Claude Fable 5 vs GPT-5.5 for travel planning

## What to check, item by item

**York Minster**
- "Is the step-free entrance (the west/south door with the ramp) open at the time we're visiting, or do accessible visitors need to be let in by staff?" — the accessible door is sometimes staffed rather than simply open.
- "Does the lift down to the Undercroft museum take a self-propelled chair — what are the door width and cab depth — and does it need a staff member with a key?"
- Accept now that the central tower (275 spiral steps) is out; ask whether there's a virtual tower experience so it is…

## Most at risk of disappointing: **York City Walls**
For a self-propelled wheelchair user, the **city walls** are the item most likely to disappoint because access often involves flights of steps, narrow/uneven wall-walk sections, and limited step-free options. Put this first while energy and patience are highest — and be ready to switch to a ground-level “walls and bars” route if the wall-walk itself is not feasible.

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## What to ask before booking / committing

### 1) York Minster
Ask:  
**“On the date and time we plan to visit, is there…