Recently Fired Cast Member Details Problems of Disability Access Service at Disney Parks

A Disneyland Resort Cast Member took to social media to share the problems of Disability Access Service at the Disney Parks following his departure from the company. Fired Accessibility Services Cast Member Talks About DAS User TourGuide Ryan on TikTok shared an over 7-minute video about his experience working for Disneyland’s Accessibility Services department. Ryan … Read more

DAS Defenders Sponsors Florida’s First Historical Marker for Disability Rights Advocate

A person stands by the Beverly Chapman historical marker, holding a sign, with trees and a building in the background.

Grassroots disability justice coalition DAS Defenders, founded in response to Disney Parks changing their Disability Access Service, sponsored Florida’s first historical marker honoring a disability rights advocate. Beverly Chapman Historical Marker The marker is dedicated to Beverly Chapman, “a visionary leader whose work reshaped access, inclusion, and opportunity in Florida and across the country.” It’s … Read more

Disney Extends Disability Access Service Validity Period Again

Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney has once again extended the validity period for Disability Access Service (DAS) at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. DAS Extended When Disney updated their DAS service in 2024, they extended the validity period from 60 days to 120 days. This means once a guest qualifies for the service, they do not need … Read more

BREAKING: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Disney & Inspire Health Over Changes to Theme Park Disability Access Service

A statue of a man and a mouse in front of a castle at a theme park. The man is waving and the mouse stands beside him.

Following many months of controversy, a class action lawsuit has been filed against the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Inspire Health Alliance in the state of California over changes that were made to the Disability Access Service (DAS) at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort. DAS Class Action Lawsuit The class action suit … Read more

Disney Extends Disability Access Service (DAS) Registration Window at Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World

The image captures a vibrant, colorful castle adorned with blue spires and gold accents. As part of the daily recap, people can be seen strolling through the area, enjoying the clear day's enchanting atmosphere.

Following a recent wording change to the official Disability Access Service website, Disney has now changed the length of the registration window for the service at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. The new changes have already taken effect. Disney Expands DAS Registration Window The newest change to the DAS program is an extended … Read more

Disney Makes Slight Change to Wording on Disability Access Service Program Website

Cinderella Castle at Disney World, with blue spires and pink stone, surrounded by trees and a moat on a clear, sunny day.

Disney has made a small change in the wording on their Disability Access Service (DAS) Program website. Disney’s Disability Access Service Program The wording on the website previously stated, “DAS is one of the programs offered at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks intended to accommodate only those Guests who, due to a developmental disability … Read more

Universal Has Dialed Back Their Disability Access Policies, Will Disney Follow?

A tall, ornate castle with blue spires and clock on the main tower set against a blue sky.

With Universal’s recent decision to stop requiring disabled guests to apply for an IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC), we must wonder if Disney will also change their controversial disability access policies. Universal Stops Accessibility Card Requirement We learned this week that Universal Orlando Resort no longer requires the IAC to receive accommodations at the parks. They … Read more

Disney’s Disability Access Service Validity Period Extended

Cinderella Castle: A large crowd in front of a castle with blue turrets and gold accents, under a partly cloudy sky, at an amusement park. Balloons are visible among the crowd.

Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort have doubled the period that their Disability Access Service (DAS) passes are valid. Disability Access Service Validity Period Doubled According to DAS pages on both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort websites, Disability Access Service is now valid for 240 days or the length of the guest’s ticket, … Read more

Disability Advocates Take Over Mobile Billboard Near D23 and Disneyland in Protest of DAS Changes

A message reads, "I almost died for my country; I can't risk dying for a theme park. Have fun for both of us! Love, Stacy, Proud Vet." An image shows a person in uniform hugging a child. A QR code and accessibility icons are visible.

A mobile billboard displaying messages from disabled individuals negatively affected by recent changes to Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS) will circle Disneyland Resort and D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this weekend. Mobile Billboard Protests Disney’s Disability Access Changes The DAS Defenders, a group of disability advocates formed in response to Disney’s DAS updates, reached … Read more

DAS Defenders Reach Fundraising Goal for Billboard at D23

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland

The DAS Defenders group of disability advocates plans to have a mobile billboard appear in Anaheim during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The DAS Defenders, who formed in response to Disney’s controversial Disability Access Service changes, hope the billboard will spread the word about their concerns and get their message directly in front of … Read more

Video Goes Viral of Disabled Guest Pleading with Disney to Offer Paid Alternative When Denied DAS Access

Disneyland Park image for DisneylandForward story.

Charisma Mangahas, known on TikTok as @asymptomatic, posted a video after being denied Disability Access Service (DAS) at Disneyland Resort. In the video, she presented a solution that would allow disabled guests to obtain a discounted Lightning Lane service when they are denied DAS. Discounted Service for Guests Denied Disability Access Service Charisma Mangahas suffers … Read more