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No, actually, the DAS-holder does not need to be present to get a return time issued. That individual only needs to be present when the party returns to the ride.
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No, actually, the DAS-holder does not need to be present to get a return time issued. That individual only needs to be present when the party returns to the ride.
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Not to get a return time. Only to initially obtain the card and to ride the ride. The return time can be obtained by anyone in the party
tinkerpea
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Child does not need to be with the parent when a Das time is issued.
The child only has to be there when riding the actual ride, anybody can go and collect a time for on the Das.
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Huh. Is that new? We used it wrong the whole time apparently
That's been the process since the beginning of DAS. The person to whom the DAS is issued does not have to be present to obtain the return time -- this is true at both WDW (return times issued at the ride entrance) and at DL/DCA (return times issued at a kiosk). Another member of the party may simply bring the DAS card to receive a return time; or at DL/DCA bring all tickets to get the return time issued. Sorry you didn't catch that part prior to your vacation -- keep it in mind for the next trip!
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tinkerpea
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No its
It's always been this way, it is so the child doesn't have to see the ride by walking up to it and then leave without riding.
It was a great help on our trips, as I would get the time or dh would while somebody else took our son on something with a lower wait time.
Not new,Huh. Is that new? We used it wrong the whole time apparently
It's always been this way, it is so the child doesn't have to see the ride by walking up to it and then leave without riding.
It was a great help on our trips, as I would get the time or dh would while somebody else took our son on something with a lower wait time.
bookgirl
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The child has to be there to be issued a DAS or when RETURNING for a DAS time, but anyone can get the time assigned on the DAS. It's actually part of the accommodation, that way the child does not have to 'see' the ride when being assigned a time to return.
Aladora
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If I remember correctly, DL is different in that there is no sign up in advance. You just show up before the show and kids are picked to take part.
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That is what I have read about Jedi training at DL - there is no sign up and children are just chosen.
The webpage about DL agrees with what you remember and I read:
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/jedi-training-academy/
At WDW, as was mentioned in this thread, you need to get an assigned time.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/star-wars-jedi-training-academy/
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Yes - as these posters mentioned, it has been this way since the very beginning. In fact, we knew that before DAS even was introduced and, as the second poster mentioned, so that the child doesn't have to go up to the ride, expect to ride and then not be able to go.
It is addressed in the official information posted on the Disney website:
"Another member of your travel party can obtain a return time, but the Guest in possession of a DAS Card must board the attraction with his or her party. "
https://wdpromedia.disney.go.com/me...disability-access-service-card_2014-11-19.pdf
HyperPippi
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Does anyone know if this policy is different for a child on a wish trip? My oldest (10) will be taking his make-a-wish trip this fall. He's deaf (but with cochlear implant) and fully mobile (his problem is a very serious heart defect HLHS so he's had several surgeries since infancy), so he should be able to do this. But trying to get him to "race" to the line is simply not possible. His heart doesn't allow him to move very fast or very far. His idea of a run is basically a fast walk. I'm concerned that he won't be able to get a time. We're thinking of doing this around Halloween. It shouldn't be a very busy time, but that worries me. Do you know if they will allow a wish child to sign up the day before and avoid the morning race to the line?
This is likely our only trip to WDW. Neither my husband or I have ever been before either. My oldest also has two younger siblings who would definitely want to do this too. They will be 8 and 6 at the time of the trip and don't have any heart problems.
This is likely our only trip to WDW. Neither my husband or I have ever been before either. My oldest also has two younger siblings who would definitely want to do this too. They will be 8 and 6 at the time of the trip and don't have any heart problems.
Can you have one parent go ahead with the other 2 and have the other catch up with him?
aaarcher86
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I would contact your Wish coordinator. I think you'd have to have them set this up for you if it's possible, since they need to see the child to verify everything.
Or, let the other parent and kids run ahead and try and catch up with the Wish child before they get to the front. Can you carry him?
Alabamamouse
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About a year ago our youngest was invited to meet Darth Vadar outside of the usual training academy. I think this is what usually happens when a JTA gets rained out. When she went, it was just two families, us and family with a child on a wish trip. I would ask your wish coordinator about this if you can't do the full JTA. Basically, it was Darth vadar and two storm troopers. The kids wore the usual Jedi robes and took photos with them.
ladyjubilee
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We went on Christmas day and were able to sign up without having to "run" over. We got our FP+ for Toy Story at 8:30--but there is a window of time. So we used that window to get to Toy Story via the Jedi Academy sign up. Since my son was in his stroller, he wasn't too stressed about exactly where he was going, so we got by with going the "long way". We got to TS right before the close of the window.
We didn't get an accommodation as far as when we signed up...BUT they were able to make some adjustments for my son to participate. He didn't have to answer any questions (he's non verbal). Frankly, they didn't even make him sign/gesture back (which we'd practiced a lot because I was really nervous about it.) I'll be honest, my answer to can he follow directions as, "ummm, I hope so???" They assured me that they really wanted him to be able to participate.
They also allowed him to decide whether to stay in the stroller or get out and stand on his circle. He choose to alternate as he was comfortable. They let me stand close so that if there was an issue I could get to him quickly.
Overall, I found it to be far more relaxed than I was expecting. My expectation was that if we were having a good day, I'd get *a* photo of him with his lightsaber....but he was able to participate through the whole show.
We didn't get an accommodation as far as when we signed up...BUT they were able to make some adjustments for my son to participate. He didn't have to answer any questions (he's non verbal). Frankly, they didn't even make him sign/gesture back (which we'd practiced a lot because I was really nervous about it.) I'll be honest, my answer to can he follow directions as, "ummm, I hope so???" They assured me that they really wanted him to be able to participate.
They also allowed him to decide whether to stay in the stroller or get out and stand on his circle. He choose to alternate as he was comfortable. They let me stand close so that if there was an issue I could get to him quickly.
Overall, I found it to be far more relaxed than I was expecting. My expectation was that if we were having a good day, I'd get *a* photo of him with his lightsaber....but he was able to participate through the whole show.
TheRustyScupper
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1) WDW has accommodations for disabled.
2) They do not give them special treatment over other guests.
. . . it would not be fair to regular guests
. . . WDW makes sure disabled can enjoy the rides and attractions
. . . WDW does not give major exceptions (except for Make-A-Wish families) *
3) You still must have the child with you when you go to register for Jedi.
4) The CM's must ask questions to see if the child can follow instruction.
5) Can't do this remotely.
6) As others mentioned, why not go early, register, then go back to the resort?
* For Make-A-Wish and Give-Kids-The-World families, there are special arrangements.
HyperPippi
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Make-a-wish told us they could only get Danny (the wish child) a slot. They wouldn't even try to get the brothers a slot. They said it wasn't their policy. So we may end up doing the split-up upon arrival thing. The problem with that is that we may end up with different times as well then. I think I'll try calling Disney directly and see what they suggest.
At this point, we don't even have our set dates yet from MAW, so I'm just planning out. I'm a compulsive planner, but with all we've had to deal with, it's been a good thing. (Like the time we actually had to use the spare g-button I brought "just in case" because he got his g-tube ripped out while wrestling with younger brothers in a hotel room. So we inserted the new g-button right there in the hotel. Or the earlier time when the local hospital didn't even have one at all, much less in his size! The hospital staff got to watch while my husband insert their full tube himself to serve as a temporary g-tube since the ER docs were unfamiliar with it. That was before we got spare buttons every 3 months from the supplier... back when the GI himself had to do the inserting usually.)
At this point, we don't even have our set dates yet from MAW, so I'm just planning out. I'm a compulsive planner, but with all we've had to deal with, it's been a good thing. (Like the time we actually had to use the spare g-button I brought "just in case" because he got his g-tube ripped out while wrestling with younger brothers in a hotel room. So we inserted the new g-button right there in the hotel. Or the earlier time when the local hospital didn't even have one at all, much less in his size! The hospital staff got to watch while my husband insert their full tube himself to serve as a temporary g-tube since the ER docs were unfamiliar with it. That was before we got spare buttons every 3 months from the supplier... back when the GI himself had to do the inserting usually.)
aaarcher86
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Honestly, I don't see disney bending the policy for anyone. I think the best you can do is what MAW will get you. If you get your Wish kid a later time slot and your other boys get there at rope drop you should be okay getting them in the same slot.
I'm not even really sure who you could talk to at Disney honestly. Maybe send an email? But everyone you end up with on the phone doesn't really have pull in the parks where the decision is what matters.
I would definitely forget about the 8:30 pm fastpass for Toy Story Mania and focus on getting into the Jedi Academy line early with your son. When we did it, we weren't fast enough and ended up with an end-of-the-day slot. At least we got in! We were close to missing it. If you can get a morning or early afternoon time, then you can do DAS for the Toy Story Mania and you won't have to be doing the parks from open to close.
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