cornflkgrl
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- Feb 23, 2006
Update:
So I called this a.m. to add dining and the super helpful disney ta tried to find me someone to answer my questions (and it wasn't even her job)-- I just asked her for a phone number -- and I got transferred around several times (there are some pretty disgruntled-sounding people working the switchboard this morning) but here is the total info I ultimately culled after 15 so being transferred around talking to different people:
1) first aid knows of some top secret bathrooms with no autoflush. I base this on my conversation wherein they first told me that yes some of their stations had them but got evasive when I asked more and by the end was suggesting they wrap their toilets with post-it's for him (amateurs)
2) "auto flush toilets are cleaner. They make it cleaner" yes, thank you for that.
3) "no you cannot get back to your hotel. I don't know. I don't... autoflushers are everywhere. There are no other..."
4) "yes, we have a private room that you can utilize for medical 'things' if you are 'authorized' to do those 'things' (portable urinal, camping bags? Dunno what all things are approved or how authorized you gotta be for your kid to pee in a cup ..I have a urologist letter though so...)
So, I am not going to worry.
They either have: a topsecret manual flush potty (unconfirmed)
or: a private room for using portable urinal (confirmed).
And now I go back to being super excited and worrying about all the other little things!
Thought I'd provide this info for anyone else that needs it. I will let you know how it works in reality in August!
Due to an awesome pin code are going in August now for a surprise week-long trip (originally was scheduled for November). I am so super excited to take my kids but now that I have started actually solidifying things, I am terrified. The last time I was going to do this I ended up canceling. I think they are ready, but I've only done Disney with my husband and no kids.
A little background for info: 2 kids,
older son: 10 with original dx of autism but has recently been re-tested and tested off the spectrum. Now his dx is just mood disorder and GAD, as well as some trauma/ptsd-type issues (causes panic fight/flight type response to triggers). Also has some sensory issues in regards to touch, noise and smell. Also has urological issues. WILL NOT/CANNOT use multi-stall bathrooms with auto-flushers. We need single-stall family bathrooms with NO auto-flushers. And I know every single combination of sticky note, wrapping trick ever created. We had to desensitize him with a therapy dog to get him to WALK INTO a bathroom (ANY BATHROOM!) so ...no. Need to know about single-stall bathrooms.
younger son 7: spd, adhd, and ocd.
Questions: (just looking for personal opinions, stories, ideas, etc.)
Time spent waiting in line is not a fear of mine. My kids went to the state fair last year and they were able to tolerate some lines pretty well. What I observed as being the biggest issues were: the bathroom issue. We were able to find a bathroom in the Red Cross station for my son to use. I just went and explained the situation to the doc there and they were super accommodating. I doubt I will find a similar deal at Disney, so can someone please tell me what I'm working with toilet-wise?
Next thing I'm wondering about is: Do you suggest I go and try to get some assistance or just see how it goes? I was going to just see how it goes because my older son actually suffers from paranoia and I don't want to trigger anything with the amount of stimulation and then taking him somewhere and pointing out that he is different or needs help. On the other hand, my fear (as we've been there at the fair): he wants to ride the ride, he can stand in the line, we wait 45 minutes etc we get right to step on and he has a panic attack and won't get on and takes off running. Now we are back to the end of the line again and start over. 45 minutes again. Back to the front. Can't get on again. It is unpredictable because I don't know what triggers him. There is a chance he won't care at all about rides. Last time we discussed WDW he begged to go so he could meet the characters and "go swimming" and watch parades. Does anyone have a child with severe mental health issues like these? Did anything help? Did telling guest assistance do anything for you? We are going last week of August if that helps for thinking about crowds.
Now that I've written a novel maybe someone can give me some insight. Please don't ask me why I'd want to do this though. I've been trying to take my kids for years. Just want to be prepared! We are super excited
So I called this a.m. to add dining and the super helpful disney ta tried to find me someone to answer my questions (and it wasn't even her job)-- I just asked her for a phone number -- and I got transferred around several times (there are some pretty disgruntled-sounding people working the switchboard this morning) but here is the total info I ultimately culled after 15 so being transferred around talking to different people:
1) first aid knows of some top secret bathrooms with no autoflush. I base this on my conversation wherein they first told me that yes some of their stations had them but got evasive when I asked more and by the end was suggesting they wrap their toilets with post-it's for him (amateurs)
2) "auto flush toilets are cleaner. They make it cleaner" yes, thank you for that.
3) "no you cannot get back to your hotel. I don't know. I don't... autoflushers are everywhere. There are no other..."
4) "yes, we have a private room that you can utilize for medical 'things' if you are 'authorized' to do those 'things' (portable urinal, camping bags? Dunno what all things are approved or how authorized you gotta be for your kid to pee in a cup ..I have a urologist letter though so...)
So, I am not going to worry.
They either have: a topsecret manual flush potty (unconfirmed)
or: a private room for using portable urinal (confirmed).
And now I go back to being super excited and worrying about all the other little things!
Thought I'd provide this info for anyone else that needs it. I will let you know how it works in reality in August!
Due to an awesome pin code are going in August now for a surprise week-long trip (originally was scheduled for November). I am so super excited to take my kids but now that I have started actually solidifying things, I am terrified. The last time I was going to do this I ended up canceling. I think they are ready, but I've only done Disney with my husband and no kids.
A little background for info: 2 kids,
older son: 10 with original dx of autism but has recently been re-tested and tested off the spectrum. Now his dx is just mood disorder and GAD, as well as some trauma/ptsd-type issues (causes panic fight/flight type response to triggers). Also has some sensory issues in regards to touch, noise and smell. Also has urological issues. WILL NOT/CANNOT use multi-stall bathrooms with auto-flushers. We need single-stall family bathrooms with NO auto-flushers. And I know every single combination of sticky note, wrapping trick ever created. We had to desensitize him with a therapy dog to get him to WALK INTO a bathroom (ANY BATHROOM!) so ...no. Need to know about single-stall bathrooms.
younger son 7: spd, adhd, and ocd.
Questions: (just looking for personal opinions, stories, ideas, etc.)
Time spent waiting in line is not a fear of mine. My kids went to the state fair last year and they were able to tolerate some lines pretty well. What I observed as being the biggest issues were: the bathroom issue. We were able to find a bathroom in the Red Cross station for my son to use. I just went and explained the situation to the doc there and they were super accommodating. I doubt I will find a similar deal at Disney, so can someone please tell me what I'm working with toilet-wise?
Next thing I'm wondering about is: Do you suggest I go and try to get some assistance or just see how it goes? I was going to just see how it goes because my older son actually suffers from paranoia and I don't want to trigger anything with the amount of stimulation and then taking him somewhere and pointing out that he is different or needs help. On the other hand, my fear (as we've been there at the fair): he wants to ride the ride, he can stand in the line, we wait 45 minutes etc we get right to step on and he has a panic attack and won't get on and takes off running. Now we are back to the end of the line again and start over. 45 minutes again. Back to the front. Can't get on again. It is unpredictable because I don't know what triggers him. There is a chance he won't care at all about rides. Last time we discussed WDW he begged to go so he could meet the characters and "go swimming" and watch parades. Does anyone have a child with severe mental health issues like these? Did anything help? Did telling guest assistance do anything for you? We are going last week of August if that helps for thinking about crowds.
Now that I've written a novel maybe someone can give me some insight. Please don't ask me why I'd want to do this though. I've been trying to take my kids for years. Just want to be prepared! We are super excited
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