Even adults get exhausted and overstimulated in the theme parks at Walt Disney World. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there are less shaded areas than other lands. When you throw these in with a son with autism, you get creative. Over the years, I have found the top quiet places at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Preparing for…
Are you looking to watch the Pandora World of Avatar Na’Vi River Journey Ride at Disney? The boat ride in Pandora: World of Avatar is called the Na’vi River Journey Ride. The river journey is full of beautiful bioluminescence, realistic animals native to Pandora, and a blissful Shaman. The ride is breathtaking- somehow, both serene…
While families with autism in Walt Disney World are often nervous to make their first trip, we return year after year because Disney provides a routine for our children. Disney is wonderful for accommodating their sensory needs and any special diets. This ultimate guide for families with children on the autism spectrum covers all of…
Many children run the risk of sensory overload in Walt Disney World. The boisterous shows, crowds, attraction music, and general uproar from the rides are sure to influence many children. We developed a list of the best Disney rides for families with autism from our many trips with our child. Because children with Autism Spectrum…
The reason that I wrote “Autism What to Know and What Comes Next” is because so many people fail to understand what autism is. Every time I tell someone my son has autism, they say, “Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.” But I’m not even a bit sorry. Here is our story. Updated from Original…
When facing a new diagnosis or developing new behaviors, you’re probably looking for a treatment plan. Our child only eliminates gluten, and we have noticed an improvement in behaviors, eczema, and belly pain. This article is a pivot from our usual articles about family travel and autism, but it explains why so many of our…
Without further ado, we will jump into the best Disney World restaurants for children with autism. Top 5 Best Disney World Restaurants for Children with Autism There is a popular saying in the Autism community, “If you know one person with autism, then you know one person with autism.” This quote means that no two people with…
Is Staybridge Suites Cherry Creek good for families? That depends, it’s all about location, location, location!!! The Staybridge Suites Cherry Creek hotel in Glendale, Colorado, is less than twenty minutes away from Downtown Denver and nestled next to the Cherry Creek trail. The size of the hotel and location gave our family options when we…
As luck would have it, we are experts at finding quiet areas in each of the theme parks at Walt Disney World resort. Read on for the best quiet places in Epcot for children with autism. Our son with autism absolutely adores having a place to go when the crowds get noisy or he gets…
The “Ultimate Disney Christmas Package” Christmas Eve dinner in Epcot was an unforgettable family experience that we were lucky to enjoy! We went during Christmastime in 2017, and it remains an unforgettable memory. We used our park passes to enter Epcot on Christmas Eve. While the event was part of the Ultimate Disney Christmas Package,…
