Disneyland Paris is an ocean away from Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. The theme park is, in many ways, similar to the American Disney parks. Disneyland Paris shares some of the same attractions, characters, and treats. But, given its location and audience, there are some important differences between Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. 

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In fact, Disneyland Paris announced a special ticket discount for guests with a disability, with the news coming on the heels of a hotly-debated Disney World disability program change. Could this difference point to a new trend among the international Disney parks?

Disney World made headlines when it announced major changes to its Disability Access Service, also known as DAS. The changes focused on a total process overhaul, and as a result, many people found that they no longer qualified for the special DAS accommodations.

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The changes were criticized, though Disney has not commented on the updates since they went live in May 2024. A few months later, Disneyland Paris announced a new option of its own for guests with disabilities. 

Overview

According to the Disneyland Paris website, the company is working on ways to make the parks accessible for everyone, stating, “As we continue to grow and develop our offerings, accessibility and creating a welcoming place for all remains one of our top priorities for our guests, Cast Members and the community.”

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Disneyland Paris offers an accessibility program that provides priority access to up to 58 attractions at Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. The website states, “To accomplish this, we empower guests to evaluate their own autonomy and decide which attractions they can experience, depending on attraction safety access conditions and level of autonomy.”

Tickets

Disneyland Paris recently announced a special-rate Disney Park ticket offer for guests with disabilities. The offer states that those with a disability receive a 25% reduction on the price of a Disney Park Ticket for themselves and one other person.

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To utilize this discount, you must provide proof of disability on the day of your visit. This includes an original copy of valid proof of disability and your ID at the ticket counters to validate your special-rate ticket and retrieve your Priority Card. Then, you must present your Priority Card and park ticket to enter the Disney Parks. Disney states, “If you do not have a valid proof of disability, you will not be able to access the Disney Parks at the special rate.”

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There is a list of valid proof of disabilities on the Disneyland Paris website. Visit the “Priority Card request” page to learn more. If you are traveling from the United States, for example, the following documents are accepted:

• Disability card issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs
• Parking Card for Disabled People
• Other official disability documents issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• VA Disability Compensation Benefits
• Parking Badge; permanent or temporary
• Access pass: America The Beautiful

Priority Card

In the announcement above, Disneyland Paris mentions a “Priority Card.” This is similar to the DAS system in Disney World in that a Priority Card gives you priority (but not immediate) access to attractions, shows, parades, Character meet-and-greets, and the payment counters of our restaurants and shops in the Disney Parks.

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You can request a Priority Card online up to one month before your visit. Disneyland Paris’s system is quite different from the new DAS process in the United States, where you must attend a video call with a Disney Cast Member. This person ultimately determines whether or not you qualify for Disney World’s Disability Access Service benefits and does not require one specific document as proof of disability.

At this time, Disney World and Disneyland have no special discounts for guests with a disability. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.