Changes to DAS (Disney accessibility services)

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2 ай бұрын

🚨Disney is changing their DAS (Disney Accesibility Services) 🚨
Previously, DAS was defined to assist guests who could not tolerate long queues due to a disability. Under the updated language, Disney has changed that to accommodate “only those guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar.”
As of May 20 in WDW and June 18th in Disneyland:
-In-person registration will no longer be an option at
-Disney World (and will only be available at ticket booth windows in Disneyland)
-Eligibility of a DAS pass will be bumped from 30 days to 120 days
-Pre-arrival attraction selections will no longer be a default offering to every DAS guest
-DAS party size can be up to four (with an exception for families)
There’s a lot of talk in different Facebook groups going on about what this means, and since we are going back in November, I decided to just try calling instead of listening to Facebook… however, I was told to look at the FAQ section of the website, which literally isn’t helpful. And the disability services line is currently down.
What are your thoughts?
#das #disney #disneyservicedog #disneyworld #disneygram #disneyparks #daspass #disabilityservices #disability #disabilityinclusion

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@dorothysmum2016 2 ай бұрын

As a disabled person who has used DAS for many years, and does not have autism. Im very curious about the leave the line system they talked about. I think this will make a huge impact on future trips on if i choose to go to universal or disney. Universal has a really solid system that involves a certification process. I would much rather go through that process then have a cast memeber who does not have a clinical background deny or ban me because they dont understand my disability and needs.

@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084 2 ай бұрын

That’s really frustrating that they would only be limiting it to one type in disability and requiring it to be done online. Some people find it more accessible to do in person and being inclusive means adapting to as many disabilities as possible not limiting to only one type.

@idaUnchained 2 ай бұрын

No. This system is meant to serve those who truly need it and not those who simply find it convenient or can be accommodated in other ways. Inclusivity of all results in no benefit to anyone.

@kaykay6816 2 ай бұрын

@@idaUnchained So are you saying that only one category of disabled people really needs it? If so, why and how did you arrive upon that assessment?

@idaUnchained 2 ай бұрын

@@kaykay6816 nope, unless you consider “those who truly need it” to constitute a category. Nowhere else, including work places, schools, or other theme parks allow for an “on the spot” assessment of accommodation needs; it is customary to do so beforehand with the participation of a medical professional. People who are disabled and truly need accommodations are used to this and should have no problem doing the online assessment.

@jaceWorl 2 ай бұрын

I had to leave the really dumb wrong answers so it’s all the way it’s true but

@JOHNHENRYHOLLIDAY-rl5mi 2 ай бұрын

Hope this doesnt CRIPPLE sales.

@idaUnchained 2 ай бұрын

It won’t. It will eliminate abuse of the system and increase sales by improving the experience for all.

@fanime1 2 ай бұрын

@@idaUnchainedwhat abuse? I kept asking and no one seems to provide any evidence.

@mainehomeagent 2 ай бұрын

I think this is about money. Some people are taking advantage of DAS that shouldn't be. Disney wants those people buying Genie+/Lightning Lanes. I really hope they just ask for medical proof of diagnosis instead of this gray area.