Year round pass?

micktallica · 04-26-2005

I was wondering if anyone knew, if you buy a year pass can you get the special needs pass for the whole year as well? Or do we have to wait in line everytime we go?

My son is 3 and has Autism so it is not as though it is going to go away like a broken leg. I really want to buy him a year pass but I don't want to have to wait in line everytime we go and say the same thing and show the same paperwork.

Thanks!
Cyndi

bali · 04-26-2005

That might be one to call guest relations with, Cyndi. I don't see why they'd have a problem with giving you a year-long special needs pass under the circumstances, but I'd definitely call to be certain.

By the way -- welcome to DC!!!

**DisneyTeacher** · 04-26-2005

Hi, Cyndi! Welcome to DisneyCentral.

I don't have the answer to your question but I understand your concern. That's a waste of your park time if you have to get the same pass every time.

Have you read the tips on this site?
http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/dis_aut2.htm

pumouse · 04-27-2005

I don't think you can get one for the whole year, but you can get one for your whole trip just tell them when you are going to be there til and they will date it.

susieq76 · 08-10-2005

I have a 3 year old w/ autism as well- what paperwork do I need to bring with me? Last year we just waited & took turns walking away with him. Do I need to bring formal reports from the neuro or just a docs note?

**DisneyTeacher** · 08-10-2005

I may be wrong here but I don't think you need a note from your doctor. You just need to have your DS with you when you go to Guest Relations and explain what is going on with him. I think with all the HEPA laws they can't ask for a letter from your doctor.

Tinkerbelle67 · 08-10-2005

My dad and my son have some issues that enabled them to obtain a GAC . The "Guest Assistance Card" can help in certain situations. My dad has had knee replacement surgery,a heart valve replaced and is an organ donor recipient. He should not wait in very crowded areas or extreme heat and sun due to medication or climb lots of stairs. The GAC allowed him to wait in cooler areas at attractions (if there was one) and special seating so he didn't have to take the stairs. My son suffers from anxiety and because he is young (9) I did have a note stating his situation, I thankfully never needed the GAC for him, he did great.
To obtain the card you need to find the Guest Relations in the first park you viist and the card will be good for your entire trip. Hope this helps.

MommytoMJM · 08-10-2005

The GAC is good for the duration of your trip and when you go, you do not need a Dr's note, in fact they don't look at them. that being said, if you do not want to state his needs in front of him (he must be present when you get the GAC) prepare a short note stating his needs and they will try to accomodate them.

If you are a frequent day visitor, like we are, they will give you a card that is good for 2 months at a time and you have to take it in and have it replaced when the expiration date comes around.

If there are any further questions, I will try to answer them when I get home from MJ's therapy.

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micktallica Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2	Year round pass? I was wondering if anyone knew, if you buy a year pass can you get the special needs pass for the whole year as well? Or do we have to wait in line everytime we go? My son is 3 and has Autism so it is not as though it is going to go away like a broken leg. I really want to buy him a year pass but I don't want to have to wait in line everytime we go and say the same thing and show the same paperwork. Thanks! Cyndi

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: Year round pass? That might be one to call guest relations with, Cyndi. I don't see why they'd have a problem with giving you a year-long special needs pass under the circumstances, but I'd definitely call to be certain. By the way -- welcome to DC!!! __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Year round pass? Hi, Cyndi! Welcome to DisneyCentral. I don't have the answer to your question but I understand your concern. That's a waste of your park time if you have to get the same pass every time. Have you read the tips on this site? http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/dis_aut2.htm __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 242 days 21 hours 19 minutes

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08-10-2005	#6 (permalink)
DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Year round pass? I may be wrong here but I don't think you need a note from your doctor. You just need to have your DS with you when you go to Guest Relations and explain what is going on with him. I think with all the HEPA laws they can't ask for a letter from your doctor. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 242 days 21 hours 19 minutes

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Tinkerbelle67 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,064	Re: Year round pass? My dad and my son have some issues that enabled them to obtain a GAC . The "Guest Assistance Card" can help in certain situations. My dad has had knee replacement surgery,a heart valve replaced and is an organ donor recipient. He should not wait in very crowded areas or extreme heat and sun due to medication or climb lots of stairs. The GAC allowed him to wait in cooler areas at attractions (if there was one) and special seating so he didn't have to take the stairs. My son suffers from anxiety and because he is young (9) I did have a note stating his situation, I thankfully never needed the GAC for him, he did great. To obtain the card you need to find the Guest Relations in the first park you viist and the card will be good for your entire trip. Hope this helps.

08-10-2005	#8 (permalink)
MommytoMJM Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Watching Wishes from my patio! Posts: 278	Re: Year round pass? The GAC is good for the duration of your trip and when you go, you do not need a Dr's note, in fact they don't look at them. that being said, if you do not want to state his needs in front of him (he must be present when you get the GAC) prepare a short note stating his needs and they will try to accomodate them. If you are a frequent day visitor, like we are, they will give you a card that is good for 2 months at a time and you have to take it in and have it replaced when the expiration date comes around. If there are any further questions, I will try to answer them when I get home from MJ's therapy. __________________ Psalm 37:4<>< John 20:29<> Torah Observant Christians Bonny June, The Mommy (so named by Crackerbella!) Andrew, Devoted Husband, VERY APDaddy, Self Professed Gear Head Marjorie June Mailani (2-6-01) Adopted SNK, Joyous, Cheerful, Incredible Kid Heart Mom to Cody (adoption loss 10-00) MJ's Spot is finally up!

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