Leaving In 2 Days!

[Disneylvr]

Thank you everyone for your advice these past few weeks! I will do a full report on doing Disney with autism (dd age 3) when I get back. Last minute advice is welcomed!!!

 

[thelionqueen]

We're going the same day! Have a WONDERFUL trip @ CR (love it there, will be eating @ Chef Mickey's on 5/28) We're staying @ OKW, look forward to your report. Bon Voyage!

 

[thumpersfriend]

Have a wonderful time! I will anxiously wait for your report, try to post as much as you can. Especially any tips that helped make your childs trip extra special. Have fun !!!!!!!

 

[GretchGraham]

Michelle,

I have been thinking about both you and your daughter and knew your trip was fast approaching. I hope you have a magical time. Please let us know how it went.

My only last minute advice would be to pack a pocket sized package of Kleenex. When I took my DD with autism for her first trip, I had no idea how she would do. The clinic director where she has therapy even told me that not one of the families she worked with took a vacation where they didn't come back and tell her they wanted to come home early. Being hard-headed, I didn't listen and I am soooooooo glad. My DD had the time of her life.

She enjoyed those rides more than I ever imagined she would and there were moments where I would just fill up with tears watching her. Words cannot describe my feelings at her first character interaction (Pluto). She grabbed him around the mouth/nose and squeezed so tight. When we saw Mickey, she kissed him on the nose!!! I was crying like a baby. I'm crying now just thinking about it. It is, for us, truly the happiest and most magical place on earth.

Everyone on this board knows the heartache and disappointment that goes along with having a special child. I hope the magic of WDW fills your DD and you experience the joy there that we have.

 

[KathyRN137]

Michelle,

There's nothing left to plan except to plan on having the time of your lives!! Good luck, and give us a TR when you return!

Kathy

 

[Selket]

Have a fantastic vacation! We stayed at the CR and loved it - last year. This year we stayed at the POR and everytime we went by the CR on the bus to the MK my kids would whine "oh....why couldn't we have stayed there...." LOL! They loved the monorail and walking to the MK (they loved POR too - unless they remembered the CR )

 

[SueM in MN]

I was gone for the long weelend when you left, so couldn't send any pixie dust.
Hope you had a great time.