Why are there so many disabled people at Disney?

Disability Access Service for ride queues Another reason why Walt Disney World is a great wheelchair-accessible destination is because of their Disability Access Service (DAS). This service is for guests who cannot tolerate long lines and gives them the option to visit an attraction at a later time.



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Depending on the experience, Guests utilizing a wheelchair or scooter will either wait in the standard queue or receive a return time at the attraction that is comparable to the current standby wait. If you're a Guest who has mobility questions or concerns, please view Services for Guests with Mobility Disabilities.

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Disney made major changes to its disability access system in 2013. Previously, theme park visitors with disabilities were able to receive a Guest Assistance Card that often allowed them to skip to the front of lines for rides. Disney said it ended that option because it was “abused and exploited.”

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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 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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Disney is tired of being featured on our website because of injuries, which is leading to the Disney World selfie ban. In 2022, there were over 500 selfie-related injuries at Disney World. While most of these are small bruises, they can be severe. In fact, people die every year taking selfies.

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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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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 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.

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“A conservative survey of Magic Kingdom Cast Members, full-time, found out that ten percent of Magic Kingdom Cast Members are currently homeless,” Jessica said in the video shown above. “And the problem has only gotten worse since the [COVID] shutdown.”

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And you and your phone are both welcome when you visit the Disneyland Resort. Yes, Cast Members currently are permitted to use the personal phones of Guests to take photographs.

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If you're heading Disney parks and are thinking of dressing up, you may want to think again. Disney does not allow park guests over the age of 14 to dress in costumes like princess dresses. It could detract from the overall park experience and kids may confuse guests for Disney's real characters.

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Your princess is in luck though, the attire policies at the Disneyland Resort allow guests under the age of 14 to wear costumes in the park! Sadly, wearing a costume doesn't cover park admission.

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Inappropriate Attire Disney reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other Guests.

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FastPass+ is your ticket to skip some of the lengthier Standby lines, and when you're trying to keep your trip efficient for a guest with ADHD, they can be a real help.

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Disabilities Access Service (DAS) Card Guests with Diabetes do qualify for the DAS card. Please see our DAS FAQs for information about how to get this pass.

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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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