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
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
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
Disney has settled a lawsuit with a former Walt Disney World housekeeping Cast Member filed earlier this year, claiming management violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Orlando Sentinel reports. Stevel Smith, 53, has diabetes and worked at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. Smith stated in the lawsuit that during his approximately two years … Read more