DAS for Brain Tumor

[EpcotQueen]

My SIL has had 2 surgeries for an incurable brain tumor. He would like to go to WDW one last time. We will get an ECV for him but his tolerance level is low. I've had no experience with DAS. Do you think he would be eligible and if so, what would be involved? And does anyone know if he needed to lie down for an hour or so if he can in first aid?

 

[OurBigTrip]

My SIL has had 2 surgeries for an incurable brain tumor. He would like to go to WDW one last time. We will get an ECV for him but his tolerance level is low. I've had no experience with DAS. Do you think he would be eligible and if so, what would be involved? And does anyone know if he needed to lie down for an hour or so if he can in first aid?

Based on what have other people have experienced, I wouldn’t expect him to be approved for DAS, but it doesn’t hurt to try.

 

[theMoreDisneytheBetter]

DAS is not for stamina related issues, so if “his tolerance is low” relates to that then he is unlikely to be approved. However, if the tumor has caused behavioral issues that impact his ability to wait in line then that may be another matter.

First aid is probably an option, though depending on where you are staying it may be worth taking a mid day break back at the hotel instead. It would certainly be more comfortable. Disney is much more exhausting than a “normal” day for most, and he may find that he benefits from more time in the peace and quiet.

 

[lanejudy]

You might want to consider a wheelchair vs an ECV. Having someone else push would allow him to take a mental break without needing to focus on where he's going, who might run into him, etc. Driving an ECV can be exhausting mentally because you always have to be "on" and alert to everything/everyone around you.

 

[hardcorestitch]

My SIL has had 2 surgeries for an incurable brain tumor. He would like to go to WDW one last time. We will get an ECV for him but his tolerance level is low. I've had no experience with DAS. Do you think he would be eligible and if so, what would be involved? And does anyone know if he needed to lie down for an hour or so if he can in first aid?

I would recommend toning down the rides and attractions in your itinerary when scripting your visit to WDW in this case. If he can’t handle an attraction, he doesn’t have to go on it. There are lots of other great things to enjoy in Disney outside of park gates.