Revamped Disney Disability Access Service (DAS)
If you are the parent of a child with special needs, you will be happy to know that the revamped Disney Disability Access Service (DAS) is amazing. First, you can now be approved 2 to 30 days prior to your arrival. That means that you don’t have to spend time at Guest Services when you arrive at your first park. In addition, you can now plan the DAS reservation in the My Disney Experience app! No need to run ahead to rides and meet with cast members to
Disney Announces Exciting Changes for the Disability Access Service
Families who travel with a loved one who has a disability will be happy to learn about new improvements to the already existing Disability Access Service (DAS). We appreciate the system when we visit Disney because it helps our son, who has multiple disabilities, truly enjoy the Disney experience. What is the DAS? It is a program offered at Walt Disney World theme parks to assist Guests who have difficulty tolerating extended waits in a conventional queue environment due to disability. Guests request a return time to ride a
Disney Genie Service
Disney Genie is a new and innovative service coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland this fall! This digital service will be integrated into the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps to help maximize guest’s time in the parks. This complimentary service will allow guest to select which attractions, shows, and dining experiences interest them while creating a flexible and personalized schedule that considers wait times, the location of each attraction, showtimes, and dining reservations. This service will introduce new features as well as existing favorites all in
Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue
Recently guests who have been trying to obtain a boarding pass for the virtual queue to ride Rise of the Resistance have been noticing it's "virtually" impossible. Until now, in order to get a boarding pass guests needed to be inside the park at the park's opening. Thankfully Disney has made changes that I think all guests will appreciate. Beginning November 3, 2020, guests with a valid park ticket or annual pass and a Disney Park Pass reservation for Disney's Hollywood Studios will be able to access the
Walt Disney World Dining Plans
Walt Disney World has three dining plans available to resort guest 3 years of age and up, Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, Disney Dining Plan, and Disney Deluxe Dining Plan. Although I know it sometimes is hard to decide if it is worth it or not I can tell you from first hand experience it makes your Walt Disney World vacation an all inclusive one! One of the best things about it is if you are wanting to see the characters you can do that while dining and it
Adventure is out there!” -Ellie from Up
Overcoming My Worries A Blog Series on Traveling With My Son With Special Needs By:BethAnn Hefner Hi! I am BethAnn and I’m from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am married to Tim and we have 2 kids, J and A. We love to travel as a family to Disney, various beaches, and local cities to check out zoos and museums. Tim and I vacation by ourselves as well so we can have time together and let other people take care of us! My kids are very active; J plays baseball for the
Mickey’s Soundational Parade
DO you hear that? It’s the drums. It’s the cymbals. It’s Mickey’s Soundational Parade! In honor of Mickey and Minnie’s Celebration, Mickey’s “Soundational Parade” returns. The new and improved parade is sure to be a musical and visual spectacular that you will not want to miss! Mickey, the guest of honor, and his own special drum corps lead the start of the parade. But what is a celebration without a cake? Next, a gigantic celebration birthday cake with the rascally Chip and Dale follow Mickey down main. Dance
Mobile Ordering at Disney Parks
Did you know you can use your mobile device to order food and beverages at quick service locations at Disney Parks? It's so easy to use and helps avoid long food lines. Disney is enhancing this feature to make it even easier to use the mobile ordering. The newest update includes simpler navigation, more photos of menu items and colorful icons. Guests with certain food allergies and food restrictions can also discover safe options that are available at certain locations. Keep in mind that Disney is very food allergy friendly and the chef will work with
New for 2019 at Walt Disney World
If you have been debating about when to take a trip to Disney…NOW is the time to make plans for a 2019 Disney vacation! Now, more than ever before – if Disney is your all-time favorite or you are a first time visitor - there are so many new experiences to see, taste, and do. All four Disney parks have surprises and experiences to make your trip even more MAGICAL. Magic Kingdom will highlight everyone’s original favorites, Mickey and Minnie through several different venues. Those who love singing and
Get ready to ROAR and REV up your engines!
Get ready to ROAR and REV up your engines! The new Disney Junior Live Show is coming to Hollywood Studios in December 2018. This exciting and fun filled interactive show is sure to please all of your little ones who love the Disney Junior characters – both old and new! The show experience will be high energy and hosted by Finn Fiesta and Deejay. They will be joined by Doc McStuffins, members of the Lion Guard, the newest member of Disney Junior, Vamparina. The highlight of the show