Cedar Fair ride boarding policy angers parents of children with autism

Posted Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:18 AM | Contributed by Iceman3

Parents are taking to Facebook and online support groups to express frustration with what they say is a policy change at Kings Island that doesn’t accommodate the special needs of autistic children. In recent years, the park permitted riders with disabilities to enter a ride area with a companion through an alternate entrance and ride after just a brief wait, parents say. That changed this summer when the park began requiring disabled riders to request a boarding time – equal to a ride’s anticipated wait time for all guests in line – and return at the designated time.

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