Disneyland has put disability cheats on notice that if they lie about having ADHD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, anxiety or any other disorder to get free Lightning Lane line-skipping passes they will be kicked out of Disney theme parks in the United States forever.
The Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts updated the Disability Access Service programs on Tuesday, April 9 that offer assistance to theme park visitors with developmental disabilities like autism and other neurodivergent disorders.
The changes go into effect May 20 at the Walt Disney World resort and June 18 at the Disneyland resort with the goal of limiting the Disability Access Service program to only guests who require the services, according to Disneyland officials.
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Disneyland spells out the dire penalties for lying during the Disability Access Service registration process under the Frequently Asked Questions section of the updated DAS page on the theme park’s website.
If caught, DAS cheats will be permanently barred from the Disneyland and Disney World resorts and all daily tickets and annual passes will be forfeited without refund, according to the DAS websites for both parks.
How would Disneyland catch a disability fraud?
Disneyland doesn’t say, but Disney cast members would likely be the first line of defense backed up by the digital trail left by using the Disneyland app for Lightning Lane access. There are also security cameras covering virtually every corner of the park and security guards monitoring suspicious activity.
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In 2023, Disney World cracked down on third party tour guides selling unauthorized services including Genie+ and Disability Access Service, according to the Disney Tourist Blog. The unaffiliated tour guides who serve as in-park escorts have been stopped by Disney World managers, issued trespassing notices by local police and…
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