Access Cards at Disneyland Paris -
The Easy Access Pass
What are the types of Access Passes at Disneyland Paris?
Disneyland Paris offers two types of Access Pass for use in the Parks, the Priority Access Pass and the Easy Access Pass. The Priority Access Pass is issued if you have proof of disability from a list of accepted documents, and the Easy Access Pass is issued if you don't have any of the listed evidence for a Priority Access Pass but you do have one of 30 Specified Conditions, and have a Dr's letter signed and dated within three months of your trip confirming that.
Both types of pass are credit card sized and have a photo of the pass holder. The Easy Access Pass also comes with a paper booklet for cast members to write down return times (see more below).
More information about the Priority Pass can be found here:
Easy Access Pass
Am I Eligible/What Proof do I require for a Easy Access Pass?
If you are not eligible for a Priority Access Pass you may be eligible for an Easy Access Pass, though if you are eligible for both you should apply for the Priority Access Pass.
To be eligible for an Easy Access Pass you must have one of 30 (well, actually 29) long term conditions, listed below.
Disneyland Paris do not offer the Easy Access Pass for temporary conditions such as a broken limb or recent surgery and instead they suggest you postpone your trip.
How do I apply for one?
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.
If you spotted number 12 is missing this is a condition that was removed from the list, which is based on a French government list.
You cannot apply for an Easy Access Pass online, you can only apply when you are at the parks.
You can apply for your Easy Access Pass at the following locations:
- City Hall - On your left as you first enter the Disneyland Park under the train station, this is probably the busiest option on the list but they are also very experienced with passes so is a good place if you have issues or questions about your pass.
- Studio Services - On your right when you first enter the Studios Park, this is usually quieter than City Hall but they are also experienced with passes
- At the concierge desk/reception when checking into a Disney hotel, this is Disney owned hotels only and doesn't include partner hotels or Villages Nature.
Is it just for me?
The Easy Access Pass is for use by the passholder but they don't have to ride alone! (Although pass holders are free to ride alone if they want to, there is no requirement to have anyone accompany you).
You can take up to 4 additional people with you on rides, to to meet characters at the locations which are classed as attractions (Princess Pavilion, Meet Mickey Mouse and Star Port)
How does the pass work?
Alongside the card you will be given a booklet. You take the card and booklet to the ride/attraction entrance and the cast member will write a time in it to return. This time is equivalent to the current wait time for that attraction.
You can then go somewhere and take a seat, rest, browse in a shop, have a snack, or whatever you fancy until your return time, when you can then return to the ride and use either premier access or the accessible queue (the cast member will direct you).
You can only hold one return time at once so you can't go get another until you have used your current one.
What proof do I need to bring?
You'll need to bring an original letter, dated within 3 months, signed by a Doctor stating that you have one of the 30 listed conditions, but Disney state it should not actually state which condition it is.
Most GP's in the UK will charge for a letter as it is a private service and they do not have to provide them, some may even refuse to issue them at all. If you are under a consultant at a hospital they may be able to provide a letter but again this is not something they have to do.
Are there any other types of pass?
While Disney no longer offer any type of pass for temporary injuries or illnesses there is one other type of pass available, for expectant mothers. I use the term expectant mothers because that's what Disney use and if you search the website for Pregnant or Pregnancy it doesn't find any information!
You can collect this at the same locations as for the Easy Access Pass, and you need a letter or other evidence of pregnancy dated within 3 months (Disney state a medical certificate but I have heard that people have shown maternity notes or scan pictures with success).
You get given a wristband rather than a card, and it has the same benefits as a Priority Access Pass, but can only be used on rides that suitable for pregnant women.
I have heard that you can also use it to go on rides that are not recommended for pregnant women, but this is completely at your own risk. You cannot use it on rides which state pregnant women must not ride.
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