I am a proud DAS user. Like all of the other legitimate users, I only use it in the way it's intended - waiting the same amount of time as everyone else, just in a different location. For those of you who don't know, Disney has a very detailed log of how each guest issued DAS uses it at their parks. So each time I register for DAS, Disney World can see that i am a guest that does not abuse the system. I totally agree that Disney needs to try to eliminate the DAS scammers, but arguing that the ONLY people who are mad about these new changes are people who "scam the system", is flat out incorrect, as plenty of legitimate disabled people will not qualify anymore according to Disney's new verbage on their website. If Disney truly wanted to get rid of scammers, they would use a system similar to Universal, that allows you to provide medical documentation, rather than just using the honor system.

This is not Disney’s fault. Disney has been very generous and inclusive to make sure people can participate in the parks. Everyone thank their cheating neighbors and friends for causing this mess.

@JLbigadventures

2 ай бұрын

Harsh but factually correct.

I've got a spinal CSF leak. The symptoms strongly mimic POTS. I can tell you that neither are a joke. While neither condition is life threatening on their own, going down like a wet paper bag certainly could be. The idea that POTS would not be covered is (no pun) mind blowing.

@jhillestad

Ай бұрын

buy a genie+ and LL like the rest of us

This video speaks to my questions. How do they chose which disabilities to give “free genie plus” to? The real problem in my opinion is that almost everyone can legitimately claim a disability now a days. Everyone has anxiety, has physical medical conditions, diabetes, autism, ptsd. I reviewed life insurance applications for 10 years and everyone has something…. If everyone qualities for DAS, the regular line will become the fast lane. I’m curious if anyone has an idea of how to handle this?

@josephvalerio6665

2 ай бұрын

Disney has no obligation to give 'free genie plus' to anyone with any condition. Disney has every right to reasonably request proof of condition for any special service. Its not discriminatory at all, its regulatory which anyone with a genuine need would genuinely appreciate.

Thank you for the better intro. I was starting to have to constantly skip all the intros because of the static sound. I appreciate the change.

As a former cast member i can tell you (sadly) you would be shocked the amount of abuse of these benefits by people who do not need them. This makes it difficult for Disney to honor the folks who do. Trust me, Disney takes its care of special needs guests very, very seriously. I was a street performer and we were trained extensively on treating every guest with sensitivity. There is nothing cavalier about these decisions. Especially at Disneyland-the abuse is obscene. There are even websites "helping" to scam the system.

@tomatozest6074

2 ай бұрын

Then require a doctors note and proof of diagnosis, they shouldn’t make it impossible for thousands of people to attend

@matthewnelson5699

2 ай бұрын

@@tomatozest6074 that is very reasonable. how else do you prove a condition while large amounts of people self identify as unable to wait in line? This is such a silly debate but we continue to see common sense fall to the wayside.

@crystalboganwright899

2 ай бұрын

My daughter appears to not "look" like she has any issues. I hated cast members looking at us like we were not telling the truth about her issue. She has photodermatitis. She breaks out in hives if we are out in the sun too long. We apply sunscreen every 3 hours to keep her covered and luckily in NC that works. We went down to Florida in 2016 with her and the sunscreen alone was not enough. She broke out in hives so we made her use a hoodie. We went in early April. So it is not too hot nor too cold.We thought....should have been fine. So in 2017 we found out about the DAS and we thought great....this is helpful to us. We only used it on rides were the "shade" in que is pointless. Things like 7 dwarves, slinky dog and any long wait in the sun basically. We would still try to go early morning, later in the afternoon but the return time using DAS was a blessing. She only had minor issues with the sun on that 3rd trip and we were thankful. Now her issue is not on the DAS so that is a complete bummer. Still unsure about what this means for her but probably means she can not ride anything with outdoor lines or things where the lines are past the shade they provide. I am hoping something can be modified for her to enjoy those rides but if not....she just will have to not enjoy them. We can not do anything about it. Point is....try not to say "they didnt have any issues" because you never know what they deal with.

@crystalboganwright899

2 ай бұрын

I should also say she has seen a dermatologist and was diagnosed there. Not by myself

@matthewnelson5699

2 ай бұрын

@@crystalboganwright899 yeah that sounds rough down in Florida but glad you all found a way to make it work for her! With a doctor note and review this should easily be worthy of DAS. There will always be hot, stressed, annoyed people in the world but many of us konw of the abuse so it perpetuates larger annoyance.

As someone who severely suffers with two separate congenital neuromuscular issues, I, too am disheartened but am waiting for updates. Unfortunately, Disney should have had that info also ready to announce at same time instead of making so many feel now unwelcome. We all know the system is abused by selfish lowlifes and agree changes are needed, but they had to know this would appear negatively, so why not wait until you had answers for all types of disabilities? I wouldn't want to be the innocent cast member forced to tell someone they are not really sick or disabled.

@Rinzler10

2 ай бұрын

They are shifting telling someone they don't qualify for DAS to another company. If you are worried about it look up episode 475 of the Disney dish. They go super in depth about the impact of this change and answer a bunch of questions most of us have.

@gerardosigaran8665

2 ай бұрын

Genuine question ,not trying to argue but I am curious. Would you be ok if part of the new process Disney were to ask for proof of disability or paperwork showing you definitely have a disability that specifically affects your ability to wait in line ? I feel like that’s the only way to truly separate the abusers from those who need it. I’m not speaking from a legal prospective btw cause I understand hippa and stuff

@grimgrinningtracy9157

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I would not have a problem because I have years of medical proof. If someone is legit, they will have proof, you wouldn't need to give every personal detail but would still have it to provide. I know people who got a pass for nothing but being lazy, not a thing wrong, it infuriated me when I found out she did it. I want to stop that. I know Disney isn't leaving other disabilities out, just that they should have made the announcement more clear, I have heard and listened to a lot to keep up, but still may questions, I know I will find it all out. I currently don't reservations booked, surgeries in my future, so I have time to find out, and can always call when I get that point. I always have to make sure of things before I travel, I have common sense and know not to rush to judgement on everything. Am glad we have such an awesome community of fans to understand and try to help each other.

@mylifewithmarmalade4624

2 ай бұрын

Agreed. Unfortunately there’s always the useless entitled people that make everything harder for people who do legitimately need accommodations and those wanting to help. So yes, something had to give. I’m sure the new system will in time work just fine, and I totally understand that outsourcing managing the program allows them to potentially utilize expertise (medical/accessibility/etc) from a third party that may not exist in house as well as utilize an existing system that might be more efficient and less expensive than them managing the system in house. But why they aren’t outsourcing all disabilities and why they made the whole thing confusing and incredibly opaque is beyond me. Only outsourcing some disabilities would seem to defeat any gains from a third party’s expertise and efficiency, and anyone with any sense would have waited until they had clear guidelines for “everyone else” and made a streamlined comprehensive announcement. Further evidence that Disney PR needs a swift kick.

@redtiger7268

2 ай бұрын

The full program has not been rolled out yet. I know a CM at Disneyland and asked him about it. He said that from what he has been told thus far is that they are trying to stop the parents from just getting in the DAS line and than saying "my kid has X mental disorder" He said that anyone who has mobility issues will still be given access just like they always have. (Either you can in and come back after whatever the stand-by line would be or you get a lightening lane free for the next time slot)

Big Ben is the name of the Bell INSIDE the Great Clock Of Westminster. Just so you know.

@WDWNT

2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@bigjohny8446

2 ай бұрын

Do you know the words to the tune?

@blackbearish

2 ай бұрын

@@bigjohny8446 do you know the name of the tower that contains the bell?

@joryadamson7854

2 ай бұрын

Actually, the tower was named The Queen Elizabeth tower after Elizabeth II

@kelvington4182

2 ай бұрын

@@joryadamson7854 Renamed after her.

in my opinion, i think disney just wants more money for lighting lane and genie+ and using Das as the scape goat cause its free.

@lovedfriend2020

2 ай бұрын

I agree, AND also have EMS come more often when someone faints in line or gets beat up from a fight or something like that.

@Rinzler10

2 ай бұрын

The money is probably how they are getting the green light from management to make the systematic change to try and fix the DAS abuse. This change is aimed at cutting down on the number of people abusing the system. If successful, this will benefit both park guests that actually need DAS and park guests that don't.

@queenland6471

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@Rinzler10as someone who does use das with my family cutting it won’t benefit it will be worse, me and my sibling both have ahdh and have trouble in lines. We use the service cause we need it.

@alextirrellRI

2 ай бұрын

@@queenland6471 I've noticed Disney specifically doesnt't mention ADHD so I'm very unsure if it qualifies anymore? Are they meaning it when they say autism 'or similar', as there are some overlapping symptoms? But I also notice it wasn't mentioned in the list of the defenders' either, so maybe it does?

@matthewnelson5699

2 ай бұрын

I imagine this is true. Abusers will be forced to pay like they should.

You should be deeply concerned about the abusers of the benefits that Disney never had to give you in the first place. It is a privilege to visit the park. Not a right. It is private property.

@belindaniswonger6179

2 ай бұрын

I agree with this 100%.

@courtneytotaro7221

2 ай бұрын

Well since they do have it and if they actually wanna stop the abusers just requires medical proof like universal does. I am not sure why they cannot come to that more simplified conclusion.

What I’ve learned from this DAS incident is that literally everyone thinks they deserve to skip the line for literally anything

@Headhunter0024

2 ай бұрын

Agreed

@debbieslaten1348

2 ай бұрын

What do you think is disabled enough to get it?

@Leviachan-

2 ай бұрын

Das is not line skipping. In fact it might be longer than standby depending on the attraction

@debbieslaten1348

2 ай бұрын

@@Leviachan- exactly my son has cerebral palsy and is in a wheelchair. We wait longer for rides than most. We have to wait on a wheelchair vehicle or boat. Most rides we wait a lot longer depending on how many wheelchairs are in front of us. People like @rock27272727 need to do a little research before they comment on things they know nothing about.

@lanedaw811

2 ай бұрын

@@Leviachan-yes it is, entitled people thinking they should not have to wait with everyone else

Doesn't everyone have a disabiltiy of some nature? It's a slippery slope when they to define which disabilities are eligible and which ones are not.

@dolly.gwendolyn

2 ай бұрын

No not everyone has a disability of some kind there are legal definitions for disabilities things you are granted aids and status for

Most attractions accommodate scooters and wheelchairs in the cue and the DAS has become heavily abused. People have claimed so many "problems" and that has ruined it for many who may truly need this service. The DAS service was created because prior to that it twenty people would hang onto grandmas scooter to cut in line essentially. DAS is most likely seeing that same type of thing. People caught on and Disney had to make a change.

Thanks for the update Eric. I just hope the sponsors of “Be Our Guest Vacations,” don’t get mad. You was talking about them when someone had, “DVC Rentals” up. 😂

As an actual permanently Disabled person i have found for years that the Disney corporation has discriminated against disabled people for many years, i live only 11 miles from Disneyland and have been going there since before i remember and after i became disabled and electric wheelchair bound it was more important to my emotional and physical health then ever to have a place to go where it was park like with trees and hope and happiness to provide positivity for my life dealing with several life threatening illnesses, and I go alone with my mother waiting for me outside the gate, its just me in my wheelchair as i only have enough energy to last 3 to 4 hours total, but when Disney started literally "cracking" down on disabled people i no longer felt welcome and it became a place of negativity for me to the point where i went less and less then i stopped altogether and havent gone back in years and now i have nowhere to go and spend my days laying in my bed. Now i have been paying attention to all that has been reported so far and i feel that this is almost a "war" Disney has started against the sick and injured, why, why is that? To say to the public that only people who are Autistic are to be considered "disabled" shows an outright ignorance of even the most rudimentary medicine i can only come to the conclusion that they dont want someone making a noisy "fuss" in a long line that might annoy other people in line. But now i am hearing horror stories how Disney is sometimes not even allowing Autistic people to be helped out so that they dont have to be in long lines what is that all about? There are hundreds of "hidden" illnesses that make people with them have a very hard time dealing with day to day life. I could go on for hours about people being told to "well wear diapers then" or "practice being immobile in a long line at home first so you can get used to it" etc etc but i dont need to clearly Disney Corp is blatantly Discriminating against the Disabled for their profit and feel they are too "big" for any one to do anything about it, I call on everyone who is negatively affected by all this to find out all the things they can do to put a stop to this contact local, state and federal offices that protect the ones who can protect themselves not so I or others like me can go and spend a lot of money at this corporations venues I dont want to go anywhere near these places anymore but to stop this sort of inhumane treatment of those who still have a wish or a dream that life can be hopeful no matter how ill you may be.

It's been a year since the Maleficent animatronic caught on fire during a 10:30pm showing of Fantasmic!

@eclipsehorse8693

2 ай бұрын

meanwhile, the REST of the company is still on fire :)

@eclipsehorse8693

2 ай бұрын

@@kylekeller3398 Bob Iger: 'oh we know we have fires, lots of them, we'll put them put one of these days, we have them contained- right now we have stories to tell..."

@eclipsehorse8693

2 ай бұрын

@@kylekeller3398 Im being sarcastic- simply put, Bob is too worried about other things other than Saving his kingdom and fixing things- he's too preoccupied with less important things right now

A reminder for people who used DAS, it doesn’t skip the line. You wait outside the line and return after the same period of time as the queue.

The clock tower is called the Elizabeth Tower after Queen Elizabeth II before that it was Westminster Clock Tower. The bell inside that chimes on the hour is Big Ben.

Nice work! Looking forward to seeing The Hey Brickey podcast too

It hasn't been uncommon for people with various disabilities to be discriminated against. This Is why we need more disability studies

Eric, FYI... Luke Skywalkers Aunt and Uncle are moisture farmers (just the opposite to what was stated), not moisture evaporatetor equipment but moisture condensers.

So disappointed to know that I'll miss the drone shows at Disney Springs by only days in September.

As an autistic person who uses Das and it has changed my entire Disney experience I do agree something needed to be done to Crack down but their new policy does seem very Un Disney and not very easy access for people who actually need it. I don't understand why they couldn't have just gone to the IBCCES card like every other theme park instead of deciding on making their own unnecessarily complicated new process.

"Lothal" is pronounced "Low-^thall" with the accent on the 2nd syllable. (surprised that no one wrote that earlier).

When I was last there I used my scooter and waited in long lines. That was rough but when young children had to be told I could not walk long distances it was a little rough. Balance issues and the failure to feel the ground through shoes is my problem. I knew nothing about the handicap policy at all. I will see when we go back I guess.

@mzdelaasmr

2 ай бұрын

DAS never covered mobility or other physical disabilities that could be accommodated with a scooter or wheelchair. So you were never using DAS & these changes won't affect you.

@debbieslaten1348

2 ай бұрын

​@mzdelaasmr Absolutely not true!!!! Been going to Disney 35 years with a child in a wheelchair have always got Das you are 100% wrong.

@mzdelaasmr

2 ай бұрын

@debbieslaten1348 then you got it for medical needs beyond just the scooter/wheelchair. If you go to Disney's website (even before the new changes) it specifically stated that disability issues that could be addressed with a wheelchair or scooter were not eligible for DAS. Feel free to double check that!

@debbieslaten1348

2 ай бұрын

@@mzdelaasmr I wheeled my son up to the window and asked for das. Not one question was ever asked so yes we received it because of his wheelchair.

@mzdelaasmr

2 ай бұрын

@debbieslaten1348 DAS Pass has only been a thing in the parks since 2013, so there's literally no way you could use it for 35 years. you seem to really need to be right & unwilling to read the actual policy, though 😂 so you go ahead & give yourself a pat on the back for that

Hey Brickey! and Eric is a wing combination. Count me in. 🎉 Nice job, WDWNT. 🙌

I would love to know why Disney rolled out the DAS announcement the way they did. Why only mention one condition (or similar) when you know everyone with a different disability is going to be upset about being excluded? If they have additional plans, why would they not wait to announce everything at once and avoid a lot of the blow back?

Making DAS only available to autistic. People is unfair to other people that have real medical issues. Unfortunately, there is always those people that take advantage of a system to get ahead when they really don’t need to. Unfortunately, these fools screw it up for everybody else that really needs the service We have used DAS last two visits to Disney as my husband has a very bad heart condition and cancer damage so standing in the heat and long lines is nit not possible. So now thanks to these cheaters we have to rethink our going to Disney at all.

As a DAS user I am VERY concerned about these changes. My husband and I have a host of medical issues that would cause frequent leaving of a traditional line. Not only is that embarrassing, I many times must accompany him so when we are alone we can’t leave someone to save our spot. In addition I use an ECV so I would love for them to explain to me how I am supposed to turn around and get thru the line backwards before I have any issue. The current system works. I can be close to the areas of need for my particular condition. Then go in a shorter line at a designated time and then return to the area of need quickly without incident or lower chance of incident. I have no issue providing documentation but to exclude me or ask me to get in and out of line is not ok! The problem is they do t ask for documentation and people have been abusing the system for years. A simple doctors would fix this.

@Liz.R

2 ай бұрын

Have you gone to Universal and had issues? The same 3rd party program/software will be implemented at Disney, so if it went well there, there should be no problem here.

@mickeysmyspiritanimal223

2 ай бұрын

@@happyhauntzz Interesting. The DMV requires proof of disability, the doctor’s signature, and their license number on the application for the handicapped placard for the car. It’s not illegal to supply an agency or business with your medical information, in furtherance of a disability access pass or placard granted by that agency or business. 🤔⚖️👩🏽‍⚖️

@Rinzler10

2 ай бұрын

​@@happyhauntzz the Disney dish podcast did an excellent, and super in depth, episode on this exact topic. Look up episode 475 and the first half of the podcast is talking about this change and answers your question. TLDR: the DOJ seems to be okay with asking for proof in cases where you can also prove that those additional questions could prevent fraud and ultimately leaves the ADA person in a better situation than if the system did not ask those questions.

@Rinzler10

2 ай бұрын

Highly recommend looking up episode 475 of the Disney dish. It will cover expected impacts of this change and should help alleviate any anxiety you have about the new system. TLDR: if you need DAS you will still be able to get it and be accommodated.

@eggnogaddict6287

2 ай бұрын

So what happens during these “frequent leaving the line” situations when the Lightning lanes for DAS pass users + ride time is, oh I don’t know, 25 minutes long? Odd how these urgent situations hit pause when in a Lightning lane and on a ride. Meanwhile, my last trip with my kids we had to leave the regular lines multiple times because, surprise, kids are kids and need to use the restroom. Disney cast members deal with this situation every hour of every day. We were expeditiously able to exit the line and return with no issues. Happened several times on our trip. No big deal. So, there’s your reasonable accommodation. Disney lets you leave the line and return. You just want to go through a faster line and enjoy the park. Don’t we all! I’d love to spend 10 minutes in line and walk around vs. 45 minutes in a queue. But hey, it’s “ableist” to expect someone with IBS to go through the same process anyone with kids do who have to leave the line for restrooms.

Love seeing the Sleeping Beauty castle behind you! ❤️

I would be very surprised if the Avatar expansion isn’t announced at D23 if (and probably when) DisneylandForward is approved

Hey, whats that Nautilus on the desk there? I been tempted to pick up either a kit or similar

We need a TOm rant about this DAS uproar.

@lovedfriend2020

2 ай бұрын

I SO wanna see that!!!!

@Rinzler10

2 ай бұрын

Why? If you need DAS you will still be able to use it. The change is aimed at cutting down on the number of people abusing the system while still allowing those that actually need it, access to the service.

@eggnogaddict6287

2 ай бұрын

@@Rinzler10exactly. The problem is too many people insist their IBS is a disability so they want lightning lane access. Meanwhile, every hour every line for every ride has parents with kids who need to abruptly exit for the very same restroom urgency, and it’s no problem. The problem is too many people want special treatment when alternative accommodations exist. You need to exit for a restroom urgency? Great! Disney is experienced with this. You tell a cast member, they usher you out promptly, and you get to return promptly. Zero issues. Curiously, the IBS crowd can stand in a lightning lane + ride a ride which can take 20-25 minutes. They can stand in those lines no problem. They just don’t want to stand in a 50 minute line because they can grab a free lightning lane pass for that ride, and while they’re waiting, they’re standing in a normal queue at another ride.

@WDWNT

2 ай бұрын

Not necessarily, the verdict is out on what conditions will be accepted for the service other than those listed

Man, I wouldn’t want to see that Med Evac bill.

@glimmmn

2 ай бұрын

It's free

allowing a third party to take over the approval process relieves disney of liability. this lawsuit just reinforces the need for this change.

@abackus6546

2 ай бұрын

I love it

@Iris-zq5mq

2 ай бұрын

Universal has a third party running theirs already too

@libertysdaddy1514

2 ай бұрын

Third party isn’t the answer I disagree with it. They should just not change the das system at all and or bring back fast passes .. and keep das as it is. It’s an amazing amazing they do for people who need it. Ive always applauded Disney Parks for their amazing Das pass. Soo many families and people have been helped by this pass.

@dominicanheat2790

2 ай бұрын

This DAS pass change is going to reflect in wait times at the parks

@lanedaw811

2 ай бұрын

Physicians use third parties for medical information, shows just how stupid you are.

I have always felt that Disney's stance that all mobility issues are resolved by getting a wheelchair/ECV was ridiculously naive and narrow minded. Checking that single box doesn't fix all issues where people can't stand in line. I am a 90% disabled Veteran and it's always a battle to convince a cast member I don't have a single limitation and an ECV isn't a solution for me. Being stationary in line for an extended period is a problem regardless if I am sitting or standing. Glad there are folks fighting the good fight but if people didn't abuse the system we wouldn't even be here.

As someone who uses DAS I get why they are doing it, but narrowing the qualification is not good. I think do like Universal with the 3rd party.

I didn't know that you did a podcast, but if @HeyBrickey is there, I'll be there too.

@ckbarry

2 ай бұрын

See you there 🎉(figuratively speaking, of course) Cheers

If they greenlight disneyland forward i hope they don’t close the lego store

"Elasticized" may be more correct.

lol give an inch, take a mile. lol no barriers. Without parameters, it will be the Wild West.

@eclipsehorse8693

2 ай бұрын

heheheh all while Disney is doing it's darndest to erase that image from the parks- who knew! :)

Hey Bricky on the podcast? Huge W

@williamelewis464

2 ай бұрын

Different coast

@starship824

2 ай бұрын

@@williamelewis464 I know?

@ckbarry

2 ай бұрын

💯 Hey Brickey! 👏🎉

Ok.... I'm sorry but Disney has gone way to far at this point!!!! I totally understand that people abuse the system and shame on them BUT there legitimate people that need to have special services for them at the Disney!!!!! I hope they will not leave things like this and exclude all these people who need special services.... myself included otherwise I'm done going to Disneyworld!!!!!

Idk why Disney doesn’t just create virtual queue for every ride, which would free people up to spend more money.

@rachelshepherd6197

2 ай бұрын

Ride and attraction lines help with capacity. If no one was waiting in standby lines the walkways, shops, and restaurants would be ridiculously over crowded

Without DAS accommodations, my wife and I will not return to WDW after visiting almost every year since 1978.

@josephvalerio6665

2 ай бұрын

Ok, sounds reasonable - if you don't have medical proof then you don't need it.

We actually have a Disney plus under my husband's email, not mine, that we used for disney World

Wow. That’s probably the most expensive cruise vacation ever!

@eclipsehorse8693

2 ай бұрын

waiting for the new Disney cruise ships to come with a pair of MH-60's in case of emergency... just watch :)

I don't have a disability but It's crazy to me that people with POTS will have to wait in line. It's literally causes people to faint when they stand too long.

@lanedaw811

2 ай бұрын

Oh give me a break

@eileenmonahan2484

2 ай бұрын

@@lanedaw811 That's what they need, a break. I myself stand in line or buy Genie plus but I can have sympathy for people who do need assistance.

I hope that Coalition wins. Our children don’t have Autism or developmental issues, but they have epilepsy and need DAS. We just won’t go back if they don’t allow them to qualify, pretty simple solution for our Family.

At least, they included Piglet!

I’d love to see the medical bill for the last story…

Wow you guys got scooped by the food blog, about Victoria and Albert’s little star award.

No new Tokyo vlog from Tom yet ?

@WDWNT

2 ай бұрын

There’s a nearly 2 hour one coming

Ok i may be missing something but why does low vision need to skip a line...?

@TheDupresdoDisney

2 ай бұрын

People with reduced vision often also have major anxiety and sensory issues as they see flashy moving lights and don’t know what they are. Also crowds and inside voices all in echo at once without being able to see could be extremely distressing and tantamount to torture depending on the situation and how sensitive.

@TheRogueAttraction

2 ай бұрын

@@TheDupresdoDisney my dad couldn't see squat as he got older didn't need to cut a line because of it.

@TheDupresdoDisney

2 ай бұрын

@@TheRogueAttraction well good for him….. but I do encourage you to educate yourself, you may learn that not every human on Earth is as fortunate as you and your father.

@TheRogueAttraction

2 ай бұрын

@@TheDupresdoDisney well he's been dead for 5 years cause he had heart disease. Still didn't use das just saying.

14:14 im getting some smiling critters vibes

Hey DAS Defenders- you know you don't have to go to Disney, right?

Blame the ppl who have abused this system for this change.

Everyone pays a lot to enjoy the parks. Lines are too long. I think they should get rid of all line jumping, go back to everyone having the same access by paying the same fee. If you have a disability that requires a special accommodation beyond what the ADA Act requires, maybe you should reconsider if that environment is right for you. There isn't going to be a solution that makes everyone happy, but they can make it fair

@WDWNT

2 ай бұрын

The ADA act does require a system be in place

@PopcornPopper

2 ай бұрын

@WDWNT I only did a cursory search but found nothing about theme parks having to give disabled guests a different line experience based on their inability to stand in line. I only found info as it relates to physical access to the rides, which I believe Disney does a pretty good job. The inability to stand in lines is almost always self-diagnosed. I question why someone unable to stand in lines, go somewhere where lines are the major component and then expect that they shouldn't be subject to the lines. Skipping the lines is at the expense of others who then have to stand in line longer. Nobody ends up happy except the line jumper. Disney needs to strike a fair balance, whatever that is

I’m not disabled however I completely agree with their sentiments. Their lives are difficult enough as it is. They shouldn’t have to be further inconvenienced or ostracized when they come to Disney.

In before the ignorant ableists Disney doesn't get to ignore the ADA just because some unknowable but likely small number of people are abusing DAS and a large number of people who don't know anything about how DAS works are whining. "Reasonable" accomodations seems like they would be both wide and deep in scope for a company the size of Disney. Making the process more difficult seems like it would exclude those people they ostensibly intend to cover.

@Mammothsaber-4457

2 ай бұрын

This

@nickymock

2 ай бұрын

Finally! Someone else has acknowledged the fact that the abuse of the DAS is a small amount. When they totally overhauled it, it was reported that the abuse was less than 5%. The fact is, it is due to the high demand that they’re struggling. Like you said a lot of people are whining, due to people not understanding the DAS and all the false stories & reports. I still hear people say that disabled people get to the front of the queue. I also heard someone did a vlog and said he gets the pass, then gives it to his kids to go on without him. I hope Disney rethink the changes and find a better solution. Just picking 1 disability & excluding others sounds like discrimination to me. 🤷‍♀️ It will cause problems in the parks and will eventually end in some sort of altercation. Like you said, in the end it won’t help those that it was originally intended for.

@mykelcohen

2 ай бұрын

Disney has run this by their legal team and for sure has the green light from them. People can complain but doubt any legal action is possible or will hold up in court.

@Rinzler10

2 ай бұрын

I highly recommend you listen to episode 475 of the Disney dish podcast. Based on the data they have the DAS abuse is not as small as you think it is. Their full time job is essentially data collection at Disney so imo the next best source other than Disney outright publishing numbers.

@eggnogaddict6287

2 ай бұрын

@@nickymocknope. DAS requests are up over 300% in the past 5 years Now, either we’ve had a mass event resulting in a 3x in the numbered of disabled people in the past half decade, OR, more likely, is that people figured out they can get free Lightning Lanes by claiming their IBS is a disability that needs accommodation. Disney’s response is apt and correct. You aren’t qualified for DAS; however, you do qualify for alternative accommodation. A bathroom urgency is a bathroom urgency. Parents with kids have to exit lines all the time. I did on my last trip. Disney has zero problem with this. They promptly usher you out and you are free to re-enter to your spot in line. That’s your accommodation for IBS. You need to use the restroom? Grab a number. So did a dozen other families in the same line that morning. Disney handles it swiftly. That’s the solution. DAS is for the developmentally disabled. Those who truly cannot stand in an extensive queue. Not those adults who find 45 minutes to be inconvenient and they may have to exit to use the restroom. Oh really? Take a look around. We’ve all been there. I can and I do understand. It sucks. You have to ask to exit and they rush you out. You come back. Big deal. It’s not ideal, but it’s part of life. You aren’t entitled to free lightning lanes as a result.

4:03

When Len Testa says that abuse of DAS is rampant, I believe him.

@WDWNT

2 ай бұрын

K

@ckbarry

2 ай бұрын

@@WDWNT 🏆👏😂👏

1:06 so, hold up: if you intentionally use a separate email to login to Disney+, you will now be required to cancel your existing account and re-set it up to “consolidate” Disney+ to a single family members email that is used for one person’s Disney account? This is ridiculous. Disney, it’s 2024: most people have streaming setup on multiple TV’s, multiple smaller devices and multiple computers. Having to re-install ALL household devices is going to be a pain in the Alien Swirling Saucers!

@mykelcohen

2 ай бұрын

If only they cared.😢

@DisAmy33

2 ай бұрын

I believe he said you only have to go through that measure if you want everything under one account (one email), that’s only if you have email addresses that you no longer want to use for Disney, else it sounds like if you intentionally want to keep the separate, you can.

@toddw8396

2 ай бұрын

@@DisAmy33​​⁠I really hope you are right!😀It sure SOUNDS like they are going to force you into changing something: “At your next login attempt on any MyDisney compatible service, when you enter into a password-restricted feature, Disney will ask you to update your password. From then on, that password is the only one you’ll need to remember.” -WDC website. 😬

I'm surprised they didn't leave DAS the was it was and just start charging for the service!

@CarloRufinoSabusap

2 ай бұрын

Charging for disability and accessibility services is illegal

@kenk910

2 ай бұрын

@@CarloRufinoSabusap You know more than me I'm sure. I wonder if the current DAS system is a requirement by a government agency or if Disney's system allows further accommodations than what is required by law allowing them to scale it back. This will be interesting to see their stance. Feel free to enlighten me if you know that answer.

@mickeysmyspiritanimal223

2 ай бұрын

@@kenk910😇 Nice! 😉

My Disney won’t let you indicate alternative emails to consolidate your accounts? That’s… Either a deficiency in their technology, or there’s some kind of grandfathered in account/subscription type that they’re trying to get rid of.

We do not need to know what type of helicopters they used 😂😂 you guys describe colors to take longer in talking

Unfair?

As someone who doesn't like waiting in lines, i was very much looking forward to applying for a DAS pass. I'm very concerned that Disney is doing this.

I really hope it will stay the same for people like me, who don't use wheel chairs but do walk unaided. I don't have anything planned any time soon, but still it's messed up that leave so many people out of the new DAS system.

Way to go with fakers ruining things for people who legitmately needed DAS. In at Disneyland Paris I had to bring documentation from my doctor etc to prove why I needed their version of DAS and even then it wasn't easy to get. From what I understand though with laws in the US they can't ask you for a doctor letter or ask what your condition is (correct me if I'm wrong please). Going to the US parks is going to be a lot harder now and a lot less enjoyable. If I have to leave the line for the bathroom etc and then cut back into the line, that's not going to happen with me. That'll set off my anxiety(that's not what I used DAS for) to pass folks heading back into the line. I don't look sick so people are going to just think I'm cutting in front. If I have to go through all that to ride a few rides a day, then forget it. I'll go find something else for vacation.

I'll make a deal , ban all mobility scooters and I'll let anyone that can walk who claims das get it. 😂

@courtneytotaro7221

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Disney doesn't care

"By excluding a broad range of disabilities that cannot tolerate lines for medical reasons, Disney is putting individuals in jeopardizing situations." - No you're putting yourself in that situation. Disney didn't force you to come to the park or stand in a particular line. Disney is a choice, not a right. Anything beyond what the ADA requires is a bonus and should be appreciated. But just because they don't go as far beyond as you would like doesn't mean they're wrong.

I hope the DAS defenders are successful. Typically giant corporations don’t care about these small interest groups opinions but with the aid of social media some of them have had success keeping corporations from being tyrants. This is corporate greed and that’s it. They’re trying to make the large attractions inaccessible for disabled people forcing them to either have to purchase something in order to enjoy all their attractions or just not do them at all which helps their issues with overcrowding. This situation is appalling and extremely ableist. I seriously never thought Disney, out of all the corporations out there, would be treating the disabled community this horribly basically taking away their ability from accessing their parks. It should be criminal but it isn’t. What it is though is wicked and horrid. I hope the DAS defenders are successful but I definitely have strong doubts Disney will care or even slightly consider the DAS defenders position on concerning this topic.

I have severe PTSD, but I don’t ask for DAS, but everyone does

Disney shoudnt mess with people with dissabilities even thoses that are fat with highblood pressure

Why can’t wheelchair people wait in lines? You are already sitting down what’s the issue? Genuinely asking.

@WDWNT

2 ай бұрын

The chairs don’t fit in many queues and some attractions have a separate loading procedure

@crytsanana3592

2 ай бұрын

Wheelchairs can be difficult to maneuver if someone needs to leave the queue. Also, people who need wheelchairs have a wide range of disabilities. So they might have more than mobility issues

these das cry babies can buy a genie+ and LL like the rest of us

I love the new changes, but they need to go further.

These are a bunch of whiny babies who like taking advantage of the current system, the system needs to change and for the better. Each person needs to to have a current documentation from a certified physician and not just go on the person word, that’s idiotic.

I told you this is going to fit a crap storm with this

@toddcribbs6844

2 ай бұрын

If you look there is a lawsuit in California aimed at Six Flags over their third party vendor so Universal Disney and every other outfit that does not want to be afraid

DAS is for people who truly cannot wait in line. Having to use the restroom isn’t a DAS qualifying accommodation. My last trip to Disney I had to leave the line multiple times as our kids, surprise, are kids and had restroom urgencies. Guess what? I asked a cast member and every time we were expeditiously ushered out of line in under a minute, and were able to return. Zero issues. My nephew has severe autism to where Disney isn’t even an option with DAS. When I hear people complain about standing in line because they have to exit to, what, use the restroom?! I shake my damn head. DAS are for developmentally disabled individuals and families. Having a bathroom urgency is a “take a number” situation. Welcome to what every Disney parent with small kids endures. Waiting in line for half an hour and hearing, “oh! I have to go now!” And the constant reminding of, “go to the restroom” prior to every time we enter a line. Big deal. It’s part of life. Many more people deal with it than the ones who insist they can’t possibly leave the line to use the restroom. Heck, me and my kids had to this past trip! I still wonder what happens when you enter a lightning lane and enter a ride and that process is 20-25 minutes, yet somehow that’s not a problem. You’re telling me this “urgency” to go to the restroom just disappears when in a lightning lane? So, if it happens in a lightning lane, you can just exit and return. So why can’t you do this in the normal line? Complete joke!

@belindaniswonger6179

2 ай бұрын

It’s unfortunate that the bathroom breaks with kids had even become a thing. I believe this stems back to cutting lines. Taking a child to the restroom is one thing. 5 older people going to meet their family is a different thing. I believe these have been lumped into the same bucket and that is unfortunate.

@selenerose1988

2 ай бұрын

Kids having to go to the bathroom is normal. Some people have disabilities that affect their bladders, like I do. You don't get to pick and choose which disabilities you think count.

Any possibility of fireworks returning to the perimeters for the 4th of July or Fantasy in the Sky shows? After they removed most of the fireworks around the Magic Kingdom, which provided the incredible 360° view, the show became less appealing

@WDWNT

2 ай бұрын

No they changed the launch sites

I am disabled and live 10 miles from Disneyland i used to go there often with a pass but when they started to attack disabled people i stopped going and dont go there anymore i think its totally horrible what they are doing

Disney adults with "adhd" and "anxiety" crying because they cant get das so now they have to wait in regular lines ohhh boo hoo! The system has been abused for too long.

@whitneymouse

2 ай бұрын

My experience is that it’s been abused by families, not people claiming anxiety 🙄 there was a story not too long ago about someone who used their child’s wish and then didn’t take the child but wanted to use DAS. Lowlifes are lowlifes, regardless of who they are. This is giving “avocado toast”/“participation trophy” joke level of effort, my guy.

@WDWNT

2 ай бұрын

My mother has no knee caps left, should she get out of a wheelchair and wait?

@derek81222

2 ай бұрын

@WDWNT and why would she not deserve das? My 6 year old son has had 14 knee surgeries does he deserve a das pass? My 9 year old son has type 1 diabetes does he deserve das?

@whitneymouse

2 ай бұрын

@@derek81222 are there reasons that he can’t wait in a line or stand? Then possibly 🤷🏽‍♀️

@derek81222

2 ай бұрын

@whitneyfluttershyelizabeth I mean we could ask can he or she wait in line all day but I'll stand by what I said and that most of the people that are crying were probably abusing the system. "disney adults" would know the system well enough to find a loophole so now that it's been abused to this point people with true disabilities will have to fight to get a das pass.