- Joined
- Oct 27, 2011
To clarify...
The DAS allows a person to wait outside the queue. That is the primary intention and accommodation, for people who cannot in any other fashion utilize the queue. It is not meant to allow more to be done in shorter time, though depending on the individual’s specific needs that is a possible byproduct.
Most “mobility” or “stamina” issues involve the need to change position fairly frequently - be that walking or sitting. A mobility allows one to change position as often and whenever needed. It allows the individual to 1) stand, 2) pace, or 3) sit. Without a mobility device, nobody is guaranteed a place to sit anywhere. So if a person cannot handle standing and walking/pacing/stamping, a DAS does not provide for a place to sit; hence the recommendation to use a wheelchair or other mobility device.
WDW has to balance the needs of those with disabilities as well as the experience for ALL guests. That can be a challenging situation and involves considering the dynamics of the park’s operations. What may seem like 1 individual preferring a specific accommodation, in fact is several hundred. As proven with the old GAC program, overwhelming the FP queue with DAS users will impact all guests wanting to do/see/ride an attraction. Look how quickly standby queues move when the FP queue isn’t in use - EMH, park closing, parties, etc. “It’s just 1 person and s/he has a preference” really does impact park operations.
The DAS allows a person to wait outside the queue. That is the primary intention and accommodation, for people who cannot in any other fashion utilize the queue. It is not meant to allow more to be done in shorter time, though depending on the individual’s specific needs that is a possible byproduct.
Most “mobility” or “stamina” issues involve the need to change position fairly frequently - be that walking or sitting. A mobility allows one to change position as often and whenever needed. It allows the individual to 1) stand, 2) pace, or 3) sit. Without a mobility device, nobody is guaranteed a place to sit anywhere. So if a person cannot handle standing and walking/pacing/stamping, a DAS does not provide for a place to sit; hence the recommendation to use a wheelchair or other mobility device.
WDW has to balance the needs of those with disabilities as well as the experience for ALL guests. That can be a challenging situation and involves considering the dynamics of the park’s operations. What may seem like 1 individual preferring a specific accommodation, in fact is several hundred. As proven with the old GAC program, overwhelming the FP queue with DAS users will impact all guests wanting to do/see/ride an attraction. Look how quickly standby queues move when the FP queue isn’t in use - EMH, park closing, parties, etc. “It’s just 1 person and s/he has a preference” really does impact park operations.
