the following is the info I was going on when I asked the question (from Pixiedustinn*dot*com)....I guess I'm wondering if NOT staying at GKTW is going to limit our ability to access more rides/attractions during the daughters 5-6 hours of "good" time each day. Since it is a smaller wish organization that we're going through I was wondering if it would be recognized as MAW is, but they do have a chapter near Orlando, and I'll talk to our wish coordinators in 2-3 wks when they drop off "everything we'll need" for our trip. thanks again for the help here on these boards, it's great!
GAC FAQ
What does it allow you to do?
The cards all look the same, but each card has different instructions stamped on. We are aware of 5 different messages; there may be more.
* Allows a stroller to be used as a wheelchair in mainstream queues and at alternate entrances.
ECVs and wheelchairs can be taken into any building or line without having any pass or card. This allows strollers to use the same alternate entrances.
* Allows a waiting spot shaded from the sun if the line is "in the sun for an excessive amount of time." Fo most of the lines, the largest part of the line inside a building or under a roof or shade. Some of the outdoor lines are even air-conditioned to avoid getting too hot. This is helpful to people who are sun or heat sensitive.
* Allows an alternate entrance waiting area for people who can't wait in line. This one is mostly used for children/adults with conditions like autism, ADD or other health problems that make waiting in line difficult or dangerous for them or the people with them. This would also apply to people who suffer from agoraphobia or severe panic attacks that would make waiting in line in close contact with other people impossible. Also, this is used for people who are immunosuppressed and need to avoid infection.
* Allows front and center seating at shows, for people with severe visual impairments
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Kids at WDW thru the Make A Wish or similar organizations. This card allows "front of line" access because these kids are very fragile and have a life threatening condition. These cards are arranged thru WDW and Make a Wish or Give Kids the World as part of their visit.
For the first 3 categories, you will be asked to use FastPass if available and you are told that the card will not allow immediate access to rides/attractions. You will often still need to wait; it just may be in a different place.