Recent content by aprilc

I use Dramamine for flying and boats. I generally don't need it for rides but I avoid spinning rides and simulators. I do ride the carosel with my kids but if I keep my eyes fixed on them the entire time I can usually get off w/ out getting sick.

In the past when we have gone to Disney I always tried to schedule a very early Character breakfast in the park and be there before it opens. This time, I have breakfasts scheduled each morning at 810 (after park opening) and feel like I have 12 hours easy if we get started at 10 and stay until...

Thank you all! I hadn't heard about the bad reviews for Hollywood and Vine. To be honest, the appeal for both meals would be the characters and then the reserved seating for Fantasmic. Hopefully the food isn't gross.

Hi I took my son (severe autism) to WDW for the first time when he was turning 6. He loved the characters but would put up the shoulder/elbow when they tried to hug and then they went w/ the flow. I don't think it would hurt for you to tell your server right off about your childs situation. Tell...

Hi There, We are going to have the DDP and will have 3 table service meals. I have reservations for Minnies Springtime Meal Fantasmic Dinner at Hollywood and Vine. It says some dining plans are accepted. Will I be able to use one Table Service Meal? We also have reservations at Hollywood and...

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Thank you all!

I am trying to figure out how I will handle Aerosmith and Space Mountain for my special needs son. Usually I ride with him but I will have my 5 year old with us and wont be able to. He can ride unassisted but couldn't be left alone to load or be unattended when the ride is over. I vaguely...

I might be a little late posting to this thread. My 19 year old son has autism. I have found that foam ear plugs help him quite a bit. He seems so much happier when he has them on in loud environments. Of course when I need him to pay attention to me I have to pull one out :) We are headed to...

I was wondering how long before your flight time that the DME picks you up from your resort? We are staying at AS Sports and our SW Airlines flight is at 7pm. I have a reservation at T-Rex at 12:30. I am concerned about how long that will take plus taking the bus back to the resort etc.

I agree! Being that I always look for the value in things I am a bit torn. The main reason I am even considering it is due to the fact that my older son (autism) LOVES Test track. I like it also but I could do with out it.

I have almost decided to split one of our two precious days at WDW between HS and Epcot. I am hesitant to do it before b/c I want to see how my two son's are doing after everything at HS and if its worth paying the upgrade for just the one day(2nd day is full at MK no doubt). I am pretty sure I...

awesome! thank you!

I have an adult son with autism (no naps but he does get overstimulated) and a 5 year old typical child who takes naps at daycare but doesn't usually on the weekends, however, I think w/ all of the activity and the sun he might need one.

Wow! Thanks so much everyone !