FP and DAS

[SWofDisorder]

I have read as much as I can on the DAS and I think we are ready for the new system. I wanted to know, do we need to use up our regular FP times before we can use the DAS for a ride?

 

[k8Davies]

I have read as much as I can on the DAS and I think we are ready for the new system. I wanted to know, do we need to use up our regular FP times before we can use the DAS for a ride?

From my experience you can have FP and DAS running at the same time. As the DAS is a return time (and can be cancel/swapped if you change your mind about the ride you want to go on) Although you can only have one DAS return time running at one time.

Also remember after you've used your last FP of the day, you can always log on and get another (if there are any available)

Have to say I am very impressed how the FP and DAS work together

 

[Realfoodfans]

This was a good reply I received to a similar question:
If you want to ride the same ride again, request a DAS return time when you first enter with your FP+. Ride with the FP+, and depending on wait time, you may be able to get off and back into line with the DAS.

If you want to ride something different than the FP+ ride, go to that different attraction and request a DAS return time. Then go ride the FP+ ride. Depending on wait times, you may be able to immediately go back to the other ride and use the DAS return time.

If the child with a DAS is too short for some rides, and/or won't ride certain rides, you and he can get a DAS return time for something else while the rest of the party rides with FP+ or waits standby.

Regardless of DAS use, once your party uses all 3 prescheduled FP+, you can book another FP+ one at a time.

The DAS can only have 1 active return time, so after you ride with the DAS, you can get another return time (same ride or different). You can do whatever you prefer while waiting -- maybe use a FP+, eat, shop, potty-break, people-watch, etc.

I cut and pasted it to my notes so can't give credit to the kind person who responded.

 

[SWofDisorder]

Thank you so much for the explanation of how it works. 3 FP at one time and we can get more once they are used if there any available. One DAS FP at time for rides we want to repeat. Our two rides which we think we will have to use it for is the repeat of toy story maina after our fast pass, and we must use it for the new ride in Pandora. I did all I could to get FP first but couldn't get them.

We plan to visit the park at rope drop, go back at lunch and return in the evening. Missing the crowds and heat. If it all fails, we will follow my sons needs and determine what we can do each day. Thank you again.

 

[Realfoodfans]

My grandchildren aren't big enough for Pandora but I FP+ Navi. We are not going to stress about things and just enjoy what DGS can cope with - he's excited about many small things - e.g. Shaved ice at POFQ that he saw on a You tube video! Look forward to hearing how your trip goes.

 

[lanejudy]

Here's another recent thread about FP+ and DAS that might be helpful: https://www.disboards.com/threads/how-does-das-work-with-previously-arranged-fp.3628744/

DAS was designed to be used in conjunction with FP+. Be sure to pre-schedule the 3 FP+ per day in advance. How you schedule these is up to you -- maybe the longest lines, maybe the most important attractions for your group, maybe the rides you'll want to repeat (and also plan to get a DAS), whatever works best for your family.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[Realfoodfans]

Ahhhh @lanejudy it was you who gave me the advice! I had cut and paste it to my notes and then couldn't give acknowledgement to who was kind enough to put it all together- thank you again

 

[JenniBarra]

Is there a list somewhere of attractions that DAS applies to (and specifically for wheelchair/ECV access)? I have lots of experience with traveling with my mom and her using her ECV at Disneyland so I know how DCA is very accessible while there are a number of DL attractions that we need to get a come back time, but we don't have that prior experience for WDW. TIA!

 

[Realfoodfans]

@JenniBarra

• What is DAS and how does it work?
  The DAS Card is designed to accommodate guests who aren’t able to wait in a conventional queue environment due to a disability (including non-apparent disabilities). DAS will be issued at Guest Relations main entrance locations and will offer guests a return time for attractions based on the current wait time. As soon as the Guest finishes one attraction, they can receive a return time for another.

DAS is not for people in wheelchairs and ECV's.

 

[SueM in MN]

Is there a list somewhere of attractions that DAS applies to (and specifically for wheelchair/ECV access)? I have lots of experience with traveling with my mom and her using her ECV at Disneyland so I know how DCA is very accessible while there are a number of DL attractions that we need to get a come back time, but we don't have that prior experience for WDW. TIA!

DAS is not needed to use a wheelchair or ECV in line. Guests whose needs are met by using the wheelchair or ECV in line are not issued DAS. IF the guest using an ECV or wheelchair has additional needs besides mobility that make waiting in traditional lines an issue, DAS may be issued to meet those needs. DAS can be used at any attraction that has both a Fastpass and Standby line. One of the ways WDW is different than DL is that almost all attractions at WDW do offer Fastpass.

At WDW, all shows and theaters are wheelchair and ECV accessible (spots in the theater where a wheelchair or ECV can park to view the show).

Almost all attractions at WDW have Mainstream queues, which means the regular lines are wheelchair accessible to the point of boarding. Most are also ECV accessible to the point of boarding. All park maps and attraction entrance signs have an icon that tells how the attraction is accessible.
A wheelchair icon with a person in it is total accessible to both wheelchairs and ECVs.
A wheelchair icon with the person getting out means the line is accessible to both, but a transfer to a ride car is required.
An icon showing an ECV with an arrow toward a wheelchair means the line is not ECV accessible. Guests may ask for an attraction wheelchair to use in line if they feel they can't walk or stand for that line.

This link is stuck to the top of the board and has lots of information that will be helpful to you.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...disabled-1st-trip-next-trip-wish-trip.595713/

 

[sharadoc]

We find that the combination of the two works pretty well for us. As our son has gotten older, he understands not being able to ride multiple times. The other advantage of the DAS is the ability to jump into the FP line if the regular wait is under 15 minutes. I know 15 minutes is short at WDW but for Shawn, that 15 minutes can be extremely stressful. Unfortunately, he learned under the old system and is used to walking onto rides in the FP line. We fill in between FP+ with the short ride lines.

On another note - if you schedule a fastpass less than an hour before regular park closing, and there is late EMH, that FP is not valid even though you're within that hour window and are allowed in the park as a Resort guest. We had a FP for 10:30 on 7DMT, and regular hours ended at 11. We went to get on at 11:20 and they at first refused, but then saw Shawn and let us on. Lesson learned!

 

[OurBigTrip]

As an FYI, although CMs may let you enter the FP line if the standby wait time is less than 15 minutes, they don't have to. Unless the policy has changed, wait times of 10 minutes or more can be directed to get a DAS, less than 10 minutes can be sent to either the FP line or through the standby line.