I was denied. Waited 90mn. I have a condition that causes dangerous symptoms 100% of the time in unshaded areas half the year here (I live in Florida). I was told to use AQR or rider switch despite usually being a party of 2, being unable to even attempt to queue in the sun, and using an electric wheelchair which makes it just about impossible to backtrack through lines even if I could attempt to wait in an outdoor queue. I was transferred to a coordinator without me asking and after I explained everything again (this time including what I do to mitigate heat as much as possible and how it is being stationary in the sun that’s an issue as being on the move I have a breeze) was still denied, though she did go into more detail than the first cast member saying I would be given a modified version of AQR where I wait in the shade somewhere and once my party reaches the indoor portion of the line, I would be escorted there. She suggested rider switch if I was there with a larger group. They both also said
DAS is only for developmental disabilities. The first CM said there’s just no way to avoid heat In Florida and so DAS isn’t appropriate which I find inappropriate to say. I should not be unable to access Disney just because my body won’t tolerate heat. And it’s not a matter of planning vacations other months, I am a local and the only way to get value out of the pass is to go more than six months out of the year. I make day trips mostly.
I previously had DAS just before the rule change and explained how I appropriately used it only for lines I couldn’t safely wait in.
I hope to goodness the cast members at outdoor queues provide some type of accommodation. I’m frankly concerned about being able to even approach a CM, sometimes there is no shade there either. I was assured I wouldn’t need to disclose any medical information and that everyone was trained as of May 20 on how to accommodate those who can’t wait in line. Nervous about going to the park and trying this with nothing on
MDE indicating I have a need, if it doesn’t work I will be politely telling guest services and will not get another AP.