Handicap policies

[ChadMan]

Don't take this wrong but some of you sound very rude

[Browntggrr]

He could have stood next to me all day and I would have had no idea who he was

But you obviously know his ex-wife!

[WooferBearATL]

He could have stood next to me all day and I would have had no idea who he was

But you obviously know his ex-wife!

Actually, had to Google to find out what was being talked about wiht them.

Why are they so special?

[bonafidefreak]

He could have stood next to me all day and I would have had no idea who he was

But you obviously know his ex-wife!

Yeah..and neither one of them have a bit of talent...only a moron would waste money on their cd's

[coastergirl]

He could have stood next to me all day and I would have had no idea who he was

But you obviously know his ex-wife!

Yeah..and neither one of them have a bit of talent...only a moron would waste money on their cd's

And sad but true... some of us saw him and squealed like a 14 year old girl. No....I'm not proud.....

[MarketingExpress]

One thing that annoys me is when handicapped people skip lines which are completely handicap accessible. For example FOF has an elevator next to the stairs. The Beast, Vortex, Adventure Express and several others have no stairs at all yet people still enter through the exit.

Ok I tried to stay out of this conversation as long as I could, but I can't let false information continue. First off, anything that helps or assists someone else always gets abused by a few. Take for example handicapped parking spots. How many of you know someone who "borrowed" grandma's handicapped sticker just because they didn't want to walk an extra 100 feet to the front door at McDonald's? We all know someone who has abused something like the policy at KI. But, the fact of the matter is, think of how many people's days have been 10 times better because they were not in pain waiting in line, in the sun, or humidity and they were able to ride everything they wanted. While it can be an inconvenience to some waiting an additional 2 minutes to board the next cycle of your favorite ride. Have a little bit of consideration for those who are less fortunate. Most of you are focusing on the few bad apples that abuse the policy and not thinking about the people whom the policy is actually for. I have no problem giving up my seat for a disabled rider and their family so that they can enjoy the same rides that I enjoy.

As for the quoted comment above:

The elevator in the FOF line - doesn't work

Last time I checked Vortex does have steps in it's queue

AE/Beast queues are to narrow

All of the above: What are you going to do with the motorized wheel chairs? They can not navigate the sharp turns of the queue lines. Believe me I have seen it attempted at AE, it doesn't work.

Ok so you might say let the people in motorized wheelchairs through the exit. Then everyone will be getting motorized wheel chairs.

The policy is fine the way it is. It is fair and convenient.

[Hank]

I can walk a little bit. I usually use a cane when I do so. I also have a wheelchair and a motorized scooter (three wheel). When the day begins, I can walk from the parking lot to the store (or the ticket booth) and that's about it. After that, I need my chair or scooter. As the day goes on, I could probably wait in line for a couple of rides - probably. Then, I would be dependant of the vehicles. To look at me, even when I'm standing or walking a few steps, you'd think there was nothing wrong. I can even walk into the restrooms by myself without anyone knowing I have a disability. So let me stand next to you in some line and I'll knock you over when I collapse on your ass! Then will you know I have a disability?

Sure, I would like to ride The Beast more than once, but I realize that my disability allows me to board right away without waiting in line. So, I don't abuse the system. Matter of fact, the rest of my party goes thru the regular like and we wait for them to reach the station before we board the train. See - I'm actually waiting for my turn just like everyone else. I can imagine that the "urban folk tale" of people renting/bringing wheelchairs to breeze thru queue lines is true. Just remember, you don't know for sure what a person's problem is.

I pray to God that you people never have to suffer from an auto accident like I did. Drive carefully and wear your seatbelts and don't drive if you've been drinking.

[WooferBearATL]

I can walk a little bit. I usually use a cane when I do so. I also have a wheelchair and a motorized scooter (three wheel). When the day begins, I can walk from the parking lot to the store (or the ticket booth) and that's about it. After that, I need my chair or scooter. As the day goes on, I could probably wait in line for a couple of rides - probably. Then, I would be dependant of the vehicles. To look at me, even when I'm standing or walking a few steps, you'd think there was nothing wrong. I can even walk into the restrooms by myself without anyone knowing I have a disability. So let me stand next to you in some line and I'll knock you over when I collapse on your ass! Then will you know I have a disability?

Sure, I would like to ride The Beast more than once, but I realize that my disability allows me to board right away without waiting in line. So, I don't abuse the system. Matter of fact, the rest of my party goes thru the regular like and we wait for them to reach the station before we board the train. See - I'm actually waiting for my turn just like everyone else. I can imagine that the "urban folk tale" of people renting/bringing wheelchairs to breeze thru queue lines is true. Just remember, you don't know for sure what a person's problem is.

I pray to God that you people never have to suffer from an auto accident like I did. Drive carefully and wear your seatbelts and don't drive if you've been drinking.

Thank You for sharing that Hank. Maybe some that have made such short sighted comments will think before they make comments about this topic.

[KIBeast]

Well said, Hank.

Last year at FearFest, I was waiting in line for one of the last rides on The Beast for the night. I was really tired, but my fiance' wanted to wait for the front seat. We finally got to the front of the line and was about to board when we were asked if we would mind waiting one cycle to allow a handicapped guest ride. I was extremely exhausted and probably a little crabby, yet I smiled and said, "Sure, go ahead". I cannot for one second deny anyone a ride on The Beast, front row, handicapped or not. The guest smiled at us and the staff thanked us. That made me feel really good that I could be a part of making someone's day a little brighter, especially when they don't have the capability of standing in line all day like I do.

[DeLorean Rider]

One thing that annoys me is when handicapped people skip lines which are completely handicap accessible. For example FOF has an elevator next to the stairs. The Beast, Vortex, Adventure Express and several others have no stairs at all yet people still enter through the exit.

Ok I tried to stay out of this conversation as long as I could, but I can't let false information continue. First off, anything that helps or assists someone else always gets abused by a few. Take for example handicapped parking spots. How many of you know someone who "borrowed" grandma's handicapped sticker just because they didn't want to walk an extra 100 feet to the front door at McDonald's? We all know someone who has abused something like the policy at KI. But, the fact of the matter is, think of how many people's days have been 10 times better because they were not in pain waiting in line, in the sun, or humidity and they were able to ride everything they wanted. While it can be an inconvenience to some waiting an additional 2 minutes to board the next cycle of your favorite ride. Have a little bit of consideration for those who are less fortunate. Most of you are focusing on the few bad apples that abuse the policy and not thinking about the people whom the policy is actually for. I have no problem giving up my seat for a disabled rider and their family so that they can enjoy the same rides that I enjoy.

As for the quoted comment above:

The elevator in the FOF line - doesn't work

Last time I checked Vortex does have steps in it's queue

AE/Beast queues are to narrow

All of the above: What are you going to do with the motorized wheel chairs? They can not navigate the sharp turns of the queue lines. Believe me I have seen it attempted at AE, it doesn't work.

Ok so you might say let the people in motorized wheelchairs through the exit. Then everyone will be getting motorized wheel chairs.

The policy is fine the way it is. It is fair and convenient.

Not to mention it's not exactly an easy task to carry a wheelchair let alone a motorized wheelchair over any track.

The policy does not allow anyone to cut in front. You still have to wait the same amount of time, just not physically in the line. The exception is if the line is under 30 min. My brother whom we lost to cancer several years ago at 15 loved to go to KI. We went all the time. As his condition worsened we started using the disability system. I personally believe that part of the reason Kings Island allows people to get right onto smaller rides or short wait rides immediately, because its one way that people to make up time. Simple things like going to the bathroom, getting in and out of the car, or just navigating the park take a whole lot longer. Believe me, if we had the choice, we would glady have given up the ability to use the system if he had never had his condition. The system is just a small suppliment to the added difficulty to daily life. It's not much but is does help. Next time you get asked if you can wait ONE cycle to allow a person with a disibility on, just think about how much longer it takes them to do other things, like get from one ride to another.