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...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. Debi > > Hi Debi, > It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. Debi > > 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 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 We brought food to Disneyland. You can't bring it inside the park. There are picnic benches outside the park. We didn't want to take the time to walk all the way out to our cars, then go back to the benches, then back to the cars. So, we ended up eating at the cars, which turned out to be just fine. Sure saved us a fortune! Re: the fair today I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. Debi > > Hi Debi, > It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? Autism_in_Girls-subscribe ------------------------ Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 We brought food to Disneyland. You can't bring it inside the park. There are picnic benches outside the park. We didn't want to take the time to walk all the way out to our cars, then go back to the benches, then back to the cars. So, we ended up eating at the cars, which turned out to be just fine. Sure saved us a fortune! Re: the fair today I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. Debi > > 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? Autism_in_Girls-subscribe ------------------------ Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi -- We take food to Disneyland everytime we go. We carry a backpack with food in it and when we get hungry we sit down anywhere and eat. No one has ever said anything to us or given us a dirty look or anything, and we see a lot of other families doing it too. We went to Disneyland 28 times last year -- after spending a zillion dollars the first trip on food, we brought food the next 27. Also, if we bring snacks then I know that wherever we are my son will have something to eat that he likes (picky eater.) -- Cassie The Jueschkes wrote: > We brought food to Disneyland. You can't bring it inside the park. > There are picnic benches outside the park. We didn't want to take the > time to walk all the way out to our cars, then go back to the benches, > then back to the cars. So, we ended up eating at the cars, which > turned out to be just fine. Sure saved us a fortune! > > > > Re: the fair today > > I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell > you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food > booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once > she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. > > I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would > suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the > fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. > > Debi > > > > > > 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? > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi -- We take food to Disneyland everytime we go. We carry a backpack with food in it and when we get hungry we sit down anywhere and eat. No one has ever said anything to us or given us a dirty look or anything, and we see a lot of other families doing it too. We went to Disneyland 28 times last year -- after spending a zillion dollars the first trip on food, we brought food the next 27. Also, if we bring snacks then I know that wherever we are my son will have something to eat that he likes (picky eater.) -- Cassie The Jueschkes wrote: > We brought food to Disneyland. You can't bring it inside the park. > There are picnic benches outside the park. We didn't want to take the > time to walk all the way out to our cars, then go back to the benches, > then back to the cars. So, we ended up eating at the cars, which > turned out to be just fine. Sure saved us a fortune! > > > > Re: the fair today > > I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell > you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food > booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once > she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. > > I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would > suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the > fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. > > Debi > > > > > > 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? > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 On the website it says no outside food. Do they check backpacks or what? How have you managed to bring food in? I would love to also. Just curious how it worked for you. Thanks! Re: the fair today > > I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell > you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food > booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once > she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. > > I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would > suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the > fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. > > Debi > > > > > > Hi Debi, > > It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with > our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I > know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. > Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? > Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 On the website it says no outside food. Do they check backpacks or what? How have you managed to bring food in? I would love to also. Just curious how it worked for you. Thanks! Re: the fair today > > I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell > you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food > booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once > she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. > > I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would > suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the > fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. > > Debi > > > > > > 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? > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 They do check backpacks for security reasons, but they're looking for weapons, not food. We've brought in snacks, rice milk, juices. Not a big cooler or anything, just discreet about it and have never had a problem. If they do question it, I would say that your child has medical needs and is on a limited diet. Marie hekrug wrote: On the website it says no outside food. Do they check backpacks or what? How have you managed to bring food in? I would love to also. Just curious how it worked for you. Thanks! Re: the fair today > > I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell > you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food > booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once > she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. > > I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would > suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the > fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. > > Debi > > > > > > Hi Debi, > > It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with > our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I > know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. > Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? > Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 They do check backpacks for security reasons, but they're looking for weapons, not food. We've brought in snacks, rice milk, juices. Not a big cooler or anything, just discreet about it and have never had a problem. If they do question it, I would say that your child has medical needs and is on a limited diet. Marie hekrug wrote: On the website it says no outside food. Do they check backpacks or what? How have you managed to bring food in? I would love to also. Just curious how it worked for you. Thanks! Re: the fair today > > I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell > you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food > booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once > she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. > > I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would > suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the > fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. > > Debi > > > > > > 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? > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 We've taken food in also & never had a problem. It is expensive, but there are places that serve GFCF foods, so you don't have to bring it, but if you want to, you can. Like others have said, they check for weapons & stuff, never had any problem with foods. Marie A. > > On the website it says no outside food. Do they check backpacks or what? > How have you managed to bring food in? I would love to also. Just curious > how it worked for you. Thanks! > Re: the fair today > > > > I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell > > you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food > > booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once > > she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. > > > > I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would > > suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the > > fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. > > > > Debi > > > > > > > > > > Hi Debi, > > > It sounds like a fun day. We are going to Disneyland in 23 days with > > our 5 kids 2-9 (2 w/ASD) I am so worried about sensory overload. I > > know they will probably just love it and I am worrying for no reason. > > Did all of the new sounds, noises and smells seem to bother Allie? > > Anyone else been to Disneyland and have tips? > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > ------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 We've taken food in also & never had a problem. It is expensive, but there are places that serve GFCF foods, so you don't have to bring it, but if you want to, you can. Like others have said, they check for weapons & stuff, never had any problem with foods. Marie A. > > On the website it says no outside food. Do they check backpacks or what? > How have you managed to bring food in? I would love to also. Just curious > how it worked for you. Thanks! > Re: the fair today > > > > I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell > > you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food > > booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once > > she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. > > > > I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would > > suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the > > fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. > > > > Debi > > > > > > > > > > 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? > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > ------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 They've checked our backpacks in the security line out front and passes us through, every time. They saw the food but they were looking for security violations. Nobody even blinked or looked twice at us in the security lines or anywhere else in the park. That was last year and I'm pretty sure their policy was the same then. You can always try it -- the worst you'll have to do is throw away your snacks. But like I said, we did it a lot and so did a lot of other people. Most of the time I follow the rules to the letter, but their food is outrageously priced. It would have cost us $80 each time we went. We also brought two bottles of water which we refilled at water faucets. Good luck! -- Cassie hekrug wrote: > On the website it says no outside food. Do they check backpacks or > what? How have you managed to bring food in? I would love to also. > Just curious how it worked for you. Thanks! > Re: the fair today > > > > I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell > > you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food > > booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once > > she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. > > > > I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would > > suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the > > fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. > > > > Debi > > > > > > > > > > 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? > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > ------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 They've checked our backpacks in the security line out front and passes us through, every time. They saw the food but they were looking for security violations. Nobody even blinked or looked twice at us in the security lines or anywhere else in the park. That was last year and I'm pretty sure their policy was the same then. You can always try it -- the worst you'll have to do is throw away your snacks. But like I said, we did it a lot and so did a lot of other people. Most of the time I follow the rules to the letter, but their food is outrageously priced. It would have cost us $80 each time we went. We also brought two bottles of water which we refilled at water faucets. Good luck! -- Cassie hekrug wrote: > On the website it says no outside food. Do they check backpacks or > what? How have you managed to bring food in? I would love to also. > Just curious how it worked for you. Thanks! > Re: the fair today > > > > I think some of the sounds bothered her at times, but I couldn't tell > > you exactly which ones or what type of sound. I think some of the food > > booths maybe got to her a little, but it may have been hunger. Once > > she got her $5 fries & $3 bottle of water she was good to go. > > > > I think I've read Disneyland doesn't allow outside food? I would > > suggest if you can to bring in snacks. I wish we had done that at the > > fair, would have saved us $$ if nothing else. > > > > Debi > > > > > > > > > > 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? > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > ------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Hi , My daughter is 6 and has HFA we have an annual pass to Disneyland in Anaheim and go 6-8 times a year. Is your child o.k. with the automatic toilet? That was the biggest obstacle we had to overcome. We are still working on it. On Mainstreet is where most of the " regular " bathrooms are. If you go into the nurses station also located on Mainstreet before you get to the Plaza restaurant and on your right, the nurses will let you daughter use their restroom. It's just a big bathroom and one toilet. It reminds my duaghter of being at home. Also if your children are scared of the fireworks and some of the louder rides you can ask them for earplugs for the kids!! Get the disability pass for your child!! Absolute must for children on the spectrum and no waiting in practically all of the rides. FYI....NEMO is a little scary for the younger ones and is dark most of the time. If I posted stuff that has already been acknowledged sorry! I did not catch it. > > > > > > 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? > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > ------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Hi , My daughter is 6 and has HFA we have an annual pass to Disneyland in Anaheim and go 6-8 times a year. Is your child o.k. with the automatic toilet? That was the biggest obstacle we had to overcome. We are still working on it. On Mainstreet is where most of the " regular " bathrooms are. If you go into the nurses station also located on Mainstreet before you get to the Plaza restaurant and on your right, the nurses will let you daughter use their restroom. It's just a big bathroom and one toilet. It reminds my duaghter of being at home. Also if your children are scared of the fireworks and some of the louder rides you can ask them for earplugs for the kids!! Get the disability pass for your child!! Absolute must for children on the spectrum and no waiting in practically all of the rides. FYI....NEMO is a little scary for the younger ones and is dark most of the time. If I posted stuff that has already been acknowledged sorry! I did not catch it. > > > > > > 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? > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > ------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Thank you so much for the great advice! I really appreciate it. Take care, Re: the fair today Hi , My daughter is 6 and has HFA we have an annual pass to Disneyland in Anaheim and go 6-8 times a year. Is your child o.k. with the automatic toilet? That was the biggest obstacle we had to overcome. We are still working on it. On Mainstreet is where most of the " regular " bathrooms are. If you go into the nurses station also located on Mainstreet before you get to the Plaza restaurant and on your right, the nurses will let you daughter use their restroom. It's just a big bathroom and one toilet. It reminds my duaghter of being at home. Also if your children are scared of the fireworks and some of the louder rides you can ask them for earplugs for the kids!! Get the disability pass for your child!! Absolute must for children on the spectrum and no waiting in practically all of the rides. FYI....NEMO is a little scary for the younger ones and is dark most of the time. If I posted stuff that has already been acknowledged sorry! I did not catch it. > > > > > > 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? > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > ------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Thank you so much for the great advice! I really appreciate it. Take care, Re: the fair today Hi , My daughter is 6 and has HFA we have an annual pass to Disneyland in Anaheim and go 6-8 times a year. Is your child o.k. with the automatic toilet? That was the biggest obstacle we had to overcome. We are still working on it. On Mainstreet is where most of the " regular " bathrooms are. If you go into the nurses station also located on Mainstreet before you get to the Plaza restaurant and on your right, the nurses will let you daughter use their restroom. It's just a big bathroom and one toilet. It reminds my duaghter of being at home. Also if your children are scared of the fireworks and some of the louder rides you can ask them for earplugs for the kids!! Get the disability pass for your child!! Absolute must for children on the spectrum and no waiting in practically all of the rides. FYI....NEMO is a little scary for the younger ones and is dark most of the time. If I posted stuff that has already been acknowledged sorry! I did not catch it. > > > > > > 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? > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > ------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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