{"id":23642,"date":"2023-03-03T07:21:17","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T12:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/?p=23642"},"modified":"2024-04-17T17:22:32","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T21:22:32","slug":"tips-for-traveling-to-walt-disney-world-with-a-child-on-the-autism-spectrum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/tips-for-traveling-to-walt-disney-world-with-a-child-on-the-autism-spectrum\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Traveling to Walt Disney World with a Child on the Autism Spectrum"},"content":{"rendered":"

Walt Disney World does an amazing job of accommodating guests with special needs. For those who will be traveling with a child on the autism spectrum, we hope these tips will help you and your family make the most of your vacation.<\/p>\n

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Pre-Travel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Booking Your Resort<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Talk to your travel agent<\/a> about any special requests you may have for your resort room. Do you need a ground floor or a room near the elevators? Would you like to be closer to transportation?<\/p>\n

Consider the Disability Access Service (DAS) Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Register for an appointment to request the Disability Access Service (DAS) program. You can read more about this service here<\/a>.\u00a0 This program is intended for guests who may have difficulty waiting for extended periods of time in a conventional queue environment due to a disability. You can pre-register via live video call 2 to 30 days in advance of your park ticket, or visit Guest Relations when you arrive at Walt Disney World resort.<\/p>\n

Preview Attractions<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Before your tip, take time to look at the list of attractions in each park on your MDE app. In addition, you can watch ride videos on YouTube. You may even choose to do this with your child if you think it will help prepare them.\u00a0 Think about things that may or may not create anxiety within your child while watching the videos. Talk to your travel agent about any attractions that you may have concerns about.<\/p>\n

Likewise, make lists of your top attractions that your travel party would like to experience and be sure to check height requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Take a Practice Trip<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you have never taken a trip similar to Walt Disney World with your child, it can be beneficial to take some outings and trips to nearby destinations that may have higher crowd levels. Consider local fairs, malls, smaller amusement parks, waterparks, etc. As a result, these trips will allow you to see if there are any obstacles you may encounter in advance of your Walt Disney World vacation.<\/p>\n

Get all the news, tips, & tricks for your next Walt Disney World vacation!<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Things to Pack for Your Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n