Is there a quiet room for special needs?

[Piglet99645]

My 20 yo son is on the spectrum. He’s been going to Disney since he was 5 and does ok. I never knew quiet rooms existed until we found one at Universal a few years back.

He can walk back to hotel by himself if things are too much, but I’d like to know just in case. Maybe at first aid?

 

[shosh1530]

Disneyland's guide for people with cognitive disabilities has some suggestions for where to take a break on page 22:

https://wdpromedia.disney.go.com/me...s/DLR_Cognitive_Guide-ilovepdf-compressed.pdf
It includes the First Aid Center and a few quieter spots in the parks (although check if those spots are open).

 

[shosh1530]

Depending on when you are going, you might also look for Quick Service restaurants or other areas currently closed as they may still have outdoor seating and low crowds in those areas.

 

[bondgirl007]

First Aid is a good choice because it is nicely air conditioned. Also, the area outside of First Aid is usually quiet and shaded.

 

[Piglet99645]

Thanks all. I’ve managed him all these years on my own most of the time... I forget there are resources available.

 

[DizMe]

We sometimes went upstairs at Golden Horseshoe. I don't know if it's open now, but there is a lot of seating and generally not many people up there. There are also tables.