Re: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

[Guest guest]

I have heard that you can request a front of the line pass if you have a child

with special needs but you need to call them and see what kind of documentation

they require. If you have any document or paperwork that states she has Autism,

I would take it along.

Bring things to keep her occupied.....things to manipulate that she can play

with while she waits in line. Do you have a carrier that she could sit in on

your back? That would be tough on you, but it will give her a great view!

Have a great time!

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> We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and

then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old

and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but

her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also

concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

[Guest guest]

Go to guest services on Main Street and ask for a Special Needs pass. It will allow you to use the Exit, or alternative line so that you do not have to wait in the main lines. It's a lifesaver. Sherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.From: mymollysue <mymollysue@...>Autism and Aspergers Treatment Sent: Friday, May 6, 2011 5:09 AMSubject: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Disney World offers something called a Guest Assistance Card. When you get to a park, go to guest services and explain your concerns. They can provide a card that will offer some help. It isn't a "front of the line" pass but does offer things like an alternate quiet place to wait your turn.

My family LOVES WDW and I'm so glad that they understand about kids like ours.

Barbara

Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks! ------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

TBH, at 21 months it won't make a whole lot of difference, because she isn't going to be allowed on most rides (they have minimum height requirements). When she gets older and you have to do line standing, get the GAC card and ask for the "alternative waiting area" stamp. (There are different kinds of GAC cards). Waiting in Lines can't be avoided but waiting where there are less crowds usually helps. MarilynFrom: Barbara <MsLeFever@...>Autism and Aspergers Treatment Sent: Sunday, May 8, 2011 5:24 PMSubject: Re: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

Disney World offers something called a Guest Assistance Card. When you get to a park, go to guest services and explain your concerns. They can provide a card that will offer some help. It isn't a "front of the line" pass but does offer things like an alternate quiet place to wait your turn.

My family LOVES WDW and I'm so glad that they understand about kids like ours.

Barbara

Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks! ------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

No, there is no "front of line" pass for Special needs at Disney. there is a GAC (Guest Assistance Card) which can be stamped different ways, ie wheelchair entrance, or Alternate Waiting Areas. you get the Alternate Waiting Area for Autism, which allows you to wait outside of the main crowd but you still have to wait. Having said that--and being a Disney aficionado and the mother of an Autistic Son who has been to Disney 3x with him--plan on a LOT of down time out of the parks. The sensory stimulation is HUGE and the walking is exhausting. Better to break it into 1-2 hr chunks and take a break. You just cannot do go-till-you-drop with kids on the spectrum at Disney, its a disaster waiting to happen. Just walking around the parks is sensory overload, forget the

rides and attractions. MarilynFrom: luckymom2d <kootya3@...>Autism and Aspergers Treatment Sent: Sunday, May 8, 2011 9:10 AMSubject: Re: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

I have heard that you can request a front of the line pass if you have a child with special needs but you need to call them and see what kind of documentation they require. If you have any document or paperwork that states she has Autism, I would take it along.

Bring things to keep her occupied.....things to manipulate that she can play with while she waits in line. Do you have a carrier that she could sit in on your back? That would be tough on you, but it will give her a great view!

Have a great time!

>

> We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

[Guest guest]

We went to disney in california and out pass allowed us to enter through the exit we had no wait at all Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: marilyn <onebusytwinmom@...>Sender: Autism and Aspergers Treatment Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 17:49:19 -0700 (PDT)Autism and Aspergers Treatment <Autism and Aspergers Treatment >Reply Autism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: Re: Re: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney No, there is no "front of line" pass for Special needs at Disney. there is a GAC (Guest Assistance Card) which can be stamped different ways, ie wheelchair entrance, or Alternate Waiting Areas. you get the Alternate Waiting Area for Autism, which allows you to wait outside of the main crowd but you still have to wait. Having said that--and being a Disney aficionado and the mother of an Autistic Son who has been to Disney 3x with him--plan on a LOT of down time out of the parks. The sensory stimulation is HUGE and the walking is exhausting. Better to break it into 1-2 hr chunks and take a break. You just cannot do go-till-you-drop with kids on the spectrum at Disney, its a disaster waiting to happen. Just walking around the parks is sensory overload, forget therides and attractions. MarilynFrom: luckymom2d <kootya3@...>Autism and Aspergers Treatment Sent: Sunday, May 8, 2011 9:10 AMSubject: Re: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney I have heard that you can request a front of the line pass if you have a child with special needs but you need to call them and see what kind of documentation they require. If you have any document or paperwork that states she has Autism, I would take it along. Bring things to keep her occupied.....things to manipulate that she can play with while she waits in line. Do you have a carrier that she could sit in on your back? That would be tough on you, but it will give her a great view! ;)Have a great time! >> We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!> > Thanks!>

[Guest guest]

Actually (HUGE disney fan here) she'll be able to ride almost everything other than the "thrill" rides. There are only 3 rides with height requirements in the Magic Kingdom.

B

Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks! ------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

By law they cannot ask for documentation. Sherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.From: luckymom2d <kootya3@...>Autism and Aspergers Treatment Sent: Sunday, May 8, 2011 6:10 AMSubject: Re: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

I have heard that you can request a front of the line pass if you have a child with special needs but you need to call them and see what kind of documentation they require. If you have any document or paperwork that states she has Autism, I would take it along.

Bring things to keep her occupied.....things to manipulate that she can play with while she waits in line. Do you have a carrier that she could sit in on your back? That would be tough on you, but it will give her a great view!

Have a great time!

>

> We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

[Guest guest]

I went last year with my then 10 ds with AS, and 7 NT DD- by myself. We got the

GAC, but never had to use it- it was just a good " insurance " policy and I was

glad to have it just in case. We used Fast Pass for all the rides that had it,

made dinner reservations ahead of time and I had a " game plan " for each park we

went to planned before we left. There are a lot of rides with a height

requirement, but there are a lot she will be able to ride and enjoy. We never

waited more than 5 minutes for any ride. None of the little ones seemed to like

being stuck in strollers, but there are lots of places designed more for little

ones like Mickey's Toon Town area, etc. where she can get out and explore.

If you didn't get Birnbaum's guide, I would suggest picking one up. It will tell

you the height requirements for rides, which rides that have Fast Passes usually

run out early (like Soarin' in Epcot) and which rides might be loud, scary, etc.

for little ones. Like the Bug's Life one in Animal Kingdom- I heard one little

3-4 year old madly telling his mom to never take him in there again XD Giant

spiders drop from the ceiling and the crowd gets " sprayed " with bug spray- my 7

yo didn't like that lol.

If you are staying on WD grounds, take advantage of the Extra Magic hours. We

would come back, swim, and take naps. The best time we had was at WDW between 11

PM and 1 AM! It was comfortable weather, and hardly any wait! We did some rides

twice! We waited for about 8 minutes for the Pan ride, and the next day

during regular hours I saw the sign had a 2hr wait time! I felt so sorry for all

the little kids in that line because the ride is only like 3 minutes!

Hope you are having fun

Dorothy

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> We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and

then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old

and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but

her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also

concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I don't know if you will get this in time or not, but if you go to Guest

Services in any of the parks you can get a pass to accommodate people with

disabilities. What the pass will do is put you in a faster moving line. My

husband took our grandnephew (9 months old, he has a rare form of cancer) to

Disney World last month and they got one of the passes. The longest they waited

was 30 minutes for " Its A Small World. " They also have special pins, if it is

your first time.

If you are going on a Disney Cruise, my husband said they will probably have

something special for her. I know that they have all kinds of special things

going on for the kids.

They had a great time, hope you do as well.

Rita

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> We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and

then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old

and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but

her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also

concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

[Guest guest]

Go to the electronics,main desk,jewlery anything with a regester and tell them your child has autism and can not go in a long line usually people understa

From: mymollysue <mymollysue@...>Subject: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to DisneyAutism and Aspergers Treatment Date: Friday, May 6, 2011, 12:09 PM

We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Sorry I ment when you go shopping but i would call disney and give them your info and about your childs autism and how it effects her and ask them how they could make it easier for her and how you spent alot of money just so she can have this wonderfull experence and maybe they have a special plan for kids with special needs.

From: mymollysue <mymollysue@...>Subject: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to DisneyAutism and Aspergers Treatment Date: Friday, May 6, 2011, 12:09 PM

We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Does anyone know if Legoland in San Diego has a program to accommodate our kids?

Autism and Aspergers Treatment From: mytoday2010@...Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 15:22:20 -0700Subject: Re: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

Sorry I ment when you go shopping but i would call disney and give them your info and about your childs autism and how it effects her and ask them how they could make it easier for her and how you spent alot of money just so she can have this wonderfull experence and maybe they have a special plan for kids with special needs.

From: mymollysue <mymollysue@...>Subject: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to DisneyAutism and Aspergers Treatment Date: Friday, May 6, 2011, 12:09 PM

We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Legoland has Special Needs passes as well, as do Six Flags parks.Sherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.From: Di Paolo <jennyadp@...>To:

Autism and Aspergers Treatment Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 3:01 PMSubject: RE: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

Does anyone know if Legoland in San Diego has a program to accommodate our kids?

Autism and Aspergers Treatment From: mytoday2010@...Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 15:22:20 -0700Subject: Re: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

Sorry I ment when you go shopping but i would call disney and give them your info and about your childs autism and how it effects her and ask them how they could make it easier for her and how you spent alot of money just so she can have this wonderfull experence and maybe they have a special plan for kids with special needs.

From: mymollysue <mymollysue@...>Subject: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to DisneyAutism and Aspergers Treatment Date: Friday, May 6, 2011, 12:09 PM

We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Thanks!

[Guest guest]

I had lots of issues at six flags but none at other parks here in S CASent via DROID on Verizon Wireless Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to DisneyAutism and Aspergers Treatment Date: Friday, May 6, 2011, 12:09 PM We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Thanks!

[Guest guest]

What types of issues did you encounter at Six Flags? I was planning on taking my Aspie daughter to Great America in IL this summer but want to be prepared. We went to Disney World for the first time in March and they were SO accomodating. We had a fabulous time.

Kiara

From: "jcoopalla@..." <jcoopalla@...>Autism and Aspergers Treatment Sent: Sat, May 14, 2011 10:42:48 AMSubject: Re: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

I had lots of issues at six flags but none at other parks here in S CASent via DROID on Verizon Wireless Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to DisneyAutism and Aspergers Treatment Date: Friday, May 6, 2011, 12:09 PM

We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Guest guest]

You should probably contact them directly. The one here in S CA won't accommodate our kids and when I spoke to them about accessibility and ADA they would not even discuss it. Good luck in ILSent via DROID on Verizon Wireless Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to DisneyAutism and Aspergers Treatment Date: Friday, May 6, 2011, 12:09 PM We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Guest guest]

How disappointing! In N. CA (what used to be Marine World) our experience was similar to Disneyland. Asked for pass--no issue. Used pass--no issue. I'd write a letter to the park you visited, and corporate office, describing your experience. Maybe you'll get free passes out of it.

Sherri

15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

From: "jcoopalla@..." <jcoopalla@...>Autism and Aspergers Treatment Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 6:03 PMSubject: Re: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

You should probably contact them directly. The one here in S CA won't accommodate our kids and when I spoke to them about accessibility and ADA they would not even discuss it. Good luck in ILSent via DROID on Verizon Wireless Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to DisneyAutism and Aspergers Treatment Date: Friday, May 6, 2011, 12:09 PM

We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Wow I'm surprised at that. I will contact the park before we go to be sure. I'm just really not certain that my daughter will be able to handle long wait times on top of all the crowds and sensory overload too. She did so well at WDW though.

Kiara

From: "jcoopalla@..." <jcoopalla@...>Autism and Aspergers Treatment Sent: Sun, May 15, 2011 8:03:27 PMSubject: Re: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to Disney

You should probably contact them directly. The one here in S CA won't accommodate our kids and when I spoke to them about accessibility and ADA they would not even discuss it. Good luck in ILSent via DROID on Verizon Wireless Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to DisneyAutism and Aspergers Treatment Date: Friday, May 6, 2011, 12:09 PM

We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and then are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old and was diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her one big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also concerned about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Guest guest]

I took my son to Disneyland at we had an okay time. I just have to remember

that some rides that are for younger kids are actually really scary, especially

the rides that go inside a building. I thought that the rides that are in the

first section of Disneyland were for young kids but some of them are really

scary. I think that the most scariest one was the " Mister Toad's " ride. It

actually was almost too much for me, with the cabin we were sitting in turning

and spinning and having things pop out. We tried a couple more and my son had a

hard time with all of them. The only ride he was okay in was the " It's a Small

World After All " . I had to calm him down in the beginning but he soon got used

to it. Make sure the rides you want your child to go on doesn't have a sensory

overload or things that you don't anticipate. We had fun at Disneyland but you

really must check out the ride first and make a decision as to whether the ride

might be too much for your child. He rode a couple of rides that didn't have

too much sensory overloads and that's how our vacation went. You can still have

fun at Disneyland but you have to make sure it doesn't overman your child.

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> >>>>From: mymollysue <mymollysue@...>

> >>>>Subject: Suggestions for taking Autistic Daughter to

> >Disney

> >>>>Autism and Aspergers Treatment

> >>>>Date: Friday, May 6, 2011, 12:09 PM

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> >>>>We are leaving tomorrow for Disney World...we are doing a cruise first and

then

> >>>>are spending a few days at the parks after. My daughter is 21 months old

and was

> >>>>diagnosed with autism in February. She is a very good little girl but her

one

> >>>>big issue is that she hates her stroller and being confined. I am also

concerned

> >>>>about waiting in lines. I don't know how she is going to handle that. Any

> >>>>suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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