As noted here on eWn (click here to read) Mae Young Classic competitor Tessa Blanchard stated via Twitter that her and her step-father/former pro-wrestler Magnum TA, were not allowed into Disney’s Magic Kingdom because Magnum TA needed a segway to get around.
Disney's Magic Kingdom is refusing to let my stepdad and my little siblings into the park with his Segway. He uses this in place of walking
— Tessa Blanchard (@Tess_Blanchard) August 9, 2017
Because he is paralyzed. This is absolutely ridiculous. He surprised them with a trip to Disney & then gets turned away? Happiest place on 🌎
— Tessa Blanchard (@Tess_Blanchard) August 9, 2017
The sister of Tessa, Taylor Blanchard-Dicks, posted the following on Facebook showing her displeasure for the incident that took place at Disney.
“ I never rant on facebook, but I am severely disappointed in Disney. As many of you know Terry Allen-Magnum TA uses a Segway (with a seat) as his daily mode of transportation after a career ending car accident leaving him paralyzed down the right side of his body. Today he was denied entrance into Magic Kingdom because the park doesn’t not allow Segway’s. They had no left handed operating wheelchairs for him to use. It makes zero sense to me why the park would not make this simple accommodation for someone. They claim to not allow Segways in the park yet offer a Segway tour in Epcot?! My little brother and sister were so excited for their first trip to Disney World. I’m not an expert but surely this is a violation of the ADA. This made me so sad! I’m praying something turns around for my family on their trip. Vacations are an extreme rarity for them and I hope that this is not what is most memorable from their trip.”
