Paraplegic's high-tech wheelchair violates Disney's park rules

Security guards at Animal Kingdom told the 49-year-old man that his wheelchair, which can elevate on two wheels, violates the parks' ban against Segways. He heard the same thing the day before at Epcot. "I'm sorry, but this is not a Segway," he says. "It's an approved medical device." Orlando Sentinel)

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[The Asshole Guy]

Sit boo boo sit, good dog!

[Take on Prisoners]

One of the most fantastic inventions, for people with physical issues, and it couldn't get funding......

[LimeGreenLizard]

The art of knowing when to leave well enough alone is dying with each new rule and law.

[Sheila]

This problem is management's fault. It makes sense that Disney wants to avoid lawsuits by requiring four wheels upon entering rides, but not sense to require four wheels while riding on pavement. This thing will do both. The article doesn't say he was trying to enter a ride on two wheels.

[American Veteran]

I see someone took RMM to disney world~

RMM GETS A RIDE

[Take no Prisoners]

Save the Insurance Company.......

[RockyMtnMac]

Dear Gawd, American Veteran, how old do you think I am? lol
Think considerably younger.
The only wheelchairs I've ever been in, involved beer, racing, and college. (well okay, that was a couple of years ago)

[Torgo]

I don't agree with Disney much, but I see their point here.

[Somebody]

Perhaps Disney shouldn't serve alcohol either since that is dangerous when walking on two feet. Ridiculous attempt to "protect" a customer from his own self. Risk aversion taken too far.

[305club]

“I’m not going down on four wheels, no way,” Rosner said. “They’re trying to push me down and I’ve already been there.”

Give me a break. I'm sure it's not fun being in a wheelchair (although my kids always wanted to ride in one at the zoo) but the martyrdom line is over the top.

[Phranqlin]

Disney should have let the guy ride his 2-wheeler wheelchair in the park, with the caveat that he needed to use 4 wheels when going onto rides. It couldn't possibly disrupt foot traffic more than monster baby chariots and electric scooters, both of which I saw plenty of the last time I visited the Empire of the Mouse.

[KDP]

Don't go there! Don't buy Disney products. Hit 'em where it hurts!

[RockyMtnMac]

I hate Disney anyway.
I really do.
I have not liked them since they balck-balled the artists when they left them.
Or when they threw the big stink about AA Milne's home town building a park and putting up statues of Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, and Eyore.
When I hear "Evil Empire" I think of Disney. I'm pretty sure Uncle Walt is rolling over in his grave over what they have become.
Besides, Bugs Bunny rules my world, not that over rated Commie-Mouse.
*whew*
And before any of you say it: I HAVE ISSUES!

[American Veteran]

RMM,
I also have issues.
I have some really old Playboys.
Do you have a staple scar in your belly?lol

[RockyMtnMac]

A little lower..
Oh! I thought you were talking about my c-section scar. I get it now.
lol

[Sheila]

Obviously Bugs Bunny/Warner cartoons (the old ones) are far superior to any mickeymouse Disney cartoons, except for Snow White and Fantasia.

[dANO]

The "Empire of the Mouse"...I like it!!!

They have a special day for "HomIsexuals" and everbody has to put up with them kissing in public and groping each other in front of the kiddies, but a guy that's in a wheelchair gets harrassed because he can afford better technology. He should've told them he was gay and they would've left him alone.

Next up "PedoDay" @ DisneyWorld...yippeee

[LimeGreenLizard]

@ Sheila; another woman after my heart...

[Charles]

Sue Disney for crimes against the Disabled. They can afford coughing up a billion or two.

[me2]

As much as I hate to, I agree with Disney. They didnt tell the guy he couldn't come in, he just had to follow safety rules. Would it really hurt him to be on 4 wheels?

I worked on the USS Midway (an aircraft carrier museum in San Diego) and we told kids that had heelies (shoes with wheels in them) to remove the wheels or they couldn't come on board. Never had a problem with it. And if anyone came with a chair like this we would say the same thing, 4 wheels only.

[Krash]

I agree with Somebody... and Phranky, too.
He's not a "Commie", RMM, he's a Corpie.
A multi-national that owes NO real or obvious allegiance to the National Ideal or the Rational Ideal.

[johnjohn]

While I generally think Disney is totally fuc*ed, I have to side with the rodent on this one. They let him in and asked him to comply with basic requests. He chose to act like the spoiled guest and had the balls to act surprised when it caught up with him. And since he is a gimp, it did not take long to catch up.

Would love to see the footage of the Disney team tailing him all over the park though. I can hear the strains of Yakkity Sax.

[Nothing but the Truth]

Sigh

Another wheelie w/ an attitude, pretty bad-ass there buddy, must have been there with the chopper bunch eh? I have an idea, make a separate park for the wheelies.

[WZ]

I kinda covet one of those for my wheeler boy. He's not in the wheelchair full time but he will be eventually, and he is stubborn and independent as he can be - those things go up and down stairs, iirc, and lift him up to eye level for face to face interactions with other people. It's absolutely nifty.

[Zimbabalouie]

RMM step away from the eggnog. Slowly put the Disney video down. It;s all going to be fine they have a 12 step program for you too.

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[savanah]

he cant help he's in a wheelchair, if he wants to ride his wheelchair on 2 wheels then let it be! I mean, people can wear two differnt shoes and theres no problem there. Wheelchairs can be uncomfortable, trust me i know..im in one..i have been for 2 years now! So disney should make him do what he doesnt want to do!

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This thing will do both. The article doesn't say he was trying to enter a ride on two wheels.