What Preshows Should I Avoid with ASD Son?

[mechurchlady]

Summary

Test Track (Epcot)
Rock 'N Roller Coaster (Studios)
Tower of Terror (Studios)
Haunted Mansion (MK)
Soarin (Epcot)
Universe of Energy (Epcot)
Honey I Shrunk the Audience

Adding the Tiki Room.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCwmjwrM2xs

 

[Schmeck]

Summary

Test Track (Epcot)
Rock 'N Roller Coaster (Studios)
Tower of Terror (Studios)
Haunted Mansion (MK)
Soarin (Epcot)
Universe of Energy (Epcot)
Honey I Shrunk the Audience

Adding the Tiki Room.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCwmjwrM2xs

And don't forget waiting for the postshow at maelstrom, a unique experience!

 

[pilgrimr]

So I'm going through my Burnbaum (sp)book to WDW last night.

Another really good book is the PassPorter's WDW for your Special Needs. We used this book alot for our son when we had questions. You might look into it. It is a great source of information.

 

[Crazy Kanga]

I also would say avoid Dinosaur if your child has issues with loud noises. My husband and non ASD child have trouble with the volume of this ride. I really wish they would turn it down. The few times we have taken my ASD son on it I have had to ride it while covering his ears. Not an easy task!

 

[renchick]

On a related note, we will be visiting WDW for the first time this summer. DS (6, w/ASD) is terribly frightened of the sounds of fireworks, but truly enjoys their visual aspects. Open Mouse recommended viewing the fireworks from the beach at one of the monorail resorts. Does anyone have any recommendations on which resort beach would be best? And how audible are the fireworks from that location?

 

[LuvsTinker]

On a related note, we will be visiting WDW for the first time this summer. DS (6, w/ASD) is terribly frightened of the sounds of fireworks, but truly enjoys their visual aspects. Open Mouse recommended viewing the fireworks from the beach at one of the monorail resorts. Does anyone have any recommendations on which resort beach would be best? And how audible are the fireworks from that location?

Are you staying on property? Because you can see some firewords from different resorts.

The Poly has a good view of MK fireworks.

At Carribean Beach Resort, you can see the Epcot fireworks.

My son loves to watch them but hates the noise. We use earplugs when we will be in the park during fireworks and that helps him a lot.

 

[renchick]

Are you staying on property? Because you can see some firewords from different resorts.

The Poly has a good view of MK fireworks.

At Carribean Beach Resort, you can see the Epcot fireworks.

My son loves to watch them but hates the noise. We use earplugs when we will be in the park during fireworks and that helps him a lot.

We're staying at AKL, so that won't be an option for viewing fireworks.

I've tried the foam earplugs, headset-style ear protectors, and both in combination - nothing seems to work. I wonder if it is the frequency that is the real problem.

Thanks for the advice on the Poly and CBR - we'll try both! Is the boat parade visible at these sites as well?

 

[toodycat]

You can see the fireworks on the dock at the Contemporary, Poly or Grand Floridian. Another possibility is to rent a pontoon boat to view the fireworks. It costs around $100 and you get a tour of the lagoon first and a prime view of the fireworks without crowds or noises. We did this with our ASD son a few years ago and it was so worth it. You can arrange it at the marina at the Contemporary. I am not sure but I believe it is through Sammy Duvall's water sports. Hope this helps.

 

[SueM in MN]

You can see the fireworks on the dock at the Contemporary, Poly or Grand Floridian. Another possibility is to rent a pontoon boat to view the fireworks. It costs around $100 and you get a tour of the lagoon first and a prime view of the fireworks without crowds or noises. We did this with our ASD son a few years ago and it was so worth it. You can arrange it at the marina at the Contemporary. I am not sure but I believe it is through Sammy Duvall's water sports. Hope this helps.

Here's a link to the Fireworks Cruise information. I'm afraid it's a bit more than $100. The 'basic' one is $225 for 8 people.

 

[toodycat]

Yikes, that's a big difference. I think I paid $125 for 3 people in 2005.