special needs child and lines

[JackieB]

We are planning a 4 day cruise 8/4 or 8/11 and have 2 questions. First, our daughter (10) has aspberger syndrome (austism) and has problems standing in long lines. Is there a way to get a pass similiar to the disney medical pass at WDW that would help us on the ship for when we go to shows or other crowded events?

 

[wovenwonder]

I don't recall ever really standing in any long lines. If you find that you are having to wait somewhere too long for your child -- just notify a CM, and I am sure that they will accomodate you quickly.

 

[JackieB]

I'm mostly concerned about getting on and off the ship.

 

[imgoingtodisney]

Can one of you wait in line and the other wait somewhere off line with DS? And then you can just enter/exit?

 

[mmouse37]

I seem to recall when boarding that they let elderly and any handicapped people pre-board, like they do on the airlines. When you get to the terminal just ask one of the CM's. I am sure they will accomodate you.

MJ

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

DCL does provide early boarding for the physically challenged and one escort. Simply alert a CM when you check in.

 

[Tluvs2talk]

When we cruised Jan 13th. They did board wheelchairs bound people and their families first. I would let a CM know as soon as you get there. They have sitting areas your child could sit at while waiting to board