Re: Re: Taking a child with autism to Disney?

[Guest guest]

If you rent/bring a stroller (which we did with my 6 1/2 yr old and it made life SO much easier) as them to stamp the passes with the stamp that lets you use the stroller as a wheelchair. Then you can go wherever a wheelchair can which helps with some of the rides as well.

Kerrie

That's correct, you don't need a Dr's note. We went in Oct with my 2 autistic sons. I just went into guest services with them (at any of the parks) and told them my children had autism. They asked what I would need. I asked for passes for the lines, because it would be hard for them to stand in line. They were so nice and wrote the passes immediately.

Also, if your child has any food allergies, let the chef at your restaurant know. They'll cook different food for him/her if they don't have what your child needs on the menu.

Everyone was wonderful.

[Guest guest]

no dr note is needed

Subject: Re: Taking a child with autism to Disney?To: mb12 valtrex Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 2:07 PM

I think you need a doctor note but you could try without. Go by guest relations as soon as you get in and get the handicapped pass to avoid the long lines. We are going in Feb. and our dr. is giving us a note. I have also heard that if your child is on a special diet if you let the restaurant/chef know ahead of time they can make special things. >> Hi,> > We are taking my 7 year old with "high functioning" autism to Disney. > Does anyone have any suggestions that may be helpful? We are flying > from Toledo directly to Orlando tomorrow. Thanks everyone!>

[Guest guest]

That's correct, you don't need a Dr's note. We went in Oct with my 2 autistic sons. I just went into guest services with them (at any of the parks) and told them my children had autism. They asked what I would need. I asked for passes for the lines, because it would be hard for them to stand in line. They were so nice and wrote the passes immediately.

Also, if your child has any food allergies, let the chef at your restaurant know. They'll cook different food for him/her if they don't have what your child needs on the menu.

Everyone was wonderful.

Kim

From: abpetro <abbyrushcomcast (DOT) net>Subject: Re: Taking a child with autism to Disney?To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comDate: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 2:07 PM

I think you need a doctor note but you could try without. Go by guest relations as soon as you get in and get the handicapped pass to avoid the long lines. We are going in Feb. and our dr. is giving us a note. I have also heard that if your child is on a special diet if you let the restaurant/chef know ahead of time they can make special things. >> Hi,> > We are taking my 7 year old with "high functioning" autism to Disney. > Does anyone have any suggestions that may be helpful? We are flying > from Toledo directly to Orlando tomorrow. Thanks everyone!>

[Guest guest]

I have gone several times. Sometimes they ask for the note,

sometimes they don’t. If I child is higher functioning, it might be

more important to have the note. You could probably bring a page of the report

that states his diagnosis if you don’t have time to get a letter.

This is an excellent time to go, it is very slow now. For

dining, it’s easier if you make reservations ahead of time if you have

any special dietary requirements, tell them when you make the reservation. Our favorite

places to eat are the Le Cellier at Epcot in Canada, Mama Melrose’s at

MGM, and Tony’s at Magic Kingdom.

If you are staying at a Disney hotel, they will give you a

complimentary fridge for the room if you need it for medications. Usually they

charge 10 bucks a night but its free if its medically needed.

If your child is very sound sensitive, I would suggest that at

magic kingdom you visit the area where the space type rides are (I think called

future world) after you’ve been in other areas of the park. It is very

loud and stimulating and can be very overwhelming if you try to start your day

at the park there.

We love it there, have a blast!

Becky

From:

mb12 valtrex [mailto:mb12 valtrex ] On Behalf

Of Amy W. Osborne

Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 2:09 PM

To: mb12 valtrex

Subject: Re: Re: Taking a child with autism to Disney?

no dr note is needed

From: abpetro

Subject: Re: Taking a child with autism to Disney?

To: mb12 valtrex

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 2:07 PM

I think you need a doctor note but you could try without. Go by guest

relations as soon as you get in and get the handicapped pass to avoid

the long lines. We are going in Feb. and our dr. is giving us a note. I

have also heard that if your child is on a special diet if you let the

restaurant/chef know ahead of time they can make special things.

>

> Hi,

>

> We are taking my 7 year old with " high functioning " autism to

Disney.

> Does anyone have any suggestions that may be helpful? We are flying

> from Toledo directly to Orlando tomorrow. Thanks everyone!

>

[Guest guest]

I agree about not abusing the pass. We got it at Disneyland in May. We only used it when we absolutely had to. We worked on my son's waiting in line skills and with so much to look at all around at Disney he really didn't fuss much. Anything with a wait over 30 minutes we used the pass.

Kerrie

We used the Special Pass, but had to wait in line for 30-45 min SEVERAL times. But, he did great, we brought his Leapster and he sat quietly and played with it while we waited in line. One thing though, please don't abuse the priviledge that Disney is giving you. I've seen people take advantage of the system and they are the reason that Disney almost revoked offering a pass to children with Autism a few years ago.

A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!

[Guest guest]

Yes, we do the same. I think it’s good practice for our

kids. I have also found sometimes that the wait is the same in the disability entrance,

however it makes a world of difference for us not to be surrounded and bumped

by people during the wait.

Becky

From:

mb12 valtrex [mailto:mb12 valtrex ] On Behalf

Of ratlenhum@...

Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:17 AM

To: mb12 valtrex

Subject: Re: Re: Taking a child with autism to Disney?

I agree about not abusing the pass. We got it at Disneyland

in May. We only used it when we absolutely had to. We worked on my son's

waiting in line skills and with so much to look at all around at Disney he

really didn't fuss much. Anything with a wait over 30 minutes we used the

pass.

Kerrie

In a message dated 1/12/2009 7:31:48 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

tami_girl10@... writes:

We used the Special Pass, but had to wait in line for 30-45 min

SEVERAL

times. But, he did great, we brought his Leapster and he sat quietly

and played with it while we waited in line. One thing though,

please

don't abuse the priviledge that Disney is giving you. I've seen people

take advantage of the system and they are the reason that Disney almost

revoked offering a pass to children with Autism a few years ago.

A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See

yours in just 2 easy steps!

[Guest guest]

i do not have a high functionning child and he absolutely will not stand in line 30 mins +. so, we have to use the special pass and enter thru the exit locations. works well for us. we live in los angeles and go to anaheim. only him and dad go. i sit down and people watch.

vicki

Re: Taking a child with autism to Disney?

We just went in Dec. It was great...this is the 3rd time with our AU

son. For some reason this tiime, everything frightened him.

I guess his awareness is increasing which is a very positive thing!!

We used the Special Pass, but had to wait in line for 30-45 min SEVERAL

times. But, he did great, we brought his Leapster and he sat quietly

and played with it while we waited in line. One thing though, please

don't abuse the priviledge that Disney is giving you. I've seen people

take advantage of the system and they are the reason that Disney almost

revoked offering a pass to children with Autism a few years ago.

Tami

>

> Hi,

>

> We are taking my 7 year old with "high functioning" autism to Disney.

> Does anyone have any suggestions that may be helpful? We are flying

> from Toledo directly to Orlando tomorrow. Thanks everyone!

>

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