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Big changes are coming to the Walt Disney Company soon, thanks to a new CEO taking over in just a few short weeks.
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Josh D’Amaro will take over the role earlier than planned, on March 18th, 2026, when the company hosts its Annual Shareholder Meeting. While this is big news in and of itself, we’re also expecting to learn more about the CEO transition, along with other changes coming to the Walt Disney Company as a whole.
Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS) system has undergone several changes over the last several years. These changes have not been without their controversies, but now a new change might be on the horizon.
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While the previous changes might have seemed small to some, they have had a large impact across Disney World and Disneyland. A new proposal for the system is being presented to shareholders in 2026.
In 2024, Disney changed its Disability Access Service (DAS) in Disney World and Disneyland. The changes sparked lots of controversy, and since its initial update, there have been more changes to the DAS website.
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These changes have included small modifications in wording, as well as some clarifications. While the new changes have seemed small, their impacts have been large. Over the course of 2025, we’ve seen SIX updates to the DAS system, which may be confusing for those who need it. So let’s dig into every new rule Disney has quietly added to the DAS system in Disney World this year, so you know what is most up-to-date and applicable for your next trip.
We’ve been bringing you all the updates from Disneyland’s BIG reopening!
Disneyland is OPEN Again!
After getting ready with details about tickets, Park Passes, and more, we FINALLY got the chance to go in the park and now Disneyland has officially reopened! So far, we’ve shared a look at how Disneyland is handling their lines and their churros (VERY important), and we’ve given you a look at the crowds. Now we’re bringing you an important update on some other parts of the Disneyland parks’ operations.
One of the most significant changes to Disney World since its phased reopening began back in May with Disney Springs has been the implementation and enforcement of their face mask policy.
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In the last few months we have already seen Disney update and tighten their policy, and there have understandably been many questions.
This is a big deal for many guests. And one of the questions we get regularly from our readers and followers is: will Disney relax their face mask policy for guests with disabilities? We’ve passed this question on to Disney World multiple times, and today we’re going to go over the details of what we’re hearing.
All four Disney World theme parks have finally reopened after their longest closure in history.
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We’ve spent the better part of the last two weeks exploring the parks to show you all the changes that have been implemented while guests were away. From seas of social distancing markers to newly installed plexiglass barriers and temperature screening checkpoints, there’s certainly been a lot of new ground-breaking procedures to cover!
We know a lot of you guys have TONS of questions about Disney World now that the theme parks are officially set to reopen on July 11th and July 15th!
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And while there have been a bunch of updates regarding Disney’s Magical Express as well as a character meal that’s expected to resume and many hotel services that are being tweaked, we just learned some info regarding Disney World’s services for guests with disabilities.
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