Rachel Schaedel
07-30-2013, 04:48 PM
I have noticed that there have been a few inquiries about going to the happiest place on earth while presenting as your chosen gender.
I have been an annual pass member for a number of years and just recently started to enjoy the park as Rachel. I was treated with respect and dignity each and every time by the cast-members. I would get the rare look or comment and it was primarily from younger people.
I used to limit myself going back and forth between the parks to lessen the chance of having an issue at the gates with my picture being of my drab self. Mind you I never really had an issue. But with my growing confidence and changes in my appearance it was getting a little more noticeable that my picture was not matching so much.
So I contacted Disneyland Resort Guest Experience Services. I explained the situation in that I presented sometimes as my male self for various reasons and also presented as a female.
Their reply was very encouraging. They advised that when getting your pass have it noted in your account that you are a (insert your chosen description here) and that you will be presenting as A or B at times. Make sure that you have a picture ID of your government recognized gender.
If you are stopped at the gate inform the cast-member to check the notes on your account and present your ID as well.
I was also told that if there was any negative issue, or positive one for that matter, to report it to Guest Services.
So with that being said, who wants to go? :battingeyelashes:
docrobbysherry brought up a good point about the restrooms. To avoid any problems there are family restrooms available in both parks. They are available to use by both genders so you should be fine.
I have been an annual pass member for a number of years and just recently started to enjoy the park as Rachel. I was treated with respect and dignity each and every time by the cast-members. I would get the rare look or comment and it was primarily from younger people.
I used to limit myself going back and forth between the parks to lessen the chance of having an issue at the gates with my picture being of my drab self. Mind you I never really had an issue. But with my growing confidence and changes in my appearance it was getting a little more noticeable that my picture was not matching so much.
So I contacted Disneyland Resort Guest Experience Services. I explained the situation in that I presented sometimes as my male self for various reasons and also presented as a female.
Their reply was very encouraging. They advised that when getting your pass have it noted in your account that you are a (insert your chosen description here) and that you will be presenting as A or B at times. Make sure that you have a picture ID of your government recognized gender.
If you are stopped at the gate inform the cast-member to check the notes on your account and present your ID as well.
I was also told that if there was any negative issue, or positive one for that matter, to report it to Guest Services.
So with that being said, who wants to go? :battingeyelashes:
docrobbysherry brought up a good point about the restrooms. To avoid any problems there are family restrooms available in both parks. They are available to use by both genders so you should be fine.