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"Disneyland Implements Stricter Measures to Prevent Disability Access Service Abuse"
1 year ago•Source: The Washington Post
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"Disney Implements Lifetime Bans for False Disability Access Claims"
Disneyland and Walt Disney World are implementing changes to their Disability Access Service (DAS) program to prevent misuse, including a lifetime ban for those who provide false information during registration. The changes, effective in May and June, aim to accommodate guests who genuinely need the service. The program's popularity has surged in recent years, partly due to social media videos demonstrating how to exploit it. The updated system will now specifically cater to guests with developmental disabilities who are unable to endure long lines.
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