I went last month and got the DAS pass, but I'm neurodivergent. Cast members were wonderful and helped me find quiet areas when I started getting overstimulated. WDW is the coolest place I've ever been, but it's easy to get sensory overload. I already want to go back though. Truly magical!! I did so many cast compliments, the people were amazing! Fellow guests were as well, no one stared or laughed when I stimmed. I didn't see any bad behavior or super drunk people. I can't say enough good things about my vacation!
Laura, that’s amazing and good to know. I am at Disney now and couldn’t agree with you more about the cast members and the magic. will have tons of stuff to share once I gather back and come up for air. I also agree with what you said about over stimulation and as an introverted empath, I can relate a little bit - especially when it comes to traveling with a lot of people and trying to keep everyone happy. I’m so glad you’re here and I hope you will communicate more as I add more videos when I return. PS: tropical storm, Helen has bypassed us. Last night was dicey, but wow, the transportation system went out of their way to keep everyone safe.
@@Grain-FreeInsights-wo1qo I’m so glad you’re okay, I bet that was a little scary! I’ve heard that they are great during hurricanes. I went alone, which was nice because I didn’t have anyone to coordinate with. Which hotel are you staying at? I did a split stay between All Star Movies and Pop Century.
I hope so, too! I would love to know why you have to wait until you get to the U.S.? If you're hoping to use DAS services in Disney, I've been told they're no longer available in the park, and everything has to be done online now. Are the rules different if you're traveling from another country? I'm so glad you shared this. Thank you!
@@Grain-FreeInsights-wo1qo because it is not possible to do it from UK. You have to be in USA or Canada to do it. It could be possible with a vpn, but I am not sure.
Hi, my name is Collin Fossell, and I just wanted to share with you that Disney World has been wondered those places I’ve been wanting to go to for years. I’ve been to Disneyland in Southern California, but that was back in 2010 when I went, but Disney World has been on my list for years, and now with the changes coming with the disability access pass, Next time when you go to Disney World wanted to cast members and figure out what Disney can do to help accommodate me because I cannot see one, and I have to use a cane at all times to help me get around, and I will have a support service provider who will be able to help me get on and off the ride, and yes, I will need assistance throughout the park so next time we go over to Disney talk to one of the cast members and explain to them That I will have a support service provider like for example, my dad, my brother, etc., set up they can help me get around, and help me get on and off a ride, and then ask them if there’s a way how we can make it the way I can cut through the wheelchair entrance, to get on and off the ride to cut through the line a lot quicker so ask them that see what you can work out, and then hopefully we’ll go from there. I know that was a change to where you now have to do a live chat, but, if they can work out something to wear you can do Kind of like a hybrid where you can either call in or do a live chat prior to the visit, that will be a really big call because I cannot see the screen that’s right in front of my face on my phone, and in order to do a live chat, I would have to link my account, and do that all on my phone, and there’s just no way how I’m able to see the cast members space directly from my screen because of my blindness so, if you can work something out with them, that would be really help and then hopefully they can update it as soon as possible to make it. It will be way easier for me to be able to cut through the lines a lot quicker so just wanted to share that with you
Hi Collin, thanks for sharing your story and bringing up these important points! It sounds like Disney World has been a dream destination for you, and I really hope you're able to visit soon. The Disability Access Service (DAS) system has been changing, and it's great that you're thinking ahead about making your experience as smooth as possible. I agree that having more accessible options, like a hybrid system for contacting them or simplifying the process for guests who are blind, makes a big difference. You can call disability services, and when they schedule your DAS Pass video chat, you can have a family member with you to do the controls. You must be there, but a friend or family member can assist you. I will be posting about my disability experiences soon. One thing for sure, for now, is that it helps to budget for Lightening Lane passes when you go. I doubt you'll have any problems with having someone help you on and off rides, and you most certainly will enjoy the ease of having your guests stand in line with you, even when you are rerouted to the disability area of the queue. I had 7 people in my party, and they were all allowed to accompany me. - Note that this is not a DAS Pass, just someone disabled going through the line. I hope you'll keep in touch and let me know when you go to Disney! 😊
If you are denied the das, the only option, other than asking every single time at the different rides each cast member for accommodations, would be to buy the multi pass and single pass tickets. However, as someone who is disabled themselves, I feel like this is unfair on those who genuinely need it and that it will stop a lot of people from going to Disney world as a result, which is sad.
I went last month and got the DAS pass, but I'm neurodivergent. Cast members were wonderful and helped me find quiet areas when I started getting overstimulated. WDW is the coolest place I've ever been, but it's easy to get sensory overload. I already want to go back though. Truly magical!! I did so many cast compliments, the people were amazing! Fellow guests were as well, no one stared or laughed when I stimmed. I didn't see any bad behavior or super drunk people. I can't say enough good things about my vacation!
Laura, that’s amazing and good to know. I am at Disney now and couldn’t agree with you more about the cast members and the magic. will have tons of stuff to share once I gather back and come up for air.
I also agree with what you said about over stimulation and as an introverted empath, I can relate a little bit - especially when it comes to traveling with a lot of people and trying to keep everyone happy.
I’m so glad you’re here and I hope you will communicate more as I add more videos when I return.
PS: tropical storm, Helen has bypassed us. Last night was dicey, but wow, the transportation system went out of their way to keep everyone safe.
@@Grain-FreeInsights-wo1qo I’m so glad you’re okay, I bet that was a little scary! I’ve heard that they are great during hurricanes. I went alone, which was nice because I didn’t have anyone to coordinate with. Which hotel are you staying at? I did a split stay between All Star Movies and Pop Century.
@@laurabilansky8155 All-Star Movies. We were happy with it!
Im autistic and from the UK I hope I can get it this time but we have to wait until we get to America. I think the new rules are so unfair.
I hope so, too! I would love to know why you have to wait until you get to the U.S.? If you're hoping to use DAS services in Disney, I've been told they're no longer available in the park, and everything has to be done online now. Are the rules different if you're traveling from another country? I'm so glad you shared this. Thank you!
@@Grain-FreeInsights-wo1qo because it is not possible to do it from UK. You have to be in USA or Canada to do it. It could be possible with a vpn, but I am not sure.
@@Grain-FreeInsights-wo1qo I know its so stupid it's an online chat as well too doesn't make sense.
Hi, my name is Collin Fossell, and I just wanted to share with you that Disney World has been wondered those places I’ve been wanting to go to for years. I’ve been to Disneyland in Southern California, but that was back in 2010 when I went, but Disney World has been on my list for years, and now with the changes coming with the disability access pass, Next time when you go to Disney World wanted to cast members and figure out what Disney can do to help accommodate me because I cannot see one, and I have to use a cane at all times to help me get around, and I will have a support service provider who will be able to help me get on and off the ride, and yes, I will need assistance throughout the park so next time we go over to Disney talk to one of the cast members and explain to them That I will have a support service provider like for example, my dad, my brother, etc., set up they can help me get around, and help me get on and off a ride, and then ask them if there’s a way how we can make it the way I can cut through the wheelchair entrance, to get on and off the ride to cut through the line a lot quicker so ask them that see what you can work out, and then hopefully we’ll go from there. I know that was a change to where you now have to do a live chat, but, if they can work out something to wear you can do Kind of like a hybrid where you can either call in or do a live chat prior to the visit, that will be a really big call because I cannot see the screen that’s right in front of my face on my phone, and in order to do a live chat, I would have to link my account, and do that all on my phone, and there’s just no way how I’m able to see the cast members space directly from my screen because of my blindness so, if you can work something out with them, that would be really help and then hopefully they can update it as soon as possible to make it. It will be way easier for me to be able to cut through the lines a lot quicker so just wanted to share that with you
Hi Collin, thanks for sharing your story and bringing up these important points! It sounds like Disney World has been a dream destination for you, and I really hope you're able to visit soon. The Disability Access Service (DAS) system has been changing, and it's great that you're thinking ahead about making your experience as smooth as possible.
I agree that having more accessible options, like a hybrid system for contacting them or simplifying the process for guests who are blind, makes a big difference.
You can call disability services, and when they schedule your DAS Pass video chat, you can have a family member with you to do the controls. You must be there, but a friend or family member can assist you.
I will be posting about my disability experiences soon. One thing for sure, for now, is that it helps to budget for Lightening Lane passes when you go.
I doubt you'll have any problems with having someone help you on and off rides, and you most certainly will enjoy the ease of having your guests stand in line with you, even when you are rerouted to the disability area of the queue. I had 7 people in my party, and they were all allowed to accompany me. - Note that this is not a DAS Pass, just someone disabled going through the line.
I hope you'll keep in touch and let me know when you go to Disney!
😊
If you are denied the das, the only option, other than asking every single time at the different rides each cast member for accommodations, would be to buy the multi pass and single pass tickets. However, as someone who is disabled themselves, I feel like this is unfair on those who genuinely need it and that it will stop a lot of people from going to Disney world as a result, which is sad.
I can hardly wait to share my trip with everyone!
You can always ask for a chef to find out some of their grain free options
Thanks, Berta! ❤️❤️❤️