WDW Summary of NEW DAS changes and Disney Genie - Post ONE is an updated summary

[Burgermom]

Yes, the two programs work independent of each other. Using I$LL and/or Genie+ would be a way to manage "looping" just like previously done with FP+.

Thanks for the swift reply

 

[MinnieMSue]

We prebooked haunted mansion and then used either das return time or genie plus (I forget which) to ride at the same time. My dad has vision issues adapting to dark and I asked if they could let us loop twice so he could see it the second time. (We had to load in the separate area from where they normally load for reasons other than das). They told us we could as long as more wheelchair people didn’t come while we were riding. Well we came back around and they said a wheelchair was going to load but that we could still loop again. It was so sweet of them. He was able to see some the second lap around.

 

[SueM in MN]

We prebooked haunted mansion and then used either das return time or genie plus (I forget which) to ride at the same time. My dad has vision issues adapting to dark and I asked if they could let us loop twice so he could see it the second time. (We had to load in the separate area from where they normally load for reasons other than das). They told us we could as long as more wheelchair people didn’t come while we were riding. Well we came back around and they said a wheelchair was going to load but that we could still loop again. It was so sweet of them. He was able to see some the second lap around.

That was sweet they let you go again.
We‘ve noticed that going on Haunted Mansion after dark helps a lot too since your eyes are already adapted to the dark

 

[Evita_W]

We prebooked haunted mansion and then used either das return time or genie plus (I forget which) to ride at the same time. My dad has vision issues adapting to dark and I asked if they could let us loop twice so he could see it the second time. (We had to load in the separate area from where they normally load for reasons other than das). They told us we could as long as more wheelchair people didn’t come while we were riding. Well we came back around and they said a wheelchair was going to load but that we could still loop again. It was so sweet of them. He was able to see some the second lap around.

Not this last trip, but the one before that, they actually asked us if we could stay on at Haunted Mansion as they were training new CMs and wanted to show them how to handle it when the need arises. First time we were not asked if we would.like to stay on, but if we could do them a favor by staying on. The other interesting thing was that they insisted on brining our mobility devices to us (unless we had objections to them doing so), even though we didn't need them to for the same training reasons. We obviously allowed for nothing, but was the strangest experience to date on HM.

 

[Madteaparty001]

Solo trip this time.
Are there accommodations available for those of us of a certain age with difficulty managing tech & using our fingers?

Is there any way now to navigate the World using regular old key cards, credit cards & cash?

My phone (Android) is practically from the 20th century (I'd need to sit down in the shade every time to correctly use it) & putting on a Magic Band has become very difficult...

Been going since the 70s, sometimes solo but time marches on.

I need no other changes in accessibility. I just need some good old-fashioned WDW magic

All tips appreciated!

They have alternatives to the traditional magicbands such as slap wrist bracelets and keychains as seen here:

DD uses a mickey keychain because having the magicband on her wrist bothers her. You can purchase online at shopDisney or in store on property, we did it on property and the CMs transferred the puck for her.

Otherwise guest services or the front of the park CMs can usually provide you with a physical park ticket card if you do not have one already. You can manage your magicbands (the pucks) and park ticket cards on your Disney account here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plan/bands-cards/

 

[Madteaparty001]

Does anyone know if they are allowing bookings of the IAS rides that are being transferred to G+ temporarily for advanced DAS bookings?

 

[lanejudy]

Does anyone know if they are allowing bookings of the IAS rides that are being transferred to G+ temporarily for advanced DAS bookings?

So far reports have been “no.”

 

[bambialways4ever]

Does anyone know if they are allowing bookings of the IAS rides that are being transferred to G+ temporarily for advanced DAS bookings?

We just got done with our DAS registration 20 minutes ago. I asked for the board because I saw posts about it, and we were told no.

 

[Mai Ku Tiki]

They have alternatives to the traditional magicbands such as slap wrist bracelets and keychains as seen here:

DD uses a mickey keychain because having the magicband on her wrist bothers her. You can purchase online at shopDisney or in store on property, we did it on property and the CMs transferred the puck for her.

Otherwise guest services or the front of the park CMs can usually provide you with a physical park ticket card if you do not have one already. You can manage your magicbands (the pucks) and park ticket cards on your Disney account here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plan/bands-cards/

WoW! This is EXACTLY what I was hoping for. Had no idea about them. The key chain is perfect for me..... THANK YOU so so much!

 

[Darth Insidious]

People who are staying on-site have reported they were able to make DAS Advance Selections for their entire trip as long as their first park day was no more than 30 days away.

Anyone know if Shades of Green counts as staying on site? Thank you.

 

[MinnieMSue]

They have alternatives to the traditional magicbands such as slap wrist bracelets and keychains as seen here:

DD uses a mickey keychain because having the magicband on her wrist bothers her. You can purchase online at shopDisney or in store on property, we did it on property and the CMs transferred the puck for her.

Otherwise guest services or the front of the park CMs can usually provide you with a physical park ticket card if you do not have one already. You can manage your magicbands (the pucks) and park ticket cards on your Disney account here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plan/bands-cards/

so my almost 90 yr old parents totally failed on the finger scans lol. I pounded it into their hands to use right pointer finger but I never even considered to make sure they put their finger on the scanner straight. So the second day we really brought our entry line to a screeching stop. Both of them could not get the scan to work. They used the same finger but couldn’t replicate it on the scanner. They had to keep trying mult times and then someone came and took their photos with their iPads. They also had to redo the finger scan. And the 3rd day same thing. But it didn’t take as long since their photos were already taken. It still took awhile. I think the combo of age. Cold hands and bent arthritic fingers plus the angle from being in a wheelchair made it an impossible task. They had minimal magic band issues once I figured out how to angle his wheelchair upon arrival to tapstyles.

 

[MinnieMSue]

That was sweet they let you go again.
We‘ve noticed that going on Haunted Mansion after dark helps a lot too since your eyes are already adapted to the dark

that would have been a good idea had I thought of it lol.

 

[Mai Ku Tiki]

so my almost 90 yr old parents totally failed on the finger scans lol. I pounded it into their hands to use right pointer finger but I never even considered to make sure they put their finger on the scanner straight. So the second day we really brought our entry line to a screeching stop. Both of them could not get the scan to work. They used the same finger but couldn’t replicate it on the scanner. They had to keep trying mult times and then someone came and took their photos with their iPads. They also had to redo the finger scan. And the 3rd day same thing. But it didn’t take as long since their photos were already taken. It still took awhile. I think the combo of age. Cold hands and bent arthritic fingers plus the angle from being in a wheelchair made it an impossible task. They had minimal magic band issues once I figured out how to angle his wheelchair upon arrival to tapstyles.

Honestly, our population is aging. (Everyone reading this & rolling their eyes right now-IT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU TOO & maybe your gen will live even longer.)
Hope better alternatives become available for those less able. Not every senior Mouseketeer will be visiting with a more able companion. Your parents are lucky to have you.

 

[OurBigTrip]

Anyone know if Shades of Green counts as staying on site? Thank you.

Doubtful.

 

[senoragilbert]

Anyone know if Shades of Green counts as staying on site? Thank you.

Doubtful.

I'm not sure if I agree with this assessment. Since SOG is considered "on site" for the purpose of extra evening hours and dining reservations, I would think it is also considered "on site" for DAS. The worst that could happen is you get your first day's advance reservations, and have to get the rest several days later, but I would guess they can give you a shortcut to get in touch with the CM for the reservations (without having to go through the video chat again).

 

[jlundeen]

so my almost 90 yr old parents totally failed on the finger scans lol. I pounded it into their hands to use right pointer finger but I never even considered to make sure they put their finger on the scanner straight. So the second day we really brought our entry line to a screeching stop. Both of them could not get the scan to work. They used the same finger but couldn’t replicate it on the scanner. They had to keep trying mult times and then someone came and took their photos with their iPads. They also had to redo the finger scan. And the 3rd day same thing. But it didn’t take as long since their photos were already taken. It still took awhile. I think the combo of age. Cold hands and bent arthritic fingers plus the angle from being in a wheelchair made it an impossible task. They had minimal magic band issues once I figured out how to angle his wheelchair upon arrival to tapstyles.

I wonder if this would work for older guests....

Our last trip, our grandson (7 YO) had a lot of trouble with the finger scan, so the cast member had my daughter use her finger for him. He still scanned his band, but then she put her finger on the scanner. The CMs initiated this work around for them. Can adults do this for other adults?

 

[OurBigTrip]

I'm not sure if I agree with this assessment. Since SOG is considered "on site" for the purpose of extra evening hours and dining reservations, I would think it is also considered "on site" for DAS. The worst that could happen is you get your first day's advance reservations, and have to get the rest several days later, but I would guess they can give you a shortcut to get in touch with the CM for the reservations (without having to go through the video chat again).

Difference is that unless something has changed recently, CMs can't "see" SoG reservations in the Disney system as SoG has their own reservation system.

 

[senoragilbert]

Difference is that unless something has changed recently, CMs can't "see" SoG reservations in the Disney system as SoG has their own reservation system.

So how can Disney "see" SOG in the ADR system?

 

[OurBigTrip]

So how can Disney "see" SOG in the ADR system?

Do they see it?

 

[MinnieMSue]

I wonder if this would work for older guests....

Our last trip, our grandson (7 YO) had a lot of trouble with the finger scan, so the cast member had my daughter use her finger for him. He still scanned his band, but then she put her finger on the scanner. The CMs initiated this work around for them. Can adults do this for other adults?

I don’t know but that would have been so much easier!