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Does ADHD count as a disability at Disney World?

Sign up for 'DAS pass' Guests with any condition (including ADHD) that prevents them from waiting in extended lines can obtain one. While a DAS pass won't give you immediate access to a ride, you'll get a return time comparable to the ride's current wait time.



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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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Cast Members will not ask for proof of a disability, but will inquire about the type of accommodations you are requesting because of your disability or condition. The person with the disability must be present to obtain the pass and will have their picture taken.

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Any adult or child with a disability that could endanger them, prevent them from fully enjoying the parks or waiting in a traditional line qualifies for DAS. This includes guests with both visible injuries or disabilities and those with less visible, non-apparent disabilities that could impact their park experience.

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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 also offers what's called Disability Access Service to guests (you're not a “visitor” — you're a “guest”!) who are unable to wait in a long line due to a disability. The card allows you to go to an attraction and get a set time to come back and experience the ride.

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DAS is intended for Guests who have difficulty tolerating extended waits in a conventional queue environment due to a disability. DAS doesn't provide immediate access to experiences, but rather allows Guests to request a return time for a specific experience that is comparable to the current standby wait.

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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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In terms of what to say to get a DAS pass, start by explaining why waiting in extended queues would be difficult for you. For example: “I experience ___________ which makes tolerating long lines difficult.” “When I'm in line for a long period of time, ___________ happens.”

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The Disability Access Service (DAS) is designed for guests who have a difficult time waiting in long lines for various reasons. I've heard of people using this service for a physical disability like severe plantar fasciitis to psychological disabilities like anxiety or being on the autism spectrum.

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