Do you need lightning lane if you have DAS?

Disney World's DAS system works on all rides at the theme parks including those without a Lightning Lane and the Individual Lightning Lane attractions. For attractions that do not have Lightning Lane, just simply ask a cast member and they will typically direct you to enter through the exit of an attraction.



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While DAS return times require you to wait the full standby time, Genie+ selections can be made for the next available time window and can be used right away. Purchasing Genie+ is not necessary when utilizing DAS, but there may be days where using both could be helpful, such as peak holiday times.

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You will need to explain your needs to the Cast Member at the attractions. A DAS is NOT required for those accommodations. – 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.

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When it is time for the DAS Pass, simply get in line at the Lightning Lane queue and have the guest with DAS go first. The light on the scanner will be blue at first. The cast member will need to see that the correct guest is there, then the light on the scanner turns green, and you are all good to go.

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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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“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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Use DAS if Eligible: Disney's Disability Access Pass (DAS) is available for Rise of the Resistance for guests who qualify. Disney recently unveiled changes to DAS that make it easier to enroll on the app before your arrival. (Note that in order to ride the attraction, guests must be able to transfer.)

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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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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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All guests, regardless of where they stay, are limited to a maximum of two pay-per-ride attractions per day and can only book a particular ride once per day. What about Annual Passholders? Annual Passholders will need to purchase Genie+ on the day(s) of their visit.

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Also, the guest registered for DAS needs to be able and present to ride when redeeming a DAS Pass return time. The registered DAS Pass guest must meet height requirements and be free from other conditions that may affect their ability to enjoy the ride, such as a heart condition or sensitivity to strobe lights.

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Disability Access Services Entitlements DAS Passes enable you to request a return time to experience an attraction without waiting in the standby line. Once your DAS Pass is approved and registered, you can use the DAS Return Time Self-Selection Tool in the My Disney Experience App on the day you visit the theme park.

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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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But, while some attractions are available to be booked in the DAS system ahead of arrival, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure is not. Instead, registered guests using DAS will need to request their return time after they enter the park (we recommend doing this first thing!).

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There is a maximum of 2 DAS Advance selections permitted per day and specific experiences are subject to availability. DAS Advance selections are valid for use only on the date chosen.

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