Disney World

[Guest guest]

Other than airport security, are there hazzards for ICD owners that I should be

aware of?

>

We live at the west end of I4 from Disney World on the far north side of

Tampa... and go to Disney (Eisley<G>) a few times a year.

NEVER had any problems... even on the bouncy Back-To-The-Future. You may want

to tug your hand over the ICD to reduce bouncing under skin.

No magnets of high EMF fields to speak of... and just don't hang around the

(small) security stations: Pass through as quickly as allowed.

As for the larger ones at airports... show your ICD ID card and bypass the

scanners... I just say " pacemaker " and show the card... and am hand frisked...

NEVER let them bring the wand near you!

It won't cause you to get a shock... but could very easily wipe out the

programming and/or turn it off.

Say " Hi! " to Mickey and have a great time!

Then tell us about it... how the ICD does NOT restrict your life.

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[Guest guest]

Hey Ginene: We took Sam & to Disney in May!! Quite frankly, I

think that me & hubby enjoyed it better than they did (being only 2

1/2, they weren't impressed by much). The highlight of the trip for

them was when a nice man at Epcot tied a balloon to their stroller!!!

The best place for them was at SeaWorld! They had a wonderful play

area for little bitty kids that was just great where they could get out

and run wild after being cooped up in their stroller. Course, your

kids are older so I'm sure they'll enjoy it a lot more!

Hope the hurricane won't ruin your plans! Have fun!

Judi - Mom to Sam & , 32mos. Identical Twins

--- GINENE Mills <EYN@...> wrote:

> From: EYN@... (GINENE Mills)

>

> Hello to everyone,

>

> We had plans to go to Disney World today if the

> airport is opened (So

> far the weather in Orlando is good and it looks like

> it's a go!!!).

> Anyway, pray for us to have a safe travel and

> Rey-Rey is doing very good

> these days (I've caught him sitting up on his own a

> few times).

>

> Well everyone have a good week.

>

> Ginene

> Tyre 9yr,Tyrey(ds) & Tyren 4yr

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

You can get the same thing at Hershey Park, PA.

J

In a message dated 8/27/03 8:25:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

jamaraw@... writes:

> Hi List,

> We just returned from a great vacation and wanted to share some information

> that might be helpful to you if you ever go to Orlando's theme parks. When

> my family arrived at the Magic Kingdom, we went to the guest relations desk

> and related that we had a child with High Functioning Autism.They said that we

> would be taken care of.The woman gave us a special pass that allowed us to

> get directly into all exhibits and rides without waiting at all.This pass

> allowed us to use it at all the Disney Theme parks during our stay and expired

on

> the day of our leaving.It was a special disabilites pass that was for the

> whole family and we buzzed thru the entire park in 1/2 day.Also ,my son had

> absolutely no problems with the sensory issues or noise levels and walked

instead

> of riding in a carriage. He has NEVER been able to walk thru a theme park

> before so I think he is definitely improving muscle wise.Hope this helps any

of

> you if you go sometime.

> R

>

[Guest guest]

Did you have to show proof of child's disability?

[Guest guest]

we were just in Disneyland and I brought a note from my Dr. saying that Sonja

had autism and could not stand in line for loig periods. They barely glanced

at the note, but I would bring one just to play it safe.

<<

Did you have to show proof of child's disability?

[Guest guest]

We have been to Disney World 2 times. All you have to do is go to guest

relations (different spots in each park) and tell them your child has autism,

and

they will give you a special disability pass that enables you go to the

alternate entrance. It also acts like a permanent fast pass. You won't have to

get

one at each ride and then come back, you just show this pass like you would

show a fast pass.

HAVE A GREAT TIME!

[Guest guest]

--- In , robbie v <robbiev911@y...>

wrote:

> While this is nice. It doesnt teach the child to act

> like every-one else.

Disneyland offer this pass to a friend and I a few years ago as she

had a note from her doctor about her MCS. I had it too at the time.

We met online. Had I been 6 years old and dealing with what I was

going through at the time, I would say I really wouldn't need any

more lessons at that point in my life.

I couldn't act like everyone else. I *wasn't* everyone else. I was

sick. One sniff of perfume and I broke out into a rash and became

consumed with an involuntary rage. It's not about behavioral therapy

when you're that sick, it's about avoidance. People just don't get

that. Yeah, you still have to do your best, but you're gonna have

the reaction whether you smother it or not so why not help the kid to

steer clear of that experience? It's chemical. The next time you're

raging about something in your life, just an example, imagine someone

telling you to just stop feeling rage. Once the adrenals are in

motion and every other process goes haywire, you don't undo it. You

just hold on until it passes. Dear God, as a child, had I been

feeling the stuff I felt at 30, I'd have been throwing knives,

pulling peoples' hair out and kicking the family dog. And as that

kid, had I crossed the path of some woman who bathed in that perfume

that morning because she though the whole world would enjoy it as

much as she does they would have had to put me in restraints.

Even if a child doesn't have MCS, but still has problems other kids

don't, the lines there are an hour or two for each ride at times

which is almost more than a healthy person can stand. Sometimes kids

just need to be kids. If they're not well enough to get through a

theme park without it being a real trial I think it's a credit to

Disney that they offer this option. They provided us with alternative

menus and had a full ingredient list for every meal served in the

park so we could dodge food allergies. I could not have had that

very rare day of fun without their help. Yes, if a parent is looking

for exceptions to the rules in every circumstance I agree with you

but when every day feels like you're trying to run a marathon

underwater, when even the simple things in life take great effort, I

think a day off at a place that manages to make one special day

downright magical -- *for everyone* is really important. A vacation

for these kids should really be a vacation.

That's the only day in 6 years when things were almost as easy for me

as they were for everyone else. They even called me at home after my

day there and asked if everything went ok. Ammmmmmazing....

Three cheers for Disney!!!

Jen

[Guest guest]

Disney World still has the Guest Assistance Card. You can get it from

Guest Services right by the entrance.

Disney World

Do any of you if Disney World in Orlando is still giving passes to

children with autism? I know the one in California changed their

policies but what about Florida?

[Guest guest]

Disney World still has the Guest Assistance Card. You can get it from

Guest Services right by the entrance.

Disney World

Do any of you if Disney World in Orlando is still giving passes to

children with autism? I know the one in California changed their

policies but what about Florida?

[Guest guest]

Hi,

We have been thinking about going to Disney for the Thanksgiving Holidays so can

you please tell me a little more about the passes.

Thanks,

Bonnye - Faith's mommy

TRine36174@... wrote:

We just got back from Disney world and they were great. We got a pass at city

hall right inside the park. They are good for up to 6 family members. It made

Dakota the happiest I've seen him It was his special day and Disney made it so

he didnt have to wait in 2 hour lines and could really do more before he got to

wore out. Just wanted to share, had heard of others getting the pass but didnt

know where inside to go and how many could ride with him.

[Guest guest]

we just went to Disney in June, We also got the pass very easily and it made

a world of difference. We started in epcot so went to guest services right

inside the park. They gave us a pass good for all 3 of us. We basically were

able

to enter either through a handicapped entrance or through fast pass

entrances. We only had one problem while in magic kingdom. we tried to go on

magic

carpet ride and the ride operator was extremely rude and actually made us get

off

the ride saying that the carpet we were riding on was " reserved " for another

family, My daughter cried hysterically for several minutes and I was going to

take it up with a supervisor there but they took too long to come over. Other

than that they were very accomodating in all four parks and very considerate of

my daughter. WE would never have been able to make it through without this

pass........

[Guest guest]

We went to Disney in March and it was wonderful. I brought a note from my

pediatrician and went right into the Town Hall just inside the entrance. They

gave me the pass immediately. I think you can have five people in your party and

you just go up to any employee at the rides, show them the pass and they escort

you to the disability entrance, which is usually the exit. In some cases, like

Haunted Mansion and Pirates of Carribean, you are taken behind the scenes to get

to the ride. Everyone was extremely considerate, and I never felt like people

were watching us, or that we were cutting lines.

Kathy

[Guest guest]

Hi Bonnye -it's not a little because it's a bunch of archives -but

pull what you need!

From: " kiddietalk " <kiddietalk@...>

Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 9:01 pm

Subject: Re: Disneyland Information

Hi Faneesha!

Have a great time! If you want any suggestions on rides/restaurants

or tips for the day at the park just let me know! We meet people

there often enough I feel like a 'Minnie' tour guide! (and no not

sick of it yet -still love it!)

For those that wonder why a child in this group may benefit from

a " fast pass " (we call it that instead of " disability pass " because

we go into the " fast pass " lines)

Archive:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

" Most apraxic children DO have fine (and/or gross) motor planning

problems in the body-most times mild, and low tone in the body which

is weakness of the muscles. Excluding sensory problems which are

also there and as the parent of a child who " only " has DSI can tell

you a huge problem in itself -the motor planning and weakness alone

exhaust and frustrate the children who want to keep going -but just

can't.

My son Tanner for example used to only be able to walk for a short

period of time before his legs hurt to where he would hold them and

cry. We would only be able to spend an hour or two at the park

before he was exhausted -and this was with renting a stroller -and

when he was not two -but five years old. This again is another

reason that I'm so thrilled I didn't start Tanner in kindergarten

until he turned 6 -he still would take naps daily at five -and

needed to. I'd trade having a " normal " child who didn't have any

neurological impairments any day you let me know how to do that and

gladly wait in line with Tanner like this.

As an update to this, Tanner who is now seven is able to stay at the

park a few hours, and without a stroller if it's only a few hours -

even though after an hour or so he still asks for one (but now we

don't get one) Tanner's legs still tire and hurt after an hour or

two of walking -but due to all the therapy, living in Florida

outside sports like swimming, soccer, bike riding, and all, he's

stonger and able to push himself to keep going a few hours longer

with rests along the way -so we are proud of him. Actually it's one

of the ways I got Tanner onto the big roller coaster rides he was so

terrified to try at first -even with his " fast pass " he was just so

thrilled to be sitting down he didn't have much time to think about

where he was sitting! Ended up he liked the rides however and now

craves them and they appear to help him.

I've been nothing but honest with anyone at guest relations who

questions why I need a pass for Tanner. I would believe that they

are the ones to decide whether a child should have a pass or not.

In the past few years both prior to living in Florida and now, I

have found the people in guest relations to all be wonderful and

kind -and based on who Tanner is now -he still is one that both

Disney and Universal gives a pass to so that he too can enjoy the

park like others. I have no shame in asking for one or using one for

Tanner. It helps bring him a smile. And if you don't want Disney

or Universal to decide -if you have a child with apraxia/etc. and

they are seeing a neurodevelopmental MD -explain the situation to

them and ask them what they think -or for a note. "

Tanner's page

http://www.cherab.org/information/familiesrelate/letter.html

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

And here is one other archive:

Caroline -please don't feel you have to explain or feel bad that

Disney told you about the pass and encouraged you to use it. It's

there for that reason. When they say those that abuse it they mean

those that rent wheelchairs just to say they need the pass -not

parents of children who 'actually' have special needs. If one feels

they " don't want to " use the pass even if the child would be

entitled to it because they believe that their children are not

meant to enjoy the parks like everyone else -that's their right

too. Again the only exception is when one has a child who has

diagnosed behavioral problems as part of their special needs -I know

for a fact that these parks prefer these parents use the pass for

the " safety " of the others guests in the park because this has come

up before in the group.

Again if you are not sure -any of you can explain your child to them

and the people in guest relations will let you know if that warrants

a pass from them or not. They may ask for medical documentation

too. I'm sure I don't have to say this to any of you but just in

case -I also suggest that when you speak with guest relations you

don't do it right in front of your child. Both of my boys just

think that we have a " fast pass "

Thank you to both and Suzie for clarifying that 'anyone' can

get the fast pass tickets in a variety of ways -and yes if you have

a child that you can run around the park with to collect the tickets

one at a time -sounds like a great activity! Or you can just get

one for the day at Guest Relations.

And there is yet another way to get an auto fast pass at Universal

Studios which we just did recently when family visited us. Suzie

let us know if California is the same -but here in Florida -if you

stay at the Universal hotels (the Portofino is gorgeous and the Hard

Rock is fun) you and your family get an auto " fast pass " to

everything in both parks -Universal and Islands of Adventure. You

can of course choose not to use the pass that they auto give you,

and keep going back to the hotel room as your child tires as

said she thought was a good thing to do -whatever makes you guys

happy.

I have something funny to add about this whole Disney/Universal fast

pass issue. I have on my desk from the New York Post , Tuesday,

January 20, 2004 page 43 from a travel page an large ad for

Universal/Universal Hotels in Florida, and an even larger ad for

Disney and all the Disney resort hotels in Florida. What's funny is

that under the ad for Universal (not Disney) in fine print at the

bottom it reads

*Packages of 4 nights or more include Disney Park Hopper Plus. (get

it? Stay at Universal and get tickets for Disney)

Not sure if it's funny enough -but I'm going to send it to Jay Leno.

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[Guest guest]

hi everyone,

I never tried to get a pass but we also go in the beginning of sept. its not

that bad I know I know its school time, but missing one or two days of school

will not hurt them. we had a great time and still hardly no lines,

just for people who may not get the pass

chris

Kathy <raetalk@...> wrote:

We went to Disney in March and it was wonderful. I brought a note from my

pediatrician and went right into the Town Hall just inside the entrance. They

gave me the pass immediately. I think you can have five people in your party and

you just go up to any employee at the rides, show them the pass and they escort

you to the disability entrance, which is usually the exit. In some cases, like

Haunted Mansion and Pirates of Carribean, you are taken behind the scenes to get

to the ride. Everyone was extremely considerate, and I never felt like people

were watching us, or that we were cutting lines.

Kathy

[Guest guest]

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/Plain?id=PlainMobilityDPage#access

INFORMATION FOR GUESTS WITH MOBILITY DISABILITIES

TRANSPORTATION

WHEELCHAIRS

ACCESS

MAINSTREAM QUEUES

TRANSPORTATION

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Many of the transportation systems at the Walt Disney World® Resort are

accessible to Guests with disabilities. All bus routes are serviced by buses

which are equipped to accommodate various types of wheelchairs within the

following guidelines: The wheelchair must fit the wheelchair lift without being

forced (some motorized chairs and ECVs are too wide or too long for the standard

bus lift of 32 " x 48 " ), and the wheelchair must be securely fastened in the

wheelchair restraints.

Watercraft access varies depending on the type of watercraft and the existing

water levels and conditions. Please contact a host or hostess at the watercraft

dock for information and assistance.

Guests may access the Monorail system by proceeding up the entrance ramps, or

using the elevators provided at Epcot®, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa,

Disney's Contemporary Resort, and Disney's Polynesian Resort.

WHEELCHAIRS

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Guests may bring their own wheelchairs or rent one at any of the four Parks.

Wheelchair rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rental

wheelchairs may not be transferred from Park to Park.

A limited number of Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) are also available on a

first-come, first-served basis. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to rent

ECVs, and quantities are limited. Guests should plan to arrive early. ECVs are

available only on a same-day basis and may only be used in the Park where they

are rented. ECVs will be held if Guests wish to leave and return to the same

Park.

Guests planning to visit more than one Park on the same day should retain their

wheelchair deposit ticket from the first Park they visit. This will enable them

to obtain a replacement wheelchair or ECV on the same day, if available, at the

next Park with no additional charge.

NOTE: Wheelchairs or ECVs may not be available at the second Park.

Courtesy Wheelchairs:

Complimentary wheelchairs are available for Guests with limited mobility, to

travel to and from disability parking and the nearest wheelchair rental

location. These wheelchairs can be easily identified by their blue seats,

backrests and blue flags. Courtesy wheelchairs are not permitted for use inside

the Theme Parks.

Theme Parks

Price:

$10.00 rental (wheelchairs)

$35.00 rental + $5.00 deposit (ECVs)

Rental Locations:

Magic Kingdom® Park

Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland® (replacement location)

Mickey's Gift Station at Ticket and Transportation Center (limited quantities)

Stroller and Wheelchair shop inside Main Entrance (also rents ECVs)

Tinkerbell's Treasures in Fantasyland® (replacement location)

Tomorrowland Arcade (replacement location)

Epcot®

Gift Stop just outside Main Entrance (limited quantities)

Glas und Porzellan in Germany Pavilion (replacement location)

International Gateway (also rents ECVs)

Stroller and Wheelchair location inside Main Entrance (also rents ECVs)

Disney-MGM Studios

's Super Service inside Main Entrance (also rents ECVs)

Tatooine Traders at Star Tours (replacement location)

The Writer's Stop (replacement location)

Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Creature Comforts (replacement location)

Garden Gate Gifts inside Main Entrance (also rents ECVs)

Mombasa Marketplace (replacement location)

Outpost (limited quantities)

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park

A limited number of wheelchairs are available at Guest Relations. Guest must

leave valid ID. No strollers or ECVs.

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

A limited number of wheelchairs are available at Guest Relations. Guest must

leave valid ID. No strollers or ECVs.

Downtown Disney® Marketplace and Pleasure Island

Price:

Wheelchairs: $10.00 per day + $250 credit card imprint deposit

ECVs: $35.00 per day + $5.00 deposit + $500 credit card imprint deposit

Rental Locations:

Marketplace: Guest Services (wheelchairs and ECVs)

Pleasure Island: DTV (wheelchairs only)

Westside: AMC Guest Services (wheelchairs only)

Disney 's Wide World of Sports® Complex

A limited number of wheelchairs are available at the turnstiles with " no

charge. "

No electric convenience vehicles are available.

Resorts

Wheelchairs are available in limited numbers for Walt Disney World® Resort

Guests at each Resort. Contact Guest Services or the Front Desk for assistance.

A $315 deposit will be held on the Guest room account charged only if the

wheelchair is not returned. Guests wishing to guarantee the use of a wheelchair

throughout their stay should contact local area rental companies to make

arrangements.

ACCESS

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Methods of accessibility vary from attraction to attraction within our Parks.

The Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities and Park Guidemaps use symbols to

indicate boarding procedures for each attraction. In addition, Guests should

contact a host or hostess at each attraction before entering.

Certain attractions require Guests to transfer from their wheelchairs to ride a

system either by themselves or with the assistance of a member of their party.

Walt Disney World® Resort hosts and hostesses are not permitted to physically

assist Guests in transferring from their wheelchairs.

Auxiliary Entrance Limitations

Some attractions have auxiliary entrances for Guests with disabilities. These

are intended to offer Guests in wheelchairs or with service animals a more

convenient entrance to the attraction. Auxiliary entrances are not intended to

bypass waiting lines. Guests with disabilities and up to five members of their

party may enter through these entrances. The rest of the party should use the

main entrance.

Parade Route and Show Areas

Parade routes and some show areas have designated viewing areas for Guests with

disabilities. These areas are provided for Guest comforts and are filled on a

first-come, first-served basis. Guests should plan to arrive early, as space is

limited. Be advised that most areas along our parade routes are accessible to

guests with disabilities. Due to Guest demand, viewing spaces cannot be reserved

or guaranteed. Parties larger than six will be asked to separate and reunite

afterwards. Guest Relations can provide information on show times and other

special events on the day of each visit.

MAINSTREAM QUEUES

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The Walt Disney World® Resort strives to provide mainstream access whenever

possible; that is, all Guests utilize the main entrance to the attraction.

However, accessibility varies from attraction to attraction within our Parks.

The Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities and Park Guidemaps use symbols to

indicate boarding procedures for each attraction. In addition, Guests should

contact a host or hostess at each attraction before entering.

Attractions providing mainstream queue access include:

Magic Kingdom® Park

Ariel's Grotto

Astro Orbiter

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

's Boat

Judge's Tent

Mickey's Country House

Mickey's PhilharMagic

Mike Fink Keelboats (seasonal)

Minnie's Country House

Pirates of the Caribbean

Space Mountain®

Splash Mountain®

Stitch's Great Escape!T

The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacres Farm

" The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management "

The Hall of Presidents

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

The Timekeeper (seasonal)

Tomorrowland® Indy Speedway

Toontown Hall of Fame

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (seasonal)

Epcot®

FUTURE WORLD

Imagination!: All Attractions

Innoventions East

Innoventions West

Mission: SPACE

Test Track

The Living Seas: All Attractions

The Land: All Attractions

Universe of Energy: " Ellen's Energy Adventure "

Wonders of Life: All Attractions (seasonal)

WORLD SHOWCASE

China: " Reflections of China "

France: " Impressions de France "

FriendShip Boats

Norway: Maelstrom

The American Adventure: " The American Adventure "

Disney-MGM Studios

Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour

Fantasmic!

Lights, Motors, Action!T Extreme Stunt Show

Muppet*Vision 3D

Playhouse Disney - Live On Stage!

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith

Sounds Dangerous - Starring Drew Carey

Star Tours

The Great Movie Ride

The Magic of Disney Animation

" The Twilight Zone Tower of TerrorT "

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Walt Disney: One Man's Dream

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!

Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Caravan Stage: " Flights of Wonder "

DINOSAUR

Grandmother Willow's Grove: " Pocahontas and Her forest friends "

It's Tough To Be A Bug

Kali River Rapids

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Lion King Theater: " Festival of the Lion King "

Maharajah Jungle Trek

Primeval Whirl

Theater in the Wild: " Tarzan Rocks! "

The Boneyard

TriceraTop Spin

Magic Kingdom® Park

Guests may enter and enjoy these attractions in a wheelchair or ECV:

Ariel's Grotto

Castle Forecourt Stage: " Cinderellabration "

Country Bear Jamboree

's Boat

Fairytale Garden

Frontierland® Shooting Arcade

Galaxy Palace Theater (seasonal)

Judge's Tent

Jungle Cruise

Liberty Square Riverboat

Mickey's PhilharMagic

Mickey's Country House

Minnie's Country House

Shrunken Ned's Jungle Boats

Toontown Hall of Fame

" The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management "

The Hall of Presidents

The Timekeeper (seasonal)

Tomorrowland Arcade

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (seasonal)

Guests in motorized vehicles, ECVs, must transfer into an available wheelchair

at these attractions:

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

" it's a small world "

Stitch's Great Escape!T

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Tom Sawyer Island

Walt Disney World Railroad

Attractions requiring Guests to transfer from their wheelchair to board the

attraction include:

Astro Orbiter

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Cinderella's Golden Carousel

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Mad Tea Party

Main Street Vehicles

Mike Fink Keelboats (seasonal)

Mad Tea Party

Pan's Flight

Pirates of the Caribbean

Snow White's Scary Adventures

Space Mountain®

Splash Mountain®

Swiss Family Treehouse

The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm

The Haunted Mansion

Tomorrowland® Indy Speedway

Epcot®

Guests may enter and enjoy these attractions in a wheelchair or ECV:

Mexico: Art of Mexico Gallery

Japan: Bijutsu-kan Gallery

Wonders of Life: Cranium Command (seasonal)

Wonders of Life: " Goofy about Health " (seasonal)

Wonders of Life: " The Making of Me " (seasonal)

China: " Dragon: Ruler of Wind and Waves " Gallery

China: " Reflections of China "

Imagination: " Honey, I Shrunk the Audience "

Imagination: Journey Into Your Imagination with Figment

France: " Impressions de France "

Innoventions East & West

Canada: O Canada!

Norway: Stave Church Gallery

The American Adventure: The America Gardens Theatre

The American Adventure: The American Adventure

The Land: The Circle of Life

The Living Seas: All Attractions

Morocco: " Treasure of Morocco "

Guests in motorized vehicles, ECVs, must transfer into an available wheelchair

at these attractions:

Universe of Energy: " Ellen's Energy Adventure "

Mexico: El Rio del Tiempo in Mexico

The Land: Living with the Land

Attractions requiring Guests to transfer from their wheelchair to board the

attraction include:

Wonders of Life: Body Wars (seasonal)

Norway: Maelstrom

Mission: SPACE

Spaceship Earth

Test Track

The Land: Soarin'T

Disney-MGM Studios

Guests may enter and enjoy these attractions in a wheelchair or ECV:

ABC Sound Studio

" Beauty and the Beast " at the Theater of the Stars

Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour

Fantasmic!

" Honey, I Shrunk the Kids " Movie Set Adventure

Indiana Epic Stunt Spectacular

Muppet*Vision 3D

Lights, Motors, Action!T Extreme Stunt Show

Playhouse Disney - Live On Stage!

The American Film Institute Showcase

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Walt Disney: One Man's Dream

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!

Guests in motorized vehicles, ECVs, must transfer into an available wheelchair

at these attractions:

The Great Movie Ride

The Magic of Disney Animation

Attractions requiring Guests to transfer from their wheelchair to board the

attraction include:

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster® starring Aerosmith

Star Tours

" The Twilight Zone Tower of TerrorT "

Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Guests may enter and enjoy these attractions in a wheelchair or ECV:

Caravan Stage: " Flights of Wonder "

Cretaceous Trail

Conservation Station

DINOSAUR

Discovery Island Trails

Fossil Fun Games

Grandmother Willow's Grove: " Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends "

It's Tough To Be A Bug

Lion King Theater: " Festival of the Lion King "

Maharajah Jungle Trek

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail

Theater in the Wild: " Tarzan Rocks! "

The Boneyard

TriceraTop Spin

Wildlife Express

Guests in motorized vehicles, ECVs, must transfer into an available wheelchair

at this attraction:

Affection section in Rafiki's Planet Watch

Kilimanjaro Safaris

TriceraTop Spin

Attractions requiring Guests to transfer from their wheelchair to board the

attraction include:

DINOSAUR

Primeval Whirl

Kali River Rapids

Bob

C. Manning, Jr

PO Box 1248

Decatur GA 30031-1248

[Guest guest]

Ruth as a wonderful mother I find it to be great that you support

your son.

But the bigger picture here with regards to Disney, it's not a long

term career, especially for LP's with Back, hip or Nerve issues.

What does Disney do if an LP gets injured or Spinal Stenosis sets in?

Do the offer them Jobs in accounting? Management? Will kids be prepared

These are questions/thoughts not attacks.

On Jun 5, 2006, at 11:15 PM, Rickerruth@... wrote:

> - Ruth wrote:

> > If Jani grows up to be a character at Disney World, it won't

> > be my dream come true for him but I'd support him.

[Guest guest]

Hello angelahurley1,

Wednesday, August 29, 2007, 11:10:07 PM, you wrote:

> We are going to Disney World this upcoming weekend and I thought I had

> read a while back that someone had taken their child (DS) to Disney

> and was able to get a special needs pass..any info. would be

> appreciated!

>

> mom to na (DS) 7

Yea

Just stop at guest services once you get to the park and they will

give you the disability pass which entitles you and your family up to

a certain number I cant remember the limit access to the rides thru

the exit on most rides. Very nice we rented a wheel chair for

which even made it nicer for him and for us also.

Are you staying onsite? If you are be sure to take advantage of the

after hours program in which the park is open for only hotel guests.

That was very nice.

Have fun.

--

Best regards,

Tim mailto:tcasten@...

[Guest guest]

Hi,

We went to WDW in March. Make sure the pass has both stamps on it - one for

needing extra help and one for using the wheelchair entrance. I highly recommend

renting a wheelchair or using your stroller as a wheelchair. Be sure to tell

guest services that your child doesn't have the capability of standing in lines

for more than 10 -15 minutes. This will alert them to put both stamps on your

disability pass. The max number of family members on the pass is 5.

We originally had both stamps on our pass. Then for some reason unknown to

us, we were given another pass with only one stamp. Boy, the confusion it

caused. I spoke with someone in customer relations when we got home to find out

exactly what accomodations are available for Down Syndrome children. She told

me next time we go be sure to tell them what the disability is and the fact that

they can not stand in line for long periods of time.

Have a great time.

tricia ryan

Tim Casten <tcasten@...> wrote:

Hello angelahurley1,

Wednesday, August 29, 2007, 11:10:07 PM, you wrote:

> We are going to Disney World this upcoming weekend and I thought I had

> read a while back that someone had taken their child (DS) to Disney

> and was able to get a special needs pass..any info. would be

> appreciated!

>

> mom to na (DS) 7

Yea

Just stop at guest services once you get to the park and they will

give you the disability pass which entitles you and your family up to

a certain number I cant remember the limit access to the rides thru

the exit on most rides. Very nice we rented a wheel chair for

which even made it nicer for him and for us also.

Are you staying onsite? If you are be sure to take advantage of the

after hours program in which the park is open for only hotel guests.

That was very nice.

Have fun.

--

Best regards,

Tim mailto:tcasten@...

---------------------------------

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[Guest guest]

Probably has been answered by now, we got a special needs pass when at Paris

Disney - just allowed us to enter the rides via the exit and not have to

wait as long. Trent did get very confused by all this, sometimes the

waiting time is another social time for him.

Keep smiling

Jan, mother of Trent 23yo w/Ds from the LandDownUnder

Disney World

We are going to Disney World this upcoming weekend and I thought I had read

a while back that someone had taken their child (DS) to Disney and was able

to get a special needs pass..any info. would be appreciated!

mom to na (DS) 7

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[Guest guest]

Amy,

Since October is a few months away. You can go onto the web site and

email for information. You also need to find out if you need a Paper of

Disability showing Lucy has JA which may come in handy while there. Wheelchairs

and Larger strollers I think are rentable. There may be a plan at the Hotel

they will stay at which may lend you one or some discount while at Disney

World. Some one may be over the Handicapped access as well which will be good

for a guided info.

Most of the Fun Parks do have this in place for the customers.

When goes out to Disney in Florida with her Aunt's and Uncle I

make sure they have access just in case has to have help. One thing

will say is watch what you are eating there lolol. Her only

complaint was the food as she got sick. As long as every corner is covered you

should have fun vacationers coming back with stories to tell you.

Robbin

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[Guest guest]

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plain-text/mobility-disabilities/

From: Amy Hendrickson <ahendrickson68@...>

Subject: Disney World

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 11:52 AM

Lucy gets to go to Disney World with her grandma and aunt and sister in

October. I know that she can not deal with all of the walking, since she

can not make it through a trip at wal-mart and needs the big cart with the

seat on the back since her ankles and knees hurt too bad. Does anyone know

if Disney rents wheelchairs, or what their rules are? Should we rent one on

this end and transport it on the plane?

Amy and Lucy, 7, poly

[Guest guest]

Disney does rent wheel chairs. My step father rented the motorized but they

also have push type. Not sure how old your daughter is, but their strollers are

very big and able to accomidate bigger kids even, so that maybe an option too

(they have a sun visor and lots of storage room). I found the all the parks and

buses etc., at Disney to be VERY disability-friendly. Have fun!!! -Hadley

(Isabelle, 5)

>

> Lucy gets to go to Disney World with her grandma and aunt and sister in

> October. I know that she can not deal with all of the walking, since she

> can not make it through a trip at wal-mart and needs the big cart with the

> seat on the back since her ankles and knees hurt too bad. Does anyone know

> if Disney rents wheelchairs, or what their rules are? Should we rent one on

> this end and transport it on the plane?

>

> Amy and Lucy, 7, poly

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Disney is very friendly. Most of the a eateries have GF/CF menus, if not

burgers and fries always work. I leave off he bun.

Bill

________________________________

From: Margaret <margaret.neville@...>

Sent: Tue, February 15, 2011 2:24:00 PM

Subject: Disney World

Hi,

We are headed to Disney with our 4 children tomorrow! I'm now freaking!! Our

son, almost 4 yrs. old, non-verbal, has been on the SCD diet without dairy so

GF/CF/SF and I was wondering if anyone has any tips?!?! We limit his fruit

intake too- We are headed out to meet with Dr. G in the beginning of March. If

any of you are patients of Dr. G, Dr. R, etc. Can you help me with their

diet and suggestions down there? Your input is greatly appreciated. I have a

feeling we will be following that diet soon so I would rather the infractions

from the SDC at least follow the diet.

Thank you so much!!

Margaret

[Guest guest]

I recommend just staying away from the things that would trigger a total

meltdown.  Like Bill said, they're pretty diet-friendly, and you can even go to

their website to find menus in advance if you want.  I packed plenty of

snacks. 

But I was able to not fret about it, and I was bad - I even let them have a

whole big bite of cotton candy (then my husband and I ate the rest behind their

backs).  But if you know something specific is going to cause a big meltdown,

avoid it then.

Big one:  Drink water! Lots of it.

My experience:  within a few hours at Disney, my youngest " PDD " son w/ CFS

started melting down, and within 2 days he was having breakdowns and screaming

fits - it was awful, and very very unlike him.  It dawned on me then (because

it

didn't freakin occur to me that he was exhausted - silly boy didn't say so) that

all the walking had triggered his CFS, even though he was able to walk.  I

rented a wheelchar for the rest of the week, and about a day and a half into the

wheelchair, he finally looked up and around him and was like " Hey ... we're at

Disney World " .  Of course, then, I was exhausted lol, and big brother was

ticked

off about his brother riding around in a wheelchair, 'cause you know, his legs

get tired too, until I rented an extra large one and let them both ride when

big

brother wanted to - which thank God wasn't all the time).

I really wonder how many meltdowns w/kids on the spectrum would be prevented on

outings that take a lot of walking - if your kid does well with that, great - if

you're really sure and you're not missing it as a melt-down trigger because it

never occured to ya.  Some of us have kids who are bouncing around so much that

you'd never suspect certain types of physical activity (walking) would be a

trigger for a meltdown because it's doing something to the brain - not just

because they're the typical 'toddler' tired.  I will never make my son walk so

much again until I know he can do it, because we did a small water park late

last summer and he melted down then too - & he's a kid who doesn't melt down. 

Anyway, given the " A " word autism, the assumption would of course be 1) diet

infractions, & 2) overstimulation.  You look at my kid bouncing around and

squirming in his chair, draping himself all over the place and wiggling and tell

someone he has CFS & that he's exhausted, they're gonna look at you like you

grew an extra (and very ugly) nose.

What if they're just shut down because they over-exerted, and if they could ride

in a stroller or wheelchair (not too horribly expensive to rent & worth every

penny), would they stay connected longer?

Don't forget to get a letter from your doctor stating his disability.  You can

get a card to ride in a different line.  (If you have the wheelchair - the line

gets even shorter - not why I got it though.)

I'd really take a stroller or rent something, even for a 4 year old.  That's

my

biggest tip.

________________________________

From: Margaret <margaret.neville@...>

Sent: Tue, February 15, 2011 1:24:00 PM

Subject: Disney World

 

Hi,

We are headed to Disney with our 4 children tomorrow! I'm now freaking!! Our

son, almost 4 yrs. old, non-verbal, has been on the SCD diet without dairy so

GF/CF/SF and I was wondering if anyone has any tips?!?! We limit his fruit

intake too- We are headed out to meet with Dr. G in the beginning of March. If

any of you are patients of Dr. G, Dr. R, etc. Can you help me with their

diet and suggestions down there? Your input is greatly appreciated. I have a

feeling we will be following that diet soon so I would rather the infractions

from the SDC at least follow the diet.

Thank you so much!!

Margaret

[Guest guest]

Do you use the special assistance pass to avoid long waits in lines?

Kristy

--

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<thecolemans4@...> wrote:

I recommend just staying away from the things that would trigger a total

meltdown. Like Bill said, they're pretty diet-friendly, and you can even go to

their website to find menus in advance if you want. I packed plenty of snacks.

But I was able to not fret about it, and I was bad - I even let them have a

whole big bite of cotton candy (then my husband and I ate the rest behind their

backs). But if you know something specific is going to cause a big meltdown,

avoid it then.

Big one: Drink water! Lots of it.

My experience: within a few hours at Disney, my youngest " PDD " son w/ CFS

started melting down, and within 2 days he was having breakdowns and screaming

fits - it was awful, and very very unlike him. It dawned on me then (because it

didn't freakin occur to me that he was exhausted - silly boy didn't say so) that

all the walking had triggered his CFS, even though he was able to walk. I

rented a wheelchar for the rest of the week, and about a day and a half into the

wheelchair, he finally looked up and around him and was like " Hey ... we're at

Disney World " . Of course, then, I was exhausted lol, and big brother was ticked

off about his brother riding around in a wheelchair, 'cause you know, his legs

get tired too, until I rented an extra large one and let them both ride when big

brother wanted to - which thank God wasn't all the time).

I really wonder how many meltdowns w/kids on the spectrum would be prevented on

outings that take a lot of walking - if your kid does well with that, great - if

you're really sure and you're not missing it as a melt-down trigger because it

never occured to ya. Some of us have kids who are bouncing around so much that

you'd never suspect certain types of physical activity (walking) would be a

trigger for a meltdown because it's doing something to the brain - not just

because they're the typical 'toddler' tired. I will never make my son walk so

much again until I know he can do it, because we did a small water park late

last summer and he melted down then too - & he's a kid who doesn't melt down.

Anyway, given the " A " word autism, the assumption would of course be 1) diet

infractions, & 2) overstimulation. You look at my kid bouncing around and

squirming in his chair, draping himself all over the place and wiggling and tell

someone he has CFS & that he's exhausted, they're gonna look at you like you

grew an extra (and very ugly) nose.

What if they're just shut down because they over-exerted, and if they could ride

in a stroller or wheelchair (not too horribly expensive to rent & worth every

penny), would they stay connected longer?

Don't forget to get a letter from your doctor stating his disability. You can

get a card to ride in a different line. (If you have the wheelchair - the line

gets even shorter - not why I got it though.)

I'd really take a stroller or rent something, even for a 4 year old. That's my

biggest tip.

________________________________

From: Margaret <margaret.neville@...>

Sent: Tue, February 15, 2011 1:24:00 PM

Subject: Disney World

Hi,

We are headed to Disney with our 4 children tomorrow! I'm now freaking!! Our

son, almost 4 yrs. old, non-verbal, has been on the SCD diet without dairy so

GF/CF/SF and I was wondering if anyone has any tips?!?! We limit his fruit

intake too- We are headed out to meet with Dr. G in the beginning of March. If

any of you are patients of Dr. G, Dr. R, etc. Can you help me with their

diet and suggestions down there? Your input is greatly appreciated. I have a

feeling we will be following that diet soon so I would rather the infractions

from the SDC at least follow the diet.

Thank you so much!!

Margaret