On Wednesday afternoon, Disney introduced the new Genie+ Service coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland this fall. Now, they have also updated how the Disability Access Service (DAS) will be picked up and used, while also bringing about harsh punishment for those misusing it. Disney Parks have an unwavering commitment to providing a welcoming, […]
Disney Updates Disability Access Service (DAS) For New Genie System – Will Permanently Ban Those Misusing DAS
Disney’s Disability Access Service / DAS Going Onto MagicBands This Month
For those that use the Disability Access Service (DAS) at Walt Disney World, there is a change coming soon. It’s not anything really to the way it works, but how it is used as it will be going digital and put on the MagicBands of Guests instead of being a paper pass. My Magic Kingdom […]
Justin Bieber In a Wheelchair Causes Uproar at Disneyland – Did He Fake To Skip Lines?
As if Justin Bieber wasn’t already in the spotlight for his music and run-ins with the law enough, he’s now in it for a different reason. Pictures have surfaced of Bieber in a wheelchair at Disneyland a couple of days ago, and now there are plenty of people wondering if he was using it to […]
Lawsuit Filed Against Disney For New DAS Policy For Disabled Guests
Disney has had a lawsuit filed against them over the new Disability Access Service (DAS) that was put in place in Oct. of 2013. The lawsuit states that the policy put in place actually discourages guests with disabilities from visiting the theme parks in Anaheim and Orlando. Disney has denied those claims. A number of […]
Personal review of the new Disability Access Service / DAS program at Walt Disney World
As of Oct. 9, 2013, the new Disability Access Service / DAS program began at the Walt Disney World Resort to replace the Guest Assistance Card / GAC. Last week, Disney issued an official statement and FAQ about the system, but here is a personal review about the usage of the new system. Honestly, the […]
Disney issues official statement / FAQ regarding new DAS program replacing GAC
A week ago, there was a lot of information released regarding the new Disability Access Service or DAS that will be replacing the Guest Assistance Card or GAC as of Oct. 9, 2013. Disney has now released an official statement regarding the change, and a FAQ has been released as well so that any questions […]
Every fact you need to know about the DAS program replacing Disney’s GAC, and how it will work
Alright, so by now, we all know that the current Disney Guest Assistance Card (GAC) will be in operation through Oct. 8, 2013. On Oct. 9, 2013, the Disabled Assistance System (DAS) will go into operation. Many have wondered just how this whole thing is going to work, and Doctor Disney is here to tell […]
Doctor Disney Explains: My thoughts on the changing of the GAC system
By now, everyone has learned about Disneyland and Walt Disney World changing the old Guest Assistance Card/GAC program to one called the Disabled Assistance System/DAS. There has been a lot of anger, sadness, revolt, and more about this change, and it is now time for me to give my thoughts on all of this. For […]
Disney confirms GAC card going away; New DAS system coming in October
Due to the overwhelming abuse of the current Guest Assistance Card / GAC program at Walt Disney World; the company will discontinue it as of Oct. 9, 2013. This is the same news reported about Disneyland a week ago, and it appears as if it will happen at parks on both coasts. A Disney spokeswoman […]
Disneyland changing Guest Assistance Card (GAC) to Disabled Assistance System (DAS) – Could WDW follow?
Well, with all the talk going on about possible changes coming to Walt Disney World’s Guest Assistance Card or GAC, it appears as if Disneyland is taking it a step further. Now, the only wonder is if WDW will follow suit. MiceChat reports that the current GAC program will cease to exist in Disneyland and […]