Guest guest Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Me too! I had a terrifying experience in junior high. An old wooden roller coaster's seat bar and lap belt failed. I think I would have been killed if not for my girlfriend, who happened to be hanging on to the lap bar over that first hill when I had my hands up in the air. She grabbed me with one hand as the car dropped out from under us, and never let go. That was so long ago. But since then, no one talks me into going on anything much higher than my head if I can help it! If given the chance I just take a paperback and cheerfully wave at everyone as they go by on their ride. But honestly, Allie has finally reached the height where she could ride all the big stuff, and no one was more happy than I secretly was when they closed Astroworld last year! I feel like I've had a reprieve sent from heaven above! LOL No sweating bullets until Allie's back safe on the ground! Sandi in Houston In a message dated 9/16/2007 11:33:34 P.M. Central Daylight Time, cathybuckley@... writes: > I am happy to > be the one who holds all the stuff while everyone else rides. I'm with you.... I smile and wave from the safe haven of gravity and motionlessness lol ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Me too! I had a terrifying experience in junior high. An old wooden roller coaster's seat bar and lap belt failed. I think I would have been killed if not for my girlfriend, who happened to be hanging on to the lap bar over that first hill when I had my hands up in the air. She grabbed me with one hand as the car dropped out from under us, and never let go. That was so long ago. But since then, no one talks me into going on anything much higher than my head if I can help it! If given the chance I just take a paperback and cheerfully wave at everyone as they go by on their ride. But honestly, Allie has finally reached the height where she could ride all the big stuff, and no one was more happy than I secretly was when they closed Astroworld last year! I feel like I've had a reprieve sent from heaven above! LOL No sweating bullets until Allie's back safe on the ground! Sandi in Houston In a message dated 9/16/2007 11:33:34 P.M. Central Daylight Time, cathybuckley@... writes: > I am happy to > be the one who holds all the stuff while everyone else rides. I'm with you.... I smile and wave from the safe haven of gravity and motionlessness lol ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 > I am happy to > be the one who holds all the stuff while everyone else rides. I'm with you.... I smile and wave from the safe haven of gravity and motionlessness lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 > I am happy to > be the one who holds all the stuff while everyone else rides. I'm with you.... I smile and wave from the safe haven of gravity and motionlessness lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 I loooooooooooooooove rides...lots.... Kassiane --- Debi wrote: > All & all it was a great day. She was very happy > when we left. Do > those of you on spectrum enjoy amusement park rides? > I can't stand > them, I get motion sick SUPER easy and get really > dizzy. I am happy to > be the one who holds all the stuff while everyone > else rides. Allie > seems to want the most extreme ones worse than > anything. > > Debi > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 I loooooooooooooooove rides...lots.... Kassiane --- Debi wrote: > All & all it was a great day. She was very happy > when we left. Do > those of you on spectrum enjoy amusement park rides? > I can't stand > them, I get motion sick SUPER easy and get really > dizzy. I am happy to > be the one who holds all the stuff while everyone > else rides. Allie > seems to want the most extreme ones worse than > anything. > > Debi > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Hi Debi, It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? the fair today We took the girls to the fair today. Last year Craig took them because I was sick and allowed Allie to do FAR more than I would have allowed, like ride the ferris wheel with big sister and a stranger and NO ONE ELSE. Taught me that, while I think he was nuts, I was not giving her a chance to do what I would my other kids at her age. So, this year, I let her and ride the ferris wheel ALONE. I couldn't watch when they got to the top. I kept thinking, " Oh my goodness, what if she decides to stand up & climb to the edge on one toe? " Lol. Of course, she was fine, loved it. The worst part for her is that they wouldn't let her ride the most " thrill-seeking " rides because she was too small. She did have one meltdown where she laid on the asphalt and screamed. That's when I really wanted one of those " I have autism, what's your excuse " shirts. Lol. All & all it was a great day. She was very happy when we left. Do those of you on spectrum enjoy amusement park rides? I can't stand them, I get motion sick SUPER easy and get really dizzy. I am happy to be the one who holds all the stuff while everyone else rides. Allie seems to want the most extreme ones worse than anything. Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Hi Debi, It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? the fair today We took the girls to the fair today. Last year Craig took them because I was sick and allowed Allie to do FAR more than I would have allowed, like ride the ferris wheel with big sister and a stranger and NO ONE ELSE. Taught me that, while I think he was nuts, I was not giving her a chance to do what I would my other kids at her age. So, this year, I let her and ride the ferris wheel ALONE. I couldn't watch when they got to the top. I kept thinking, " Oh my goodness, what if she decides to stand up & climb to the edge on one toe? " Lol. Of course, she was fine, loved it. The worst part for her is that they wouldn't let her ride the most " thrill-seeking " rides because she was too small. She did have one meltdown where she laid on the asphalt and screamed. That's when I really wanted one of those " I have autism, what's your excuse " shirts. Lol. All & all it was a great day. She was very happy when we left. Do those of you on spectrum enjoy amusement park rides? I can't stand them, I get motion sick SUPER easy and get really dizzy. I am happy to be the one who holds all the stuff while everyone else rides. Allie seems to want the most extreme ones worse than anything. Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 In a message dated 9/16/07 11:40:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fightingautism@... writes: We took the girls to the fair today. glad it went well. abby used to love going to cedar point. eric abbys dad ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 In a message dated 9/16/07 11:40:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fightingautism@... writes: We took the girls to the fair today. glad it went well. abby used to love going to cedar point. eric abbys dad ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 In a message dated 9/17/07 12:33:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, cathybuckley@... writes: smile and wave from the safe haven of gravity and motionlessness lol since i have been on celaxa i dont deal well with motion eric abbys dad ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 In a message dated 9/17/07 12:33:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, cathybuckley@... writes: smile and wave from the safe haven of gravity and motionlessness lol since i have been on celaxa i dont deal well with motion eric abbys dad ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Disneyland is the greatest! You're going to have a blast. I don't know what you've already done to prepare for your trip, but you should really check out the Disney website. They have a whole booklet on there for people with disabilities. Also if you do a search on the web you'll find some articles about taking kids to Disneyland. We found lots of helpful hints doing that. Make sure you go to the town hall as soon as you get there and get the special needs pass (or whatever they're calling it). It allows you to take up to 6 people through the handicapped entrance on the rides. This cuts the waiting time drastically, which is so important for our kids. Since you have 5 kids and 2 on the spectrum I might suggest that you take in one of the children and get a pass and your dh takes in the other to get a pass. This way you will have enough passes to allow your whole family on the ride at one time. Otherwise, you'll have to do the parent swap. The first time we took our youngest dd we worried that she'd hate all the dark rides, etc. She did really well. Even the loud sounds didn't seem to bother her. The last time she went we tried a few bigger rides. She didn't like Indiana . It really bothered her. She sunk down to the floor. There were a few rides where we had to back out as we were loading onto the rides. She just wasn't going to get comfortable. Don't panic. They have many exits even when you think there's no way out. And everyone there is so good about helping you. We even had a bathroom emergency before getting on Indiana . It's a long walk from the front door to get to the ride. Our dd doesn't have much control and when she has to go, well you'd better get moving. There were attendants all along the path to the ride. I told one about our problem and he took us directly to the employee's bathroom. It was amazing what was going on behind the scenes of that ride! I was afraid after he left us that we'd have a bit of trouble explaining why we were back there and knowing how to get out. But everyone was so nice and helpful. It was a bit mind boggling. I'm glad we stretched her and tried these more challenging rides even though we had to walk out of a few. She had a great time overall. Somehow we missed It's a Small World though. She really enjoys that one. If your kids have the need to de-compress, there are a lot of little corners there where you can get some quiet. Keep an eye out for them. Also, go on a week day. There really is a difference between the week days and the weekends, except for the summer when it's busy everyday. Sounds like you're going at a pretty good time. Although, February is the best time. It sometimes rains then, but the best days to go to Disneyland are slightly rainy days. Lots of people stay away, but most of the rides are still running. Well, best wishes for your trip! Have fun! Re: the fair today Hi Debi, It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Disneyland is the greatest! You're going to have a blast. I don't know what you've already done to prepare for your trip, but you should really check out the Disney website. They have a whole booklet on there for people with disabilities. Also if you do a search on the web you'll find some articles about taking kids to Disneyland. We found lots of helpful hints doing that. Make sure you go to the town hall as soon as you get there and get the special needs pass (or whatever they're calling it). It allows you to take up to 6 people through the handicapped entrance on the rides. This cuts the waiting time drastically, which is so important for our kids. Since you have 5 kids and 2 on the spectrum I might suggest that you take in one of the children and get a pass and your dh takes in the other to get a pass. This way you will have enough passes to allow your whole family on the ride at one time. Otherwise, you'll have to do the parent swap. The first time we took our youngest dd we worried that she'd hate all the dark rides, etc. She did really well. Even the loud sounds didn't seem to bother her. The last time she went we tried a few bigger rides. She didn't like Indiana . It really bothered her. She sunk down to the floor. There were a few rides where we had to back out as we were loading onto the rides. She just wasn't going to get comfortable. Don't panic. They have many exits even when you think there's no way out. And everyone there is so good about helping you. We even had a bathroom emergency before getting on Indiana . It's a long walk from the front door to get to the ride. Our dd doesn't have much control and when she has to go, well you'd better get moving. There were attendants all along the path to the ride. I told one about our problem and he took us directly to the employee's bathroom. It was amazing what was going on behind the scenes of that ride! I was afraid after he left us that we'd have a bit of trouble explaining why we were back there and knowing how to get out. But everyone was so nice and helpful. It was a bit mind boggling. I'm glad we stretched her and tried these more challenging rides even though we had to walk out of a few. She had a great time overall. Somehow we missed It's a Small World though. She really enjoys that one. If your kids have the need to de-compress, there are a lot of little corners there where you can get some quiet. Keep an eye out for them. Also, go on a week day. There really is a difference between the week days and the weekends, except for the summer when it's busy everyday. Sounds like you're going at a pretty good time. Although, February is the best time. It sometimes rains then, but the best days to go to Disneyland are slightly rainy days. Lots of people stay away, but most of the rides are still running. Well, best wishes for your trip! Have fun! Re: the fair today Hi Debi, It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 In a message dated 9/17/2007 9:35:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time, hekrug@... writes: Hi Debi, It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? What fun! Wow if I could give anyone Disney advice, it's to pick up the most fabulous and helpful guide I'll ever have. It's called " The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland " (they have the same thing for Disney World too of course). They come out with an updated volume every year and I will never, ever, go w/o one! ~Sandi ~It includes an evaluation of every single ride, rates ride-ability for individual age groups from toddler to retiree, and adds personal comments about the ride by parents and other riders. We found it extremely accurate and easy to adjust for our daughter by using effective emotional age rather than chronological age. You'll have advance warning about any ride that will be closed for maintenance or renovation. ~There are insider tips to getting on rides faster. We never waited more than 10 minutes for any ride - and we went for 5 days during Easter break, which they say is the 2nd busiest time of the year. When we followed their tips, we just didn't need a special pass. ~They include an awe inspiring amount of practical info, like a table of exactly how long it will take for a Disney tram to get you from any one spot in the park to another, how many days in advance they open reservations for special opportunities like the breakfast with all the Disney princesses in the castle and how fast it will sell out. ~I can't even begin to describe how every single aspect and detail of a Disney trip was anticipated and advised on. By the second day we called it " The Great Big Book of Everything, With Everything Inside " LOL It saved us hours and hours of time, and there is no way to calculate how much aggravation! I bought mine at & Noble. All the online places I look for it lead back there, so it may be exclusive. Here are some links, I'm going to see if I can figure out how you guys get these to go through. _ & Noble.com - Books: The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2007, by Bob Sehlinger, Paperback, Revised Edition_ (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y & EAN=97804717903\ 41 & itm=7) _ & Noble.com - Books: Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2008, by Bob Sehlinger, Paperback, REV_ (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y & EAN=97804700896\ 13 & itm=4) This is a review below for the Disney World book. It gives you a good idea of what an " Unofficial Guide " includes and what customers thought of it, can't find one for the Disneyland book. _The Disney Blog Emporium - The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2007 (Unofficial Guides)_ (http://astore.amazon.com/galleryindigo-20/detail/047179032X) ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 In a message dated 9/17/2007 9:35:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time, hekrug@... writes: Hi Debi, It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? What fun! Wow if I could give anyone Disney advice, it's to pick up the most fabulous and helpful guide I'll ever have. It's called " The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland " (they have the same thing for Disney World too of course). They come out with an updated volume every year and I will never, ever, go w/o one! ~Sandi ~It includes an evaluation of every single ride, rates ride-ability for individual age groups from toddler to retiree, and adds personal comments about the ride by parents and other riders. We found it extremely accurate and easy to adjust for our daughter by using effective emotional age rather than chronological age. You'll have advance warning about any ride that will be closed for maintenance or renovation. ~There are insider tips to getting on rides faster. We never waited more than 10 minutes for any ride - and we went for 5 days during Easter break, which they say is the 2nd busiest time of the year. When we followed their tips, we just didn't need a special pass. ~They include an awe inspiring amount of practical info, like a table of exactly how long it will take for a Disney tram to get you from any one spot in the park to another, how many days in advance they open reservations for special opportunities like the breakfast with all the Disney princesses in the castle and how fast it will sell out. ~I can't even begin to describe how every single aspect and detail of a Disney trip was anticipated and advised on. By the second day we called it " The Great Big Book of Everything, With Everything Inside " LOL It saved us hours and hours of time, and there is no way to calculate how much aggravation! I bought mine at & Noble. All the online places I look for it lead back there, so it may be exclusive. Here are some links, I'm going to see if I can figure out how you guys get these to go through. _ & Noble.com - Books: The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2007, by Bob Sehlinger, Paperback, Revised Edition_ (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y & EAN=97804717903\ 41 & itm=7) _ & Noble.com - Books: Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2008, by Bob Sehlinger, Paperback, REV_ (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y & EAN=97804700896\ 13 & itm=4) This is a review below for the Disney World book. It gives you a good idea of what an " Unofficial Guide " includes and what customers thought of it, can't find one for the Disneyland book. _The Disney Blog Emporium - The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2007 (Unofficial Guides)_ (http://astore.amazon.com/galleryindigo-20/detail/047179032X) ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 We are going to DisneyWORLD Oct 21-26! We are taking our three ASD kids, this will be the second time. I agree with , don't be afraid to push them a little...we were amazed how well they all did. The music being played everywhere really helped , and we also took her MP3 player along so she could " tune out " the choas around her and it really worked. The first day we went too long and had all three in tears on the ferry out, but it was just fatigue and the fact we were missing the fireworks!! The next time we stayed later, and it was great. This time we are only spending one day at Magic Kingdom...all we can really afford, but it has everything my daughter really wants to see. The boys love it too. We could not do it in the heat, and this time we have 's service dog that will be coming too.....should be interesting!! Good luck, and have fun! To: Autism_in_Girls@...: ourfourgirls@...: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:55:08 -0700Subject: Re: the fair today Disneyland is the greatest! You're going to have a blast. I don't know what you've already done to prepare for your trip, but you should really check out the Disney website. They have a whole booklet on there for people with disabilities. Also if you do a search on the web you'll find some articles about taking kids to Disneyland. We found lots of helpful hints doing that. Make sure you go to the town hall as soon as you get there and get the special needs pass (or whatever they're calling it). It allows you to take up to 6 people through the handicapped entrance on the rides. This cuts the waiting time drastically, which is so important for our kids. Since you have 5 kids and 2 on the spectrum I might suggest that you take in one of the children and get a pass and your dh takes in the other to get a pass. This way you will have enough passes to allow your whole family on the ride at one time. Otherwise, you'll have to do the parent swap.The first time we took our youngest dd we worried that she'd hate all the dark rides, etc. She did really well. Even the loud sounds didn't seem to bother her. The last time she went we tried a few bigger rides. She didn't like Indiana . It really bothered her. She sunk down to the floor. There were a few rides where we had to back out as we were loading onto the rides. She just wasn't going to get comfortable. Don't panic. They have many exits even when you think there's no way out. And everyone there is so good about helping you.We even had a bathroom emergency before getting on Indiana . It's a long walk from the front door to get to the ride. Our dd doesn't have much control and when she has to go, well you'd better get moving. There were attendants all along the path to the ride. I told one about our problem and he took us directly to the employee's bathroom. It was amazing what was going on behind the scenes of that ride! I was afraid after he left us that we'd have a bit of trouble explaining why we were back there and knowing how to get out. But everyone was so nice and helpful. It was a bit mind boggling. I'm glad we stretched her and tried these more challenging rides even though we had to walk out of a few. She had a great time overall. Somehow we missed It's a Small World though. She really enjoys that one.If your kids have the need to de-compress, there are a lot of little corners there where you can get some quiet. Keep an eye out for them. Also, go on a week day. There really is a difference between the week days and the weekends, except for the summer when it's busy everyday. Sounds like you're going at a pretty good time. Although, February is the best time. It sometimes rains then, but the best days to go to Disneyland are slightly rainy days. Lots of people stay away, but most of the rides are still running.Well, best wishes for your trip! Have fun! Re: the fair todayHi Debi,It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 We are going to DisneyWORLD Oct 21-26! We are taking our three ASD kids, this will be the second time. I agree with , don't be afraid to push them a little...we were amazed how well they all did. The music being played everywhere really helped , and we also took her MP3 player along so she could " tune out " the choas around her and it really worked. The first day we went too long and had all three in tears on the ferry out, but it was just fatigue and the fact we were missing the fireworks!! The next time we stayed later, and it was great. This time we are only spending one day at Magic Kingdom...all we can really afford, but it has everything my daughter really wants to see. The boys love it too. We could not do it in the heat, and this time we have 's service dog that will be coming too.....should be interesting!! Good luck, and have fun! To: Autism_in_Girls@...: ourfourgirls@...: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:55:08 -0700Subject: Re: the fair today Disneyland is the greatest! You're going to have a blast. I don't know what you've already done to prepare for your trip, but you should really check out the Disney website. They have a whole booklet on there for people with disabilities. Also if you do a search on the web you'll find some articles about taking kids to Disneyland. We found lots of helpful hints doing that. Make sure you go to the town hall as soon as you get there and get the special needs pass (or whatever they're calling it). It allows you to take up to 6 people through the handicapped entrance on the rides. This cuts the waiting time drastically, which is so important for our kids. Since you have 5 kids and 2 on the spectrum I might suggest that you take in one of the children and get a pass and your dh takes in the other to get a pass. This way you will have enough passes to allow your whole family on the ride at one time. Otherwise, you'll have to do the parent swap.The first time we took our youngest dd we worried that she'd hate all the dark rides, etc. She did really well. Even the loud sounds didn't seem to bother her. The last time she went we tried a few bigger rides. She didn't like Indiana . It really bothered her. She sunk down to the floor. There were a few rides where we had to back out as we were loading onto the rides. She just wasn't going to get comfortable. Don't panic. They have many exits even when you think there's no way out. And everyone there is so good about helping you.We even had a bathroom emergency before getting on Indiana . It's a long walk from the front door to get to the ride. Our dd doesn't have much control and when she has to go, well you'd better get moving. There were attendants all along the path to the ride. I told one about our problem and he took us directly to the employee's bathroom. It was amazing what was going on behind the scenes of that ride! I was afraid after he left us that we'd have a bit of trouble explaining why we were back there and knowing how to get out. But everyone was so nice and helpful. It was a bit mind boggling. I'm glad we stretched her and tried these more challenging rides even though we had to walk out of a few. She had a great time overall. Somehow we missed It's a Small World though. She really enjoys that one.If your kids have the need to de-compress, there are a lot of little corners there where you can get some quiet. Keep an eye out for them. Also, go on a week day. There really is a difference between the week days and the weekends, except for the summer when it's busy everyday. Sounds like you're going at a pretty good time. Although, February is the best time. It sometimes rains then, but the best days to go to Disneyland are slightly rainy days. Lots of people stay away, but most of the rides are still running.Well, best wishes for your trip! Have fun! Re: the fair todayHi Debi,It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Okay Kassiane, you can meet us at Disney and take ...I'll be the one waiting holding the bags!! LOL!!! To: Autism_in_Girls@...: kassihatestwistin@...: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:33:04 -0700Subject: Re: the fair today I loooooooooooooooove rides...lots....Kassiane--- Debi wrote:> All & all it was a great day. She was very happy> when we left. Do> those of you on spectrum enjoy amusement park rides?> I can't stand> them, I get motion sick SUPER easy and get really> dizzy. I am happy to> be the one who holds all the stuff while everyone> else rides. Allie> seems to want the most extreme ones worse than> anything.> > Debi> > __________________________________________________________Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 _________________________________________________________________ Discover the new Windows Vista http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=windows+vista & mkt=en-US & form=QBRE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Okay Kassiane, you can meet us at Disney and take ...I'll be the one waiting holding the bags!! LOL!!! To: Autism_in_Girls@...: kassihatestwistin@...: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:33:04 -0700Subject: Re: the fair today I loooooooooooooooove rides...lots....Kassiane--- Debi wrote:> All & all it was a great day. She was very happy> when we left. Do> those of you on spectrum enjoy amusement park rides?> I can't stand> them, I get motion sick SUPER easy and get really> dizzy. I am happy to> be the one who holds all the stuff while everyone> else rides. Allie> seems to want the most extreme ones worse than> anything.> > Debi> > __________________________________________________________Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 _________________________________________________________________ Discover the new Windows Vista http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=windows+vista & mkt=en-US & form=QBRE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 If I could afford it I'd be ALL over that! Kassiane --- wrote: > > Okay Kassiane, you can meet us at Disney and take > ...I'll be the one waiting holding the bags!! > LOL!!! > > > > > To: Autism_in_Girls@...: > kassihatestwistin@...: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 > 22:33:04 -0700Subject: Re: the > fair today > > > > > I loooooooooooooooove rides...lots....Kassiane--- > Debi wrote:> All & all it > was a great day. She was very happy> when we left. > Do> those of you on spectrum enjoy amusement park > rides?> I can't stand> them, I get motion sick SUPER > easy and get really> dizzy. I am happy to> be the > one who holds all the stuff while everyone> else > rides. Allie> seems to want the most extreme ones > worse than> anything.> > Debi> > > __________________________________________________________Shape > Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research > Panel today! > http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Discover the new Windows Vista > http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=windows+vista & mkt=en-US & form=QBRE > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Don't let your dream ride pass you by. Make it a reality with Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 If I could afford it I'd be ALL over that! Kassiane --- wrote: > > Okay Kassiane, you can meet us at Disney and take > ...I'll be the one waiting holding the bags!! > LOL!!! > > > > > To: Autism_in_Girls@...: > kassihatestwistin@...: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 > 22:33:04 -0700Subject: Re: the > fair today > > > > > I loooooooooooooooove rides...lots....Kassiane--- > Debi wrote:> All & all it > was a great day. She was very happy> when we left. > Do> those of you on spectrum enjoy amusement park > rides?> I can't stand> them, I get motion sick SUPER > easy and get really> dizzy. I am happy to> be the > one who holds all the stuff while everyone> else > rides. Allie> seems to want the most extreme ones > worse than> anything.> > Debi> > > __________________________________________________________Shape > Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research > Panel today! > http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Discover the new Windows Vista > http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=windows+vista & mkt=en-US & form=QBRE > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Don't let your dream ride pass you by. Make it a reality with Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 > > Disneyland is the greatest! You're going to have a blast. I don't know > what you've already done to prepare for your trip, but you should really > check out the Disney website. They have a whole booklet on there for people > with disabilities. Also if you do a search on the web you'll find some > articles about taking kids to Disneyland. We found lots of helpful hints > doing that. Kim loves it so much, we go twice/year, usually. Disney > staff is generally really wonderful. > ? > Make sure you go to the town hall as soon as you get there and get the > special needs pass (or whatever they're calling it). It allows you to take > up to 6 people through the handicapped entrance on the rides. This cuts the > waiting time drastically, which is so important for our kids. Since you > have 5 kids and 2 on the spectrum I might suggest that you take in one of > the children and get a pass and your dh takes in the other to get a > pass. This way you will have enough passes to allow your whole family on > the ride at one time. Otherwise, you'll have to do the parent swap. It's > called a GAC (guest assistant " certificate " ?). Depending on who assists you > would be the degree of difficulty in getting one. If you only say they have > trouble waiting in line, they'll say they can go to fast pass where the wait > is shorter. You have to tell them that he will be aggressive, kick, scream, > hit & would be disruptive to the others waiting in line & that you don't > want that to happen. They have gluten free foods there too. Spaghetti at Pizza Port, near Space Mountain (takes time for them to cook the noodles, though). Mc's only sells french fries there & nothing else. Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland hotel is very pricey, but they will make special dietary requests. The chef remembers Kim b/c she eats so much there. You have to make reservations, otherwise you may not get in. They have a kids waiting room with a Disney movie playing. -- > Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 > > Disneyland is the greatest! You're going to have a blast. I don't know > what you've already done to prepare for your trip, but you should really > check out the Disney website. They have a whole booklet on there for people > with disabilities. Also if you do a search on the web you'll find some > articles about taking kids to Disneyland. We found lots of helpful hints > doing that. Kim loves it so much, we go twice/year, usually. Disney > staff is generally really wonderful. > ? > Make sure you go to the town hall as soon as you get there and get the > special needs pass (or whatever they're calling it). It allows you to take > up to 6 people through the handicapped entrance on the rides. This cuts the > waiting time drastically, which is so important for our kids. Since you > have 5 kids and 2 on the spectrum I might suggest that you take in one of > the children and get a pass and your dh takes in the other to get a > pass. This way you will have enough passes to allow your whole family on > the ride at one time. Otherwise, you'll have to do the parent swap. It's > called a GAC (guest assistant " certificate " ?). Depending on who assists you > would be the degree of difficulty in getting one. If you only say they have > trouble waiting in line, they'll say they can go to fast pass where the wait > is shorter. You have to tell them that he will be aggressive, kick, scream, > hit & would be disruptive to the others waiting in line & that you don't > want that to happen. They have gluten free foods there too. Spaghetti at Pizza Port, near Space Mountain (takes time for them to cook the noodles, though). Mc's only sells french fries there & nothing else. Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland hotel is very pricey, but they will make special dietary requests. The chef remembers Kim b/c she eats so much there. You have to make reservations, otherwise you may not get in. They have a kids waiting room with a Disney movie playing. -- > Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Thank you so much to all who responded about our upcoming trip to Disneyland. I have to say my husband and I are just about as excited as the kids! Thanks again for all of the great advice! Re: the fair today In a message dated 9/17/2007 9:35:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time, hekrug@... writes: Hi Debi, It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? What fun! Wow if I could give anyone Disney advice, it's to pick up the most fabulous and helpful guide I'll ever have. It's called " The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland " (they have the same thing for Disney World too of course). They come out with an updated volume every year and I will never, ever, go w/o one! ~Sandi ~It includes an evaluation of every single ride, rates ride-ability for individual age groups from toddler to retiree, and adds personal comments about the ride by parents and other riders. We found it extremely accurate and easy to adjust for our daughter by using effective emotional age rather than chronological age. You'll have advance warning about any ride that will be closed for maintenance or renovation. ~There are insider tips to getting on rides faster. We never waited more than 10 minutes for any ride - and we went for 5 days during Easter break, which they say is the 2nd busiest time of the year. When we followed their tips, we just didn't need a special pass. ~They include an awe inspiring amount of practical info, like a table of exactly how long it will take for a Disney tram to get you from any one spot in the park to another, how many days in advance they open reservations for special opportunities like the breakfast with all the Disney princesses in the castle and how fast it will sell out. ~I can't even begin to describe how every single aspect and detail of a Disney trip was anticipated and advised on. By the second day we called it " The Great Big Book of Everything, With Everything Inside " LOL It saved us hours and hours of time, and there is no way to calculate how much aggravation! I bought mine at & Noble. All the online places I look for it lead back there, so it may be exclusive. Here are some links, I'm going to see if I can figure out how you guys get these to go through. _ & Noble.com - Books: The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2007, by Bob Sehlinger, Paperback, Revised Edition_ (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y & EAN=97804717903\ 41 & itm=7) _ & Noble.com - Books: Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2008, by Bob Sehlinger, Paperback, REV_ (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y & EAN=97804700896\ 13 & itm=4) This is a review below for the Disney World book. It gives you a good idea of what an " Unofficial Guide " includes and what customers thought of it, can't find one for the Disneyland book. _The Disney Blog Emporium - The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2007 (Unofficial Guides)_ (http://astore.amazon.com/galleryindigo-20/detail/047179032X) ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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