Disney is for everyone. They take this very seriously! Disneyland Paris has one of the best access pass systems I have ever used. That doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement as there always will be but I thought it might be helpful to explain what help is available and how to access it! In 2023 it was updated. If you visited last time and used the old "Orange pass / Green Pass" system you may want to take a look at the new system as it has changed. Temporary illness such as a broken bone is no longer covered under the new system. Instead the passes are now split between Priority Pass and Easy Access pass.
Priority Pass includes live long disabilities and the Easy Access Pass covers long term chronic illnesses. See the list of eligible conditions below:
Priority Pass eligibility
There is no defined list for eligibility but includes disabilities such as Neurodiversity conditions such as ASD, ADHD etc, Down syndrome, those who qualify for a Blue Badge etc.
Easy Access Pass
List of Long Term Chronic Diseases with numbers 1. Debilitating stroke. 2. Bone marrow aplasia and other chronic types of cytopenia. 3. Chronic arterial disease with ischemic events. 4. Complicated schistosomiasis. 5. Chronic heart failure, chronic heart valve disease, serious heart arrhythmia, chronic congenital heart disease. 6. Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. 7. Severe primary immunodeficiency disorder requiring long-term treatment, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 8. Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. 9. Severe neurological and muscular disorders (including myopathy), severe epilepsy. 10. Haemoglobinopathy, chronic constitutional/severe acquired haemolysis, 11. Haemophilia and severe constitutional haemostatic disorders. 13. Coronary artery disease. 14. Acute/chronic respiratory failure. 15. Leprosy. 16. Parkinson’s disease. 17. Inherited metabolic disorders requiring long-term specialised treatment. 18. Cystic fibrosis. 19. Acute/chronic nephropathy and primary nephrotic syndrome. 20. Paraplegia. 21. Periarteritis nodosa, acute disseminated lupus erythematosus, progressive systemic sclerosis. 22. Severe progressive rheumatoid arthritis. 23. Long-term psychiatric disorders. 24. Ulcerative colitis and progressive Crohn’s disease. 25. Multiple sclerosis. 26. Progressive structural scoliosis (where the curve is 25 degrees of more) through to spinal maturity. 27. Severe ankylosing spondylitis. 28. Organ transplant disorders. 29. Active tuberculosis. 30. Malignant tumour, lymphoma or haematopoietic cancer.
N.B. 12. Severe arterial hypertension was removed from the list of LTI by the decree of 24 June 2011. What is the difference between the two passes? Priority Pass will give the holder access to shorter ride queues (often at the exits), Access to seperate viewing areas for the parades and shows and a return time for meet and greets with characters. It can also be used to access the disabled entrances and food queues. Easy access is a virtual queue system that you can book a 2nd attraction once your 1st is over. To apply for a Priority Pass you can do so online 30 days in advance of your arrival if you hold one of the following documents (this list is for UK residents and may change by your country of origin) 1.Disability Living Allowance
2.Attendance Allowance Award
3.Personal Independence Payment
4.Parking Card for Disabled People
5.Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
6.National Disability Card ID
7.Disabled ID
8.Access Card
9.Registration Card BD8
10.Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI)
11.Disabled Student's Allowance
12.Scottish Child Disability Payment
If you do not have any of these but have a doctors letter outlining your condition and how it affects your ability to queue you can apply for an Easy Access pass on your first day in the park at City Hall. If you apply for a Priority pass in advance you must take your document of proof to either the guest services/reception of your Disney hotel OR to City Hall / Guest Services in the one of the parks to be issued with your photo card. Your pass will allow you and upto 4 guests on rides and meet and greets and 2 guests for parades and fireworks. For more information or to apply online please click on the link below (Remember if you book through me I will do this for you)
https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/guest-services/accessibility-at-disneylandparis/
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