Seaworld accomodations?

[krismom]

I know that Universal has something similar to the GAC- Does Seaworld? I think it's mostly shows- are there fastpasses?
Has anyone tried Kennedy space center with young kids (8,6,6and4) I'm mostly worried about my son who has autism- he HATES the characters and dark rides at WDW- I was looking for a one day alternative....
Thanks for any info.

 

[SueM in MN]

Not sure about Seaworld. There is a link in post 10 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread to the SeaWorld Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities. It may not be real helpful to you since it deals mostly with mobility/physical disabilities, but it does give a description of each attraction.
There are some rides, but mostly shows.

The last time we were at Kennedy Space Center was a long time ago, but it didn't have a lot for kids at that time. They have a nice website, but from what I can see, it still looks like something better for older kids.

 

[livndisney]

ooh I can answer the question about Sea World! The do have a version of the GAC.
Guest Assistance at the front of the park issues the Guest Assistance Cards, which are computer printed. In my case 2 cards(papers) are issued. One is for shows. Even though I am not in a wheelchair(yet), it enables me to load with the wheelchairs. (Quieter, shaded area) And use the "handicapped" seating for shows (stairs are not always something I can do). It is good for myself and up to 5 people. The other paper is for the rides, it is good for myself and 3 people. I have not needed to use this one as we go in the morning when there are no lines.

 

[mechurchlady]

My experience is with SeaWorld in San Diego. For me SeaWorld goes out of its way to be disabled friendly. Both parks have companion bathrooms, wide pathways, and disabled services. The following remarks apply to Orlando.

They offered disabled parking for those who do not have tags. I like that. Disabled guest should check with guest services to get the pass and a disabled guest guidebook. Read the online disabled guest guidebook as that should answer most of your questions.

Wild Artic is like the San Diego one in that there is seating and disabled spots in a building. The San Diego one is a cement floor with rows of benches that are not comfty. Guests watch the simulator film but do not go through the simulator ride. Ask the cast member at the ride line for the line for the nonsimulator line. There are exhibits and animals to see after the ride. I believe a guest can skip out of the nonsimulator film if they ask the cast member.

You will find the companion bathrooms a great help on your trip. They are large and seem to be cleaner. It allows a disable person and assistants to enter the bathroom and have privacy. Any gender or mix of genders may use those bathrooms.

The Sky Tower requires transfer to a normal sized wheelchair for guests in oversized chairs and in ECVs. The line usually is not too bad but they limit it to one wheelchair per floor and one service dog per ride cycle.

I loved in San Diego the Journey to Atlantis but there are a lot of restrictions. I(t has dark areas and strobes.