On the same day that Disney made the Disney Genie / Disney Genie+ announcement, they also added details on the changes/upgrades to the Disability Access Service (DAS) program as well.
The official page on DisneyWorld.com can be found here.
Pre-Arrival Registration and Planning via Live Video Chat
This fall, we’re introducing a new option to register virtually with a Cast Member via live video chat as early as 30 days in advance of a park visit.
During your chat with a Cast Member, you’ll also have the opportunity to select up to 2 experiences per day (subject to availability) using our new DAS Advance planning option. Please keep in mind that DAS Advance selections must be booked at least 2 days prior to the day you plan to redeem them, and you will not be able to make selections on the day of your visit.
If the experience you want is available, you’ll be given a one-hour return window to redeem during the day of your visit. Any selections you make will appear as plans on the My Disney Experience app or on this website.
Please note: at this time, live chat will be offered in English only.
Same-Day DAS Return Time Self-Selection Tool
A new way to request return times is also debuting this fall. In lieu of having to physically go to an experience or to a kiosk to obtain a return time from a Cast Member, Guests registered in the DAS program (and their party members) will be able to make return time selections right from the My Disney Experience app during the day of a park visit.
Guests who pre-register for DAS will be able to proceed to the booked attraction to confirm their identity before being able to use DAS, including DAS Advance selections. Guests who pre-register for DAS and use DAS Advance selections will also be able to participate in the existing DAS program, including the option of booking DAS selections using the app when that feature is available this fall.
There is some confusion on the DAS Advance planning option, but it appears that guests with a valid DAS will have the following options for using the DAS program:
Video chat is now live, you can join the video chat here.
The official page on DisneyWorld.com can be found here.
Coming Soon: 2 Exciting New Features
These options will be available in addition to our existing, in-person DAS program.Pre-Arrival Registration and Planning via Live Video Chat
This fall, we’re introducing a new option to register virtually with a Cast Member via live video chat as early as 30 days in advance of a park visit.
During your chat with a Cast Member, you’ll also have the opportunity to select up to 2 experiences per day (subject to availability) using our new DAS Advance planning option. Please keep in mind that DAS Advance selections must be booked at least 2 days prior to the day you plan to redeem them, and you will not be able to make selections on the day of your visit.
If the experience you want is available, you’ll be given a one-hour return window to redeem during the day of your visit. Any selections you make will appear as plans on the My Disney Experience app or on this website.
Please note: at this time, live chat will be offered in English only.
Same-Day DAS Return Time Self-Selection Tool
A new way to request return times is also debuting this fall. In lieu of having to physically go to an experience or to a kiosk to obtain a return time from a Cast Member, Guests registered in the DAS program (and their party members) will be able to make return time selections right from the My Disney Experience app during the day of a park visit.
Guests who pre-register for DAS will be able to proceed to the booked attraction to confirm their identity before being able to use DAS, including DAS Advance selections. Guests who pre-register for DAS and use DAS Advance selections will also be able to participate in the existing DAS program, including the option of booking DAS selections using the app when that feature is available this fall.
There is some confusion on the DAS Advance planning option, but it appears that guests with a valid DAS will have the following options for using the DAS program:
- DAS Advance planning - Guests can make two DAS selections per day at least 2 days prior to the day of their visit. If a guest opts to use the DAS Advance planning option, it also appears they will be able to make additional selections on those days using the same day self-selection of cast member selection option.
- Same-Day DAS Return Time Self-Selection - Guests will be able to secure DAS selections on their phone using the existing My Disney Experience.
- Same-Day DAS Return Time Cast Member Selection - Guests will be able to visit an attraction and get a return time from the Cast Member at the entrance of the attraction. This is the current way guests utilize the system.
Video chat is now live, you can join the video chat here.
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