Hello there, Jennifer!
I’m glad you found us and asked a question about your upcoming trip to the Happiest Place on Earth. It’s a great idea to be informed of all the tools and strategies at your disposal to help your daughter have a magical visit to the
Disneyland Resort!
It sounds like you already know about the Disability Access Service (DAS) system, which is in place for Guests who aren’t able to wait in a traditional standby queue due to a
physical or cognitive disability. It allows them and their party (up to 6 people, including the person who needs DAS) to receive a return time for attractions based on the current wait time. Each Guest’s accommodations are considered on an individual basis, so please visit City Hall in Disneyland Park or the Chamber of Commerce in Disney California Adventure Park to speak with a Guest Relations Cast Member about your child’s specific needs. She must be with you when the request is made, and be sure to have your valid theme park tickets and a photo ID handy.
Also, I’ve found there are a few quieter locations to regroup away from the hustle and bustle of the parks when my own kids become overwhelmed by crowds, noise, or heat and need a bit of downtime. To find the break area nearest you, simply ask a Cast Member. The First Aid locations in both theme parks are great spots for this, as is the World of Color viewing area in
Disney California Adventure Park (when there are no shows being performed). Across the Rivers of America on Tom Sawyer Island in
Disneyland Park, you can explore quiet walking trails or relax on a shaded bench to enjoy a peaceful view of the riverbanks.
I hope this information helps you plan, Jennifer. Please don’t hesitate to come back to
planDisney and ask us any other questions you might have. I hope your family’s vacation is pixie-dusted to perfection!
Wishing you magic,
Courtney