldn't build stairs without meeting ADA compliance.

[TheCrypt]

On the topic of ADA Regulations (and thus is completely off topic), but in theory, couldn't the International Restaurant be utilized by the public as a full-scale restaurant? If it was built prior to the new code, it goes by the old code from which it was built, therefore it does not need a ramp or a complete accessible elevator. One of my middle schools works like that (the other 2 middle schools don't have any stairs--new ADA Regulations), as does our high school (no elevators, ramps, just stairs).

I know, completely off topic, but it's something that has bothered me for awhile.

[The Interpreter]

There is no such thing as grandfathering under the ADA. This is one of the most common misperceptions of the ADA. A place of public accommodation must make "reasonable accomodation" for the differently abled. It makes no difference as to the law's applicability if the structure was built in 1806 or 18 minutes ago. It MIGHT make a difference in what is reasonable, or it might not.

There is no legal advice intended for a specific situation or client contained herein. Consult a competent attorney in your jurisdiction if you have, or think you may have, a legal problem. The author is not engaged in the private practice of law in Georgia, Ohio or any other United State or territory.

[TheCrypt]

Ah. Well that makes more sense! Perhaps we don't need to modify the middle school with stairs galore because we have 2 other schools where handicapped kids can go. Thanks for clearing that up for me, Terpy! Something you are excellent at doing.

[The Interpreter]

Universal access. A term that means equal access is to be provided to all when practicable. Steps should be avoided, if it can be done easily, whatever easily means. Or, more precisely, "reasonably."

That other schools exist that the differently abled can be sent to is not apt to be seen as reasonable accommodation. Some would portray that as liken to the old "separate but equal" days of another era.

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[TTD-120-420]

Is your school public or private?

[The Interpreter]

A private school is considered a place of public accommodation for ADA purposes.

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[jcgoble3]

Terpy, you're driving me crazy with the legal disclaimers on your posts.

[TheCrypt]

Super Late Reply!

My school system is all public. I think one of the reasons my school hasn't been retrofitted to the current ADA Regulations is because it is all stairs. There are about 7 stairwells in my school, and to make ramps fit in a 3 story building, plus remove the asbestos, bring everything up to code... Well, I guess it would be cheaper to completely scrap a 100+ year old building and start anew.