Disney’s updated Disability Access Service (DAS) went into effect at Walt Disney World earlier this month and will go into effect at Disneyland Resort on June 18. Updates to DAS were ostensibly to prevent non-disabled guests from taking advantage of it after “overuse” of the service in the past few years, but disabled individuals are … Read more
Travel agent Jamie Santillo took to Instagram this week to talk about her upsetting experience with the updated Disability Access Service (DAS) at Walt Disney World. DAS Complaints Santillo shared the following video about no longer qualifying for DAS despite having a heart condition and a defibrillator. The Cast Member Santillo spoke to offered Santillo … Read more
On May 20, 2024, the previously announced changes for the Disability Access Service (DAS) went into effect at Walt Disney World. According to Disney officials, these changes to the service are due to overuse. In the past five years alone, the use of the DAS has tripled, bringing it far beyond its original intended capacity. … Read more
Disabled people speak out against Disney’s announced changes to the Disability Access Service, the U.S. Coast Guard conducts a medivac of a pregnant passenger aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, and Walt Disney World teases a new Stitch Annual Passholder magnet — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 16, 2024. … Read more
Disabled people are speaking out against Disney’s announced changes to the Disability Access Service (DAS) via the “DAS Defenders” coalition. DAS Defenders Reject Disability Access Service Changes The coalition, comprised of over 140 individuals from the disabled community and their supporters, wrote in a letter to Disney that they are “deeply concerned about the recent … Read more
Disney will permanently ban guests who lie to get DAS from the parks, more critters revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and we review the new breakfast buffet at 1900 Park Fare — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/10/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney … Read more
On Tuesday, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort announced their updated disability access service (DAS) launching later this spring. In the FAQ for this service on both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort websites states that guests found lying to obtain DAS will be permanently banned from the parks. DAS FAQ States Lying … Read more
Changes coming to the Disney Disability Access Service, Disney officials confirm DAS changes are due to overuse, and new Walt Disney World hotel discounts for summer and early fall 2024 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/9/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s … Read more
The new update to Disney’s disability access service (DAS) is due to overuse, according to Disney officials. Disability Access Service Overuse In the past five years, the use of Disney’s DAS has tripled. This brought it far beyond its original intended capacity, creating difficulties for Cast Members and making it harder for disabled guests to … Read more
Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort are launching an updated disability access service (DAS) this spring. We recently reported on the rumor that Disney would be changing their DAS pass soon. Disney Disability Access Service The updated service will launch on May 20 at Walt Disney World and on June 18 at Disneyland Resort. It’s … Read more
Rumors suggest that Disney will switch to a third-party company for their Disability Access Service (DAS) sometime soon. Disney’s Disability Access Service WDWNT’s source indicated the switch could be as soon as two weeks from now, but nothing has been announced or confirmed, and plans are always subject to change. The service may be similar … Read more
Disneyland Resort is launching an update to their Disability Access Service (DAS) called DAS Advance. With DAS Advance, guests can register for the service and select experiences ahead of their trip. Eligible guests who will be visiting Disneyland Resort on or after December 20, 2021, can now pre-register. Guests can pre-register to use DAS Advance … Read more
Guest Experience Team Cast Members can once again be found under their blue umbrellas at podiums throughout Magic Kingdom. The other three Walt Disney World parks still had the Cast Members at podiums, while the team was roaming at Magic Kingdom. With the update to Disability Access Service and the launch of Disney Genie, guests … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, October 14, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
After the initial announcement that the new self-selection program for the Disability Access Service would begin alongside Disney Genie on October 19, Disney has released an update. The new update states that only eligible guests visiting on or after November 1 are currently able to participate in pre-registration. To pre-register, visits must be within 2 … Read more