Hiya Camille - welcome to
planDisney!
Registration for the
Disability Access Service (DAS) can be completed in person at a
Guest Relations location within a Theme Park or
via an online video chat. If using the online video chat, you'll need to register at least two days, but not more than 30 days, prior to your arrival. As part of the online registration option, you'll be assisted in booking up to two DAS Advance selections per day of your trip - these are one-hour windows of time when you'll be able to access an attraction via its Lightning Lane entrance!
Camille, the good news is that you are still eligible to make DAS Advance selections if you register in person at a Theme Park, however, they can still only be made at least two days in advance. This means that if you register in person on the first day you visit a Theme Park, you won't be able to make DAS Advance selections for that day or the next day, but will be able to make DAS Advance selections for later days in your visit. You would still be able to use DAS to select normal return times on all days of your trip. It's also important to note that the availability of DAS Advance selections is limited, so waiting until just before your trip means fewer options for specific times and attractions - another reason why registering in advance can be beneficial.
I'm not sure if you're asking about registering in person at the
start of your next trip, or registering in person beforehand, but both are options. A Guest's DAS registration is typically valid for up to 60 days, so if you register now, that DAS registration should still be valid for your next trip in January. If you have valid admission (i.e., Theme Park Ticket or an Annual Pass) and
Park Pass Reservations for your January trip you should be able to make DAS Advance selections starting 30 days prior to your trip, either in-person or online via chat. If you've registered in person, you can still make DAS Advance selections online via chat, but will not have to wait for the online
video chat.
I hope this information is helpful, Camille. If your travels bring you to
EPCOT on your next trip, be sure to check out my favorite new attraction -
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - it's a blast!
Ryan J.