A recent report from a Walt Disney World visitor has brought attention to an unsettling encounter involving a mobility device and an ableist confrontation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. According to the guest, the incident occurred while their mother, who uses an electric convenience vehicle (ECV) due to back problems, was navigating the park.Credit: gardener41, FlickrThe Moment at Hollywood StudiosThe visitor explained:“I was just at Hollywood yesterday, my mom uses ECV because of back problems and a child ran in front of her, she instantly stopped just in time so no one got hurt and the child was a foot away anyway.”While the situation was safely handled, the guest reported that the grandmother of the child reacted aggressively toward their mother. “The grandmother? went up to my mom, yelled in her face ‘how about you get off your ass and walk like normal people’ being completely ableist and that sh*t made me so furious,” the guest said.I was just at Hollywood yesterday, my mom uses ECV cause of back problems and a child ran in front of her, she instantly stopped just in time so no one got hurt and the child was a foot away anyway. The grandmother? went up to my mom, yelled in her face “how about you get off…— AJ | | Man of Tomorrow Fan #1 2027 (@AjepArts) October 5, 2025Discussion of Ableism in ParksThe incident underscores the challenges faced by visitors who rely on mobility devices, even in environments designed to be accommodating. Disney parks are equipped with ECVs, wheelchairs, and other accessibility measures to ensure that guests with mobility challenges can navigate attractions safely. However, encounters like this illustrate that some guests may still face judgment or harassment from others.Online, the report sparked discussion about awareness and respect for accessibility accommodations. Many social media users noted the importance of patience and understanding, particularly in crowded parks where sudden stops or slow movements are necessary for safety.Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), FlickrDisney has yet to comment on this specific incident. Guests are reminded that mobility devices are a legitimate and protected means of navigating the parks and that all visitors should treat others with courtesy and respect.While the encounter did not result in physical harm, the emotional impact on the visitor and their mother serves as a reminder of the importance of awareness and etiquette in shared public spaces, especially in high-traffic theme parks.The post Child Nearly Crushed by Vehicle at Disney: Are the Parents To Blame? appeared first on Inside the Magic.