At least I think that’s the gist of this story. Hmm, maybe not. The short of it is that “handicap “people are mobilizing (haha) to push Disney World to let them ride their Segways all willy-nilly in the parks. And yes, I had the same reaction: “dude, don’t you stand on a Segway?!”

It looks like Disney and SeaWorld Orlando won’t allow visitors to use Segways, citing safety concerns. Which, seriously, I’m all about equal rights and all, but I’ve gotta side with Disney here. Those electrical scooter cart thingies people zip around in are dangerous enough, now imagine a device that claims it is impossible to fall off of (hi President Bush!!) piloted by folks that are claiming they can’t otherwise stand on their own. Does that not seem dangerous? Not to mention the thing does a blistering 12.5 MPH, which may not sound like much but happens to be exactly the speed it takes to knock a 3 year old’s head clean off.

Granted it is a little odd you can spend $85 to ride a Segway on a “guided tour” through Epcot, but can’t bring your own. Well, not odd, more along the lines of shitty. But hey, that’s Disney!