Disney's Guest Assistance Card

[TinkTatoo]

Visiting Disney with a child (or adult) with special needs can be both rewarding and challenging at the same time. In certain circumstances Disney offer a guest assistance card to make the visit a more enjoyable experience for the person with the disability and his immediate family. This card is NOT a way to jump queues or get on rides faster than the general public and if that is all the assistance you need then you would be better off making use of Disney’s fastpass system. Also if one of your party needs to use a wheelchair just for mobility issues you will not need a GAC unless you have a medical reason not to be in the mainstream queue.

With the GAC you won’t be able to get to the front of the queue just because you have a child with special needs but Disney will do what they can to make your child's experience as happy as possible. What the GAC does is provide specific assistance tailored to the users needs and there are a number of different options depending on what assistance your child requires. You can visit any guest service window either inside or outside the parks with your child and explain his or her exact needs. You should take a letter with you from your GP outlining your child’s difficulties – you probably won’t be asked to see it but in the case of non-apparent disabilities such as autism and ADD it is worth having. If the CM feels the card is justified you will be issued with one for the length of your stay and some of the things it might allow you to do are:-

* Use your stroller as a wheelchair – normally strollers must be left outside an
attraction but they can be handy as a safe place for a child with autism
when waiting for rides.

* Allows an alternate waiting area for people who can't wait in line.This one is
mostly used for children/adults with conditions like autism, ADD or other
healtlth problems that make waiting in line difficult or dangerous for them or
the people with them.

* Allows you to return to the attraction at a specified time and utilise the
fastpass queue

* Allows access to the wheelchair viewing area for parades and shows

* Allows a waiting spot shaded from the sun if the queue is in the sun for an
excessive amount of time. For most of the queue’s, the largest part is
inside a building or under a roof or shade. This is helpful to people that are
sun or heat sensitive.


Our experience of using the GAC varies from park to park and even day to day. Usually, we are either allowed to wait in an area away from the regular queue, or the cast member looks at the current wait time and gives us a special ticket to come back any time after that. So if the queuing time on the ride is 40 minutes we can come back in 40 minutes and walk through the fast pass line. That way the kids do not have to stand in line for a long time (something they would never be able to do) but can look around and do other things. We can also grab a regular fast pass during this time for a different ride. Another thing we do is get to the parks at opening time - it is surprising how much you can get done in the first few hours.

Universal also have a similar system for guests with disabilities but unlike Disney the card is only valid on the day it is issued.

[BarryandCaron]

Thanks for that Jakki:thumbs-up

We have had similar experiences of using the GAC. We always get to the parks for when they open then head back to the hotel early afternoon for a swim and nap. We sometimes then go to a park for the evening entertainment.

What I would like to add is that the wheelchair viewing areas for parades get full pretty quickly so it's best to get there early.

Caron

[Miss Poodles]

Hi Tink Thanks so much for these guidelines ,i just wanted to be clear on things before we go as i seemed to be finding conflicting advice and not jump queue or abuse the pass as some people here may seem to think . im so glad to have found this site tho with so many lovely and friendly people.x

[toontycoon]

Hi Tink Thanks so much for these guidelines ,i just wanted to be clear on things before we go as i seemed to be finding conflicting advice and not jump queue or abuse the pass as some people here may seem to think . im so glad to have found this site tho with so many lovely and friendly people.x its a tough one laura maybe its best to see how your child is after a few days of the holiday and as long as you have a letter from your doctor then you can decide then if he/she needs a special needs pass!!
our eldest dd has a lung condition she gets breathless iam wondering if walking a lot in the heat will be a problem for her and will she need a wheelchair??? but i will see how it goes when we get there.
i dont think anyone should make anyone else feel bad about doing what they think is right for their child so do what suits you. ;)

[Miss Poodles]

were taking a ( major ) buggy with us .they are like oversized collapsible pushchairs and are available to borrow through most gps or social workers
This will help especially if he were to have a fit at the airport or somewhere awkward - also it will kmake him feel safe if he can sit in there with his ragdoll jim if the crowds get too much for him

[TinkTatoo]

were taking a ( major ) buggy with us .they are like oversized collapsible pushchairs and are available to borrow through most gps or social workers
This will help especially if he were to have a fit at the airport or somewhere awkward - also it will kmake him feel safe if he can sit in there with his ragdoll jim if the crowds get too much for him

We have the Mcclaren Major buggy and it is really useful for DS or DD to chill out in when the stress gets too much. If you are using it in the parks you could ask that you be allowed to use it as a wheelchair so that your son can sit in it if he needs to while you are in the queue :thumbs-up

[loadsapixiedust]

:thumbs-up Great information there and the GAC is a great help for those who need it.

Laura, definately ask for a GAC so you can keep your Major buggy with you while you queue. CMs will show you where is the best spot to leave it when you board the rides or they will bring it to the exit so it is right there when you get off.

Almost all of the queue areas at Disney are now accessible to everyone including wheelchair and ECV users, which is great. The queue is very much part of the whole experience with lots of interesting things to see which are part of the theme or story of the ride or attraction, so you really wouldn't want to miss them. It is worth mentioning that even for rides which a disabled person may not be able to ride, the queue can be accesible and enjoyable for them. There is usually a way to queue with other family members then skip the actual ride and meet up again afterwards, so do ask the CM at the entrance for advice if you would like to do this.

[ali65]

We are taking our 4 year old daughters Maclaren Major Buggy instead of her wheelchair and was hoping they would class it like a wheelchair. She has difficulty walking and standing especially in long queues, hoping we would be able to use a GAC. It would be a great help not having to carry her in the lines for rides.

Thanks for all this info.

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[TinkTatoo]

We are taking our 4 year old daughters Maclaren Major Buggy instead of her wheelchair and was hoping they would class it like a wheelchair. She has difficulty walking and standing especially in long queues, hoping we would be able to use a GAC. It would be a great help not having to carry her in the lines for rides.......

If you go to guest services and explain they should issue with a GAC allowing you to use the stroller as a wheelchair which will then let you take it into the queues and the shows :thumbs-up

[ali65]

:wave: :wave:

Thanks TinkTatoo

Being able to use her Blue Badge and this GAC will be a big help and make Emilys holiday more enjoyable.


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[spestell]

Hi I was interested in your post about the GAC. We have been to disney three times with out son. He has autism and does not do queues/heat at all. In the past the GAC has enabled us to go on to rides via the exit, then after the introduction of Fast pass, we were allowed to go directly to the Fast Pass queues without getting a fast pass ticket/time. Is this still the case then, or has it been changed and we will have to get a time to come back? This will distress my son as he will not understand that he has to keep leaving a ride and then going back! It will be a different experience for us this time as he is now more of an adult at 16 and over 6ft tall. He will not use wheel chair now as he says hes too big, but I am worried about peoples reaction as obviously he looks "normal" and also not sure how he will take the heat walking around as we are going in July!

[shazza10cat]

Spestell-We have a very similar situation to yourself ,my son is also 16 and has autism and epilepsy so his disabilities are not apparent to everyone else.We know very little about the GAC but as you say if the procedure is that you are given a time to come back later this will be very distressing for my son as he will not understand .Like yourself i would be grateful to anyone who can confirm that this is the way the GAC works.

[TinkTatoo]

The guest assistance card is not meant as a way to by pass lines but it will make your visit to the parks much more enjoyable for your child (and ultimately you) than if you didn't have one. We have had loads of different ways that it has been applied to us depending on the CM that’s there or the place we want to use it. They include being allowed in the wheelchair access area (without a wheelchair) where we can wait to board the ride without any one else next to us (we still have to queue but not in the general line.) Being let in the fast pass line. Being given a specific time after which we can come back and use the fast pass line. Being shown to another area away from the general queue to wait.

Disney will do as much as they can to make your visit a happy one but you will need to do much more planning than other park goers (even by Dibb standards:mickey2: ) but when you have a child with special needs extra planning becomes part of your life. We can’t afford to leave things to chance and work out a plan for each park with specific area’s that we want to see and do and have a back up strategy. If we are doing all the rides we are there before opening to get as many done as possible and we make full use of the fastpass system. If we just want to see the parades and fireworks we usually do that on another day getting into the parks much later and not doing as many rides. Of course there have been days when we just have to leave the parks because one or other of the children have gone into meltdown mode but, even on those days, I’d still rather be in Florida. It’s a magical place for both us and our kids and one where (for even a short time) we can feel like a “normal” family

I suppose the bottom line is that you can’t rely on the guest assistance card as a way to avoid the queues as that’s not what it’s there for but if you use it in conjunction with fast passes and a lot of planning it will help :thumbs-up .

[BarryandCaron]

The guest assistance card is not meant as a way to by pass lines but it will make your visit to the parks much more enjoyable for your child (and ultimately you) than if you didn't have one. We have had loads of different ways that it has been applied to us depending on the CM that’s there or the place we want to use it. They include being allowed in the wheelchair access area (without a wheelchair) where we can wait to board the ride without any one else next to us (we still have to queue but not in the general line.) Being let in the fast pass line. Being given a specific time after which we can come back and use the fast pass line. Being shown to another area away from the general queue to wait.

Disney will do as much as they can to make your visit a happy one but you will need to do much more planning than other park goers (even by Dibb standards:mickey2: ) but when you have a child with special needs extra planning becomes part of your life. We can’t afford to leave things to chance and work out a plan for each park with specific area’s that we want to see and do and have a back up strategy. If we are doing all the rides we are there before opening to get as many done as possible and we make full use of the fastpass system. If we just want to see the parades and fireworks we usually do that on another day getting into the parks much later and not doing as many rides. Of course there have been days when we just have to leave the parks because one or other of the children have gone into meltdown mode but, even on those days, I’d still rather be in Florida. It’s a magical place for both us and our kids and one where (for even a short time) we can feel like a “normal” family

I suppose the bottom line is that you can’t rely on the guest assistance card as a way to avoid the queues as that’s not what it’s there for but if you use it in conjunction with fast passes and a lot of planning it will help :thumbs-up .

I totally agree with you. Even if we had planned to do something if DS2 isn't in the mood it's no point carrying on.

This happened to us last time at Sea World when DS2 wasn't interested in being there that day. Even though we had bought a 1 day ticket we left at lunch time and headed back to the hotel to let him chill out.

Caron

[elfie!]

I am so confused with all of this. I have 2 reg disabled kids, one with adhd the other with aspergers. I am taking the blue badges with me - hopefully we can use them, and Jacks hospital consultant has written me a letter to take explaining about his condition. We are going to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Busch Gardens, Wet n Wild and Sea World.....will I have to ask for a different GAC every day and a separate one for every park???? HELP!!!! We go this thursday ;)

[TinkTatoo]

...will I have to ask for a different GAC every day and a separate one for every park???? HELP!!!! We go this thursday ;)

Each company needs a separate GAC, Disney will cover all 4 parks and Universal will cover IOA and the Studios. If Disney give you a GAC it will be valid for the length of your stay. At Universal and Seaworld you will have to get one each day but keep the previous one and show it when you go back to get one on the next visit.

You'll need to tell each of them what assistance your children need (don't just ask for a GAC or you might not get it) and they will try and meet your needs as best they can.

Good luck and have a great trip.

[elfie!]

Thanks but I am still very apprehensive about it all, I am sure it will all be fine when we get there. I am taking the kids safety leads with me so I know they will be by my side at all times.

[Jedi_Angie]

I have three kids, two of them with autism. The youngest (8 years) especially cannot manage queues or lots of people (especially strangers) standing close to him. And yet he shows so much improvement with every visit to Disney that we hope to take him every year!

We have found the GAC an absolute godsend and I really believe we wouldn't manage Disney without it. We also go in October, when the parks are not so busy. I don't think we've ever had a negative comment from people waiting in line, although I've studiously ignored some glares in my time! I just wish those (few) people could see the difference this makes to my son's life - he talks twice as much when we're in Orlando. We're trying to train him to wait - last year we had some success getting him to wait his turn to meet characters, something I wouldn't have predicted him being able to do a couple of years ago.

We also hire a stroller for him at the parks, not because he has any difficulty walking, but so he has a place to hide. I dread the day he finally gets too big for those things!

[BarryandCaron]

I have three kids, two of them with autism. The youngest (8 years) especially cannot manage queues or lots of people (especially strangers) standing close to him. And yet he shows so much improvement with every visit to Disney that we hope to take him every year!

We have found the GAC an absolute godsend and I really believe we wouldn't manage Disney without it. We also go in October, when the parks are not so busy. I don't think we've ever had a negative comment from people waiting in line, although I've studiously ignored some glares in my time! I just wish those (few) people could see the difference this makes to my son's life - he talks twice as much when we're in Orlando. We're trying to train him to wait - last year we had some success getting him to wait his turn to meet characters, something I wouldn't have predicted him being able to do a couple of years ago.

We also hire a stroller for him at the parks, not because he has any difficulty walking, but so he has a place to hide. I dread the day he finally gets too big for those things!

Our DS2 is much too big for a stroller now (aged 14) but for the past few years we've taken his wheelchair with us. In fact we need to use it more and more at home now as well.

Caron

[kissimmee girl]

hi can anyone tell me if the guest assistance card is still available. I have a daughter with Aspergers syndrome and this would be a great help as she gets very stressed out when she has to hang around waiting for long periods of time, especially in the heat. She also cannot cope with large groups of people around her or getting to close and touching her. Also do busch gardens and seaworld offer something similar?:wavey:
Thanks

[lilzanna]

We have used the stroller as a wheelchair card at all of the parks when we have been and I have to say the members of staff generally bend over backwards to help.
The only hassle we found was that having to dig out the card every 2 minuted when you wanted to go anywhere was a bit of a pain. I think they should have a more visible means of telling if the stroller is a wheelchair like a flag to attach to it or something as well as the card to make it easier for members of staff to quickly identify you.

[BarryandCaron]

We have used the stroller as a wheelchair card at all of the parks when we have been and I have to say the members of staff generally bend over backwards to help.
The only hassle we found was that having to dig out the card every 2 minuted when you wanted to go anywhere was a bit of a pain. I think they should have a more visible means of telling if the stroller is a wheelchair like a flag to attach to it or something as well as the card to make it easier for members of staff to quickly identify you.

I'm sure I've read somewhere there is a tag attached to the strollers that can be used like a wheelchair. I can't remember where though:confused2

Caron

[spenners]

Hi,

We visited Florida in May 2006 and we used the Disney GAC card with our daughter who is Autistic. We have always used the fast pass queue with the GAC (this was our 4th visit) and not had to return at a given time we have always just gone to the ride using this queue. It makes our holiday experience much less stressful and all our family enjoy visiting Disney because of this. At Seaworld and Busch Gardens they have the system where they give you a time and you have to come back later but if it's quiet they usually let you get straight on via the wheelchair entrance. At universal they give you an all day fastpass ticket which you would normally have to pay extra for. We are visiting again in December 2007 so I am hoping things haven't changed as this would have a severe impact on our holiday.
p.s We have never had to produce a letter stating our daughter is autistic, although I have one just in case.



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[melspice]

Hi I was interested in your post about the GAC. We have been to disney three times with out son. He has autism and does not do queues/heat at all. In the past the GAC has enabled us to go on to rides via the exit, then after the introduction of Fast pass, we were allowed to go directly to the Fast Pass queues without getting a fast pass ticket/time. Is this still the case then, or has it been changed and we will have to get a time to come back? This will distress my son as he will not understand that he has to keep leaving a ride and then going back! It will be a different experience for us this time as he is now more of an adult at 16 and over 6ft tall. He will not use wheel chair now as he says hes too big, but I am worried about peoples reaction as obviously he looks "normal" and also not sure how he will take the heat walking around as we are going in July!

Hi there! We have taken our son who is severely autistic to Disney since he was 7 years old. He had a Maclaren buggy then, so things were a bit easier, even though Americans had never seen anything like it b4! He is coming up to 18 in December, and is now 6'5", so things have changed a bit! He won't have a chair either, even though I wish he would, as he is now epileptic aswell.The crew at Disney are very understanding of autism, and we have always used the pass to access rides, as Ben won't queue, and becomes very distressed. I remember last time we went straight to the FP entrance for Test Track, (his fave ride!), and there was no problem. We only had to wait a short time. I do feel awkward doing this, but we have no alternative. Ben would have a dreadful time if made to queue, and he is what matters.As for peoples reactions because he looks 'normal', whatever that is,we have fabric badges that I sew to his shirt which read 'Please be patient, I'm autistic'. Not that we should have to explain, but people do stare and don't understand, so it does help. I'm making him a t-shirt with it printed on the back and front too. Sounds wrong I know, but i get sick of people staring. It's hard enough work as it is.
Not been in July, but make sure you sit and drink as often as you can(water that is not beer!) and if it gets too much for him, ask at the First Aid station.Above all else, enjoy yourseleves, and know you're not alone, there are so many autistic people out there, if people don't understand by now, then that is their problem. Have a great time!

xxMel :tiggerbou

[margy]

i have much the sme problems i have three sons with autism who are 25, 23, and 21 and they also cant queue they become so agitated and become verbally abusive and thats when i get the looks from other holiday makers the GAC is a godsend we normally get to use the fast pass entrance i dread to think if they had to wait in line or even return to a ride at a given time they would not understand why they could not get to ride there and then

[Crazymog06]

When i went at x-mas time i had a GAC pass as i have aspergers n it was very useful n i intend in getting it again when i go again the members of staff are very helpful and if u need any thing like if u want to sit on front row for a show i.e fantasmic or something simular they will try and help u find a seat

[preciousbabe]

We Used The Pass In 2005, It Helped So Much. Its Well Worth Getting. My Son Would Not Have Experienced As Much Without The Help Of The Pass.

[Diggity-Dog]

Easter 2005 , when we visited Disneyland Paris we were having a really stressful time with queues due to my then 10 year old son (who is mildly autistic and has some mobility problems due to dyspraxia). With a 2 yr old and and 5yr old in tow we were seriously beginning to regret our trip. This was the first holiday we had taken without the support of my parents who had always been great at watching the youngr 2 so we could focus on no.1 son.

I was waiting at the counter for a food order (DLP's fast food is not so fast!) and I got talking to a guy from England who commented that his daughter would be climbing the walls if she didn't get her food soon, he went on to explain that she had autism. I asked how she was coping with the queues and he said not a problem and told me all about the card system. On his advice I went to guest relations at City Hall on Main Street and the staff were great. We got a card and the rest of the trip was fantastic. We didn't use it when the queues were short but for some things it was a god-send. For rides where we could all 5 go on together the cast members were great and we got on Smallworld, Peter Pan, and Pirates all within half an hour!

We have been back to DLP 3 times since and each occassion used the card and it's brilliant. Do I feel awkward about it? Well, not now as my son (now 14) commented he feels awkward and struggles in many day to day situations he likes Disney because
"I don't have to struggle and (brother and sister) can have a nice time"

coming from a kid who rarely communicates any considered feeling and empathy I think that equals real magic!

I said take what you can get, you are supposed to be on holiday and enjoying yourselves... the whole family.

A million thanks to the guy in Toad of Toad Hall Cafe Easter 2005, your advice made our holiday!

[mainecoon lover]

Great to hear that someone passed on some information that has made your holidays as enjoyable as they are meant to be.

[Jedi_Angie]

That's a fantastic story. :) Hope you and your family continue to have great holidays.

I found out about the GAC online just before our first visit to Orlando and couldn't believe how much easier it made our holiday. At the time, both our boys struggled with queuing, standing beside other people, etc., but now we only need the card for the younger one. I always make a point of mentioning it to people I know who have children with special needs. Some of them have said they hadn't considered a holiday like that, but now they would as the GAC would make it 'doable'. :)

[BONDY LAD]

i did the same at universal last july, the lady thought i was a nut or something, she looked washed out and i never saw her again but she had no idea that her son (autistic spec) would be entitled to one, thought it was only for folk in wheelchairs. bondy

[kateallsop]

hi folks,

we've booked a holiday for august for me, partner and Joe, 11. Joe is autistic so therefore finds it really difficult to queue. :(

at disneyland paris we get a bluecard that allows Joe to use the exit or the fastpass entrance for those rides that have one. in DLRP all we have to do is show a DLA letter to city hall and we get the pass. it is a godsend to us and we've been 6 times!! :)

i'm getting a bit nervous about florida now...very aware that we have booked a 3 week holiday in the hottest part of the year and probably busiest too, with an autistic child who is on a special diet...doesn't seem like such a bright idea now! :erm:

have read things about the GAC and it seems it is down to the cast member who we speak to whether we get it or not? am worried that they'll see joe, who knowing my luck will be having a calm moment and think he doesn't need it. just wondering if i can help my c\ase with any evidence?

thanks

[Diggity-Dog]

What I didn't say in the earlier post is that we are going to Orlando In March, so will be testing the card system in WDW, and hoping to get similar for Universal.

Don't suppose any of you know of a card that I could display in my car to say " BEWARE other road users. Don't get cross, I've never driven an automatic and I wouldn't even drive my own car in France!!!" lol, just remind me why we are doing this?

[spenners]

We got back on 1st Jan and used the GAC for the 5th time. No problems at all. Our DD1, who has autism, and the rest of us had a great time. It was a god send with all the crowds over the chrimbo holiday. The first week and half we didn't have to use it. Never used the one at Busch Gardens as it was so quiet. :cool2:

[matthews_mum]

Hi. We're off to Orlando in October :D My son has mild learning difficulties, APD and sensory issues but I think he'll be fine. However I have chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis and find standing for any length of time excruciatingly painful. For getting about I'm considering hiring an ECV.

I’m not entirely sure how GACs work or whether I would qualify for one so have got lots of reading up to do. I’m not looking to jump queues, please be assured of that. I am wondering though if the main parks have an area beside the ride where the likes of me (and my dh & ds) can sit and wait for our turn. I presume if they do you would need a GAC to use this facility? I know half the fun of the ride is the entertainment / build up to the ride itself in the queue but it really is agony standing, especially with swollen feet caused by the heat. Presumably as I have a “hidden” (though obvious if you watch me hobble :erm: ) disability it would be better to get a letter from my GP stating the difficulties I face?

many thanks

[TinkTatoo]

Hi. We're off to Orlando in October :D My son has mild learning difficulties, APD and sensory issues but I think he'll be fine. However I have chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis and find standing for any length of time excruciatingly painful. For getting about I'm considering hiring an ECV.

I’m not entirely sure how GACs work or whether I would qualify for one so have got lots of reading up to do. I’m not looking to jump queues, please be assured of that. I am wondering though if the main parks have an area beside the ride where the likes of me (and my dh & ds) can sit and wait for our turn. I presume if they do you would need a GAC to use this facility? I know half the fun of the ride is the entertainment / build up to the ride itself in the queue but it really is agony standing, especially with swollen feet caused by the heat. Presumably as I have a “hidden” (though obvious if you watch me hobble :erm: ) disability it would be better to get a letter from my GP stating the difficulties I face?

many thanks

There is a lot of walking to do in any of the parks and it sounds like, from what you've said, that you would be better off with an ECV which you can hire at any of the parks. You wouldn't need a GAC to do this and as for some of you waiting while others ride - there are always plenty of places to do this and it's a great way to people watch and really take in the atmosphere of the parks.

I hope you have a great time :wavey:

[Jedi_Angie]

I'd recommend going to Guest Services as soon as you get inside the parks and explain your situation to them. I've always found them to be incredibly helpful and they can suggest things that might help you. :)

[matthews_mum]

Thanks for your replies :)

[Sheeps68]

Am wondering if I would qualify for the GAC and if so would I benefit from it. I have severe asthma and have DLA mobility and care but if you didnt know or spot the nebs and syringe driver you may well not guess theres a problem. So as such would I have difficulty in getting one. I refuse to use a chair but walk slow and need to rest lots. Standing in quees is especially exhausting and actually causes pain.
Any adults out there who have had a GAC and did it help? Was it difficult to get if you're issues are hidden. (Yes I'm keeping them hidden too)

[loadsapixiedust]

The GAC is for anyone adult or child with special needs which could affect them during their time in the parks. Go to Guest Relations and explain your needs, they will be able to advise you whether the GAC is appropriate. There are different types of GAC according to the assistance you may need.

[Sheeps68]

The GAC is for anyone adult or child with special needs which could affect them during their time in the parks. Go to Guest Relations and explain your needs, they will be able to advise you whether the GAC is appropriate. There are different types of GAC according to the assistance you may need.

Thanks. Perhaps I will be brave. Just reading this thread it had sounded like it was just children or someone in a chair. Just to be able to sit whilst we wait in the cool would make such a difference to my nughtmare lungs.

So how do they sort out what card you get? Are they different colours to indicate issues or what? As would not want to explain each time.

[loadsapixiedust]

So how do they sort out what card you get? Are they different colours to indicate issues or what? As would not want to explain each time.

I'm sure they will be able to issue you with a GAC to help. The card is stamped with a brief description of the assistance you need, one or more stamps can be used. CMs are trained to recognise how to accommodate different needs at each attraction.

[jemett]

Hi i'm just wondering if I get a GAC for our DS, does it last for all the disney parks that you visit, or do you have to get a new one at each different disney park. Thanks

[Ebony]

Disney give you a GAC that covers all of their parks, so you only need to ask at the 1st park.
Universal are different in that you have to ask, each day that you go to their parks.
Hope this helps :grin:

[barnsley]

We would just like to say, our daughter is a wheelchair user. Last year we used the fast passes to great effect. Apart from mobility problems, our daughter sufferes from extreme sensitivity that could be to heat, cold, touch etc, we wake up to see how she is. Her illness is very unpredictable. Do you think the GAC would be of use in her particular situation?.
If you want to know what her illness is, it is fibro myalgia. Unfortunately for her it is quite extreme.

Thank you

D & M :wavey:

[melspice]

You should most certainly ask for the GAC at Guest Relations as you walk into the theme parks. Have a fantastic time!

xxMel

[kateallsop]

just wanted to say that we got back from disney today. we got a GAC for Joe on the first day and it was a godsend. it meant that we could all access the attractions with minimal stress meaning that joe was actually able to enjoy the rides when he got on them. a fabby time had by all.