Hiya

After reading through a lot of the comments, would I be correct in saying that the DAS is for people who have a cognitive disability? If it is a mobility disability, you do not normally qualify?

Thanks for a wonderful blog.

Steve

I have two children with special needs: one with autism and epilepsy age 16 and one with tourettes, epilepsy and a mild form of cerebral palsy age 14. They are not always the best when together, but then most teenagers I am sure are probably the same. What is the options for two DAS? and how would that work?

I had knee surgery a few months ago. I cannot bend my knee fully. So I know some rides I will not be getting on. Other rides I might take a little longer to get on. Will DAS help me?

Hello,

Does the party of 6 exclude babies? Do they still need to show a wrist band if the guest is under the age of 2?

Hi i have slip disk had 2 strokes brain embolisum diabetic standing in qeues i cant do much my daughter has hip dysplasia and otger daughter has adha can we qualify for the das

Hi, my daughter has been diagnosed with anxiety, are we qualified for a DASH?

Hi

This might help some people who are a bit unsure of asking for a DAS pass. We visited last year as unextended family of 11. My daughter has Aspergers and daughter in law has social anxiety. The people at Disneyland guest services were fantastic. I explained our situation and explained why my daughter in law could not come over to the counter with us, she sat in a quiet corner. They issued my daughter with a DAS pass that was linked to the rest of our party's bands so we could go on rides with her. They issued my daughter in law with her own DAS card that was linked to my son's band as she often has to have quiet time away from the rest of the family. They did not speak directly to her they only came over to scan her band and asked my son to sign an agreement . We were treated very kindly and cannot praise the staff enough.

Does the DAS work like a fast pass? Or do I still need to get fast pass in conjunction with the DAS ? Im confused.

For example if you want to use it to meet talking Mickey , do you need to have a fast pass for it and the das? Or will your das pass get you a ticket to get in the attraction. Whether the attraction takes fast pass or not

Is the family covered and can come too With you? I need my husband for support to help calm me down

If so how long is usually the wait? And where do you wait? My problem is I have extreme anxiety, claustrophobia and IBS and I cannot wait in lines , cannot be around a lot of people in one place. I usually have to go to a quiet area when I get overwhelmed. especially in an enclosed space packed like sardines. I won't be able to breathe and will have a panic attack. I cannot ride public transportation because of this. I don't even know how I will be able to get in the park since I have to take the monorail.

Hi. My son is autistic. There will be 8 of us in our party. Will the DAS pass cover all 8 of us?

Also is there a discount for a disability/carers park ticket?

Thanks

Is anaphylaxis considered a reason for DAS at Disney world? (Allergy is wasp/bee)

Thanks

Luanne

I have 6 kiddos oldest is 9 with ADHD, youngest is 2 with Down Syndrome, heart defect and thyroid disease (common with DS). Our others are typical. Would it be possible to get a pass for the 2 year old with DS even if he doesn't have a magicband/ticket

It's unsafe for him to be exposed to to many people and also over heating/exhaustion from standing means he can't be held the whole time (to hot) or stand the whole time.

Maybe Dad or I could have the disability pass on our mad?

Hi,

I have diabetes type 1 on insulin will I be able to qualify for DAS? I struggle standing in long ques in themeparks in the UK when its warm and when i show proof of my diabetes they accomodate me in making sure my que times are a smaller incase I have a hypo etc.

We are planning a trip this fall. My daughter has type one diabetes, and I have asthma. Do we qualify??

I am diabetic and have PTSD as well as my daughter has Tourette’s and asthma with diabetes. We are going to Disney with her band from

School. First will we be able to get a DAS pass for both of us and how many of her friends can be with her to ride?

I just sent a question. There will be TEN of us including kids. Not 20! Typo

I have severe IBS with uncontrollable bouts of sudden diarrhea. Being "trapped" somewhere and unable to make a beeline to a restroom aggravates this. I don't mind waiting my turn - just not trapped in a line. There will be 20 of us coming in February. Can you tell me how "public" I am going to be when I discuss this? It is extremely embarrassing. Also , our party is terrified of getting separated. If only 5 can go with me, do the other 4 just hope for the best? Trying to ask here so I will know if it is worth the embarrassment or if I should just plan on skipping all rides and waiting for everyone outside the ride? Thank you in advance!

For some people who are asking what the criteria is for the DAS because they've been denied with physical disabilities: if Guest Relations believes your disability needs are solely mobility related, they will suggest a wheelchair or ECV and that will be the end of it. The DAS is really for people with cognitive disabilities and other things not accommodated with a mobility device. If you feel that you should receive the DAS but have been denied, they are expecting you not to share your diagnosis, but only to explain why you cannot wait in line in the normal queue. At WDW almost every line is mainstreamed, meaning mobility devices can be used in the regular lines and therefore, don't need the DAS accommodation of waiting outside the line (which is all the DAS is for.)

Hello... I was able to get a DAS prior to the changes at Disneyland. I am able to still get a DAS at Disney World. Is there any way to have a record of this on file so I don't have to always explain my medical history to everyone in the office. There are laws protecting my privacy, yet I have to say everything out loud and everyone can hear it. I have been told if I get a wheelchair, I can easily get the DAS... I don't own a motorized wheelchair, but I am practicing at the stores that have them. I am not proficient enough to rent something like this and possibly injure others because of my lack of skill using something like this. It is really unfortunate the lengths I need to go through to get Disney to understand about my disability.

I have a combat related severe spinal injury as rated by DoD and VA,, wear a Thoraco Lumbar Sacral Orthosis and have a letter from a military Orthopedic Surgeon stating not to stand longer than 30 minutes., The Gust Service Representative told me I can stand in line like everyone else or go sit down. I see MANY people using the disability access although no visible disability, physical motion appeared normal and some even laughing after allowed to breach the line to the ride by the ride operator. What is the criteria the Guest Services Representative use to determine the extent of a disability that invalidates an Orthopedic Surgeon? Or what are the magic words that others who abuse the DAS system use?

Hello,

2.5 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with stage 3 Lyme Disease after passing out and ending up in ER. I have terrible muscle weakness and numbness in my extremities. I have been on a very high does of doxycyclene and cant stay out in the sun for a long period of time. I have prescription sunscreen but my scalp blistered without a hat. I didnt even know about this card until my doctor told me to get one for our upcoming trip. I have TONS of perscrition sunscreen, hats, umbreals, etc for percaution. He is (as is my DH) concerned about waiting in lines any longer than necessary. I know that not all lines are directly in the sun but any change I can get to be out of the sun would certainly help. Is this something that would even qualify? I feel so embarrassed even asking. This stinks.

I do not get the whole DAS thing?! Only autistic children are eligable? I personaly have been treated like a liar and the cast members in Ca are rude and condesending. Guest services tells me to go to guest relations in the parks where they then treat me like a liar and look down their noses at me. My trouble is standing for long periods of time due to smashing my patella to bits 7 years ago. I go to the parks to be able to walk and do not want the expense of renting a wheelchair for a couple of rides as I am an annual pass holder also I don't want to fight the crowds with an empty chair just to have it to sit in line. One cast member told me "well, you can put your things in it". All I had was a purse. I really need to rent a wheelchair for my purse. I fail to see the harm in letting me get a return time and then sit on a bench and wait for it instead of the torture it is to stand. I thought this would be a godsent when I became aware of it but all I have gotten is rudeness. Guest relations by phone tells me "I am so sorry you are having trouble go back and talk to someone else. That went well, as the cast member told me " they don't know what they are talking about they don't have anything to do with this". If they want me to sit in a wheelchair in line then do as Disney World did when I was there and provide one at the ride entrance that I can use and then leave at the ride! It may come down to that my days at Disneyland are over. When I say that to the lovely cast members I had the pleasure of discussing this with they shrug like oh well lady too bad for you. I don't get why they have to be so nasty.

Hi

My daughter has Aspergers and scoptic sensitivity disorder. My son also has IBS. They go on different rides as my daughter is sensitive to certain motions.

Do they qualify for a Das card? If so can they both have their own cards or do they share one. The reason Im asking this is the that the card holder will have to be on the ride and as I said there are some rides that they can't go on together,

Many thanks

da

ps If they do qualify for a card how many can go on with them. We are going as an extended family of 11 and one baby. It is most likely that we will not all go on the same rides at once but to having a baby and toddlers with us.

once again

many thanks

I'm a Veteran, I have open heart surgery, a pass maker

and mentally disable, surgery in my left leg my wife and 2 children my pass if from Military Base my question is they have DAS card or I can have this from Disney in California.

Disneyland and California Adventures have changed. It seems like you can only get a DAS pass for mental disabilities, not physical ones. Last year(2016) we were basically told at California Adventures that if you can't stand in line for too long due to a mobility issue- then rent a wheelchair. When we went in 2015 we were able to get return time at California Adventure. Disneyland is a little different because a lot of their lines aren't handicapped accessible so you still can get a return time. Not to sound insensitive but I saw a man get return times for Tower of Terror. Someone please tell me what kind of mental disability can you have to where you can't wait in line for this ride but you are okay to go on it?

My young adult daughter has down's syndrome and I plan to visit Universal Studios on 16thMay 2017. Could you give me some information as to how to go about getting the DAS Card. We are one couple and our adult cognitively disableld daughter

How much does one has to pay ?

Who all have to pay ?

Hi,

We are looking into planning a trip. I was just looking into this as a possibility. My son has a heart condition. Hypertrophic Cardiomyoapthy. He can fatigue more easily as well become dehydrated if overheated. I haven't been in a while, so I don't know if lines are still outside. We would look to not be standing outside for hours in line. taking frequent breaks inside etc.

Thanks for your help.

Noelle

I am planing on heading to the park with my three children (13/9/5) both boys (13/9) have been diagnosed with ASD, DCD and ADHD. When were visited DLP we always availed of the GAP system which worked wonders for both of them, I know we will be entitled to the DAS but can it be obtained for both of them as they both ride completely different rides. 12 yo is a thrill seeker and loves anything fast and will ride rollercoaster until I throw up but 9 yo likes things a lots calmer.

Also if both boys have access passes can my 12 yo ride alone so either myself or my husband can sit with our 5 yo? Or is that a completely different can of worms.

My husband and I are traveling to WDW this weekend from MA with our 11 year old grand-daughter who is totally blind. I have NOT bought park tickets yet, as I want to make sure I am buying the right package for her . I am concerned however, that I may have to purchase tickets before I enter the park to get to the office of disabilities. Would someone be kind enough to tell me where we go when we get there to get a pass for her? Thank you

Hi!

I'm planning to take my kids to Disneyland, one of them has asthma and gets tire really easy, the other one has flat feet and it's extremely painful to stand up for long periods, can they get a DAS card?

Hi!! Thank you so much for this post, I found it very useful. In my case, I suffer from severe enochlophobia (fear of really crowded places). I get extremely anxious, and get the feeling that I'm suffocating, which can sometimes lead to panick attacks. My concern is since it's not a "physical" disability, but a mental one, they will reject me (and yes, I'm very introvert so I'm really scared of actually asking for the DAS card). Do you think I'm qualified? What would you recommend?

My son has autism and I'm happy for this service. We are travelling in February and we have never been to wdw. I think I understand how it works with fastpass, just one thing. We plan on buying magic bands (staying offsite) and I know we load fast passes on there. If I understand correctly, my sons band will have his dac loaded onto his and so everything would be stored within his band?

My wife has a heart condition that makes it so she has to move often. Standing or sitting for long periods can cause her to pass out and have seizures. A wheelchair would not help her situation as she needs to be able to walk around. She was given the DAS last year, is it reasonable to expect them to give it again? If denied can we appeal it?

Would a DAS be issued for blindness? My mom is completely blind, and uses a cane, and anything that lessens the obstacles in the queue (switchbacks, stairs, pokes, crowds, etc.) would be helpful. In reading the DAS guidelines, it doesn't seem clear at all to me whether or not a visual impairment would qualify . . . Thanks for any thoughts!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Quite interesting.

Keep posting !

We are planning a trip to DL with my 4 year old autistic son next fall. I don't think I will have any issues with getting a DAS for him but I have a few questions that I have not yet seen addressed.

When you get your return time, is it an hour window, like fast pass?

When you do return, do you go to the fast pass line and still have a small wait or do you go to the front of the line?

What is the difference if you use the "Stroller as a wheelchair" service? Do you still have to wait in line with that service? Can you utilize both services together?

One more question:

This isn't regarding the DAS but does anyone know if WDW resorts accommodate requests for rooms close to bus stops or the main buildings for disabilities/illnesses? Should I book a "preferred" room to guarantee this?

We are going to WDW in April 2017 and I am considering requesting a DAS pass for my son. He had a brain tumor surgically removed in January 2016. Overall, he looks and feels well but still suffers from extreme fatigue and also becomes agitated very easily. I'm just worried about him being embarrassed about needing the DAS and not wanting anyone to know he's using it. He just turned 13 and does not like any extra attention from his illness. Does it work just like the FP? Do others around you know that you are using a DAS pass?

We are travelling to Orlando on the 22nd July and have got out Disney tickets and done our fast passes but have been made aware of this card from a friend who got the card for her daughter last year due to her being diabetic, due to abdominal surgery 10 months ago I now have a permanent Ileostomy and was wondering if my condition would qualify for the DAS card as I visit the toilet numerous times during the day and standing in long queues would be unbearable if I needed to empty the pouch

Hi im going to disney in aug, i am taking my own wheelchair and crutches i suffer with fibromyalgia and hip pain. I cant walk or stand for long periods. Will i be eligible for das card??

I have arthritis on my lower back and also sciatica which sends major pain down my lower leg and without sitting or leaning on something to relieve the pain I am limited to the amount of time I can stand. Im 63 years old. Can this program work for me

Is pregnancy classed as being eligible for a DAS card?

I adore Disney, having gone 30 times since age 5. Last two trips with Mom (age 75), I realized that she is not a great walker anymore, she has less patience in her elderly years for stupid tourist behavior and that it is more like work to take her to the park. We did get a scooter and a few times were given access to the shorter disability line, but still it was a lot to go through. So I told my family- I think Disney is beyond her now and we plan easier vacations like cruises- where mom can rest or play bingo and not worry so much. She actually likes the cruises much better and plans one every year now. WIth all the comments, I wonder is a Disney vacation worth it for some people? Disney is exhausting for those perfectly abled to do it. Perhaps rather than worrying over spending $600 for a day where you won't get your money's worth due to limits or someone in your party will suffer (or it will be more like work for the others in the party) plan a vacation that is more everyone in the family friendly. My Aunt was coerced into joining us at Disney one year, as no one except me would leave her at the beach for the day while we went. Halfway through the Magic Kingdom she sat down on a bench and said angrily That's it! I am not moving again today. I knew she was not in any kind of shape to do Disney and I was right. Everyone felt guilty leaving her there alone and we left shortly after. Later she said she would have much rather have stayed alone and watched the ocean than walking in that hot, crowded theme park. Just a thought.... Not everyone has to go to Disney and though it's hard to accept (it was for me with Mom after decades of wonderful memories there), sometimes you have to let memories of earlier fun times there be enough.

This is our first time going to Disney World. Which parks have guest relations outside the park? I am hoping to get this taken care the day we arrive (the day before we actually go to the park). Thanks!

My family just returned from a Disney vacation & I wasn't aware of accommodations for non visible disabilities. My daughter has Scioliosis & it's hard for her to stand for long periods of time but does fine walking around. Would she be able to get a DAS the next time we visit?

My son (soon to be 11) is really wanting to go to Disneyland this summer for the first time ever. We want it to be as magical as possible for him but I am a little confused by the DAS card. He has high functioning autism, however he has certain "rules" in his mind. On the one hand, long lines and tight crowds would be overwhelming, however on the other hand if he waits in a line to go on a ride he will expect to get on it. I'm not sure that we would be able to explain our way out of a breakdown after too many of these scheduled returns. Also what recommendations are there to do while we wait? Can we line up the next ride or is it only one at a time? What about the parades/fireworks? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi there,

I am going to Disney in May - the first holiday in several years due to my health. I have previously used the old system, which worked brilliantly. I have several conditions, have a reduced immune system (so cannot hang around in large crowds) and use a wheelchair. I get tired very easily, so will probably only manage an hour or two at a time - is there still the old system in place for certain circumstances?

Thank you!

Have not been to Disney since 2006. Shocked to hear about the new system for the disabled. My husband has a lot of problems which requires him to use a scooter. my concern is him waiting in line under the hot sun He is a diabetic and is not to be in any sun for a long time . He wears a hat. whT KIND OF ACCOMDIATIONS CAN YOU MAKE FOR IHIM

First time I've been to Disney, I used the Guest Assistance card, and for me it was perfect. I have reflux within the saphenous vein, and cannot stand for too long without moving. So I just went to the ride and entered the special line with less waiting.

Now that this DAS Card I can scheddule ONLY ONE ride per time. And Im wondering what to do in the meanwile. Should I stay hopping from ride to ride to attend my needs? This sounds crazy... instead of optimizing time, I lose most of my day wandering through the park, and not be able to enjoy all that I could.

This was interesting and educational. All people using/in a wheelchair are NOT equal.

My mom uses a scooter due to a bum hip and knee and can wait in line forever (although she complains)

I on the other hand, am sick and THAT is why I use a wheelchair (i have my own since well I am sick). I have yet to see Disney fireworks, for I am too wore out by then and have gone home. Standing in line, in the heat, for 60 mins, would put me in the hospital (why we only go during the cool season and first thing in the morning) . I been a passholder for years and my last visit was the first time I heard about DAS. Usually if there is a 30 or more wait, I just bypass that ride (unless it is all inside like Soarin or TheLand). We are going again in April and I am looking forward to trying this and seeing if I can get on a ride that I normally cant, due to the wait.

So that being said my question LOL. Do I tell them what is wrong with me and bring a print out of what can cause my illness to flare up and become serious (heat, lack of sleep, catching a cold/flu etc)

Or do I just go in and say I need a DAS?

Hello, just wondering if you can get the DAS pass from Disney hotels so you dont have to wait on the day at the parks. Thanks :)