Kids with Disabilities/DLR

[jacobandcoopersmommy]

My son has a disorder on the autism spectrum. We visited Disney World in September and based on prior research, we brought a letter from his doctor explaining his condition. They then gave us a ticket, much like a handicap pass, that allowed us to go straight into the Fast Pass line. Does Disneyland participate in this as well? I sure hope so! It was so nice not to worry about him having a breakdown while we were waiting in line for a ride.

 

[hlbtimes2]

They do offer something, but I can't offer any real details. We havent had to use it. You'll want to check with city hall when you get to the park.

 

[challada]

Bring the same letter from the dr to the City Hall in DL as soon as you get there and they will do the same for you.
Good luck and have fun!

 

[Judy from Boise]

Disney has really tightened up on this, and now issue passes based on need, not diagnosis. They will encourage you to use FP as much as possible. I will copy this over to the Dis Abilities board for more comment

 

[SueM in MN]

check into the disABILITIES FAQs thread near the top of this board.
There is a section in that thread about GACs (Guest Assistance Cards) that explains everything.
WDW has been using the GACs since 1999 (which, as Judy said, are based on needs for accomidation, not on diagnosis).
Disneyland used to have Special Assistance Passes, which were not based on needs and were all the same (gave the same accomidations). They changed to using a similar GAC system as WDW uses in 2003 or 2004, so pretty much the information about GACs at WDW also applies at DL.