DAS question

[kaytieeldr]

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[SueM in MN]

She’s not guaranteed a DAS due to medical issues? Does she need documentation from her doctors?

DAS is an accommodation for people whose disabilities prevent them from waiting in the regular line.
Having a medical issue/condition doesn’t necessarily mean there is any disability related to it - for practically any medical condition you can think of. For example, there are diabetics who are working every day - even at WDW - actors, world class athletes, etc. who would not need any special accommodation at WDW. But, there are other people who would; they would need to briefly explain their needs.

 

[Selket]

For our next trip a relative will be joining us who, due to health issues, can only tolerate a few hours in a park per day. From our understanding with das, she will be able to “check in” to a ride and return when scheduled. Will she be able to check in to several rides back-to-back before she rides the first one? Otherwise she will only be able to ride 2 or 3 rides at most per day.

Definitely try to get fast passes for the rides she wants the most if you can. Even with a FP that is one ride per hour so that's 3 hours in the park. After the first FP's are used you can use the app (easiest way) and look for more fast passes. I've been fairly lucky at getting most rides this way. You might search for the thread on the fast pass refresh method as it's been discussed in the Theme Park board a lot.

If she is able to get to the park at rope drop that will help a lot - many things will be walk on.

Another option could be a special event ticket like Disney After Hours - or there is one they may still sell for a morning event at different parks that is early entry with a few rides open just for the event. We've also reserved dessert parties so we could get fireworks viewing spots without the extra wait. All of these are expensive though - the Disney After Hours sounds like a really great way to just walk onto rides. That's probably better than the DAS for being able to ride many things quickly. The DAS could require a lot of wait time between rides so this could be an option.

 

[Disneyfan754321]

You should look into after hour parties, few to no lines, much cooler temps. Fun for everyone.

 

[eeyoreandtink]

You should look into after hour parties, few to no lines, much cooler temps. Fun for everyone.

This is also a good idea if she can do late nights. DAH at MK was one of the best things we have done at Disney.

 

[bopper]

She can't sit or stand for a long period of time.
So:
If she got an ECV and sat in line, it would be 45 minutes.
If she was magically able to get a DAS, she would sit 45 minutes, just not in line.

This is why DAS isn't for mobility/endurance issues...it isn't helping you. It is for people who cannot handle being in the actual environment of the line .

So I would suggest getting her some kind of wheelchair/ECV to use, getting fastpasses, do a few rides in the morning, have her go back and rest, and then do a few more later in the day/next day.