Disney’s Disability Service Makes Change for Eligibility

After several changes and a pending lawsuit, Disney’s Disability Access Service receives another big change.

Disney’s Disability Access Service

A Walt Disney World vacation is a dream for so many, but with long lines and heavy crowds, this can be a bit difficult to navigate for many. Guests who cannot wait in a physical standby queue for longer periods may benefit from Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS).

Instead of waiting in the standby line, they receive a return time that is equal to 10 minutes less than the current wait time. In April 2024, both Walt Disney World and Disneyland made big changes to who is eligible for DAS.

Over the past year, Disney has made a few adjustments to the DAS program, including expanding the eligibility window for guests and removing the term “only” for eligibility. Unfortunately, for Disney, these changes came with a lawsuit as well.

DAS Eligibility Changes

It seems that the one constant over the past year has been the eligibility window for DAS. At first the DAS eligibility period increased from 60 days to 120 days.

This was later doubled and was then valid up to 240 days. Now this has been extended once again.

Once approved, this access is now valid for the length of your ticket or up to one full year. This is a great benefit for guests with an Annual Pass. For guests with an Annual Pass, once approved, they will be eligible for DAS for up to one full year.

Important Details For Disney’s DAS

Once this service has expired, guests must begin the enrollment process all over again. DAS is only valid for the location you registered for. You must register separately if visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

DAS is now valid for one full year or the length of your ticket.

Although guests can no longer be approved for DAS at Disney Parks, Guests can still participate in a live video chat on the day of their visit.

What do you think of this change? Do you think more changes need to be made for DAS? Share your thoughts with us and share this update with your Disney pals.