Re: Taking a child with autism to Disney?

[Guest guest]

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.

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> Hi,

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> 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]

Disney is awesome! If you are on the diet, they are great about food

allergies. At table service restaurants, let them know when you make

reservations if possible. They send out the chef who will explain

your options. You don't need a note for the Guest Assistance Pass.

The Guest Assistance areas are at the front of the parks in all four

parks. Our almost four year old is pretty good about things so this

past trip we mostly did fast passes or went on rides with shorter

lines and we were fine, but we will be using it when we have to go

during Spring Break some day! For us, flying and getting through

security was the most stressful part. Security has their own ideas

about how things should go. Next time I will be very quick to explain

that my son has autism. I think that will make it easier. They

expected that he would be able to go through the detector without

touching the sides. You have got to be kidding me! Most typical

three year olds can't do that, much less my extremely sensory seeking

kiddo!!

Have a great trip! I'm so jealous! It's freezing up in Michigan.

[Guest guest]

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

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> 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!

>