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Does Disney accommodate special needs?

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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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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DAS 101. The Disney Disability Access Service (DAS) pass is intended for guests who have a disability that prevents them from waiting in line — autism or otherwise. It is important to note that the DAS pass does not allow you to skip the line. Instead, it serves as a virtual line, where you are provided a return time ...

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

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All three major amusement parks (Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Orlando) provide assistance passes for guests with autism and other developmental disabilities. You can obtain them at Guest Relations as you enter the park.

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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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  • You can't really skip lines.
  • You can buy the Genie Pass to buy access to the lightning lane (or whatever they call it these days), but even with that you will still be waiting in line.
  • You can pay for a private tour which may include fast access to select rides.


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Some Disney Guests are speaking out on the abuse of the theme park's disability system, claiming other Guests are faking injuries and illnesses to skip the line. When Guests visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland, many expect to wait in long lines.

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Chilling at Epcot's Living Seas. Many autistic children love this attraction. Finally, Epcot is easily the quietest and most spacious, least crowded of the four. Bring over stimulated kids to Epcot to chill for a while.

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Universal Studios Hollywood Attraction Assistance Pass (AAP) for Autism and Sensory Conditions.

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A specific guide for non-neurotypical children A detailed guide (on the official Disneyland Paris website and in paper format) is aimed at people affected by the autism spectrum (ASD, ADD/ADHD, etc.). It presents the level of noise, light, darkness, etc. on each attraction, i.e. all sensory levels.

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