Guest guest Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Just so you know, we only used a letter once about three years ago and ever since then we just said he was autistic and they gave us the pass. They are very good about accommodating our children. Good luck and have fun! Mother to Shaun (8 1/2) PDD/NOS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Audrey, I brought a letter from the neurologist the first time we wanted a special needs pass. I was told "by Law--- it was illegal to read because they can't question whether or not a person is disabled" They have to take your word. You just bring your child up to the window with you (they will ask to see the child.) You tell them he is autistic and can't wait in lines. You also ask for the fast pass entrance. Have fun in Disney, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 My children are about the same age, and we just went to Disney a few months ago (after the hurricane). My son is 7 with autism. If you go to guest services, you can tell them about your son and they will give your entire party special bracelets that will allow you to shorten the wait on many rides. I brought a letter from my son's physician with his diagnosis, in case they asked...but they never questioned it. Also, if you go to the National Autism Registry website, you can get an ID card that says your child cannot tolerate long wait times. Also, before we went, and I went to the Disney website. There is a link to a vacation planner that allowed us to select the rides the kids wanted to go on, and then print a map with the rides marked, and a list as well. My son found this very comforting, since he likes to know what comes next. Our first trip was a disaster because he was so overwhelmed, and we did not get to do half of the things the kids wanted. The map and list of his and his sister's choices helped him immensely since he knew what to expect and all went well !! Hope this helps, and have fun! Carol NigroResource SpecialistUM NSU CARDDan Marino Center Resource Librarycnigro@... Going to Disney Hi: We are planning on going to Disney World in April. Can anyone give me any good advice/tips for our vacation to Disney? We (my husband and I) have never been there. And specially now that we are going with our two boys (8 year old NT and our 6 year old with autism). I'm asking for anything, to get on the rides, to eat etcc. Thanks Fabricia. Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hi: I am new to the list. I just came back from Disney 2 weeks ago. I went up to the counter, told them about my son. They said by law they cannot request any paperwork from me because they "are not doctors and not qualified to understand it". I walked up by myself while my son, husband and mom waited outside. They gave me a Guest Assistance Card. You just walk up to a cast member, usually via the fast pass lane /handicap entrance and you walk right in. The park was very empty and I was in to every ride within 5 minutes. It was a blessing! GB7289@... wrote: Audrey, I brought a letter from the neurologist the first time we wanted a special needs pass. I was told "by Law--- it was illegal to read because they can't question whether or not a person is disabled" They have to take your word. You just bring your child up to the window with you (they will ask to see the child.) You tell them he is autistic and can't wait in lines. You also ask for the fast pass entrance. Have fun in Disney, Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, more on new and used cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 What exactly is the website? Do you go into www.Disney.com? There are so many websites for Disney. --------- Going to Disney Hi: We are planning on going to Disney World in April. Can anyone give me any good advice/tips for our vacation to Disney? We (my husband and I) have never been there. And specially now that we are going with our two boys (8 year old NT and our 6 year old with autism). I'm asking for anything, to get on the rides, to eat etcc. Thanks Fabricia. Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hi Jodi and List: Here is the link where you can build your "favorites" list and print out a map with the rides marked. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/myVacation/myFavorites/index?id=MyFavoritesAddPage Carol Going to Disney Hi: We are planning on going to Disney World in April. Can anyone give me any good advice/tips for our vacation to Disney? We (my husband and I) have never been there. And specially now that we are going with our two boys (8 year old NT and our 6 year old with autism). I'm asking for anything, to get on the rides, to eat etcc. Thanks Fabricia. Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 you don't need any special paper work simple go to the city hall at Magic kingdom and tell them your child is autistic and can't stand long in lines. If you are going to other parks they will write the dates on that guess pass and you should be set for your vacation. If you are not going to Magic Kingdom first I would call Disney and ask them where to get the guess pass at the other parks. Eba Curnow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 you don't need any special paper work simple go to the city hall at Magic kingdom and tell them your child is autistic and can't stand long in lines. If you are going to other parks they will write the dates on that guess pass and you should be set for your vacation. If you are not going to Magic Kingdom first I would call Disney and ask them where to get the guess pass at the other parks. Eba Curnow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Guest Relations at all the parks handle passes for disability - I do not explain why I need the pass and you should not have to either - Just say "My child is autistic and I would like a disability pass." Every time I have said anything about not being able to stand in line I have gotten the speach about how the pass is not meant to shorten the line but make entry to the event easier. By all means if you have a child in a wheelchair, make sure they know that. Usually we enter by the fast pass at all rides that have one, and at a special gate with the others - check the guide you are given for details. If you are not sure where to enter, find the employee nearest the ride who is not "herding the people into lines" and show your pass while asking where to enter... We have visited Disney, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, MGM, Universal Studios and Sea World. At all those parks we have gotten our passes without any problems. The pass for Sea World is not really needed unless you are going to ride the Water Flume or Roller Coaster -then it makes sense. We do not use the pass on the Artic ride since I was questioned the first time about the appropriateness of going on the ride with a child who might have sensory issues, So I do not use it there. We have never been their when they had long lines... I guess we are lucky or plan well! Good Luck and have fun! Kay Re: Going to Disney you don't need any special paper work simple go to the city hall at Magic kingdom and tell them your child is autistic and can't stand long in lines. If you are going to other parks they will write the dates on that guess pass and you should be set for your vacation. If you are not going to Magic Kingdom first I would call Disney and ask them where to get the guess pass at the other parks. Eba Curnow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Guest Relations at all the parks handle passes for disability - I do not explain why I need the pass and you should not have to either - Just say "My child is autistic and I would like a disability pass." Every time I have said anything about not being able to stand in line I have gotten the speach about how the pass is not meant to shorten the line but make entry to the event easier. By all means if you have a child in a wheelchair, make sure they know that. Usually we enter by the fast pass at all rides that have one, and at a special gate with the others - check the guide you are given for details. If you are not sure where to enter, find the employee nearest the ride who is not "herding the people into lines" and show your pass while asking where to enter... We have visited Disney, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, MGM, Universal Studios and Sea World. At all those parks we have gotten our passes without any problems. The pass for Sea World is not really needed unless you are going to ride the Water Flume or Roller Coaster -then it makes sense. We do not use the pass on the Artic ride since I was questioned the first time about the appropriateness of going on the ride with a child who might have sensory issues, So I do not use it there. We have never been their when they had long lines... I guess we are lucky or plan well! Good Luck and have fun! Kay Re: Going to Disney you don't need any special paper work simple go to the city hall at Magic kingdom and tell them your child is autistic and can't stand long in lines. If you are going to other parks they will write the dates on that guess pass and you should be set for your vacation. If you are not going to Magic Kingdom first I would call Disney and ask them where to get the guess pass at the other parks. Eba Curnow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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