Four Months of “New DAS”

The changes to the Disability Access Service began on May 20, 2024 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort followed on June 18, 2024. Last week, we marked 120 days of the “New DAS” on the East Coast, and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders who had been part of the initial wave of approvals areContinue reading “Four Months of “New DAS””

“Best Bets” for Disabled Guests: September 2024

The main thing I’ve been working on with the Return to Queue Database is compiling information that will help disabled guests who no longer qualify for the Disability Access Service have a better idea of what to expect in the parks. This is my favorite part of the highlights. To be included on this list,Continue reading ““Best Bets” for Disabled Guests: September 2024″

Reflections on One Month of the RTQ Database

Happy Sunday Everyone! A new RTQ Database update will run tonight, so make sure you get your submissions in by 4:30 pm. The survey has had approximately 50 responses so far between the resorts, many with multiple parks included in a single response. I decided to do one final July update at midnight on AugustContinue reading “Reflections on One Month of the RTQ Database”

What Now?: Where Should Disney’s Disability Services Go From Here?

It sounds like Disney may be finally starting to listen to disabled guests who have been writing the executive team. No changes have been announced, but slowly over the last week, I’ve heard of several guests who have emailed Bob Iger, Josh D’Amaro, Jeff Vahle, and others, receiving phone calls to get more information. WeContinue reading “What Now?: Where Should Disney’s Disability Services Go From Here?”

ARCHIVE: RTQ and “Alternate Accommodation” Database

This is an archived, out-of-date version of the RTQ Database. The Current Version of the RTQ Database is Available Here. THIS PAGE’S FINAL UPDATE WAS 1:00 AM EASTERN, 8/14/24. This page is preserved for documentation’s sake, but will not be updated further after 8/15/2024. The new RTQ Database Landing Page allows for easier navigation andContinue reading “ARCHIVE: RTQ and “Alternate Accommodation” Database”

“New DAS” Arrives to California Parks

After the awful rollout of the DAS changes at Walt Disney World in Orlando last month, there’s been a continuous evolution of the system. There’s still not much continuity in how the new “accommodation” systems are applied, and disabled guests are still being negatively affected by these changes. I apologize for it taking so longContinue reading ““New DAS” Arrives to California Parks”

Disneyland’s Toontown Reopens Today with Inclusion and Accessibility at the Forefront

Just over a year ago, Disneyland’s Toontown closed for refurbishment, and today is the big day. Toontown is officially open again for guests to enjoy. For guests with young kids or family members with sensory or access needs, Disney has put inclusion and accessibility at the top of the priority list for this refurbishment. ReadContinue reading “Disneyland’s Toontown Reopens Today with Inclusion and Accessibility at the Forefront”

Gluten Free and Allergy Friendly Eats at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2023

If you’re headed to the West Coast Disney Parks in the next two months, you may want to check out some of the new limited-time-only offerings at the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. If you manage food allergies or celiac disease, there are several options available that cater to one or moreContinue reading “Gluten Free and Allergy Friendly Eats at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2023”

D23 Parks Panel 2022 Notes

This information was originally typed and posted to Facebook as the Disney Parks Panel was happening live. There are sentence fragments and it may jump around a little bit. General Announcements Disneyland Resort in California Walt Disney World Resort in Florida Disney Cruise Line Disneyland Paris Tokyo Disney Resort Shanghai Disney Resort Hong Kong DisneylandContinue reading “D23 Parks Panel 2022 Notes”