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Disney Faces Criticism Over DAS Program Changes

Disneys DAS program, designed for disabled guests to bypass long lines, faces backlash due to stricter rules. Critics argue the new policies limit who can use the service, while Disney cites a significant increase in DAS pass usage as the reason for the changes. Disabled visitors like Shannon Bonadurer and her son, who have been denied passes, feel the company has gone too far. A shareholder proposal calls for an independent review of Disneys disability policies, citing lower park attendance as a result of the new rules.

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