It starts quietly, answering the questions of a co-worker looking to take a budget trip to Walt Disney World. The craving increases as your oldest child stares at a carousel horse spinning in a snow globe and says “Can we go to Disney soon, Mommy?” While attempting to find a new baby photo on your…
While many people are attracted to Epcot for the fast-paced rides or futuristic attractions, a few of us love the nostalgia of a flip phone that sets off events in the World Showcase. However, while the history of this attraction is well documented, the future of any World Showcase Adventure attraction is murky. Rumor has…
So often, our children are in crisis, and people are cruel or judgemental instead of supportive. I’ve dealt with so many mad customers because my autistic child was experiencing sensory overwhelm and in crisis. I’m hopeful it is only because many people don’t quite understand how to support people with autism while shopping. Let’s change…
Before we went to ride the Skyliner, we couldn’t help but wonder how smoothly getting on the transporation would be. Many families cannot travel to Walt Disney World without a double stroller. Can you take a double stroller on Walt Disney World’s Skyliner? We hoped so. Staying at a Skyliner Resort, taking the Skyliner to…
I’m a mom of a kid with autism. There is a beautiful truth about parenting your autistic child and providing them with the tools to make every day a better experience. This article will discuss how to improve your child’s future with autism. What can you do to improve the future for a child with…
Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS) pass has been an asset on each trip with our autistic son. While we’ve heard it called everything from the “Disney Autism Pass” to the “Disney Disability Pass” to the now-defunct “Guest Assistance Card,” the proper name is the Disability Access Service. This article will discuss how Disney’s Disability Access…
While the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends avoiding leisure travel to Hilton Head during COVID-19. In fact, some choose to visit during this time as long as they can remain safe. If you’re looking to skip to the nitty-gritty, we have already covered how to take a road trip extensively. We do not do…
Top Five Quiet Places at Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World We are a family of six and can’t go to many places without injecting chaos into the mix. Let’s be honest- a family of our size takes up space. Every child occasionally gets overwhelmed and tired in the hot, busy parks. Over the years,…
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…
