Can a child with ADHD get a DAS pass at Disney World?

While there is no specific list of what disabilities qualify for DAS at Disney World, some common conditions that may be approved for a DAS Pass include ADHD, autism, or anxiety. Guests should use their discretion when determining whether they should get a DAS Pass for themselves or a loved one.



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There are 2 ways to register for DAS: (1) pre-arrival via live video chat or (2) on-site at Guest Relations.
  1. City Hall at Magic Kingdom park.
  2. The Guest Relations lobby (near the Main Entrance) at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.
  3. The Guest Relations lobby (near the Main Entrance) at Disney's Hollywood Studios.


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Did you know that Disney offers a Disability Access Service that allows children with ADHD to 'virtually' wait in line, saving them (and their families) the agony of trudging through those long, boring, tantrum-inducing queues?

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There are two ways to register for the DAS Disney World program: before you arrive for your visit, or upon entering the park. Registration involves answering a few questions from a cast member. It does not require medical documentation or other proof of disability.

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While there is no specific list of what disabilities qualify for DAS at Disney World, some common conditions that may be approved for a DAS Pass include ADHD, autism, or anxiety.

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Consider a disability assistance card. The card allows you to go to an attraction and get a set time to come back and experience the ride. There are two ways to register for DAS: (1) pre-arrival via live video chat or (2) on-site at any theme park guest relations window. You don't need a doctor's note.

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“The cast member was so rude and condescending and denied me the DAS,” the Guest recalled. “So, I went in February, ended up passing out in line to Soarin' and was just generally miserable while standing and waiting in lines because I was afraid I'd pass out again.”

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What disabilities qualify for DAS at Disney World:
  • Disorders that make waiting for extended periods in the standby queue difficult.
  • Conditions that worsen with sun exposure, heat, or other outdoor elements.
  • Cognitive disorders that make staying in line a challenge.


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Walt Disney World Resort offers a host of services to help Guests with cognitive disabilities—including those on the Autism Spectrum—maximize their Resort experience. Services include: Advanced Ticket Purchase. Stroller and Wheelchair Rental.

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The DAS pass will only show up on your My Disney Experience app for the day you have a park ticket and reservation and when you are actually in the park. If you go to the hamburger menu and scroll all the way down, you will see your DAS access pass.

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Here are the rides that are only available to book the day of your visit and are not available ahead of time:
  • Magic Kingdom: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain.
  • EPCOT: Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After.
  • Hollywood Studios: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway.


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I highly recommend utilizing the DAS Advance process before your trip. Our trip will be at a crowded time in the parks, and not having to head to guest services is certainly a plus. The fact that the wait times in the virtual queue are lower makes it much easier on families to be able to plan for this process.

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– A DAS is not usable on rides, attractions, meet & greets, parades and fireworks shows that don't offer both a Standby queue and a Genie+ queue. – A DAS is NOT used at the water parks, for buses or at restaurants.

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On the day of your visit, have fun exploring other aspects of the park until you can redeem your return time. You may only have one active DAS return time at one time. After a return time has been redeemed, your party can request another one.

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There are two ways to register for the DAS Disney World program: before you arrive for your visit, or upon entering the park. Registration involves answering a few questions from a cast member. It does not require medical documentation or other proof of disability.

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Unfortunately, pregnancy is not deemed as a disability, and is not a part of the DAS program. However, what you can do is look into wheelchair or ECV scooter rentals to make travel throughout Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure Park easier for you.

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Often, asthma is triggered by weather conditions. If you are sensitive to heat, you might want to consider the Disability Access Service (DAS). Walt Disney World is committed to providing an excellent experience for all of its Guests, including those with medical conditions.

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This service works by providing guests with a return time for rides that is equal to the current standby time. So for example, if Seven Dwarfs Mine Train has a 60-minute wait time then the DAS user will return to the attraction in 60 minutes and then will use the Lightning Lane to experience the ride.

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