Special Needs at Disney World

Disney with Special Needs: A Vegan with a Plan (Dining That Is)

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Have you heard the story about me breaking my foot carrying Avalon through EPCOT? Just kidding. True story, but I promised that we were going to get away from the upsetting stuff and start talking fun again, so that’s what we’re going to do.

By now you probably know a couple of things about me. I’m part of a group of Disney travelers that are the epitome of special. I think of being on the spectrum as my super power and wouldn’t change it even if I could because it lets me experience things that other people don’t get to. I’m a vegan. I love, love, love the Disney dining plan. Read more

Disney with Special Needs: It’s Hard to Say Goodbye

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Last time we talked about some of the things that can go wrong when we travel and how to get through them so that the whole trip doesn’t go up in flames. Those were all things that impacted just a piece of the trip. Whether it was not getting on the road at the right time, facing a room snafu, or having to miss out on your traditional picture of the family riding the Tower of Terror because of a FastPass incident, they’re over soon and you can get past them. Read more

Disney with Special Needs: Disaster Edition

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Everybody knows how the saying goes…shirt happens. No? That’s no how you say it? Well, that’s how it goes in my family, and that’s because of the time that Tutu bought Bubba a shirt that she thought would be just perfect for him, and then when he went to put it on it stretched across his shoulders and turned into a crop top. Sassy. But that’s how life goes. Even the best-intentioned situation can go wrong very quickly. Read more

Disney with Special Needs: The Welcome Bag

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You’ve convinced yourself that your trip to Disney will actually happen and that the future will be here soon. (There’s a great big, beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day! There’s a great big, beautiful tomorrow and tomorrow’s just a dream away!….I’m sorry. Moving on.) You’re now just a few weeks away, or maybe you’ve even reached that deliriously wonderful time when you can dance around the living room declaring to your family, your cats, and your side table that you are going to Disney World THIS MONTH. So what can you do now to keep being excited and to bring that “this is so super real” feeling right on up to check-in? Read more

Disney with Special Needs: It’s Coming….It’s Coming….It’s Never Coming Is It?

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The only thing as bad as those last few seconds driving out of Disney World and leaving the “See Ya’ Real Soon!” sign behind you is the long stretch of months (or even years) between that moment and your next Disney trip. Read more