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Some first impressions of DAS changes:

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Jamie Santillo | Accessible Travel Expert on Instagram: "I no longer qualify for the Disney DAS Pass 😭 I have been on pins and needles for the new DAS changes to take effect at Disney World May 20 with the hopes that Disney wasn't going to alienate those who don't fall under the neurodivergent umbrella. Unfortunately, that's EXACTLY what happened. First you must agree to their terms and conditions, as well as ensuring that your tickets/reservations are confirmed and everyone who will be going with you (up to 3 in addition to you can be added to the DAS) is also linked on MDE. Once that is completed, you can request the call. I spoke with a very nice woman who asked why I was applying for DAS. I explained that I'd used it for years. I have a heart condition and a defibrillator, and being overheated isn't good for me. She asked questions like, "What do you do about the heat on a daily basis?" and "How do you go to the grocery store?" She offered me a wait in que option, where someone in my party would wait in the line, and then I could meet up with them when it was our time to ride. She also suggested getting a call back time from a cast member. For that, I said, "Well, isn't that what DAS does?" She said, "Overall, yes. With this, you just can't preselect rides." So, by the end of the conversation, it was deemed that I did not qualify for DAS and that the intent for the program is to support those with Autism and similar. Disney's website says that, “Waiting in line is a regular part of the Walt Disney World Resort experience”, and that neurodivergent guests should “practice waiting with the Guest with a neurodivergent disability at home or in lines at places they might already frequent to get ready for their trip”. That statement to me is just awful. That is like telling me... Hey, practice not getting overheated so your heart behaves so you don't need the DAS Pass and can wait in the traditional line. 🤦‍♀️ How do you feel about these new changes? Share this to educate those who used DAS in the past or may need it in the future. Follow for more Disney and travel related tips. #adventuresbyjamie #AccessibleTravel #disneydaspass #DAS #accessibledisney #disneyvacationplanner #disneyadult"
6,088 likes, 2,866 comments - adventuresbyjamie on May 21, 2024: "I no longer qualify for the Disney DAS Pass 😭 I have been on pins and needles for the new DAS changes to take effect at Disney World ...".

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