Controversial Disability Access System Launches, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Reopening
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มิ.ย. 2024
- This week marks the beginning of the new Disability Access System at Walt Disney World. There's a movie coming out about Club 33, and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster has a reopening date. All on this episode of News Today with WDW News Today.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Stage 89 Replay - stage89.com/stream
00:35 Opening
01:08 Disability Access Service Changes Now in Effect for Walt Disney World
04:58 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Ball Cap
05:54 Halloween Night Sold Out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024
06:30 DVC Member Lounge in Imagination! Pavilion at EPCOT Closing for Refurbishment
07:11 Be Our Guest Vacations - wdwnt.travel
07:46 Carousel of Products - wdwnt.shop
08:58 Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Scheduled to Reopen This Summer Following Months-Long Refurbishment
09:36 Disney Dreams That Soar Drone Show at Disney Springs
12:21 Pixar Lays Off 14% of Workforce As Part of Disney’s Company-Wide Cost-Cutting Measures
13:16 Movie Based on Disney’s Club 33 Reportedly in Development
14:35 Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies in Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea
15:46 Sign-off
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Already 6 incidents in lines for 6 different mobility disabilities. 4 have required emergency services. All 6 claim they were denied DAS. If these numbers keep up we’ll see changes pretty quick.
As an adult with severe MS. I tried to get a pass was denied. Try leaving in Q with a power wheelchair to hit a bathroom. Cast member where no where to be found to Assist with exiting the Q at Kilimanjaro Safaris. That is the only ride I am able to use at AK.
It’s a shame that abuse of the system has led to this.
If Disney hadn't gotten rid of the FREE fast pass system, rise in people getting a DAS pass wouldn't have increased so much. Now that guests have to pay for that same fast pass with Gennie+ guest are doing whatever it take to same money causing the abuse of the DAS pass. This new system discriminates against some people with Legitimate disabilities.
I agree. I’d say it discriminates against most disabled people. ALL physical disabilities are no longer accommodated. Even if you have autism and get overstimulated in a crowd Disney won’t accommodate you if you’re not a child. I heard even an 8 year old was denied the cm stating she was “old enough” to understand lines and waiting. Autistic children aren’t dumb a lot of them are forced to manage and suppress themselves in public and they do not want to have melt downs, but when they do it is not a choice just like fainting or seizures.
No theme park has free fast pass
Everybody charges
Those days are gone
@@VixenLovelove I went solo to Disneyland in November for 2 days I had no issue getting DAS other than a 40+ min wait for someone to start the video call. Still had a near meltdown in haunted mansion because after the elevator section there's a very disorderly line to the doom buggies after and Disneyland really wanted to fill up that whole hallway since the regular line was spilling out onto the walk way. I centered myself hard just just fidgeting with my Turning Red pin.
@@fire2box oh I know what you mean. It’s the same at magic kingdom haunted mansion. They pack you in like sardines.
@@VixenLoveloveyeah, Magic Kingdom’s is definitely terrible too. it’s purely the design of both stations, and i don’t see how they could organize paths with such little space.
the parks have been too popular for their own good/intended capacity for ages
I'm still not understanding how they're going to catch people lying about having autism for DAS. There's no autism scanner. Most people can't even tell that actual autistics are even autistic in the first place. So, what criteria would Disney use to prove you were faking? Idk. Jw
* guard waves a wand over me *
beepbeepbeepbeepbeepbeepbeep
"Yep. This guy's got the tism. He's clear."
😂
there's tiktokers and other influencers who have openly admitted they used DAS when they didn't need it. So likely those sorts of people, there's a reason DAS abuse became popular.
JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHNNNNNNNNNNNN
@@fire2box yes, but that doesn't answer my question
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"Too many people are faking things to abuse this pass."
"Okay. So, what're you going to do about it?"
"Now only autistic people can use this pass."
"Okay. I'm autistic. Give me a pass, please."
"Prove it."
"How?"
"Have a video call with us."
"Okay... but most autistic people would actually hate that; and people can still just say they're autistic. So... just seems counterproductive." 🤷♂️
"Sounds like a pretty autistic answer.
So now answer these questions for us:
What do 'Honk if you like [ ___ ]' bumper stickers mean?"
"To honk to let the person know that I like that thing, duh."
"Do you roll your eyes like this ⬆️ or like this ↔️?"
"Like this ↔️, of course."
"Sir, are you standing on your tiptoes and/or eating the same thing you've had for the past 2,063 days?"
"Ya, how did you know?"
"Yep, you're autistic. Enjoy your pass."
Lol
@@victorunboxestheworld VIIIIIIIIIIIICCCTTTOOOOOORRR 👋
I was wondering the same thing, because I have autism and I’m 36
I think that they way that they are going about the DAS change is disgusting. Imagine if it were opposite, and they said that every other disability, except for those with Autism, qualify for DAS. A disability is a disability. One is not more "important" than another.
The whole "get back in line" is going to be a huge issue. We have all seen how people act when they think someone is skipping the line.
Exactly and it’s bringing out the worst in people. I have never had to face this much ableistic vitriol people telling me and my disabled friends that we should suck up our pain and wait in a line full of people who will give us dirty looks if we have to re enter the line after an emergency.
I agree ! I feel like they’re gearing towards kids with autism but adults have autism too. Which is a disability.
Did you about the practice waiting in line at home? It’s like mocking us people with legitimate disabilities. It’s disgusting! I’m a war Veteran, because growing up I didn’t know any better. I joined the military for a better life, like many others. However everything that happened to me is something I did not expect nor asked for. I have life long physical and mental disabilities. I thought that Disney was pro- Veterans and such. But I was told to get out of line and just come back to the line. And to practice standing in line at home. I was in shock and didn’t even know how to proceed from there. It was disgusting and demeaning.
I have Department of Defense medical records and VA records and many other speciality care records. I’m so disgusted that I do not want to go back to Disney. The rides aren’t worth this. I stick with universal, which we only ride like two rides and then leave the park due to the complex PTSD. Can’t handle more than that. We used to go to the parks to try and keep some sense of social interaction or normality.
@@andreaschultz4552 That’s horrendous. I also agree the language sounds very inphantilizing and I’ve seen people say “if you can’t stand in line like a normal person then just don’t go to a theme park”. That to me is incredibly insulting cause while I may not be able to ride stuff like rollercoasters I can and should be able to ride less intense rides and enjoy the food and theming. They just don’t understand that Disney was a literal safe space for us cause it was clean, secure, and most of all safe. Like even when I had anxiety about going my mom assured me they had the best medical team to help if there was an emergency. My dad and I volunteer for ride to recovery so I’ve seen a lot of wounded veterans. Hope you enjoy that universal. That new park looks like it’ll have a nice big main area with paths and places to rest between rides.
Report Disney to the DOJ for violations of the ADA
I guess Disney forgot millions of people moved to Florida in the past year 😂
Kind of disgusting for Disney to require guests waive their right to class action to get disability accommodations. I wonder if that would hold up in court.
So the hundreds of lawyers on staff didn’t think about that? Cmon roast beef curtains
Unfortunately, yes, they can request that waive the right to a class action.
That said, if you feel you really are unjustly denied what the ADA should allow, by all means sue on a personal basis, chances are you'll get a lot more out of it and can use the money you get to go to other theme parks.
Class action waivers have always been in Disney contracts. They’re commonly used by most large companies in adhesion contracts, which this is
@@idaUnchained For guests?
@@abbyrock5684 yes. This same clause is in the photopass terms and conditions, too. It’s not new or unique to the DAS interview agreement, so idk why everyone is freaking out like it is.
Funny, Disney is worried about the increase numbers of DAS users, yet they have absolutely no problem handing out as many LL reservations as their greedy little coin counters can deal with.
Well, yeah, the problem is DAS was the way free loaders got LL and why the numbers tripled in a few years. Now the freeloaders will have to pay for LLs like the rest of us, which means few of them actually will. As a result, more LLs will be sold, but in reality, LL lines will shorten as you will have the fraudulent DAS users no longer log-jamming the lines. Out of 100 fake DASers, only a handful will actually pay for LLs, so a net 80-90 per 100 less in the LL. So, a better experience overall.
I was qualified for DAS when I was 2 (because I have autism), so my mom tried to do the DAS thing today. Saying it didn’t end up well would be an understatement. The cast members were very nice and helpful, however one lady completely ruined the whole thing. She said that I “didn’t qualify” for the DAS although I have autism! What? Why wouldn’t I qualify? Me, along with my mom, dad and my brother, were very mad at Disney and are considering cancelling our passes and switching to Universal, because I heard their monthly pay is 50 bucks cheaper and their disability thing is much less complicated. And without my disability pass, it’s near impossible for us to go to Disney. Absolutely unbelievable. Whoever made this change should get fired immediately. End of story.
While I agree there should be something done to punish those who abuse the system, I don't agree with what Disney is doing to other people who need assistance but now can't get it. It also bothers me some of these comments regarding others with disabilities fat and lazy. Not everyone who is disabled is obese, overweight, and we are not lazy. I didn't even know I had autism until I was 25. None of my pediatricians caught it. BTW, nice job Eric holding down the fort once again!
I agree, I expect Disney to screw over disabled people just to get more money from us, but it’s saddening to see so many people side with Disney and mock disabled individuals. My life would be so much easier if I could stand up for long periods of time but thanks to my spine I can’t. At best I can stand for 5 minutes before I have to lean on something but even leaning doesn’t fully resolve the pain. Some disabled folk will literally faint in the line if they are forced to and if other people in the line are like this comment section then a good few will give them dirty looks when they exit and re enter the line. Not to mention there have been tons of brawls in the normal ques when people thought another person cut in front of them.
Then, if you "didnt even know you had autism until 25".. you were otherwise functioning normally.
Why then, do you feel you are entitled to skip lines and get special treatment??
@@vicdog4440 You clearly don't understand the autistic spectrum and how it works. You also don't understand there are people who can't stand in the long lines due to medical issues.
@@vicdog4440 You also don't understand that there was little understanding of how autism worked in the 1980s. You know nothing of my story yet you felt compelled to assume I'm normal just because I wasn't diagnosed until 25. My mom noticed I never made the babbling and cooing noises normal infants make.
@@vicdog4440easy there, Tiger. There are a lot of conditions that go undiagnosed for years due to a multitude of reasons. That doesn’t mean the person living with the condition was living well. Talking out your ass isn’t a diagnosis yet here you are, surely a treat to be around. Try this: worry about your own front porch. The rest of us are tending our own just fine.
CMs are suggesting people who no longer qualify for DAS should buy Genie+. Hello, suggesting disabled people should pay for their accommodation?
That’s how you know it’s about the money. Sure they hated the fakers but they mainly want the most amount of people to pay for their shitty fast pass system
why should non disabled ppl have to pay for their accomodation?
@@mz610 We're not. You aren't waiting longer in line because of a few disabled visitors getting on the ride. Even with concerns of more people flooding the system, that is still a tiny fraction of the crowd. We're waiting in line because of larger crowds in general, lightning lane oversells and a company that has refused any real expansion or larger crowd accommodations in decades. And retrofitting existing space to replace a new ride with an old one doesn't count.
Why do you think you are?
It’s absolutely absurd that companies can just make people waive the right to sue or else no services.
Sounds illegal to say they can't even try to sue....sounds like a scare tactic.
They aren't saying you can't sue. They are just saying you wave the right to a class action suit. You can still sue individually. I have no idea how legal that is or not. But the agreement still acknowledges your right to sue as an individual.
@@katydid8182 Unfortunately making people agree to not be part of a class action lawsuit is something that is enforceable in the US. That said class action lawsuits typically are used to spank the hell out of a corporation, and does very little to help the people actually affected by whatever issue that is there, although the lawyers involved make a few extra zeroes on their paycheck.
Would never hold up
They’re not making you, it’s a private park. Go somewhere else lol
You do a great Job, Eric! Thanks for all you do to keep the ship running in Tom’s absence! Keep up the Great Work!
(Just want to leave a positive note because of some of the negative posts you have mentioned in the past.)
Disappointing about DAS and disappointing about laying off the lower levels instead of the higher levels at Pixar.
Watch this be reworked quickly. There are so many other disabilities that will not allow people to stand outside in the sun. This is so unfair this is happening.
Unfair that it’s fair for everyone?
umbrella's, sunscreen, long sleeves, gloves, etc are always options to provide shade from the sun. Plus DisneyWorld is huge what are these people doing to protect themselves from the sun while walking in it?
It's not about standing in the sun. DAS is about standing in large groups of people and what mental AND physical issues arise due to those conditions.
It seems the up date erased coverage for everyone but autistic and similar ailments
I hope it's worked quickly for those of us it was intended for...but at world very few lines are outdoors now.
@@andrewwolfgang7461if you're autistic and your age is double digits they're still denying them 🤦♀️ it's bullshit
Sucks for people who have invisible disabilities or struggle and still haven’t gotten a diagnosis
I agree! Like me I have autism and I’m 36
Yep. I can't wait until I get to just fall over in line because my combination of multiple health issues often make it so I can't stand up for more than 10-15 min before needing to sit down.
I hear ya on the invisible disabilities I have muscular dystrophy and not just Disney but everywhere i go i feel like people are staring at me like what’s wrong with this guy he looks healthy until i walk far, get up from sitting down or step up a stair or curb you wouldn’t know there’s anything wrong with me 🤷🏻♂️
@@mgailp But lemme guess... You go to the parks 5 times a week, right?? All the people complaining that they "cant wait til they fall over in line" are the biggest abusers.
Nah, airline CEOs are speaking out now about how much abuse there is by fake disabled early boarders. 20 go on in wheel chairs and only 2 leave the plane when they arrive in wheel chairs. The airlines cured 90% of the early boarders upon arrival!
Millions of people are faking disabilities left and right for ANY advantage in EVERY aspect of life.
Not a legal conclusion but I would love to see what the courts actually does with that waiver. I have doubts that the waiver could successfully be defended.
I have cerebral palsy. I'm fortunate enough to not need the DAS system anymore but as a child i needed it as i was on braces. Taking DAS away entirely because of bad apples is the dumbest thing Disney has done. I also don't like that Disney gets to decide if you need it or not. You can't tell someone experiencing the disability first hand what they need or don't need. I hope this backfires like the starcruiser did
Even if people who signed up for the das interview can’t file a class action lawsuit many other disabled folk will
It is interesting that Disney removed Tinker Bell from the parks, but Japan built a full ride for her.
Noticed the terms of use across all Disney sites has a no class action statement included now.
I'm one of those people with multiple health issues, I have arthritis in my knee, a bum ankle (broke it twice back 2002, never got an official diagnosis) and a weaker form of Muscular dystrophy. Because of those things I also crutches to walk.
If I had the money and the means (I'm on disability) I would totally go to Disney World, go to as many long line as I could and wait for the inevitable collapse. Because I would not qualify for DAS anymore and I wouldn't even try because by what I heard it's not for me and also pointing out I would rather spend my money on food and mech than Genie Plus or a rental for either an ECV or Wheel Chair because to me it looks like they just want me to pay extra to get either thing. Plus it's very easy to tell I'm not faking it as my knee often makes a grinding noise.
Like I said I don't have the means to do this, I'm on Disability and I haven't bene able to go to a Disney Park since 2015, I do have plans to go to Universal this year (my friends are treating me), but they have a completely different system and I already have a doctor's appointment lined up to get my note for that one (it was scheduled for something else but when they called me I explained I needed the note and plan to make it about getting that along with the other thing)... But at least I have the way to use that service... Disney in my opinion just looks greedy with this...
Mobility issues were not covered by DAS previously either per my understanding. I hurt my foot several years ago and everything I read online said I would be denied and told to use a wheelchair.
@@plush2you It's less mobility issues, I can walk fine most of the time even with my crutches... it's standing for long periods of time that's the problem for me. If I stand for too long, my legs start to buckle and basicly give out from under me.
I need a pass like that... becuase I'm a litteral accident waiting to happen.
In fact back in 2012 at Disneyland (completely different trip than my 2015 trip I mentioned before which was to Disney World) there was no set system in Disneyland Resorts, older rides disabled people can skip the line, new rides you had to talk to someone but the disability guide was very confusing didn't explain things properly becuase of that I wasn't sure how to ride Radiator Springs Racers so I just deiced to stand in the single rider line as the friend I was with hates thrill ride. And of coruse I collapsed becuase it didn't go as fast as I thought it would...
And becuase of how messy this is I would if I could stand and wait for the inevitable collapse just to see how they handle these things...
Universal has a great disablily pass, it does require previous documentation. But if you are legitimately disabled that shouldnt be too big of a problem.
Same with six flags parks, they have a good disability pass too, same process. I dont hear anyone eager to sue them for ADA compliance. Maybe disney should do the same and leave it to the doctors to decide if people can wait in lines or not. Just a thought.
Thank you Disney for now making it impossible for me to actually be able to ride what few things I can in your park. Signing this waiver had me questioning the vulnerability of these mandates.
Glad you are talking about this and highlighting the fine print that says you can’t sue. However I was expecting a rant, I understand that’s more of Tom’s thing, but it scares me how little people seem to care about the Das changes. Like it seems a lot of people don’t realize the dangers and how scummy this implementation is. Disney is not doing this for autistic children they are doing it so they charge more people for genie but also this is gonna make genie more expensive for everyone even previous users. More importantly disabled people have been offered line re entry which is a horrendous idea. Imagine you are someone with diabetes, ptsd, seizures, or fainting. If your body is shutting down how are you supposed to reach a cast member? Even if there’s someone with you to do it I highly doubt they will pay for enough cast members to monitor the line. Some lines are very long and claustrophobic so you’ll be moving shoulder to shoulder to exit. Not to mention the dirty looks people will give that person when they re enter the stand by line. This is a recipe for disaster and as a disabled person with phiefer syndrome it breaks my heart that the happiest place on earth has made it clear they don’t want disabled folks at their park.
Please WDW news don’t stop reporting on this situation, it may effect a minority of park goers but the way it effects those disabled individuals is much more serious and life threatening than your typical Disney cash grab screw up.
I agree on all you just said!
Sounds like it actually impacts more than just a minority. Otherwise they wouldn’t have done it. Some of the stories I’ve heard already with the new system a few days old are terrible, cast members crying in the video calls when the rules are prohibiting them from granting DAS to genuinely disabled guests.
@@yorkie9905 oh yeah it’s a large majority of the disabled community getting screwed over so we have to keep bringing attention to it. This isn’t just like losing the disney express bus, this loss could severely limit and hurt disabled folk. And if anyone says “just get genie plus or don’t go!” They have no idea how expensive it is to just exist comfortably with a disability. All the medicine and surgeries. Disney is important to disabled folks because it’s a safe accommodating space for disabled folks to forget the discrimination.
Im thrilled by the DAS changes. The abuse has gotten completely out of control and is unfair to people who want to play by the rules.
@@rock27272727Disney can reduce the abuse by asking for people’s medical records. How do you know people aren’t going to abuse this system too by having their kids “pretend” to be autistic.
Great job as usual Eric
Thanks for the info on the new DAS system
Love the reference to the Tampa Bay Rays logo
Because I want to see a movie about an exclusive club that I will most likely never be able to step foot inside in? Disney can keep the carrot. This rabbits pockets are empty.
I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling like that is a pretty tasteless concept for a movie.
They need to produce a film based on the Society of Explorers and Adventurers.
Sounds like they are. I can't say I am excited with how their movies have been lately. There is no chance at all Disney can make a movie about the subject matter of the SEA and not turn it into a preachy disaster.
I am SOOOOO FREAKIN GLAD Disney finally had the b@IIs to get strict on this. NO... Anxiety, "stress" , Lactose Intolerance & emotional instability because your goldfish died should NOT qualify to bypass lines and get special priviledges!
Look, if you have a problem obtaining PROOF from an ACTUAL clinical physician that proves you can't wait in lines (wether Disney requires it or not), then YOU are the problem, and the reason the abuse went sky high.
90% of us have bad backs, bad knees, anxiety, unpredictable sensitivities to certain foods... and if ALL of these people (including me) decide to "self diagnose" ourselves to be entitled to special priviledges, guess what?? Soon the "special priviledge" line is WAY LONGER than the regular line. And those of us who have to stand by as 70 "special" guests get let in for every 5 "regular" guests have HAD ENOUGH. We ALSO paid the same high price to get in, just like you. And so many of us are tired of getting treated like 2nd class citizens while the thousands of "self-diagnosed cases" get ahead of us, all DAY LONG. ENOUGH
You know this new system still doesn't ask for a doctor note though. I wish it did. There are people with diagnosed anxiety disorder who might or might not need the system. Seems like it would be easier if they make it mandatory for a doctor's note.
Team bad knee ( just had surgery) bad back ( have a herniated disk in my lower back) and low level anxiety and ADHD that makes my brain explode while waiting on lines....I still wait in the lines because like you said we all got something going on. Have you seen those TT of all the 40 year old going around the parks in their knee sleeves? That's me & it's true
It doesn't work like you think it does..Your lack of compassion is appalling. Heaven help you if you find yourself with a chronic condition that limits your ability to get around or stand in a long queue.
@@rebeccacronanUniversal does and I’m all for it. I have autism and all I had to do was provide proof of my diagnosis and I was able to get it with minimal hassle. Whereas with the new DAS changes I was denied. Even heard someone’s son that has down syndrome was denied.
"Anxiety, "stress" , Lactose Intolerance & emotional instability because your goldfish died should NOT qualify to bypass lines". Yes, I completely agree. But what about the blind person on crutches due to Spina bifida but isn't autistic? This person is now denied the DAS pass. You are saying they should have to navigate the twists and turns and constant starting and stopping of an hour long line, as opposed to still waiting an hour like everyone else but being able to sit down until their hour is up?
It sucks. Sick people scam and ruin this for actual kids that need assistance. Like everything else. Jerks ruin it for everybody.
blame the diarrhea crowd
It wasn't meant for just kids....it also got ruined for adults who need it
@@jhillestad what
@@noahsaboliauskas7753 people faking IBS
Great show Eric!
That boat to Disney Springs ending at 8 is a big bummer. I stayed at Port Orleans and the ride is an attraction in itself, and also very useful transportation. And what if you want to go to Disney Springs because you want to see the show? It would be nice if they could start the boat back up again after the show.
Yeah port Orleans are our favourite resorts, at least there is a bus, but it's more fun by boat for sure, especially at night, it's very relaxing with the lights off.
Great job!!!
The last time I went to Disney I rode jungle cruise with a young man that had a remote control scooter he controlled with his mouth. I’m assuming he had DAS Pass. It made me very happy to see Disney do this. His mom was wiping his face the entire ride. These are the people that need it. His Mom will be taking care of him until he dies. Disney will do the right thing and made a good call with the change. Too many people coming to a crowded theme park and scared to be a little uncomfortable so they abuse the system. Someone always has it worse. The people abusing this system were still skipping folks like this young man on the jungle cruise. People like him should go straight to the front no questions asked. I can promise that none of the truly disabled people out there are worried about this change.
I've watched the tour of fantasy springs instead of a movie two nights in a row. Can't wait to see more
A Club 33 sounds like it has potential, but it sounds like Disney is running out of theme attractions to mine. I guess this is a consequence of Bob Iger’s priorities toward IP in the parks.Animal Kingdom's Expedition Everest and Hong Kong Disney's Mystic Manor and some Tokyo Disney Sea seem to be the last non IP based attractions in the Disney foreign and domestic parks. What has happened to J Michael Straczynski development of the Society of Explorers & Adventurers series.
I watch a TH-camr family who use DAS for a child . They abuse the DAS by using it even when the child it is assigned to isn’t on the ride. This disgusts me as it makes lines longer for regular guests.
OMG those DRONES are AMAZING!!! I so hope they bring them to the US Parks!!!
There is already a TV series for Club 33 called "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" (with Robin Leach).
Disney’s roll out of this new system has been a joke. it’s a total mess and only a matter of time before something bad happens as a result of these ridiculous new rules. They’re pushing the whole “return to queue” b.s. yet there’s zero consistency between attractions and you’re literally at the mercy of the CMs who happen to be on shift at the time you want to ride. It’s obvious the CMs haven’t been trained and they’ve made this whole “return to queue” process all but impossible to navigate and beyond stressful for their employees. Disney won’t allow kids under 14 to be in the parks without an adult yet they have NO issue telling a single parent with two kids under 10 who might need to leave the line for one kid (who was previously approved for DAS) and have the other kid STAY IN LINE ALONE to hold their place. What is happening here?!?
I am visiting from the UK at this time with my daughter who is autistic. I found the DAS application simple and spoke to a lovely cast member who spoke to my daughter and it was a simple and unobtrusive process. no problems for us at all. thank you Disney.
Everyone should know they're hawking park candy stuff. I ordered a phone case in February and have never received it. No one will contact me.
Anyone have any success with the new das system for non-autism/developmental reasons?
It sounds like the only thing DAS is for now is autism and developmental disabilities. Nothing else gets the "unlimited lightning lane" DAS anymore.
I’ve been waiting to hear from someone because this can’t be legal.
@@spoonlessvalkyrie7514 would love to see if you get a response. I was told to wait until 30 days before my trip no other info would be provided. This was a response to an email I sent to the disability dept.
@@spoonlessvalkyrie7514 It's not that Disney is not thinking of others. I am a feeling one of the top people just said I have an autism/developmental kid, so let's just only let the autism/developmental people/kids use it and laugh at all others.
I can't wait for the Club 33 film. Since it's a Shawn Levy film, I hope Ryan Reynolds would appear in it.
Is the Tower of Terror movie still a thing or has that project been scrapped?
That Tinkerbelle ride is cool as hell. Why are they always miles ahead of the states.
Is it not weird that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is always closed half the year?
That Essence of Llama 🦙 cross body bag is ridiculously cute 🥰.
My daughter is autistic. She’s pretty high functioning but when we’ve been at Disney we told them and got passes but didn’t really use them much. It was good to have though, and I hope next time she gets a pass.
This! It’s been awhile but when we 1st read about das, a father with twins said he got it because he had twins, and everyone knows a parent with twins is disabled! 😢 (maybe he was just trying to get everyone posting rage! ). Before the pass we couldn’t even know if we’d be able to stay in the park! Often wanting the less popular rides (hall of President!). So I’ve found those that need it would rather NOT “need” it! And often due to the disability often don’t stay in the parks for a full day - so not impacting the line algorithm. But. Those that abuse do take advantage and absolutely have impacted the line!
I have a ECV that I use at the parks due to heart disease. I have found that there will be times when cast members will send you thru the fast pass line or direct you to an alternate entrance.
Yep I hope this is still the case.
@@lovedfriend2020 it has to be the case, for ADA issues, if your mobility device doesn't physically fit in a queue.
@@Mike__B Yep which is why they're doing the remodel of the line of Disneyland's haunted mansion as well as installing a ADA elevator.
@@fire2box I thought there was an ADA access to the HM, it just wasn't that obvious to most. You went in from the side or something?
The reason why it’s being abused is because you no longer have fast passes. Most of the DAS community used the old fast pass program and didn’t bother with DAS program. Yes Disney has gotten very greedy, and it is sad that Disney chosen this route versus another alternative. People that spend a lot of money in the park are not going to buy more genie plus. Disney don’t make the mistake thinking people are stupid and they don’t notice a money grab. I am sure if you polled Disney guest if the would like the fast pass back that you created back that you would have overwhelmingly have a good response to the guest. Is that the Disney way ?
This is one of the most flip-floppy comment sections outside of a political argument. I see both sides, but i overall am against those who abuse systems just to not wait in lines. Last time i went to Disney was a week before Thanksgiving. Didnt get Genie+. I think we never waited longer than an hour for a ride more than three times because we know how to get to rides while avoiding the most crowds. (Rope drop is powerful)
I agree able bodied people have notoriously lied to get the pass for free, but disabled people still need the pass. Disney can easily resolve this by having people present their medical information to prove they need accommodations. But Disney won’t because they want disabled people to pay up. You are going to see a huge increase in genie prices I guarantee. People want to blame disabled folk but this is all on Disney for monetizing the line system.
6:58 Offhand Disney’s gonna be devastated…
I’m SOOO excited for the Club 33 movie!!! 😄
Correct me if I’m wrong but wasn’t there supposed to be an option for Disney world guests to be able to book genie plus in advance ahead of their vacation date arrival? What happened to that ?
Spent 4 HOURS waiting to do the new DAS ENROLLMENT…. 4 hours! I’m really sure now that we shouldn’t continue with the annual pass. On so many levels Disney has went down, including their costumer service. The prices are more than outrageous and now with the DAS situation, which I do have medical documentation for, it’s having to relive serious injury every 120 days. I will not ever understand why they just didn’t do it like Universal Studios? I give props to Universal Studios for having established a platform, which was ingenious! The process is terrible and the lack of transparency of the conditions that qualify are even worse, as there’s no guidelines where at least our medical providers can provide documentation for. I spoke to my provider and they were clueless, as they could only provide documentation such as FMLA paperwork and a letter of permanent disability. I’m not sure I want to be put through this process every 120 days. Plus the prices are becoming ridiculous and unaffordable. My DAS got denied as they stated it was o lay for developmental disability. But complex PTSD AND military sexual trauma are not even closely considered. This is concerning. Not ADA compliant for sure.
I’m sorry you had to go through that. I got a little annoyed by all the videos saying epic universe will kill Disney but at this point with this insane das situation I could see WAAAAAY more people picking universal over Disney. They use their technology to help disabled guests and give them a better less stressful experience. Granted it would be nice if they upgraded to mobile fast past instead of the pen and paper for disabled guest where as if you buy express pass you get right in the express lane. Though that’s not an issues cause you can pay a flat fee in advance for unlimited passes or get them free by staying at Felix resort.
Good to hear DAS is being revamped thanks to the abuse. Now we can have smoother lines and people who pay for Genie+ aren’t swamped by freeloaders who tried to use a loophole to get out of paying for skipping the line.
@@eggnogaddict6287 Take THAT kids who have disabilities that cause queueing issues!
@@SchaffnerMattnope, more like the loser grown adults not wanting to pay $20 for Genie+ and they’ll stoop as low as to feign disabilities to the point they actually convince themselves they have one. Over 1 in 8 people claim they’re disabled. That’s absolutely insane.
@@SchaffnerMatt nope, more like over 1 in 8 people claim disability, so at some point a line has to be drawn. Airline CEOs just came out pointing to the fact there are too many people getting early boarding for handicaps and then magically exit the plane at the destination with no issues.
TBH they should just switch to the universal system. It works way better in parks and the process before it.
People hate the Universal system
People hate every system.
I agree. The Universal system isn't perfect but it's what practically every other theme park uses
Yeah, because they need a doctor's note uploaded to prove why they need it. Those who abuse the system can't get that to be honest. Although I hate it because it's another further and embarrassing step to take for my son who actually has autism and developmental delay. Him standing in line is like a screaming baby on an airplane.
@@WDWNTDepends on who you ask. While I preferred using das on my mobile device universal isn’t afraid to ask for my medical history so I can prove I do need express pass.
First off the new Tiana’s valued adventure hat looks weird, I think the name of the ride should be on the front of the hat and put the two little stars on the back of the hat, for the DAS system, I don’t like the new system. It seems more complicated and they make you jump through more hoops, the old system was just easy and simple you go to the park go to the team member umbrella and just tell him that you’re signing up for into the question and you’re done, and you had your friends, but it took maybe less than five minutes to do, I have autism so there’s times where I’m not great with waiting in long lines etc and I’m only 36, adults have autism too. It’s not just kids. It seems like they’re gearing it towards kids with autism but adults have it too.
I love my Gertie!! He arrived yesterday!
Disney needs to be kind and considerate to people with disabilities there are people with health problems i have highblood pressure and autism my wife has low blood pressure be nice to us or we Will goto sea world and universal
I get the autism, but what does having high or low blood pressure have to do with anything?
I have high blood pressure and I’m bi polar and have autistic tendencies, i never use DAS, it feels gross and exploitative. Everyone with a label does not need a skip the line access.
What is disabilities, people will go to Seaworld or universal or Sesame place
@@singthelongswansong Except that DAS is not "skip the line". You wait whatever the posted standby time is and then you still have to go through the Lightening Lane. You actually end up waiting longer in most cases than if you would have just gone through the standby line. The only difference is that you are able to wait outside of the standby queue.
Many with health issues are using this time to take care of what they need to take care of.
Fast passes and everything else in between down to the current lightning lane has been Disney’s worst idea of a business model. It has simply damaged the experience and favoritized guests in a way that it’s downright obscene. Add virtual lines and you have an even more selective and unfair system. And they can make changes to these programs but it’s just a smoke curtain. As long as Disney fanatics. Continue to pay for these benefits, Disney won’t care. It’s kinda sad.
Why have a fast pass system at all? Why should some people jump ahead of the line? For Disney to make more money? Don’t seem right.
I feel bad for those people who don’t have disabilities who have to wait in line or have to get Disney Genie.
Whos with me for a revolution?
I have autism and i feel bad for people who don’t have any disability or anything like that, if anyone is up for a revolution like this comment and reply
I am disabled and it pisses me of when people lie. It is obnoxious 😡
Glad it is changed. For the better
I am not sure what you have, but I know it's gonna make it harder for us to enjoy Disney.
Ehhh they could have chained it for the better...but they're denying autistic adults which genuinely need it.
The new DAS rules kinda discriminate against people with physical disabilities but like it was said class action suits are coming. I get people are abusing the system but it’s just a cash grab to get more people to use the Lightning Lane which is ridiculous
I feel bad for people who have to cope with waiting in line or having to get disney genie
I cant wait for the class action suits to start!
There will never be a lawsuit and they will never win because Disney is ADA compliant. The DAS was just an extra touch. I cannot wait in lines either but I have a choice either buy an option or don’t go stop acting so entitled. It’s not Disney’s fault that people have disabilities. Just the fact that you get to go to Disney proves the privileges you have. I’m so grateful that we get to go.
@@blondie4512 it isn’t their fault I’m disabled, also isn’t my fault either i was born with it
@@mattyg4186 I agree it’s no one‘s fault but if you want to go to a theme park like I do then you deal with it. Or just don’t go. It’s no different in your normal daily light you go to Walmart. There could be a long line to check out you deal with it. I have sensory overload and it’s a horrible feeling, but let’s face it as soon as you walk in the theme park you are surrounded by people no matter where you walk so what’s the difference?
Disney is going to get sued over this
Yep and I so cant wait!
There’s already lawsuits pending against Universal
@@lovedfriend2020 Disney's going to realize that piece of paper that they're making people with disabilities sign is it worth the salt they put on their pretzels
I think they will win. They wouldn't have made these changes if they couldn't back it up in court. Their legal signed off on this already
Disney is just like other big companies. They have some of the best lawyers and have prepared for every scenario far in advance. There ceo signed off and so did legal. Good luck with your suing! If you are truly disabled you won’t have anything to worry about. The people abusing the system won’t pass you anymore in the fast pass lane! You deserve to go right to the front.
Why no Mickey in the light show ?
Mickey cannot fly on his own! All characters represented can fly! However, The UP house is flying with balloons, so if they put Mickey in his airplane, he could fly too! I would love to see Mickey!🥰🥳🎉
Club 33 movie about an exclusive society of prominent historical figures framed within a murder mystery plot: 🙂
Written by the guy who did Kung Fu Panda 4, Goosebumps (2015), Turbo, Gemini Man: ☹️
is it really that difficult for Disney’s live action films division to throw money at some actually good talent? good god!!
WoW at 2:10 I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING IF MY CHILD WITH A DISIBILITY WAS THAT HAPPY.
I do agree about Disney. I’ll ever for disability about the lawyer I am on ugh about the ceiling people like Disney warriors. I did not agree
Is there an employee disc for not so scary ?
I like those backpacks
It’s disgusting that their solution to people abusing the system is to just remove it for people who truly need it. My wife has always used it and truly needs it but now no longer fits in the extremely narrow definition of what is accepted.
Wow….just truly magical……
Disney; the happiest place on earth (as long as your rich and abled bodied)
Make everyone wait in line period.
Eric looking handsome in that shirt I can't lie 😮❤ great job with the news!
Eric Morton! 🙌
Unpopular opinion but there should not be a DAS at all. My toddlers don’t have patience to wait in long lines either…
All these people expect special treatment. Pay for LL or genie + if you don’t want to wait like the rest of us.
What a stupid take.
Can your toddlers walk? Can they see? Not all people can do these things. This isn't about patience. What is this about?
Funny how Disney magical went from less then 1% of visitors having a disability to 75% LMAO
Nobody but an ableist bigot pretends disabilities are "less than 1%".
Disabilities impact approximately 15% of people, depending on the definition of "disability".
At *least* 10% of the general population have visible disabilities that require mobility equipment, canes, hearing aids, *legitimate* service animals or other noticable equipment.
If Disney "forgot" to plan for millions of legitimately disabled people then Disney is at fault.
Disney is *choosing* to discriminate, based on an IMAGINARY, FAKE, DISHONEST expectation, not on the actual reality/statistics.
Remember Disney hosts THOUSANDS of "Make-A-Wish" families every year and now even THOSE CHILDREN are being discriminated against by Disney, despite being legitimately disabled, sick or terminally ill. (ALL MAW children must pass a panel review of their medical records).
Those kids are *ALSO* screwed, because Disney doesn't "like" how many people are LEGITIMATELY disabled.
MAW kids go through the "Lightning Lane" line, there is NO SUCH THING as "front of the line" service for Wish kids at Disney, and there hasn't been for at least 12 years.
They simply get an electronic all ride pass (it was called a "Genie Pass", and ONLY Wish families got them, until Disney stupidly changed Fast passes into paid "Genie+").
that POV of Peter Pan ride made me dizzy!
I do think that these new DAS rules are ridiculous. There are so many people who need this now can't get it. Maybe there should of not been so eager to give it to people who clearly don't need it.
I’m seeing where people are saying this is fair but according to this I will not be able to get DAS or accommodations because I don’t have a developmental disability? I’ve used DAS for the last few years. Tried without one visit and ended up spending my time in the hotel because I couldn’t do it! I truly wonder if ADA is aware of this change. It’s straight up discrimination.
I bet there will be people sending emails and letters to the local ADA office, who will be forced to come to Disney to end the situation.
I missing 4 feet of intestine and sphincter is destroyed from surgery. But let a fatty in a scooter get it 😂
Sounds like a very fair system to me. Makes sure it is only being utilized by those who truly need it, not just people who find waiting in lines uncomfortable.
Not people who don’t have developmental disabilities. I need it to tend to my port and switch out infusions and medications. That’s what I do while I wait.
@@spoonlessvalkyrie7514 how do you normally cope with this on a day-to-day basis?
@@JDMACCCI’m disabled. I handle it at home.
@@spoonlessvalkyrie7514 you never are in a situation where you might have to be in one place for two hours?
@@JDMACCC look try your mental aerobics on someone else. I’m permanently disabled. Period! I don’t have to prove or explain crap to you!
Oh man this is the second time I go to WDW and Rick n roller coaster has been closed both times 😔
Should be closed permanently. It’s not very good at all
Eventually they might sort it out.
Our adult autistic son sleeps at all different times of day and night. We will most likely have to get him out of bed for the appointed video chat, which won’t be fun.
The system became grossly abused when Disney did away with fast passes and pushed the EXTREMELY inconvient genie plus system. Its like Gabe of Valve says for the games industry, "piracy is almost always a service problem, not a pricing problem."
Its the same here, rhe service is frustrating and sucks. So they are 'pirating'
I suffer from Diabetic Retinopathy and macular degeneration. I have a very difficult time going from light to dark and dark to light, especially coming from a dark place to light, my eye take over close to 40 minutes for my eyes to adjust. I will not be visiting Disney ever until changes for people with disabilities like me. Thank you Disney
I don’t understand what they’re supposed to do for you.
@@singthelongswansong But this person probably does understand. It's not your role or Disney's role to prescribe this. If this person thinks a portion of the DAS process can help, then...
@@SchaffnerMatt yes it is Disney’s role to “prescribe this”. It’s a product and property not a public good.
@@singthelongswansong What does a product or public good have to do with knowledge of an accommodation?
@@SchaffnerMatt Look, at apathy and empathy and all that good stuff - but if your skipping ahead of paying customers you should be showing proof of some disability. People get these passes because “my legs hurt”. Unacceptable. If you’re fat and ride around in a scooter, get in line like the rest of us. If you’re old and feeble, you get a pass.
I'm glad DAS didn't change much. Ever since I was told about DAS after having a sensory overload waiting for Dumbo in that play area it's been a huge relief. Also with my service dog, the less time I'm contained in a non-moving queue near tiny hands whose parents don't pay attention while they try to pet or pull, the longer I can stay in the park before my stress and cognitive load max out.
You're doing a great job hosting Eric (or Erik... I don't know your spelling)
The new das if for the better. People lying are redicuouls. I am disabled and I got the das, but then my friend who physically cant use her legs was denied it 😡.
If you have the audacity to lie about that then you deserve to be banned
YEAH! Take THAT friend who can't use her legs! Stand in that windy, difficult-to-manage path to the spinning disc you'll have to manage to load onto the ride! I wonder if it would be better if the new DAS actually included individuals who might need it rather than a blanket exclusion of all physical disabilities?
@@SchaffnerMatt agreed
An overhaul is needed….. I know people who work these systems, it’s full of liars abusing it. Cheers
Disney is one of the most accommodating places to visit for people with electric scooters and wheelchairs. I know this because im a passholder and use a scooter. I have never once thought I needed to ask for a DAS pass. I simply get in line with my scooter and wait my turn. There are a couple attractions where my scooter cant go in line but thats ok because there are so many that it can. Disney bends over backwards to try and meet everyones needs. The castmembers have always been helpful and kind to me even with the added work of dealing with the scooters and wheelchairs such as loading them onto the busses or getting everyone lined up and in their places for attractions when many times dealing with people who dont know how to drive or correctly maneuver their scooters. As for autism and other mental health issues a hot, crowded, loud and chaotic theme park might not be a place to visit. Its not up to Disney to try and deal with mental issues. As for health issues such as IBS, which my sister has, once again Disney might not be the place to visit. If you do choose to be in the parks with any sort of mental, medical or physical issue there are many things you can do without waiting in a line. There are a few rides im not able to ride because i cant get in and out of boats or be jostled around. Im just grateful there are so many things I can enjoy with my disability. Ive never thought I needed special privileges and I accept that there are things I simply cant do at Disney. Disney is not a rehab, hospital or mental hospital. Its a theme park.
I'm still confused over DAS. To my knowledge my family never actually signed up for DAS. We never went to guest services or anything like that. But my Mom was in a scooter for mobility issues the last couple visits in 2016 and 2017 and we got in the ques but in many instances we were put into the Fast Pass queue which was more of a straight shot to the loading area. This wasn't DAS so much of a way to get wheelchair and scooter users to the loading areas easier as they may struggle to get through the regular queues for some attractions. I specifically remember this happening for Haunted Mansion. After the stretching room scene was complete the cast members took us a different way which went straight to loading rather than the standard queue. Does this change to DAS mean that even this assistance is no longer happening? I feel there has been little to no explanation as to what's happening other than there were changes and now only autistic people are eligible. I don't see this sticking for long to be honest.
As someone with ahdh, who actually needs to use the das this is so bad. I’m glad that the kept the system, but I’m mad that they changed it, because at least allow it for people with medical needs.
No what I will do since I don't even go to Walt Disney World is actually sue for this because I don't agree with anything else to Walt Disney Company does
For everyone saying they wouldn’t qualify, why can’t y’all just get a wheelchair or whatever to sit on while in line? All I’m seeing are people complaining about standing.
I don’t think those complaining are just those with mobility issues. I will say it’s not fun to push a wheelchair through a two hour queue, nor is it easy to stop-and-start with an ECV through one.
@@WDWNT I wasn’t speaking directly to those with mobility issues. There were some who mentioned a non mobility issue where they can’t stand in long lines. So that’s why I made the suggestion to just get a wheelchair. I guess I just view it as this is what it is at least for now, and some people saying, “they can’t ride any of the rides because of this.” is a little ridiculous in my opinion.
I guess we will see how it goes.
@@will_archer_ Well for me, even if I sat in a wheelchair I would still be exposed to the elements. Im smaller and more susceptible to heat. Of course I work around this by drinking water, taking breaks in the ac, and keeping close to the shade, but if I just sit in an outdoor cue for 30 to an hour it weakens me. Also I have a bone conductor hearing aid which I can’t get wet. If I sweat too much it could cause issues. Also I have a service dog with a black coat, even if the normal cue was all inside I do not want her trapped in line with me where people think they can pet her. We work around this by trying to go when it’s cooler but even then I still heat up. This is just my experience and some people have it way worse than me even if they’re in a wheelchair.
The new DAS system is not for wheelchair users. The new system is for individuals with autism.
I'm sorry but its DAS not DAZ 😹😉
Nice to see Tinkerbell isn’t problematic in Japan
They're denying autistic adults who need it. So they're punishing peope who need it because of peope who misused it for things they never intended das for.
Maybe people wouldnt abuse das id they didnt abuse thier customers with Genie plus
DAS abuse? DisTwits: 🤬🤬🤬
DAS changes? DisTwits: 🤬🤬🤬
Not surprising. 😂