The Guest who is requesting DAS must be present during registration (in person or live video call) and when redeeming DAS selections at the Disneyland Resort theme parks. Once registered, DAS is valid for the length of the ticket or up to 60 days, whichever is shorter.

At Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World in 2026, the Disability Access Service (DAS) is typically valid for the length of your ticket or up to one full year (365 days) for Annual Passholders and Magic Key holders. In a major policy update in 2025, Disney extended the validity period from the previous 240 days to a full year to reduce the administrative burden on guests with permanent developmental disabilities like autism. Once you are approved for DAS through the mandatory "virtual video chat" with a Cast Member (which can be done 2 to 60 days before your visit), the service is linked to your account. However, it is important to note that a DAS registration issued at Disneyland is not valid at Walt Disney World, and vice versa; you must register separately for each resort. If you are visiting on a multi-day "dated" ticket, the service will expire on the final day of your ticket's validity. After the expiration date, or if you purchase a new type of ticket, you must go through the video interview process again to re-verify eligibility for the service.