Small Update to Disability Access Services Pass for Disney World Annual Passholders Makes a Huge Difference. Disability Access Service aka DAS Pass has been the difference between having a magical time at Disney World and not having such a good time. It helps those who have a difficult time standing in queues, whatever condition cannot be solved by other accommodations that are in place.
One of the major changes was the time the DAS pass lasted for those who have a Disney World Annual Pass. Before May 22nd, 2024, the pass, when approved, lasted for 90 days. In May Disney updated the time the DAS Pass lasted to 120 for new approvals and reregistering guests. Now, the DAS pass lasts for 240 days from the first day. This new time frame is for new and when you register again only. If you are already approved, the change will take effect when you reregister for the pass. Disney does not use the word renewal. Each time you have to register again for the pass.
The 240 days make a big difference to those who have gone through the process by elongating the time between this process. For those who are neurodivergent, this process of approval can bring on the symptoms the pass is meant to avoid. Having gone though this every 90 days was not fun for us, and the 120 helped. But stretching that time to 240 days is a step in the right direction.
This change is for Walt Disney World only, we have not verified the change at Disneyland at this time.
Back in May of 2024, there was a massive change in the way Disney determined who would be approved for a DAS pass, and who was no longer eligible. The change, according to Disney, was meant to stop those people who did not need it from abusing the system. We heavily reported on those changes when they happened, and I am not rehashing the issues that surrounded those changes. But, there was a lot of goodwill lost between Disney and the Disability community. Which could have been avoided with a little compassion and open dialogue.
Disability Access Service (DAS)
Learn how this service supports Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar disorder, are unable to wait in a conventional queue for an extended period of time. Plus, find details about the registration process and usage guidelines.
Disney Parks have an unwavering commitment to providing a welcoming, inclusive environment and accessible experiences for our Guests. DAS is one of the programs offered at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks intended to accommodate those Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar are unable to wait in a conventional queue for an extended period of time.
- DAS is intended to accommodate only those Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar disorder, are unable to wait in a conventional queue for an extended period of time.
- DAS doesn’t provide immediate access to experiences but rather allows Guests to request a return time for a specific experience that is comparable to the current standby wait.
- The Guest for which DAS is being requested must be present during registration and must experience the attraction when redeeming a DAS return time at Walt Disney World theme parks.
Same-Day DAS Return Time Self-Selection
Guests registered in the DAS program can make return time selections in the My Disney Experience mobile app on the day of their park visit.
Any member of a DAS party can obtain a return time for the whole party, but the Guest registered for DAS must be present and experience the attraction when the DAS return time is redeemed. DAS return times are valid until the park closes or an attraction closes for the day. A party can only hold one DAS return time at once.
Guests without a mobile device can also visit Guest Relations or a Guest Experience Team location to receive return times.
How to Access the DAS Return Time Self-Selection Tool
After entering a park, open the My Disney Experience mobile app and log in to your account. Tap on the menu ( ≡ ) at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap the DAS button to select the attraction to make your return time. The tool can also be accessed from attraction detail screens.
