Fantastic informative blog. Didn't know us Ostomates could be entitled to such support. Keep up the great work. Tracy

Wonder about people with just irritable bowel syndrome and not the bowel problems listed here. We often do not know when we will be able to be out of reach of a quick trip or trips to a washroom. Wish Chrohns, Colitis, etc. Associations were more inclusive of other conditions.

Hi Marguertite, you might want to inquire specifically about that to any parks you frequent. In some places, like the UK, a doctor's note is required, and if your doctor feels that you cannot wait in long lines due to IBS, I see no reason why they would not approve it.

Each group of parks have their own policy, but it might be worth looking into.

Did I miss any parks on this list?

Hello,

I know this thread is old but I hope you can help me. I’m due to go to Orlando with my 7 year old in 6 weeks and plan to utilise these passes as I have Crohns Disease and an ileostomy. I know it says that Guest Services are not allowed to probe into a diagnosis etc but I’m a little apprehensive about divulging personal details to a total stranger. I’m not shy in talking about my condition with others but at the same time I don’t like my daughter to think of me as differently abled and I just want her to enjoy the experience like her Mum isn’t sick for once! So what I’m asking is, how much information did you have to supply and were the cast members at Universal and Disney knowledgable about IBD and Stoma’s and is the whole thing handled discretely? I just have anxiety about having to say to someone ‘I can’t wait 60mins in a queue for Gringotts in-case Vladimir (my stoma) decides to boil over like mount Vesuvius!’ Lol!
Anything advice on how to make ot more dignified and less anxiety inducing would be more than appreciated! Thank you :) - Kayleigh

Hi Kayleigh, that's a good question. Will someone be able to watch your child while you get the pass? This could allow you the opportunity to be more open with the information you provide. If not, perhaps you can approach it in one or more of the following ways :

"I've had surgery that requires that I manage a medical device, which can be unpredictable and prevents me from standing in line for a prolonged period of time."

"I wear a medical device that collects my bowel movements and won't be able to wait in long lines because it needs to be managed at unpredictable times."

"I live with a bowel condition that makes bowel movements unpredictable and would require your accessibility pass to schedule ride times."

Of course, you can add as much detail as you feel comfortable with, but the important thing is that you make it clear that you have a condition that is unpredictable and long lines would not give you enough time or opportunity to manage it.

Have fun!

Thank you so much for all those great ways to put it! I know it may seem silly but I’m still new to this whole ostomy thing so my anxiety can get the better of me... but reading your various ways of explaining it just makes me realise that it’s not as big a deal as I’m imagining in my head. It is a medical device I need to manage and that’s that :) it’s nothing I need to be worried about explaining... I really appreciate your advice - thanks again!

That's exactly it, Kay! Glad it helps!

Do you remember what 10 questions were asked? Trying to help my husband prepare for our upcoming trip to Orlando.

Hi Hailey,

The questions were more tailored to those with mobility impairments or amputations. So, questions about whether you can brace myself on rides or get yourself in and out of rides safely were among the questions.

For an ostomy, these questions wouldn't be relevant and each place has their own questions. Universal and Disney were easy to get the pass.

I hope you guys enjoy your trip ?