DAS Is It For Me?

[married2grumpy]

I’ve recently found out about the DAS pass. Can someone give me the rundown on how it works? From what I understand it allows you to return to an attraction at a specific time so that you do not have to stand in line. I think this type of service would be helpful to me but I would like more info before I bother going to guest services to inquire. I skip many rides because I can’t stand still in a line for too long without my heart racing and feeling faint. I do have health issues and a handicap parking permit. Thanks for any info you can give on how to use the DAS and if it would be useful for me

 

[Betty Rohrer]

I’ve recently found out about the DAS pass. Can someone give me the rundown on how it works? From what I understand it allows you to return to an attraction at a specific time so that you do not have to stand in line. I think this type of service would be helpful to me but I would like more info before I bother going to guest services to inquire. I skip many rides because I can’t stand still in a line for too long without my heart racing and feeling faint. I do have health issues and a handicap parking permit. Thanks for any info you can give on how to use the DAS and if it would be useful for me

Guest Services wants to know why you can not stand as in what happens not medical reason. yes I think DAS could help you but you will need to stop and ask to see if they will say yes and all of your party will be linked. you have it down as to how it works. you go and get a return time. come back and ride with you leading the group as DAS holder has to tap in first. can only have one time at a time. use first then go get a second and so on. you can have a short wait as others plus rider swap and a few others use the same line as DAS. they will not look at a doctor note so no use to get one

 

[married2grumpy]

Guest Services wants to know why you can not stand as in what happens not medical reason. yes I think DAS could help you but you will need to stop and ask to see if they will say yes and all of your party will be linked. you have it down as to how it works. you go and get a return time. come back and ride with you leading the group as DAS holder has to tap in first. can only have one time at a time. use first then go get a second and so on. you can have a short wait as others plus rider swap and a few others use the same line as DAS. they will not look at a doctor note so no use to get one

Thank you! If I am an annual Passholder will it be automatically added to my pass for every visit or do I need to go to guest services each trip?

 

[Selket]

I skip many rides because I can’t stand still in a line for too long without my heart racing and feeling faint.

It's difficult to say based on this information. Would it help you to sit rather than stand in line? If so, then a mobility aid (ECV, wheelchair, rollator with a seat) could solve the issue letting you wait in the line seated. You can always inquire at Guest Services and explain why you cannot wait in the regular line and they can suggest the best way to help you.

 

[married2grumpy]

It's difficult to say based on this information. Would it help you to sit rather than stand in line? If so, then a mobility aid (ECV, wheelchair, rollator with a seat) could solve the issue letting you wait in the line seated. You can always inquire at Guest Services and explain why you cannot wait in the regular line and they can suggest the best way to help you.

Yes sitting vs standing is a huge help. I have a muscle disease which has caused muscle loss in my upper back, shoulders and arms. Pushing something in the park would not be an option for me. I can’t even carry any type of bag or have anything heavy in a pocket for too long because the uneven weight distribution will cause other muscles to spasm. I love the parks and do have aches and pains from walking but it doesn’t stop me. I do as much as my body allows. The standing in one place for too long causes circulation issues and the rapid heartbeat. I may stop at guest services to see what they say. Thank you!

 

[SteveMouse]

Usually Guest Services will suggest that individuals with mobility/stamina issues use a wheelchair or ECV (scooter). You may find an ECV the easiest to use. You can bring your own, rent from an off-site vendor, or rent by the day from Disney at each theme park.

You can take any device up to the ride car (or almost to the ride cars for Peter Pan and to the base of the ramp for the people mover). The cast member at the front of the ride will direct you where to go. Most often, it is in the regular queue line.

A DAS psss in and of itself may not help you much. It does not provide an alternative waiting space or a place to sit. Disnry had removed slot of benches over the last few years and COVID protocols have impacted seating at quickservice locations. Using an eCV or a wheelchair will also provide you a seat whenever you need one.

Another option is a tool called a rollator. You push it in front of you. It helps with balance. Most of the 4 wheel versions have a sest. Disney does NOT rent them, but they can be purchased from between $80 and several hundred dollars.

 

[Selket]

Yes sitting vs standing is a huge help.

Perhaps using an ECV in the parks would help you? You could put any extra items in the basket as well so it would help with carrying things. You would have dedicated place to sit anytime you needed it or you could park the ECV and walk whenever you wanted and/or walk through lines that are moving quickly enough for you to do them without much wait. I use an ECV in the parks routinely now because I have two badly arthritic knees so that standing and walking are both a problem for me. Disney is very well set up to accommodate ECV's in the regular lines for the most part.

I sometimes travel with people who use a DAS and with all the walking/standing in the parks even outside the lines I know the DAS would not do much to help me with those issues. I've had the best results renting from off-site vendors (Gold Mobility is my current favorite) - the companies are fairly similar in price and offering so check a few if you decide to try this. An ECV gave me the freedom to do just about everything possible at the park, keep up with my family, and not have a ton of pain at the end of the day - hopefully you can find a solution that works best for you!

 

[married2grumpy]

Perhaps using an ECV in the parks would help you? You could put any extra items in the basket as well so it would help with carrying things. You would have dedicated place to sit anytime you needed it or you could park the ECV and walk whenever you wanted and/or walk through lines that are moving quickly enough for you to do them without much wait. I use an ECV in the parks routinely now because I have two badly arthritic knees so that standing and walking are both a problem for me. Disney is very well set up to accommodate ECV's in the regular lines for the most part.

I sometimes travel with people who use a DAS and with all the walking/standing in the parks even outside the lines I know the DAS would not do much to help me with those issues. I've had the best results renting from off-site vendors (Gold Mobility is my current favorite) - the companies are fairly similar in price and offering so check a few if you decide to try this. An ECV gave me the freedom to do just about everything possible at the park, keep up with my family, and not have a ton of pain at the end of the day - hopefully you can find a solution that works best for you!

I can walk fine and mobility is not my issue. I carry no bags in the park. I have stick on wallet attached to my phone to carry my ID. That’s all I bring to the parks. Thankfully I do not need a wheelchair or ECV. I take frequent breaks to sit. My issue is a high heart rate and dizzy faintness when standing still. Having the option to get a return time and sit somewhere or even walk around sounds like it would be helpful to me. I will look into it next trip.

 

[OurBigTrip]

Your issue sounds like a stamina issue, and per the criteria provided by Disney, you shouldn’t be issued one, but you probably will be if you ask for one .

 

[married2grumpy]

Your issue sounds like a stamina issue, and per the criteria provided by Disney, you shouldn’t be issued one, but you probably will be if you ask for one .

It’s not a stamina issue. It’s a diagnosed medical condition that causes the issue .

 

[OurBigTrip]

It’s not a stamina issue. It’s a diagnosed medical condition that causes the issue .

That causes a stamina issue

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Thank you! If I am an annual Passholder will it be automatically added to my pass for every visit or do I need to go to guest services each trip?

it is added for so long but sorry I do not know how long but I am sure someone else will know as I have never been a pass holder

 

[disneydreamer1980]

It’s not a stamina issue. It’s a diagnosed medical condition that causes the issue .

You said yourself that sitting helps, so you have poor STAMINA to stand in line. I’m a medical professional. While they probably won’t argue with you and will just give you the pass, your situation isn’t what it’s intended for, since as you said yourself, you’d be fine sitting. Fir people like that, they recommend a wheelchair or scooter.

 

[gap2368]

I’ve recently found out about the DAS pass. Can someone give me the rundown on how it works? From what I understand it allows you to return to an attraction at a specific time so that you do not have to stand in line. I think this type of service would be helpful to me but I would like more info before I bother going to guest services to inquire. I skip many rides because I can’t stand still in a line for too long without my heart racing and feeling faint. I do have health issues and a handicap parking permit. Thanks for any info you can give on how to use the DAS and if it would be useful for me

you will meed to go to GR and explain your needs as it has to do with standing in line things like I can not stand or walk to long are concerned mobility problems and will be told to use a mobility device. The DAS is good for 60 days at all 4 parks

 

[married2grumpy]

That causes a stamina issue

You said yourself that sitting helps, so you have poor STAMINA to stand in line. I’m a medical professional. While they probably won’t argue with you and will just give you the pass, your situation isn’t what it’s intended for, since as you said yourself, you’d be fine sitting. Fir people like that, they recommend a wheelchair or scooter.

You do not know my medical conditions or history so as a medical professional I do not understand how you can generalize my condition as poor stamina. So what is a DAS for? Maybe I’m confused as to the purpose of this pass.

 

[OurBigTrip]

DAS is for people whose inability to wait in line can’t be resolved with a mobility device.

 

[married2grumpy]

DAS is for people whose inability to wait in line can’t be resolved with a mobility device.

I’ll stop at guest services and get that pass. Sounds like it’s just what I need since I can’t push a mobility device and can’t stand on line. Thank you

 

[disneydreamer1980]

A scooter doesn’t have to be pushed. And not being able to stand for long periods but you’re fine sitting, is poor stamina when it comes to standing.

 

[OurBigTrip]

I’ll stop at guest services and get that pass. Sounds like it’s just what I need since I can’t push a mobility device and can’t stand on line. Thank you

Big difference between can’t be resolved with a mobility device and could be resolved but you don’t want to use a mobility device.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

A scooter doesn’t have to be pushed. And not being able to stand for long periods but you’re fine sitting, is poor stamina when it comes to standing.

a scooter does not need to be pushed but if you could pass out while driving it is not a good fit and that doe not have anything to do with stamina