Can Type 1 diabetics skip lines at Disneyland?

Guests with disabilities that make extended attraction wait times difficult may register for Disability Access Service (DAS). DAS registration is done by interviewing with a Cast Member at any of the various Guest Relations locations located throughout the theme parks.



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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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Instead of waiting in line, the guest and their party use the DAS pass to schedule a return time to ride attractions. The guest may use the Lightning Lane entrance (the old FASTPASS Return entrance), the ride's exit or an alternate line, depending on the ride.

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No, cast members do not ask for proof of disability or medication documents during the Disney World DAS registration process.

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Specifically, federal laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, protect qualified individuals with a disability. Since 2009, amendments and regulations for these laws make clear that diabetes is a disability since it substantially limits the function of the endocrine system.

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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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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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Disney Genie+ is a paid service that allows you to skip the standby line and use the Lightning Lane entrance at select attractions. Guests can book their first Genie+ ride selections starting at 7 AM on the day of their visit. This applies to both those who stay at a Disney Resort Hotel or stay off-property.

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Disney Genie+ is a paid service that allows you to skip the standby line and use the Lightning Lane entrance at select attractions. Guests can book their first Genie+ ride selections starting at 7 AM on the day of their visit. This applies to both those who stay at a Disney Resort Hotel or stay off-property.

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Easy Ways to Avoid Long Lines at Walt Disney World
  1. Learn about and use Disney's Genie app – it's free.
  2. Get to the parks well before they open.
  3. Stay in the park as late as possible.
  4. Bonus tip – plan your meals ahead using Disney's mobile ordering.


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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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Do not bring a doctor's note. Disney can't use them due to privacy laws. Bring everyone in your party with you. They will take a picture of the guest the pass is assigned to; there is no need to smile or pose.

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It is private property. Disney is checking for the following items, which may not be brought into Disney's Parks: Recreational devices such as drones, remote control toys, skateboards, scooters, inline skates, shoes with built-in wheels. Alcoholic beverages, marijuana or any illegal substance.

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If you have medical concerns regarding standing or waiting in line at Disney, you may be eligible for their Disability Access Service which helps guests schedule return times for rides instead of having to wait in line.

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If you do not arrive before 2 days before your park day you can always stop by guest relations at any of the theme parks to apply for DAS. You can have up to 6 guests join your DAS if you are approved. You will all be on one reservation for return times and cannot be inlcuded in mutliple DAS parties on the same day.

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