Splash4eva
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I know the difference. Im simply saying those who previously had DAS & are now denied to potentially offer it as a courtesy granted i know Disney most likely not giving away anything for free but was just a thought.
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New DAS System at Walt Disney World 2024
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peter11435
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I’m honestly not sure why they would do that. If anything that would make the previous problems worse.
My husband and I have planned a trip to disney world this September. In all the years we have gone to Disney world he has never been denied a DAS pass. He has heart failure and is diabetic. He takes medication for diabetes as well as pressure medication and diuretic medications as well. Waiting on a line that is longer than 30 minutes, especially when it is in the heat can cause him to pass out. Many of Disney's attractions have outside lines when they are over 1 hour long. Even with a wheelchair he cannot wait for a long time in the heat. When we go to Disney we have to take frequent breaks in air conditioned buildings. In August I am planning to try and register for a DAS pass for him. Because of the new changes to DAS, I am so nervous that his medical condition will no longer qualify him for a return time if he starts to feel ill. This could make our visit this September very physically unsafe.
Dranth
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Easier said than done of course but I wouldn't worry about it too much yet.
You have some time, and I wouldn't be surprised if the system is tweaked a bit down the line. I also expect that once all the kinks get ironed out the new accommodation will work reasonably well for many people. If he does end up getting denied, there should be plenty of real world reporting out there at that point on what people were able to do, how the new accommodations helped, how they didn't and armed with all of that information hopefully it will make the trip easy, safe and enjoyable for you both.
If you aren't sure you can make it work, call and get a refund for any part of the trip you can.
Also, is there any chance you could push the dates now just in case? Moving the trip to late January for example could make a HUGE difference in temperatures.
Angel Ariel
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What's the point of such speculation at this point? The changes are made. There's no indication Disney is going to give free genie+ to those denied DAS. There have been reports of guest recovery where people have been given 1-3 LL returns, but I expect that is going to be short lived as a transitional recovery option.
Splash4eva
Well-Known Member
Its simply conversation …
Club Cooloholic
Well-Known Member
My wife and son really struggle with heat so when I proposed a trip in August she shut me down right away. We are going in November instead. Wouldn't a winter month be better? September can still be very hot, even when not waiting in lines just getting though main Street or from the parking lot could be dangerous for him.
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Chi84
Premium Member
Under those conditions - since you already have a trip planned - can you use Genie+/ILLs if you’re denied? I know it’s expensive but trying to do without it sounds miserable.
Chip Chipperson
Well-Known Member
Yep, and the liars would know that their worst-case scenario is free G+. So more incentive to try to get DAS for people who truly don't need it.
Disstevefan1
Well-Known Member
Folks who are denied must purchase G+ and/or ILL
It’s either that or don’t ride any attractions.
There is always plenty of food and merch.
isn’t that what we all mostly do anyway 
peter11435
Well-Known Member
Nobody “must purchase” genie+Folks who are denied must purchase G+ and/or ILL
It’s either that or don’t ride any attractions.
There is always plenty of food and merch.
You don’t need to have genie+ to ride any attractions.
Chi84
Premium Member
I was just making a suggestion. It was definitely worth it when the osteoarthritis in my hip made long lines in a wheelchair incomprehensible. Although with 2 older people and young grandchildren we would buy it anyway. It makes the trips much more expensive.Folks who are denied must purchase G+ and/or ILL
It’s either that or don’t ride any attractions.
There is always plenty of food and merch.
Disstevefan1
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You are correct. If you are denied DAS, you really have no other choice but to purchase G+ and ILL.
Yes, it does get expensive for sure.
Chi84
Premium Member
It would have been “no other choice” for us but I don’t claim to speak for others.
We always made do just fine with FP+. It’s too bad Disney has gotten so greedy.
Splash4eva
Well-Known Member
Does genie cost money yes but much more in comparison?!? I would disagree. It was less than 10% of what my Disney portion cost me. To me thats not bad at all especially for what i was able to get out of it
Disstevefan1
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FP+ was great.
We actually liked the paper Fastpasses the best! We would walk to the end of the standby line and make magic for folks by giving them Fastpasses.
Ah, the good old days...
Disstevefan1
Well-Known Member
It depends on how may folks you are paying for obviously. Its significant for a family.
I agree, single folks or couples do not feel it as much, but when you have a family group, it adds up.
Figgy1
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Year of a Million Dreams we got lanyards for a lot of FPs seeing we had GAC we passed ours on to another family.
Disstevefan1
Well-Known Member
Yes I remember fondly the year of a Million dreams. They gave out all sorts of stuff. I am looking at the free pins we got as I write this.
Oh, boy, good memories.
Its just not the same today.
Who knows, if attendance plummets as a result of EPIC, maybe they will do a super promotion like the year of a Million dreams with a bunch of giveaways.
Splash4eva
Well-Known Member
I had 3 this year but again to me the cost is worth what you get out of it and this coming from someone who has DAS.