Does this really exsist? I emailed WDW to explain that my daughter is allergic to heat and sun and would it be possible to get a GAC so that we could use fastpass when available and receive a return time when it is not so I could take her to an airconditioned area to wait. For example, if the wait time is 40 min. the CM could give us a return time of 40 minutes later and we could wait somewhere else. I explained that our time in the parks would probably be limited to 8-11am most days and then again after dark when the sun isn't a problem, but the heat still is. I received via email a rather canned resposne which basically said use fastpass and that all their lines are shaded. You can only use one fastpass at a time and cannot get another one for 2 hours so I don't think that will be all that helpful. I read here that others have gotten a sun stamp? What magic words do I need to say for my daughter to receive one?

Yes, there is a stamp which will allow you to wait in a shaded area if the queue is in direct sunlight.

For more information you might want to go to www.disboards.com and go to the disABILTIES! Forum, and especially to the disABILTIES! FAQ which is the third item down in that forum. They have more posts in a day than this forum has in a month.

Does this really exsist? What magic words do I need to say for my daughter to receive one?Yes, it exists, but there really aren't "magic words" to get one. As with all GAC options, what is important is being able to clearly explain the accomodation requested. For example, "my daughter has been diagnosed with photodermatosis and will break out into hives if she is exposed to sunlight for more than XX minutes," or whatever the situation is. Your doctor has probably also given you advice on how best to prevent eruptions, including wearing a long-sleeve shirt, long pants and closed shoes; using broad-spectrum sunscreens (UVB as well as UVA blockers); and wearing a wide-brimmed hat. If you show up in Guest Relations with your daughter in a tank top and flip-flops, Disney is probably going to be less accomodating of your request.

They have more posts in a day than this forum has in a month. Yeah, we're working on the whole "community building" thing, but then people keep suggesting that members go elsewhere....

AVP

She does wear a wide brimmed hat, but I can't imagine wearing long sleeves and long pants in the August FLorida heat. It is not just the sun, it is the heat that is a problem. We use fan misters,sunscreen , hats, etc. We go back to the hotel during the hottest parts of the day -noon to about 4 or 5. I try to dress her as cool as possible.

She does wear a wide brimmed hat, but I can't imagine wearing long sleeves and long pants in the August FLorida heat. It is not just the sun, it is the heat that is a problem. We use fan misters,sunscreen , hats, etc. We go back to the hotel during the hottest parts of the day -noon to about 4 or 5. I try to dress her as cool as possible.OK, so she isn't allergic to the sun then. Its more a heat issue. I am not sure about WDW fastpasses, but at Disneyland, there are networked fastpasses and those that are not on the networks. You can hold fastpasses to one networked ride, and fastpasses to all teh unnetworked ones at the same time. You can explain to the CM what your doctor advises. While they cannot look at it, you might try carrying a doctor's presciption that advises what he feels needs to be done. Also, when she breaks out, you could take her to the guest services and show "This is what happens", and they may help.

She does wear a wide brimmed hat, but I can't imagine wearing long sleeves and long pants in the August FLorida heat. It is not just the sun, it is the heat that is a problem.I know where you are coming from - my husband has multiple sclerosis, and keeping him cool is the #1 priority when we're in Florida. If sun allergy is the issue, then skin protection is the first line of defense. Loose-fitting shirts made of tightly-woven cotton are breathable but will help reflect sunlight and heat to help avoid erruptions. There are some AWESOME swimwear companies out there - Solartex makes "C Wear (http://www.solartex.com/Detail.bok?no=13)," which has SPF 50+ equivalent clothing.

You didn't say (at least not in this thread) which park(s) you are going to. Do you have a list of rides you really want to go on while you are there? In 2-3 hours in the morning and 2-3 hours at night, you should be able to hit 6-8 rides with careful planning and FastPass usage.

AVP

There is a sun stamp but it does not provide the assistance you are asking for. In fact it only works on very few rides that are in direct sunlight. If the line is not in direct sunlight you wait in the regular line. I don't think it would help someone that has heat sensitivity at all.
I am on a medication that does not allow me to sweat and that stamp would be no good to me in fact none of them work for me I just have to go during cooler times of the year. I have not been to any amusement park this summer it just can not happen to dangerous.
When you go to city hall (guest relations) do not ask for a certain stamp just tell them your needs and they will help you.
Jen

If it is more of a heat issue, you might try looking into "cool vests" They actually have pockets in them to help keep you cool. (I do costuming - international competitions - and have used them under some intense outfits.) I also know some of the 501st (Stormtrooper Costuming Group) that use them under their armor and especially for the Vaders'.

Here is a link to one of the vest manufacture's sites

http://www.coolsport.net/index2.html

I swear by them. I also know that some of the Disney Characters also use something similar..but if I remember right, they have a freon based system.

But it will help your daughter stay much cooler much longer.

If it is more of a heat issue, you might try looking into "cool vests" They actually have pockets in them to help keep you cool. (I do costuming - international competitions - and have used them under some intense outfits.) I also know some of the 501st (Stormtrooper Costuming Group) that use them under their armor and especially for the Vaders'.

Here is a link to one of the vest manufacture's sites

http://www.coolsport.net/index2.html

I swear by them. I also know that some of the Disney Characters also use something similar..but if I remember right, they have a freon based system.

But it will help your daughter stay much cooler much longer.I have a friend with MS that wears one of those and says it works great. Maybe the OP can look into this, extremely helpful!