How is the new GAC system working?

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Mon, 04/07/2014 - 09:36

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How is the new GAC system working?

So today I read that disney have had a law suit filed against them for the changes to the GAC pass.

Now as some of you may know I am disabled, I have a chronic kidney disease, which means my kidney crystallises, it's extremely rare and I have had one near death experience from it, which was after a wdw trip 8 years ago.

Part of my treatment is drinking 4-5 litres of fluid a day, not spending too much time in the heat, and resting a lot.
Another thing I will point out is that I in no way appear to be disabled, I am in crippling pain 24/7 but with pain killers and a smile I get by.

We were given a GAC on our last trip which was great for us, as because of my illness I am up at 6 am everyday it mean we could get too the parks early and leave again at the hottest part of the day and return in the cool evening. I didn't have to rush too much and we could get free water with out funny looks.

Now I have t tried the new system at all, but how is it working out for people? I know it's the same as at universal which I thought worked well as we could get a return ride and go and sit indoors, drink water and use the restroom before returning to ride.

I want to make it really clear that the reason why I can wait in a 30 min plus line is because I have a full bladder all the time and use a restroom once an hour, so I don't mind waiting but I physically can't be away from a restroom for that long, I could go in to kidney failure on the spot.

Mon, 04/07/2014 - 09:56

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I used it for the first time in march and yes, it's very like universal. For me, who has similar issues to you (though not bladder, the other toilet rushing :-/ ) it worked perfectly. I actually find it fairer than the old system and I'm more than happy to wait my turn as long as I don't have to physically be 'in' the queue.

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Mon, 04/07/2014 - 10:07

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Hi Robyn, that's my thoughts exactly, I'm happy to wait and even in the old system I never had an 'advantage' cause I have to drink, sit down and restroom between every ride, it does put me to the same advantage as healthy people though.

Mon, 04/07/2014 - 10:15

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If you use it along with the fastpass plus it can be good too, say a ride has a huge wait you can get a return time, in the mean time you can rude a fastpass ride, get a drink, rest and then it will be time for that first ride. Also the times don't expire, so say you get a return time of 12pm, but you are watching a show and having lunch, you can go back anytime that day after that time

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TR May 2013 the last min bargain trip offsite
Oct 2012 TR with a cruise!big family trip featuring the beach club, AKL, the dream and a villa offsite
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Mon, 04/07/2014 - 12:28

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This sounds great

Mon, 04/07/2014 - 12:48

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I was very nervous before our trip and I had kind of resigned myself that if they weren't now able to help me (I never just expect as some do!) that at least with the fast passes I could ride 3 rides per day and see parades and shows etc. so it wouldn't be a waste, I would still have an amazing time. (also if you still have it, take your old pass so they can see it, I always do that)

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Girly trip March 14 A last min cheapy week
September 13 our first all DVC stay
TR May 2013 the last min bargain trip offsite
Oct 2012 TR with a cruise!big family trip featuring the beach club, AKL, the dream and a villa offsite
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Tue, 04/08/2014 - 00:46

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I've used the new GAC 3 or 4 times now and I think it is a great system. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, so much like you, I am in severe, crippling pain 24/7, but you can't tell by looking at me. I was worried about people making comments when we(DH and I) used the card, but the way the system is set up, no one even knows you are using a GAC card. They just think you have a fast pass+. I never wanted to go ahead of anyone in line, so I think it's very fair that I get a return time and have to wait just like everyone else. But it is wonderful to wait sitting down in a shaded area, because I can't stand or be in the sun too long either. I think you will be very happy with the new system!!!

Fri, 04/18/2014 - 19:17

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Its been working great except for the autism community that hates the system.

Fri, 04/25/2014 - 04:39

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FYI, the DAS card now lasts for 60 days, instead of the previous 14 days. After the 60 days, bring your previous card with you to guest services to get a new one. This is so nice because now I can get several visits out of one card!