DAS question- hypotonia, adhd/hypersensitivity

[myotherrideisadoombuggy]

Hello all-

I am 23 years old and have hypotonia, and ADHD with hypersensitivity. I've been to WDW 5 times. The first 4 times I was in a stroller or had the then GAC. The 5th time was in July of 2017 and did not try for DAS or a wheelchair. I would be in tears before dinner time from pain. I am fine with walking as long as I take breaks, but standing in lines is the hardest part for me, and I usually end up just sitting down which warrants some odd looks as I am an adult. Has anyone had similar issues? Is my best bet trying to get DAS? Thanks in advance

 

[siren0119]

Hello all-

I am 23 years old and have hypotonia, and ADHD with hypersensitivity. I've been to WDW 5 times. The first 4 times I was in a stroller or had the then GAC. The 5th time was in July of 2017 and did not try for DAS or a wheelchair. I would be in tears before dinner time from pain. I am fine with walking as long as I take breaks, but standing in lines is the hardest part for me, and I usually end up just sitting down which warrants some odd looks as I am an adult. Has anyone had similar issues? Is my best bet trying to get DAS? Thanks in advance

If your issue is the standing in line and and a need to sit down, then DAS is not appropriate for you as that is considered a mobility issue and DAS is not issued for mobility challenges. That's best served with a wheelchair - remember that you aren't required to be sitting in it at all times, but you should have it handy for when you DO need it.

 

[gap2368]

If you need us to sit the DAS will do nothing for you. I would get a wheelchair and push it when you can and sit when you need to sit Place to sit at Disney is going away and unles you have your own ( wheelchair roller or ECV) you may not find one when you need one.

 

[DisneyOma]

WDW has done a lot of remodeling since 2017. They are constantly moving and removing places for people to sit. If you need to sit, your best bet would to bring a wheelchair or rollator with you so you have a dedicated place to sit down. A DAS does not give you a place to sit - you'd have to go find a place (more walking, more standing) and then return to the attraction, and stand in the FP queue. If you had the wheelchair, you'd be able to sit when you need ed to. Most queues allow you to take the wheelchair all the way up to the attraction, BTW.

 

[eeyoreandtink]

As someone who also has issues standing for long periods and walking long distances, I totally get what you are saying about the pain by the end of the day. I do ok day to day, but no way would a day at Disney be in the cards without an ECV. I think a wheelchair or ECV would be your best bet. Honestly, I would suggest renting an ECV. If you were in that kind of pain by the end of the day, I think you will be better off than trying to push a wheelchair around the parks.

 

[Mrsjvb]

echoing the others. a DAS will be of zero use as your issues are mobility and stamina related. rent a wheelchair./ One, these can go into all lines, even the ones that ECVs cannot. Two, when you need to sit it's right there. there is almost no seating around the parks themselves that are not attached to restaurants. Three, if you don't need to sit, you can push it empty( or load it up with souveniers)