Rumor New DAS System at Walt Disney World 2024

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Yeah, I just don’t think the average guest is getting 10 attractions in a day in (or anything close to that) unless we are counting “saw a parade,” “saw a cavalcade,” “waived to Mickey standing in the train station” as an attraction.

Not for years

That’s didn’t mean it’s technically impossible

We saw all the claims of getting 14 fastpasses a day…
But at what cost?

I don’t tolerate that many headaches/work WHEN IM WORKING

The last 2 systems don’t allow enough availability to get much.

The best way was always OG fastpass for 2 or so headliners and standbys around them.

Simpler, better days

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Not sure what that has to do with anything. You do realize majority of DAS DO need it correct? The ignorance on these boards are beyond at times. Smfh

You complained that you didn’t want to have to sit and people watch while waiting for your DAS return time because that’s “boring.” This poster had a perfectly valid response to you.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Again i am literally on record stating Disney should require proof if they really wanted to eliminate this problem. My Mom & Myself both have documentation if you really need to know… when GA put this into effect the 1st time going i was given access then had to sign up and was approved by that 3rd party. So keep making assumptions.

If you and your mom have documentation, then why are you upset over these changes being made?

 

[Splash4eva]

You complained that you didn’t want to have to sit and people watch while waiting for your DAS return time because that’s “boring.” This poster had a perfectly valid response to you.

Not sure how thats the case but okay. I dont go to Disney to people watch. There are plenty of things i can do otherwise if i need to kill some time. All of which involves spending money so Disney loves me lol

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Yet they did nothing to change until now and people who lied will do the same they literally gave you a blue print on how ro do it…

I’m certainly not defending how long Disney took to act here or how dumb they were for not realizing how quickly and seriously this would be abused.

 

[TeriofTerror]

1. Some people legitimately need DAS.
2. *SOME* of those people unfairly game the system.
3. Even legitimate use of the system can negatively impact other guests on occasion, such as large parties tagging along with the DAS guest.
4. Some people who don't need DAS get it anyway because they are lying, entitled jerks who think the rules shouldn't apply to them.
Disney realizes group one and non DAS-guests are being negatively impacted by groups 2-4 and feel a change is needed, both for the benefit of the non-cheating guests and Disney's bottom line. Disney is a company and their job is to make money; I can't fault them for that. Therefore, Disney is going to try some changes to see if they help. It's in Disney's best interest to try to provide the best experience possible for all guests, so maybe we can wait to see:
A. If anyone with legitimate issues suffers due to the new policies, and
B. If the changes improve the overall situation -
before getting our knickers in a royal twist?

 

[Splash4eva]

If you and your mom have documentation, then why are you upset over these changes being made?

Documentation isagain not being asked for so having it is useless…

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Yeah, I just don’t think the average guest is getting 10 attractions in a day in (or anything close to that)

They can if they want to. I did 10 attractions at DHS and that was with a long sit down lunch at Brown Derby. Could have easily gotten in Rise if I had counter service.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Im concerned that my Mom with her condition doesnt pass out and faint in the park again like she did when she was stubborn and refused it ages ago….

Have you considered:
1. Using a mobility device for your mother including in the queue’s?
2. Utilizing Disney’s “return to queue” service to make sure your mother can take frequent breaks;
3. Purchasing Genie+ for your mother and yourself to avoid lines; and
4. Utilizing Rider Switch so that your mother doesn’t have to wait in the longer lines?

It does sound like the new rules will preclude your mother if she doesn’t have a “developmental disability or similar,” however it also sounds like there are other reasonable accommodations that can be made to ensure that you and she still have an enjoyable experience.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Documentation isagain not being asked for so having it is useless…

Then being upset about these changes is even more useless?

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Dd has a developmental disability,

Then you should be fine under the new system. Your daughter is exactly who DAS is intended for now, and, candidly, you should have a better DAS experience with shorter LL waits (and standby return times!) with other abuse weeded out.

 

[Ayla]

Have you considered:
1. Using a mobility device for your mother including in the queue’s?
2. Utilizing Disney’s “return to queue” service to make sure your mother can take frequent breaks;
3. Purchasing Genie+ for your mother and yourself to avoid lines; and
4. Utilizing Rider Switch so that your mother doesn’t have to wait in the longer lines?

It does sound like the new rules will preclude your mother if she doesn’t have a “developmental disability or similar,” however it also sounds like there are other reasonable accommodations that can be made to ensure that you and she still have an enjoyable experience.

5. Not going when it is 100+ degrees and high humidity?

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Not sure how thats the case but okay. I dont go to Disney to people watch. There are plenty of things i can do otherwise if i need to kill some time. All of which involves spending money so Disney loves me lol

Well I don’t go to Disney to stand in line. There are plenty of other things I can do otherwise if I need to kill some time. All of which involves spending money so Disney loves me lol.

Do you see the problem?

 

[Angel Ariel]

Then you should be fine under the new system. Your daughter is exactly who DAS is intended for now, and, candidly, you should have a better DAS experience with shorter LL waits (and standby return times!) with other abuse weeded out.

As I said..the issue is the "shoulds" and the "might"...it's the unknown. It causes anxiety, as was the point of my post. I do think she should still qualify, but now it's a question mark vs a known quantity. It won't be a known quantity until our next trip, which we don't have planned yet.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

5. Not going when it is 100+ degrees and high humidity?

I mean this is advice that everyone should follow. Friends don’t let friends go to Orlando in July, August, and the beginning of September.

 

[DryerLintFan]

They can if they want to. I did 10 attractions at DHS and that was with a long sit down lunch at Brown Derby. Could have easily gotten in Rise if I had counter service.

Honestly I wasn’t aware there were 10 attractions there to do!! jk

 

[Splash4eva]

Have you considered:
1. Using a mobility device for your mother including in the queue’s?
2. Utilizing Disney’s “return to queue” service to make sure your mother can take frequent breaks;
3. Purchasing Genie+ for your mother and yourself to avoid lines; and
4. Utilizing Rider Switch so that your mother doesn’t have to wait in the longer lines?

It does sound like the new rules will preclude your mother if she doesn’t have a “developmental disability or similar,” however it also sounds like there are other reasonable accommodations that can be made to ensure that you and she still have an enjoyable experience.

Time will tell. Im going in June & honestly not sure how ill proceed. My Mom sadly most likely will not come if there is any uncertainty

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

As I said..the issue is the "shoulds" and the "might"...it's the unknown. It causes anxiety, as was the point of my post. I do think she should still qualify, but now it's a question mark vs a known quantity. It won't be a known quantity until our next trip, which we don't have planned yet.

I really don’t think it should be a question mark and I think this falls into the category of people who keep assuming the worst of Disney despite Disney having a really good track record of being extremely disability friendly. I understand the anxiety, but I really think you’re going to be fine. Like, if I gambled, I’d wager you $100 at pretty good odds that you will be approved. Their website literally carves out developmental disabilities, which is what your daughter suffers from. This does not appear to be targeted at (especially children) with developmental disabilities, nor should it be.

 

[Splash4eva]

Then being upset about these changes is even more useless?

Its a forum / thread we are all having discussions. I didnt know what im doing is against rules

 

[DryerLintFan]

5. Not going when it is 100+ degrees and high humidity?

6) working with your medical team to plan for and try to mitigate the possibility of a flare up