The Walt Disney Company loves to take care of its guests in every possible way they can. One very special way where Disney truly excels is the care that they provide their Guests with special dining needs. Read more
Special Needs at Disney World
Disney with Special Needs: Preparing Your Service Dog for Travel
You’ve made your plans to bring your furry sidekick along with you on your Disney vacation. You let the hotel know that you were coming and you printed out your copy of the ADA just in case you encounter someone who isn’t as well informed as you are. You might have even had a nice long conversation with your dog about the trip and what you were going to do together. Now it is time to actually get your service dog ready for this magical experience. Read more
Disney with Special Needs: Traveling with a Service Dog
We’ve already established that being an Aspie makes you one of the most awesome superheroes in the world. And what does every superhero need? A sidekick, of course. The truth is many Aspie superheroes have a couple of sidekicks. It can be your parent, your partner, or even your sibling. If you are like me, you are one who chose to take it to another level and have a furry sidekick — a service dog to the non-heroic. Read more
Disney With Special Needs: Taking a Break at the Disney Parks
Walt Disney World is a busy place so if you are traveling with someone with special needs it is always nice to know a couple of calm areas to take much needed breaks. When we travel to the parks with my brother (he has autism) just taking a few breaks throughout the day really helped keep him going. So, here are some calm areas that can be enjoyed at the Walt Disney World parks anytime of the year. Read more
Disney World with Special Needs: Following Your Own Shells
My family recently saw “Finding Dory” and since we’re friends now I don’t mind admitting to you that I cried for a good portion of it. Without giving away any spoilers for those of you who haven’t seen it yet, it really hit close to home and spoke to me like I wasn’t expecting. There were parts of it that were like watching myself in fish form and it was tough. By the end, though, I felt that shimmer of super hero pride again and was finally able to help my little one understand me a little bit better. See Dory —- that’s like Mommy. Read more