I have to say I was quite concerned reading about the DAS and there were so many boards and conversations regarding it on the WEB. I was even approached at the parks about signing a petition to 'Stop it'.
As I usually do, I go in with a open mind and a little research. I find that sometimes we tend to scream before we are hit so I wanted to test it out before I screamed. I was VERY pleased. I fully appreciate everyone's needs are different so I can only speak for our experience.
My daughter has many issues related to both a brain tumor , epilepsy and recent surgery to remove a large section of brain. She uses a wheelchair for fatigue and when things are crowded for safety. In the past we had a GAC which always met our needs.
I thought for sure this was going to be a big ol' headache, but, I found we spent WAY less time waiting for things, Enjoyed more of the park , got on all the attractions and saw all the shows she wanted to see. The handicapped/alternate areas were not crowded because of the new system and the FP+ really reduced the frustration of the lines in general. I just spent 4 days in both Epcot and MK with her , one day on my own with her, and it was one of our most enjoyable trips. I found that all our needs were met and that the card did what it was intended to do, meet our needs while providing appropriate and equal access. There was not a lot of running around and with a bit of planning we did so much more than we have done in the past.
I got our DAS in MK and the process was handled very well. The Cast members are really following the rules and checking and double checking things. I think this really makes it work better. Less chance for fraud and thus reducing the overall burden of the cast members and the lines themselves were the most organized and moving I have seen in all my years of visiting.
I have found so many more educated cast members for disabilities. Is there room for improvement? Of Course. I have already provided my feedback. However, I think they are on the right track.
Now If I can just get them to mark the ramps off the curbs better so when you are pushing a wheelchair through a crowd you don't crash off the curbs..
If I can answer any questions please post them. I feel that my family was provided an equal and fair access to the rides and park. I feel the system met our needs more so then in the past and we were able to do so much more than before. We have always had a pretty full stamped GAC and also have done MAW through Disney Cruise - other than MAW Cruise this trip was the most enjoyable hands down thanks to the newer system.
As I usually do, I go in with a open mind and a little research. I find that sometimes we tend to scream before we are hit so I wanted to test it out before I screamed. I was VERY pleased. I fully appreciate everyone's needs are different so I can only speak for our experience.
My daughter has many issues related to both a brain tumor , epilepsy and recent surgery to remove a large section of brain. She uses a wheelchair for fatigue and when things are crowded for safety. In the past we had a GAC which always met our needs.
I thought for sure this was going to be a big ol' headache, but, I found we spent WAY less time waiting for things, Enjoyed more of the park , got on all the attractions and saw all the shows she wanted to see. The handicapped/alternate areas were not crowded because of the new system and the FP+ really reduced the frustration of the lines in general. I just spent 4 days in both Epcot and MK with her , one day on my own with her, and it was one of our most enjoyable trips. I found that all our needs were met and that the card did what it was intended to do, meet our needs while providing appropriate and equal access. There was not a lot of running around and with a bit of planning we did so much more than we have done in the past.
I got our DAS in MK and the process was handled very well. The Cast members are really following the rules and checking and double checking things. I think this really makes it work better. Less chance for fraud and thus reducing the overall burden of the cast members and the lines themselves were the most organized and moving I have seen in all my years of visiting.
I have found so many more educated cast members for disabilities. Is there room for improvement? Of Course. I have already provided my feedback. However, I think they are on the right track.
Now If I can just get them to mark the ramps off the curbs better so when you are pushing a wheelchair through a crowd you don't crash off the curbs..
If I can answer any questions please post them. I feel that my family was provided an equal and fair access to the rides and park. I feel the system met our needs more so then in the past and we were able to do so much more than before. We have always had a pretty full stamped GAC and also have done MAW through Disney Cruise - other than MAW Cruise this trip was the most enjoyable hands down thanks to the newer system.