Walt Disney World....Update

[bubbalicious]

Update: We had a great time. I really think WDW is therapy for my DD, not so much for DS. It was a joy to see them there (and see the differences between 5 and 10) and it was great to feel like everyone else. Disney's customer service is why I like it and makes it manageable.  As far as the DAS v the GAC, the DAS is a bit trickier to navigate and definitely would NOT have worked when dd was 5. But she was a rockstar with the DAS  (at 10). I was able to work on some skills (like not running off and waiting in line). I can see why people turn into fanatics. Not sure I could but totally get it. For the ride, we brought books on CDs and oodles of food. It worked out best to not give them activities.  

 

The only downer is kids constantly stare at dd even without behaviors. Both dh and I noticed it. Not sure what to do about it. DD isn't aware but I want to model positive advocacy. 

If we were to go again, I would go for just a couple of days. 

Hi.

Sorry I have been MIA. Oodles of stuff. not big but life stuff.

We have a last minute WDW trip and I am short on time and need ideas. What are things to work on in WDW? Behavior, etc. Only thing I can think of is morning routine and waiting in line. Opportunities abound for growth but I could use help.

We went once when the GAC was still around. It made the trip possible then but not sure if or how this would go this time. Any tips of thoughts on disability access would be helpful. I read up on the website but need mom advice.

Lastly...we are Griswalding this one. So car trips...words of wisdom. I want to do some phonics along the way and books on audio. Any other words of wisdom welcome. I am not interested in killing the kids with work but need to keep the working  memory fresh.

Hope all is well with everyone.
Thanks!

[toastie]

DAS is around and it works great for us. Any line that wasn't long we were allowed right on. Anything with an hour wait we were given a return time.

We drive there from nj. DVD players, iPad, snacks, lots of new little toys to unwrap an dtrying to drive as far as possible day one helped us.

[mirandah]

The only advice I have is YouTube videos before you go. We're going to Disneyland this summer and we've been watching videos of the rides and park experience just to temper his expectations. I'm afraid he is envisioning the land of milk and honey when in reality it'll be some tame rollercoasters (in comparison to the mega-roller coasters he's accustomed to) and long lines. We're actually skipping Universal and Harry Potter after he saw some extended videos of the park. $100 pp for a park that essentially has 10 attractions, and he's not interested in the studio tour ride. He doesn't believe a lot of the "fantastical" stuff IRL so choosing a wand at Olivanders isn't going to excite him.

I'm going in with the expectation that he will enjoy the ocean and the hotel pool the best.

Good luck! Maybe have some kid maps to have them follow along the way and engage them in the scenery?