Orlando/Disney

[lolly07766]

Hi all,

Just a little help please. We have a 30 year old son with Autism and are taking him (hopefully this year) on a holiday of a lifetime to Florida.

I've heard that you have to pre-book the rides, how do you know what's there, how long they are, where they are etc

Do they have a fast track system for people with a disability.
I've tried looking on the DIBBS forum and I can't seem to get on with it.

I'm very excited to take him, but conscious it's going to take a bit of planning.

Thanks all in advance

I would read this particular Walt Disney World link, this is the current information.

www.disneyworld.co.uk/guest-services/cognitive-disabilities-services/

I hope you both have a great time there.

@AttilaTheMeerkat
Thankyou!

I don’t know where you are planning on staying but having done both hotels and private villas I’d take the private villa every time. It’s great to get “home “ to somewhere peaceful and calm after the business that are the parks. Also I can recommend a guide called the Brit guide to Orlando. This was so helpful to us as it gave a type of timetable of what days were quieter at which park. By going on these days, the most we ever had to queue was about 10 minutes whereas a friend who went at a similar time had regular queues of 40 minutes per ride. With your sons disability you may not have to queue but going on a day when there are fewer people around can only help . The book also gave hints and tips that were so helpful. Just thought it was worth a mention. You will have a fabulous time.

@Ahwig

That sounds great, I will definitely take a look at the guide. Yes I think a villa would be more suitable like you say, it's nice to come back and relax for a couple of hours. I really need to do my research as I don't want to waste the time or the money. My son's main issue is communication and understanding, I've showed him pictures and he's very excited.
Thankyou for your advice 😊

How lovely, you'll have the best time.

Disney for all their issues, are quite incredible for supporting a range of disabilities/disorders/illnesses, including offering cognitive disabilities support. This isn't just for children, but also adults.

disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/cognitive-disabilities-services/

In particular I suggest checking out the disability access service and specific break areas. Disney can be overwhelming, so these low stimulus areas may be a benefit.

For accommodation I strongly recommending staying on property. It isn't cheap, but it's an easy way to be able to spend a couple of hours in the park then have a break, then go back in.

Have a great trip!

Disney food blog dfb, is a YouTube channel which is excellent. It's full of up to date information about the parks, systems, accommodation and of course food. We are going on a trip soon and their advice has been incredibly valuable.

There is a great Facebook page 'it's Orlando time' lots of very experienced Orlando travelers who provide excellent advice. I hope you all have a magical trip!