Can disabled people go to Disney?

Walt Disney World attractions offer access for Guests with mobility disabilities in the following categories: Must transfer from wheelchair/ECV to ride vehicle. Must transfer from ECV to wheelchair. Must transfer from ECV to wheelchair, and from wheelchair to ride vehicle.



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Accommodating Guests with Disabilities As part of this commitment, the Disability Access Service (DAS) is a program offered at the Disneyland Resort theme parks to assist Guests who have difficulty tolerating extended waits in a conventional queue environment due to a disability.

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Do I need to bring proof of a disability/special need to Disneyland? No, you do not need proof of your disability at Disney parks in the United States (but the rules can be different at international Disney parks). Disneyland takes guests at their word and doesn't have the legal right to ask for it.

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1. Arriving at a Ride or Attraction in an ECV or wheelchair at Disney World. For the majority of rides and attractions, those in wheelchairs and ECVs will be going into the same queue as everyone else. You may veer off at certain points to avoid stairs, etc.

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While Walt Disney World does not offer discounts on tickets, they do offer many services for Guests with disabilities. Eligible Guests can register for the Disability Access Service (DAS) program, which offers a wide variety of benefits and accommodations specific to each Guests needs.

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The Disney cast members will work with that guest on an individual basis to make whatever accommodations are necessary. There is no requirement for guests to prove medical disability with a doctor's note or documentation; Disney takes guests at their word.

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Registration Process There are 2 ways for eligible Guests to register for the DAS program—pre-arrival via live video chat or in person at Guest Relations during a park visit. Cast Members will work with Guests individually to discuss specific requests and offer assistance.

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Some common conditions and diagnoses that may be approved include autism, anxiety, and ADHD. Basically, if you have any condition or disorder that makes it challenging to remain in lines for extended periods of time, then you qualify for a Disney DAS pass.

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Disabilities Access Service (DAS) Card Guests with Diabetes do qualify for the DAS card. Please see our DAS FAQs for information about how to get this pass.

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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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Disney made major changes to its disability access system in 2013. Previously, theme park visitors with disabilities were able to receive a Guest Assistance Card that often allowed them to skip to the front of lines for rides. Disney said it ended that option because it was “abused and exploited.”

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Just go to guest services and explain why you need one. They'll ask you questions about your disability but other than that nothing else is required. No documentation required. You just have to explain why waiting outside the traditional lines setting would benefit you.

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Disabled parking is not free throughout Disney World. However, in certain areas of the resort, disabled permit-holders may avail of free parking. In the main resort car parks, disabled drivers must pay the standard fee to park.

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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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