You may use your own wheelchair at all Walt Disney World theme parks. Wheelchairs are also available for rental. Learn more about how Walt Disney World Resort can help accommodate Guests with mobility disabilities.
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Walt Disney World attractions offer access for Guests with mobility disabilities in the following categories: Must transfer from wheelchair/ECV to ride vehicle. Must transfer from ECV to wheelchair. Must transfer from ECV to wheelchair, and from wheelchair to ride vehicle.
Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted, and quantities are limited. Please plan to arrive early. Guests must be 18 years of age to rent wheelchairs.
While Walt Disney World does not offer discounts on tickets, they do offer many services for Guests with disabilities. Eligible Guests can register for the Disability Access Service (DAS) program, which offers a wide variety of benefits and accommodations specific to each Guests needs.
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.
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.
Some common conditions and diagnoses that may be approved include autism, anxiety, and ADHD. Basically, if you have any condition or disorder that makes it challenging to remain in lines for extended periods of time, then you qualify for a Disney DAS pass.
Just go to guest services and explain why you need one. They'll ask you questions about your disability but other than that nothing else is required. No documentation required. You just have to explain why waiting outside the traditional lines setting would benefit you.
Disabilities Access Service (DAS) CardGuests with Diabetes do qualify for the DAS card. Please see our DAS FAQs for information about how to get this pass.
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.
“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.”