A Disney-obsessed fan with a rare eye disorder shared her disappointment at discovering she no longer met the requirements of the theme park’s accessibility program, leaving her feeling “unwelcome” in the land of adventure.
Natasha Caudill26, is a content creator who regularly advocates for people with disabilities while also sharing information about her own disorder, achromatopsia, which is an inherited vision disorder that affects the ability to perceive color.
The Chicago-based TikTok influencer, who has more than 1.3 million followers, revealed that she loved Disney World because it allowed her to use a Disabled Access Service (DAS) pass, which allowed her to schedule rides in advance. and wait inside until he arrived. It was her turn, instead of having to wait outside and endure the pain.
However, since the theme park limited the group of people who can use the DAS pass to “guests who, due to a developmental disability such as autism or similar, cannot wait”, Natasha has revealed that her trips to the theme park would be more It’s difficult now because being in the sunlight causes him too much discomfort.
Natasha Caudill, 26, is a content creator who regularly advocates for people with disabilities while also sharing information about her own disorder, achromatopsia.
She has shared her sadness at discovering that she no longer met the theme park’s accessibility program requirements, making her feel “unwelcome” in the adventure land.
She explained the situation on her TikTok account, adding that she once loved going to the theme park, but no longer qualifies for its disability program.
‘I no longer qualify for Disability Access Services at Disney World. I love Disney World, I just got engaged there. But Disney has drastically reduced the accessibility of their parks because they have changed their DAS pass program,’ he said at the beginning of the video.
It revealed that the pass was originally “intended for guests who would have difficulty tolerating long waits and a conventional queuing environment due to a disability.”
Now, according to Disney’s website, DAS passes are only for “guests who, due to a developmental disability such as autism or similar, are unable to wait in a conventional line for an extended period of time.”
In his TikTok video, Natasha He explained that he didn’t understand why Disney would change their rules.
He added: ‘Many people with legitimate, non-developmental disabilities are simply out of luck. Now, of course, I’m glad the service is available to some people, but I don’t think taking it away from many other people who legitimately need it will solve anything.’
speaking to PeopleShe admitted that the rule change made her feel “unwelcome.”
She said, “I feel like it’s still unclear why Disney changed the DAS pass.” People speculate that too many people lie when using the service.
‘I wish Disney would be more honest about the change. “Disney World offers a very welcoming atmosphere, but as a disabled person, I don’t feel as welcome now.”
Natasha admitted that she had received hate from people online who didn’t believe in her disability and added that she had to stop allowing trolls to affect her mental health by looking at the comments.
He explained the situation on his TikTok account, adding that he once loved going to the land of adventure, however, he no longer qualifies for its disability program.
And although she is discouraged about not being able to experience the Disney park in the same way, she admitted that she would continue going, but she would force herself to endure the pain.
Natasha admitted that she had received hate from people online who don’t believe in her disability and added that she had to stop allowing trolls to affect her mental health by looking at the comments.
Many people stated that they did not need the DAS pass for their disorder.
One person said: ‘Sorry, but no. Just no.’
Another user added: ‘You are the reason they are changing the rules.’
Someone else commented: ‘Good job gloating about it. You are the reason they changed it.
And although she is discouraged about not being able to experience the Disney park in the same way, she admitted that she would continue going, but she would force herself to endure the pain.
“I can handle the sun if I have to, as I’ve done it my entire life, but there are a lot of people who planned their entire Disney trips around this accessibility, and now it’s gone,” he added.
Natasha’s disorder makes her color blind and sensitive to light. She only sees shades of grey, black and white, and she has to wear extremely dark sunglasses during the day.
A Disney spokesperson told People: “Disney is dedicated to providing a great experience for all Guests, including those with disabilities, which is why we are so committed to providing a wide range of innovative support services aimed at helping our Guests. with disabilities to have a “Wonderful time visiting our theme parks.
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