What are your thoughts on the NEW DAS?

@20truck

20 күн бұрын

I have no idea I can't get it, But I'll tell you I'm not thrilled about the way they're doing it now. I'm sorry but to give it to only to children with autism is ridiculous, they're not paying for their attractions in the vacations the adults are and there are adults that need that DAS service. There's other places that go in Florida and the United States besides Disney World.

Going to Disney was always a safe space for us. The DAS Pass is what made it possible for us to go. I agree, ask for proof. I will willingly provide it.

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

Same! DAS made it possible for us to go and for my son to be himself and enjoy Disney!

@il100374

Ай бұрын

Thank you

@defaulthuman01

Ай бұрын

I thought you cannot ask for actual formal proof documents in the US? ADA rule of privacy or emotional protection or something like that? I have used a DAS equivalent for the Tokyo Disney parks, but it requires forms with medical paperwork filled by a doctor and time for that to be reviewed by the park. I also have to answer at each ride what tasks I can perform (standing, follow instructions, sit, walk a step, etc). Of course, there is also the rule that if I am lying about my condition, or my documents are faked, I would be ejected from the park and not allowed a disability pass again. I am surprised Disney Parks America did not have a rule about lying already and it's only added with these new changes.

We were approved for DAS on our recent trip to Disney World (May 22-28). Our son is profoundly autistic. We did the video call with a cast member about a week before our trip. It was a very positive experience. I hate that Disney has had to tighten their eligibility rules, but I have no doubt the system was taken advantage of by many who didn’t truly need it!

@franciscomunoz8631

29 күн бұрын

I have had das since I was 8, and then they told me on the call that I don’t qualify. She vaguely told me it was only for children with autism, as if adults don’t have autism.

@HappyTravelVlogs

28 күн бұрын

I’m so happy to hear that your son was approved!! ❤

@HappyTravelVlogs

28 күн бұрын

@@franciscomunoz8631ugh that’s unbelievable I’m so sorry 😞

@jbbender822

28 күн бұрын

@@franciscomunoz8631I’m sorry you were not approved. My autistic son is an adult. He turns 22 next week. Hopefully the longer it runs this way, Disney will see the flaws and adjust the criteria. Write, email, call anyone and everyone in a position of authority at Disney and tell them of your experiences!!

This new system breaks so many ADA laws. I sincerely hope there will be a large class action lawsuit to end all of this and go back to the old DAS.

@monicastrom2757

21 күн бұрын

Be specific. As far as I can tell, it now runs the same way Universals works.

@mrsshenker15

21 күн бұрын

@@monicastrom2757No it doesn’t. Did you even watch the entire video above?

@EzraPedersen

12 күн бұрын

By applying for DAS they make you agree to terms that you will not do a class action lawsuit.

@caripage9327

4 күн бұрын

@@monicastrom2757 Universal allows WAYYYY more disabilities.

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, 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 crazy that the state of California will give you a disable parking before Disney will give you a das pass

@HappyTravelVlogs

17 күн бұрын

Yup!

@OCKev

5 күн бұрын

Or SSI (Social security for disabled people) which is extremely difficult to qualify for!

Excellent video that clearly explains how people are being treated. Thank you for exposing this terrible behavior.

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching i really appreciate it!

They want EVERYONE to purchase the Genie + that’s the grand scheme of things!!

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

Feels as though 😔

@mattyg4186

26 күн бұрын

I hope lightning lane passes drop significantly and Disney gets the hint

@HappyTravelVlogs

26 күн бұрын

@@mattyg4186 that would be great!

DISNEY is losing their “guests” little by little. They will recognize it change it once everyone complains enough!!

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

I hope so!

Went to Universal studios for spring break this year with my autistic child, the process was fairly easy. My kids loved it, we are definitely planning to go back again

@HappyTravelVlogs

9 күн бұрын

Thats so wonderful to hear!

@christinamcgrath980

8 күн бұрын

Does universal have something similar? We are thinking about doing a trip to Disney and universal the end of November for my sons bday and my son has bad service connected ptsd.

Thank you so much for this video. We fell in love with Disney because they made it so accommodating for my son and his chronic life long medical condition. With these new horrible guidelines he most likely will not qualify and we are seriously considering cancelling our December trip. I wish you luck with you and your son.

@HappyTravelVlogs

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I’ll definitely come back to report what happens. It makes me so sad that Disney went this route. I hope everything works out for you guys! Please let us know.

It makes sense for Disney pockets . They want more money spent on genie+ it’s a disability tax.

@sunshineangel79

Ай бұрын

But the genie+ is not even comparable to theDas pass

@tdadp

Ай бұрын

@@sunshineangel79 no it’s not

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

I wish GP worked better but it’s still not an appropriate accommodation for people with disabilities.

How are we supposed to return to our spot in line? Last fall a young woman was assaulted by a group because they thought she was cutting in line. She just had to run to the restroom. What’s going to happen when someone assaults a disabled person who can’t defend themselves? I’ve used DAS for years. I’m literally unable to go now because without accommodations I’m sunk! Makes me incredibly sad! 😢

OMG, I'm so scared now, I just booked a trip for the holiday season, since my son clearly has sever autism I did not think getting DAS would be an issue as it wasn't in the past but now I'm so nervous : ( I hope I don't have to cancel our trip

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

I completely understand, everything is up in the air for us as well.

It is hard to put a DCP Cast Member who is 20 years old to have that much pressure on them to make a case by case decision because there is no clear operating policy or solution!

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

Absolutely i agree 100%!

I am quite now shocked and ashamed of Disney for doing this to so many disabled guests, I can tell you if you were guest in my house you’d be treated special now Disney has decided the word guest doesn’t apply. It’s more like paying participant. and to make you sign a waiver saying you won’t join a class action lawsuit convinces me that they’re fully aware of what they’re doing and don’t care so you’re right shame shame. Shame on Disney.

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

Agree! They know exactly what they are doing. Its awful!

Disney is making us the scapegoat for their poor genie plus performance. I find it ironic that people with autism are being denied when it's supposedly for them. Apparently there is an option to request a return time but, that entails having to go to each attraction and disclose your diagnosis to a stranger 10+ times during your day vs. requesting a time back in the app

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

Yes i've heard...it almost sounds like the old das. Ugh its such a mess.

We've planned our honeymoon trip for this fall a year ago, BECAUSE I had learnt about DAS - we're flying in from Switzerland and wouldn't ever have booked it without DAS. I wish they'd given a grace period for already booked trips. I'm pretty concerned I won't get approved, even though I had no trouble getting approved for Universal...

@SummerisBetterシ

13 күн бұрын

I had no problem with universal because my daughter has a true disability she’s autistic and not high functioning and we got denied. I would research the exact what to say.

@HappyTravelVlogs

9 күн бұрын

I really wish they would have given people time as in "change is coming 2025"...I hope everything works out for you.

When u have cast members saying they got more sweaty doing one job over another.

Hi, thanks a lot for your video. So heartbreaking. We are from Argentina, we are travelling for the first time on next September, my 8 years old daughter has autism (we have Argentina's disability card); now we are super concern about getting approved or not =( I'll keep you all posted as soon as we try 30 before our trip. I understand your concept or "fight", we are in the same page.

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

Yes please let us know how things go. I truly hope Disney will take all the feedback and make appropriate adjustments.

Was going to be booking for April for my family of 4. My son with autism has gotten approval for das every year and now I’m so afraid of booking tickets and then being denied. We cannot do Disney without das. I’m so torn. This is so unfair

@HappyTravelVlogs

26 күн бұрын

We are in the same situation! I normally have multiple trips booked but now I don’t even know if my son will be approved so I’m waiting to see what happens on our next trip.

The thing people don’t remotely understand is that it not skipping lines it waiting somewhere else that makes us feel comfortable and make it more enjoyable experience for us all. My one question is why does it take a cast member that doesn’t have any medical background to decide whether you qualify for DAS they don’t have remotely what they talking about. Doesn’t this new policy violate so many laws under the ADA as well.

I heard on another podcast that you have to sign a waiver before your interview that you will not join a class action lawsuit based on the decision you receive. Has anyone else heard this? I find that appalling. I think there WILL be lawsuits….I hope a class action one….stemming from this failure to serve disabled and challenged individuals. It is just a matter of time and I’m willing to wait it out.

@HappyTravelVlogs

28 күн бұрын

I believe you have to agree to these terms and conditions before you request the video chat. It’s unbelievable!

@vintagecologneman481

18 күн бұрын

I would say people signed under duress.

@nobodystalkin1

12 күн бұрын

Sign as all rights reserved without recourse. The signature is meaningless

We have passes and have always been approved for DAS my daughter is autistic. For years before I knew about DAS we never got on anything but 3 rides if we were lucky. We finally got to actually enjoy Disney and her try new rides now they basically told me I can check to see if the ride online shows if it’s under 30 mins. Which they never are for the ones she likes and I can I only do the que thing if I have more then 3 ppl because if I don’t have someone to hold my place in line, i basically just can’t go on the those rides. This is beyond f’d, and will think about not renewing my pass.

I have aspergers and i've had DAS since I was 8, Disney is my life and i've gone so many times. I tried to renew my DAS and the "medical professional" didn't even let me explain fully why I need DAS before she said I didn't qualify. Then the CM told me how she has adhd and she got denied so I was going to get denied but to me that's different I have a different disability than her. I tried without DAS and had a seizure that got triggered with the anxiety of all the people looking at me

@HappyTravelVlogs

28 күн бұрын

I’m so sorry you have to deal with this. It’s absolutely heartbreaking. I really don’t understand what Disney is doing 😔. Have you tried calling back? Please be careful especially if you go alone.

@mattyg4186

26 күн бұрын

I have Aspergers as well and have muscular dystrophy but since I’ll most definitely be denied for muscular dystrophy i refuse to use it for autism and take away from a child who needs more than i do I’ll sit on my ECV and wait in the line

Great Video

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@JAMIESPINLOVE

Ай бұрын

@@HappyTravelVlogs Your Welcome 🤗

SeaWorld is awesome. Love their quiet area in Sesame Street. We have used it with our son many of times. Btw, what is your only options if you need DAS and don't get approved? Pay for Genie. Who benefits? Disney of course. When you state taking advantage of the disabled, you are despicable. Shame on Disney.

@HappyTravelVlogs

9 күн бұрын

I would love to take my kids there! My little guy loves Sesame Street!!

@fangnicecaringwolfdragonva2908

7 күн бұрын

im from san diego sea world san diego not have that anymore they have there own land decated to sesme stret

Tell Disney how you feel with your pocketbook and wallet - stop going. Telling people to buy Genie+ in place of DAS is plain wrong and some DAS cast members have said this to callers. Genie+ a paid service, by the way, is why I think Disney has made the changes to DAS. We took our last Disney trip 2 weeks ago. The only reason we went was because I was grandfathered in under the old rules. Disney used to promote itself as inclusive and family friendly. Now, they're neither. Read that Cast Members at rides can give out Return to Queue passes but they're being monitored and discouraged from handing out too many.

@JonathanDDuke

Ай бұрын

That is my fear... since they did not grandfather us in and are pushing the "return to queue" option as the alternative, what if we get to the park and the kid at the line won't let us use it? Are we going to have to justify our case every time? Did you do anything specific to get grandfathered or did you just barely make it in before the cutoff date?

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

Agreed! This change is not inclusive nor family friendly!! Ugh 😑

Thank you for making this video, I've been having a hard time finding someone who understands how this is affecting disabled people, and have made to feel ashamed for needing DAS for my disability by online trolls. People need to stop being so mean to disabled people (regardless of disability) and Disney needs to just jump on the system that both universal and Six flags has. It is an easy process and is harder for fakers to fake on.

@caripage9327

4 күн бұрын

We got disability access at Universal and they were even easier to get than Disney. The biggest difference was their disability access methods were terrible and we hated it enough that we won't go back. We spent ALL day there and only got to go on a few rides. We'd sit near one of the rides and see that even though we were given a ridiculously long que (like 300 minutes, no joke), the line was moving all the way through in like 45 mins. That's just dumb.

I'm sorry and I don't mean to say this in a rude manner but to give the DAS to only children who have autism is not appropriate, some of these children are not able to utilize many of the attractions. The way I look at it Disney is becoming a company that is slowly getting away from customer service and only wanting money. They may not give you the DAS pass but you can sure pay for a lightning lane to get on that ride if you want to. The thing that bothers me the most about restricting the DAS so much it cost Disney nothing to give that to someone You're only giving someone a lightning lean pass one or two times a day depending on the wait times. It's not our fault that people were abusing this or it's not other people's fault that so many people were utilizing it. DAS is a service and people were using it.

@HappyTravelVlogs

26 күн бұрын

DAS should be inclusive as it’s been. Right now they are denying so many people including those with autism. It’s very unfortunate what Disney is doing and how they are handling this situation.

@20truck

26 күн бұрын

​@@HappyTravelVlogsI'm going to tell you right now your son is not going to get the DAS pass You were wasting your time. If you'll read the information that Disney has it says in black and white who they're going to give it to and that's it. I've never utilized the universal studio Service I did look that up the other day on a website and I guess there's a third party company that does it? Is it a pretty good system?

As a Combat Veteran with disabilities I’m assuming that I will now be denied. My Disney days might be over😢

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

It’s so frustrating! Please do try and let us know how it goes! Thank you for your service!

@witnessforchrist7778

Ай бұрын

I'm 100% VA disability for schitzo-affective Disorder and just got denied

@puddin6796

Ай бұрын

@@witnessforchrist7778 This is BS, I wish all veterans like us would boycott Disney. They make money from us & say they support veterans. Truly the new leadership of Disney do not care about veterans!!!

If Disney would spend more time figuring out how to shorten their lines, then they would spend less time having to cope with people faking disabilities.

We got a DAS pass last month without an issue. So everyone is not getting denied.

@HappyTravelVlogs

21 күн бұрын

Such wonderful news! So glad everything worked out!

My disabled daughter (completely blind and other issues too) and I have had Disneyland annual passes about 10 times now over the last 20 years. She has never been denied the DAS pass (or whatever they called it 10+ years ago). We just purchased the top level passes ($1750 each) in March. Then Disney made this DAS change, basically only giving DAS to autistic people. My understanding is that now she will be denied the DAS pass, which means we pretty much won't be able to go to Disneyland much more at all during the last 8 months of our magic key. Can we get a pro-rated refund of our passes given that Disney changed the terms after we bought our pass? I'm sure the answer will be no.

Wait so we just purchased tickets to Disney world and are going in September. Your telling me I can’t get a refund on my tickets if they deny my sons DAS pass???

Disney Paris asks for proof. I went last year. They give you a physical card and its easy with your proof.

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

That’s what we need here!!

@caripage9327

4 күн бұрын

The only issue I could see with that here is that we're a for profit healthcare system, not everyone here can just go to a doctor and get proof. Healthcare is EXPENSIVE.

Like you said, to make it even worse, they put this in effect suddenly, but we've been booked for 6 months already, and my wife has had DAS twice in the past, so we had no reason to think it wouldn't be available. It's really the only reason we could do Disney as a family before. I'd describe her situation, but as with everyone else knows who has a disabled relative, I shouldn't have to, and it doesn't matter. But she has MS, and of course, we were denied along with everyone else. I could tell as soon as the "medical professional" started talking to her, they weren't going to approve her. I'm still going to try to make it work because of how disappointed my girls would be if we told them our trip was cancelled (plus dealing with the fight to get all our money back from them and the airlines), but Disney will never see us again after this trip. It is absurd, but this is yet another example of how bad people ruin good things for the majority.

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

Ugh I’m so sorry to hear this. It’s so frustrating that the ones who really need it get denied. Have you tried calling again? I know it’s still hit or miss but some people have been approved by calling again and adding additional information.

@JonathanDDuke

Ай бұрын

@@HappyTravelVlogs unfortunately, yes. She's done the video chat twice, got rejected by the medical professional, and then did the regular chat again today and even talked to a supervisor. They won't budge. Just hoping that return to queue works like they claim it will. 🤞

@kylaedge901

Ай бұрын

I was just declined a third time. I won’t try again. I had to talk to several “medical professionals.” The last lady was supposed to be a neuro psychologist. I didn’t get a reason for the denial, just told that there are other accommodations available. Then I was sent a link to the generic webpage for tips to cope with being in line. The cast member did say that my husband could wait outside the line with me, but she wouldn’t explain more. It’s up to the cast members at each ride. It’s just the 2 of us and there’s usually not a cast member to be found throughout the queues, so I’m not optimistic about it. Also, I don’t feel comfortable explaining to dozens of cast members why I need a return time.

@JonathanDDuke

Ай бұрын

@@kylaedge901 so sorry to hear that. The supervisor that my wife talked to did say that you are not supposed to have to explain anything to them, just walk up and tell them you need to do the return to queue option. I have a hard time believing that, because if that's all it takes, why wouldn't every person walk up and try that? Talk about encouraging abuse of the system! If they aren't going to do full DAS, they should at least give the people that need that option a lanyard or something. I'm really pessimistic about how this is going to turn out, but I can't cancel it on my kids at this point.

@HappyTravelVlogs

29 күн бұрын

@@JonathanDDukeugh I’m so sorry to hear this .

Class action lawsuit

i had a DAS on my last visit (2022) due to having inflammatory bowel disease, and i had to leave the line when i joined at my allocated time, it’s gonna suck having to leave the line every time i need to use the restroom i know someone with my condition who contacted Disney about the new rules, they were told to wear adult diapers, and was denied we visited Disneyland Paris a few weeks ago, they have a priority card, which you apply for and have to show proof of disability (not what the disability is, just proof you have one) this was much easier

Disney is not what it use to be. My daughter got denied for das and we cancelled our trip to disney and made reservations to Universal and we have their disability pass now. so i will never return to the ugliest place on earth.

@HappyTravelVlogs

17 күн бұрын

Im so sorry :( We are also looking at Universal.

Do you have actual numbers from Disney? or are you just using FB and social media posts to get your information? The only question that is asked is why an individual cannot wait in a traditional queue. To put your comments to it, it is not about the disability. Just to take your comment about a heart transplant, while I do not know exactly about a heart, I can tell you I know someone on the kidney transplant list who is listed as disabled by state, but he has no issues waiting in queues. I guess I do not understand your point a lot here. Seems like a lot of social media and speculation. You can cancel as well within 30 days. The policy isn't that restrictive. Thats also a social media thing thats just not true. I guess I should have waited until the end, DIsney World has also removed many of the second touch points, some still have them, but the rumor is that Disney is attempting to remove all second touch points. My biggest point, don't trust all of what you are reading on social media. I had a child approved with the new system with an acute medical condition so its not all being denied.

@HappyTravelVlogs

21 күн бұрын

So happy that your child was approved its such wonderful news for you and your family! Hoping everyone who needs DAS has the same luck. No, no one has "real" numbers its just stories that are coming out...you take it how you want. I don't think half of these people would come on to make up a story about why they got denied. Of course you have to take everything with a grain of salt but you have to admit some of these stories are heartbreaking.

@almightygonzo

21 күн бұрын

@@HappyTravelVlogs some yes. Sone come off as the reason why Disney made the changes. I honestly think it will work itself out. But it will only work if people try the other accommodations being suggested instead of just saying they won’t work. I saw a story today about a person complaining their mother wasn’t granted one because she cannot stand and is in a scooter. To me that shouldn’t have gotten a das for the last 10 years. At least since the GAC system. Yet they did.the post honestly read like the family was using the elderly mother. Then yes you read one who has uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and they want part of the family to wait separate. That I don’t agree with. But the thing is it’s something like 60% of visitors have a disorder, condition or disability that many say should be blanket acceptance. That’s an insane number. Then add family to that. So that’s why disney asks. Why you cannot wait in a traditional line. Then they make the accommodations from there. Only way to say their suggestions other than das doesn’t work is to first try. Then if it doesn’t work call in while there. Instead of automatically assuming they won’t work and going to social media to vent. Some stories are hard to read. Others are understandable for Disney to try to figure out a new system. When they got rid of GAC a decade ago. If you read the reasons they were changing it is almost identical to today. It’s just there was no or limited social media. People were saying das won’t be as accommodating as GAC but it didn’t turn out that way now. So let’s just see how it plays out.

So i have muscular dystrophy i can still walk but not all day and can’t stand for long periods of time. I usually use a wheelchair or ECV to get around the parks and a few times I’ve gotten a DAS pass this next visit i wont ill gladly sit in in the chair in the regular standby queue. However what about Space Mountain ? The standby line has stairs the lightning lane has a ramp are they going to tell people in a wheelchair to go get a lightning lane ? that’s not right that’s a cash grab 🤦🏻‍♂️

I'm disgusted by this as an autistic teenager. Disney is one of my special interests and I was so excited for my trip next year but now I doubt I am going to qualify. It's not just being denied, its the WAY we are being denied. The fact some random ass non-autistic person gets to decide who is "autistic enough" to get a DAS is absolutely sickening. I have a professional diagnosis from an actual doctor. That is enough proof. End of story. Cast member's personal bias over autism will 100% affect who they decide to give DAS to, so if you aren't Sheldon Cooper then you really don't have a chance. Due to being late diagnosed, I am used to masking, so therefore I don't present stereotypically autistic but I DO get sensory overload and need DAS. Being older, being female, or even being a POC could affect your chances since you dont fit within the stereotype of autism the cast member has in their head. Autism is a SPECTRUM, and there is no way someone who works at DISNEY for a living would be able to determind your needs in a 20 minute conversation. And they are 100% doing this for the money. If they are worried about people faking, then just ask for offical proof of diagnosis from a doctor! Thats very hard to fake and will have all the information about the persons needs available to read. Plus its way more private and professional. I could probably ask for a doctors note/email from my therapist right now if they need more recent proof. But no, they are going to deny pretty much everyone so they buy the overpriced service. And the fact that there is now in-fighting in disability spaces is so disappointing. Its times like this where disabled people and their families should be working TOGETHER to protest! Not having immature fights over whos more disabled than the other. My trip is 14 months away so I hope there will be some changes by then but my heart goes out to all my fellow disabled people who will be affected by this.

It is not true that Disney denied DAS. My son with ADHD was just approved

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

That’s amazing!!! So glad to hear a positive outcome! Well of course it’s not everyone but many many people who had it before no longer qualify including people with developmental disabilities such as autism and similar (words from Disneys website).

@franciscomunoz8631

29 күн бұрын

Yes, DAS is now only for children with autism. That's what the CM vaguely told me when I tried to renew mine.

@janetstuart2467

3 күн бұрын

Well done. I have ADHD, my eldest daughter has ADHD and my youngest gets has Autism. My husband is my +1 and I was told to stand outside the line with my autistic daughter who is likely overwhelmed while my husband stays with my okdet daughter. We support each other as a team and I begged for us to be able to have DAS so we could wait together and support each other. They refused. They gave us return to queue and my eldest was verbally abused when we came back in. I had to tell at least 30 strangers about our diagnosis. We were refused a return time for a 20 minute wait. The wait increased to 40 minutes and I had to get a cast member to help us out and she came and got us and walked us through the line to the front which was mortifying for my daughters 😢

@franciscomunoz8631

3 күн бұрын

@@janetstuart2467 I tried to use the in park accomodations thebother day at Epcot the cast members were so rude. I tried to ride Mission Space and the wait was 45 minutes and the cast member told me "that's not that long of a wait time you can manage" even though I told her about my disabilities. It was ridiculous

From what ive heard from other disney moms,etc and read online, facebook and everything....NOBODY'S getting approved. I dont get it.😢

@kimberlybencivenga5914

Ай бұрын

We got approved quickly and easily this morning. They never even asked for a diagnosis

@jbbender822

Ай бұрын

We were approved easily on a video call where a cast member was able to see our son and easily assess that he would be unable to wait in a long line. (He is profoundly autistic)

@HappyTravelVlogs

28 күн бұрын

@@kimberlybencivenga5914that’s amazing! So happy for you guys!

@HappyTravelVlogs

28 күн бұрын

@@jbbender822such great news!!

@HappyTravelVlogs

28 күн бұрын

A lot of people are definitely not getting approved and it could be the same diagnosis. It honestly makes no sense.

That’s true… if they asked for some sort of documentation then they wouldn’t be doing this …. Many other places would

I have multiple sclerosis it has left me needing a wheelchair it also means my bladder can call at short notice and ms has given me massive cognitive memory issues! I cannot remember the conversation I had with my wife yesterday if it was yesterday!👨🏻‍🦽☹️

I think we all know why the did this. Money $$

If one is in such a state that being in a line is of such a burden, how possibly could they make it from the parking lot to the back of the park to even get in that line.

@HappyTravelVlogs

28 күн бұрын

Everyone is so very different and everyone has different needs, different ways of living and dealing with the disability.

@chrisfoxwell4128

28 күн бұрын

@@HappyTravelVlogs , and that's why a company can't individually accommodate every single person.

@HappyTravelVlogs

28 күн бұрын

@@chrisfoxwell4128 ok so please explain why are they denying kids and adults with developmental disabilities like autism and similar? When these are words from their website? How can two people have the same diagnosis yet one will be approved and the other denied. When DAS as per Disney was created for such disabilities.

@chrisfoxwell4128

28 күн бұрын

@HappyTravelVlogs , just like you wrote, everyone is different. Autism isn't a thing like a broken leg. I don't know what qualifications employees have or why Disney does what it does, but I imagine if they see a calm child or one that can respond rationally to questions they probably see one that can stand in a line. I doubt many adults will get it because being an adult means having to exist in the world and adapting to situations, whereas children might not have that skill. Or, DAS exists in name only now and they'll just deny everyone.

@HappyTravelVlogs

28 күн бұрын

@@chrisfoxwell4128 I think if a person has a diagnosis and it’s under a list of disabilities that qualify then they should be approved. People don’t grow out of autism, many continue to have every day challenges and some have even greater challenges as they get older because that school/parent based support is no longer there. Who are we to judge someone and how severe their disability is and question how it affects their day to day lives.

Has anyone on here been denied and or approved for DAS since the change? I will be going in sept and am dreading the video chat for DAS.

@caripage9327

4 күн бұрын

I haven't done it yet but we're going to call for ours in the next week. We were approved last year, I'm worried we won't be now. I KNOW I wouldn't be (I have ADHD that makes lines unbearable, I will literally leave someplace before I'll stand in a line longer than 5 mins lmao), but my kid has high functioning autism and severe social anxiety and OCD (germaphobia type) that makes standing in line with a bunch of other people panic inducing at times. She's an adult though, so I'm thinking they won't approve-in which case, I don't think we're going to go. It'd be a waste of money :(

@jrtigger316

4 күн бұрын

@@caripage9327 PLease let us know when you call. I have heard so many things from others on other forums and its all been a horrific experince of being told that our disabilties are not disabilities.

This is heart breaking. I know it is difficult but maybe it's time to boycott the mouse. Maybe all of those who need the DAS just go elsewhere. Go to a place that wants you and will accommodate your needs.

Happy to provide proof. Also officially governmental card showing difficulty in queues. We have cancelled 2 upcoming trips due to fear of being rejected. Let's call things what they are. This was never about abuse from some people of the system which btw Disney created when removing FP+. It is literally all about selling more Genie+. They should review their keys which they claim to stand for or be honest and let us cancel if we get denied but to avoid that, that's why they won't allow earlier registration.

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

I have same feelings we have one trip booked and I refuse to book more because I don’t know if my son will be approved and it’s pretty stressful. 😥

So did your son qualify?

@HappyTravelVlogs

Ай бұрын

I went over everything in the video.

There's a no litigation clause in the registration so you can't sue us sorry blame tic Tok and the vlog community for showing people how to hack the system 😠

#cancel Disney

Being disabled as I am, I have no problem with paying for convenience. I’m already paying thousands to go. People need to stop whining because it sounds to me like they’re entitled. The parks are ADA compliant. My wheelchair fits perfectly through all the rides, and let’s not forget about all the lines and walking that you are doing in the park that are not attractions. If you don’t like it, then you should not go. There are plenty of places to go on vacation, but this is a theme park. DAS should be for the terminally ill folks only because their time is very very limited.

@n0ibn

Ай бұрын

Not all disabilities are alleviated with wheelchairs. Also, we should not have to pay for accessibility.

@blondie4512

Ай бұрын

@@n0ibn well I’m sorry you feel so entitled and feel that someone in a wheelchair with sensory overload doesn’t qualify. I’m so happy Disney has something similar even if I have to pay a little more it’s worth every dime to make the happiest vacation ever. Think about that. Be grateful you even get to go to Disney a lot of families will never get to see it. Accessibility/VIP treatment should be only given to those that have a terminally ill condition. Have a nice day.

@bigpussyslayer69

Ай бұрын

some people spend every dime to help their kids and family go like my parents and i can’t afford to buy passes for every ride and i shouldn’t have to pay for it stop pretending youre high and mighty cause you can afford it 99.99999999% cant and its so dumb to pretend its so easy as to not buy it or not go

@n0ibn

29 күн бұрын

@@blondie4512 You are reading things that are not there. Maybe you should look inward as to why you’re projecting. Accessibility is NOT “VIP’ treatment, it’s the bare minimum. Genie+ does not offer the same thing as DAS does, not to mention it’s limited in availability and has time limits on return. Have the day you deserve.

@blondie4512

28 күн бұрын

@@n0ibn they do offer VIP tours which gives you special treatment. . But let’s be real for one moment…the bottom line is you want something for free. I understand as I too used it because they offered it. But they are a theme park and like everything in this country, costs go up along with demand. I hope you can find enjoyment if you go again. We love it and accept that things change and you either go or you don’t. Takes too much energy to be unhappy.