Autistic child in Neverland Club?

[DisneyLover75]

Hi

I am heading to WDW with my two children (DD6 and autistic DS5) and I'm going to be the only adult. I'm braving it this time.

Anyway, I was thinking that I'd probably want to have an evening to myself, even if it's just a couple hours of quiet.

I may decide not to, but all the same, I was wondering..

I know the child care centers at WDW have rules about being at least 4 years old (not a problem) and being fully potty trained (problem.)

My DS has not got the handle on being completely potty trained yet. He wears a pull up, and as far as I'm concerned, they'd be welcome to call me if he needed a change.

I know about the Kids Night Out in room sitter, which I may have no choice but to use, but it's more boring and more expensive than say, Neverland Club, where I know both kids would completely enjoy.

My DD went there when she was 4 and loved it. DS has never been there, obviously.

I was wondering if they'd make an exception, or if they completely adhere to that potty training rule, despite a special needs child?

I understand why they'd want to adhere to the rule. I'm sure it's more sanitary and much easier on the staff. So I do really get the reasoning and I wouldn't be the slightest bit off-put if they wouldn't accept my son, but I just wondered if they do let special needs kids in?

Any advice or ideas, even if they're not related to this topic, would be appreciated. I do know about the GAC, and I'm incredibly grateful for that.

Thanks so much.

Katie

 

[Disney1976]

Can't say with 100% percent certainty, because I've not personally had to address this situation, but I think the answer is that Disney strictly adheres to the rule. It may have something to do with their licensing (and the type of licensing they have) but I know other people have posted that Disney does not waiver from their set guidelines. I know they won't take a child younger than 4, even if potty trained, nor will the take a child who is above the age limit (even if that child has a disability where they may actually be more on the level of a younger child).

Again, I don't think it's that Disney doesn't want to accomodate people (and take their money!) I really think it has more to do with them not wishing to jeopardize licensing.

 

[DisneyLover75]

You're probably right. Thanks for the reply.

I'm not overly concerned with it, like I'd said, but I just thought it would be alot more fun for them to go there, than to have an in-room sitter. But that's ok.

Now.. has anyone any opinions (good or bad) about the In-room sitters? I think they're called Kids Nite Out? I know they're expensive, and I have used them in the past. I thought they were ok, but I'd still like to get other peoples' points of view.