What would/could be the reactions to an adult w/ cognitive disabilities using the pools and play areas open to adults?

[ppony]

What I mean by my topic title is is my son who has the maturity level of a 10 year old (severely autistic) wants to play on the structures on Castaway Cay typically mostly used by younger kids, will people get upset or ask him to leave? He certainly wouldn't touch any other kids and his speech is limited so he'd likely not talk to them either. He prefers the company of adults. Are structures like that open for him? The structure that they have out in the water wasn't built last time we were able to visit CC and the last time we were there the ship couldn't dock so we missed the island entirely. Obviously, there are a lot of things he's not able to do on the ship because he'll be an adult by then and his mental capabilities will mean a lot won't interest him, but at least he can come with us to Palo.

We asked him if he want to do a Disney cruise for graduation or Disneyland and the cruise was a resounding winner. So he at least we know he had fun on his last cruise that he so badly wanted to do it again. It can be really hard to tell. He can't express himself well. He didn't do the kids clubs for more than 2 hours on 1 day total, so he certainly won't be missing that. He hated it. Like I said, prefers adults.

I'll have to reacquaint myself with the ships from the adult perspective now since my youngest will be an adult. It's just not how we think of him given his cognitive age and we ALWAYS prepare for contingencies in advance to head off any troubles or melt-downs.
THANKS in advance!

 

[ComeToSocialize]

As long as he won't touch or speak inappropriately to the kids, he absolutely can/should utilize all the facilities he wants to. No reasonable person will mind (can't guarantee there won't be unreasonable people but such is life). Adults are allowed on the slides, and with the platform being a bit of a swim from land, adults often accompany their kids.

 

[Nicnicnic.nic]

I went on the slides in the ocean on CC on my last cruise and there's really not a lot of interaction with other guests because you swim out to the platform then climb the stairs and then wait your turn in line.

 

[Pixarfans]

As long as there is no age listed on the activity he can do anything he would like. Also anyone can visit the kids clubs during an open house and enjoy what they have.

We love going to Palo with our 19 year old! Enjoy the cruise!

 

[Mango7100]

Lots of adults (myself included) go on pelican plunge, so i don’t see any issue. And doing the kids club during open house is a great idea, especially if you are doing Wish or Treasure. They are seriously impressive—my husband is into Star Wars and he really liked the Star Wars portion.

 

[lanejudy]

wants to play on the structures on Castaway Cay typically mostly used by younger kids

Do you mean Pelican Plunge -- which is the floating raft with a couple of slides into the water? That is open to everyone. But just to set expectations, it's not so much as play structure like you find at a playground.

Or do you mean Scuttle's Cove -- which is the Club/Lab space on Castaway Cay? He won't be allowed here.

Onboard the ship, he is welcome to visit any of the kids' spaces during specified "open house" times.

 

[princesscinderella]

He can definitely use ropes/bar climb area out in the water and pelican plunge slide at Castaway. Have a wonderful cruise!!

 

[ppony]

Thanks, guys! Like I said, the last time I set foot on CC was 2009 when they weren't there. I'm not even sure what the structures in the water are called or that there were more than 1 . We could see them from the ship in 2014, the captain just couldn't dock. He's so excited! He just looks like any other 18yo anyway. I'm likely just over-worrying. Something I do well.

 

[sponica]

Honestly I'm too busy wrangling my own kids to even notice what is going on with other people so I hope he has fun!