My son is very fearful of loud noises. I am an occupational therapist and have worked with a lot of children with this issue. We were there last year for the
MNSSHP right behind Cinderella's Castle when the fireworks started. He initially covered his ears and stated he wanted to leave. We told him we would but he would not be able to ride Dumbo anymore (this was the truth). To my amazement he stated he wanted to stay and rode Dumbo about 12 more times. This is what I know from my work - the more anxious you are the more sensitive you are too sound. Sometimes (albeit not always) giving the child something else to focus on can ease the anxiety and reaction. I would never have believed this until I watched it work for my own son. He choose to remain inside this year for the 4th - but then there was nothing else to really focus on.
Also, my very tall 4 year old fit into the City Mini Double from Orlando
Stroller Rentals with no difficulty. No one made a comment about him being in a stroller and trust me there were much older children in strollers. He usually walks everywhere and quit using a stroller at 18 months but due to the heat and size of Disney he needed a break. I cannot say enough about the customer service from Orlando Stroller Rentals. Remember no matter what you do as a parent someone is going to tell you that you are wrong. You know your daughter better than anyone else - go with your gut.
Maybe that is the reason she is okay with Fantasmic, something else to focus on. Thanks for the thoughts. We purchased a Maclaren Volo, she will be comfortable in there. A lot of people don't understand but patience in our family has become a priority.
