[blindkid] Trip to Disney need tips

[holly miller]

Fun!!!
I love Disney!
IMHO, this is the best website for planning a trip.
http://allears.net/pl/planning.htm
You will find out every last little detail, all the way down to menus for
the restaurants and maps of the hotels.


If you scroll down the left sidebar, there is a section on doing Disney with
special needs including VI.  Seems to be more from an adult point of view
though.

My main advice for doing Disney with any child is take your time.  Don't
feel like you have to do EVERYTHING.  Better to enjoy what you get to do
even if it means missing some things than doing every last inch of the parks
but being miserable.  Take breaks.  I always enjoy going back to the hotel
mid-day for a swim and/or nap and then re-storming the castle in the
evening.  Even though it's the happiest place on earth, being out of your
element can wear anybody down.  Be aware when your son (or yourself!) is
hitting maximum overload and don't be afraid to bail out.

Not sure if your son is still using a stroller at 3 1/2 but if not, don't be
afraid to use one for the trip!  They rent them there though it's probably
easier to pick up a cheap umbrella stroller.  A not-tired kid is a happy kid
and there is a lot of walking to do.

Bring small snacks into the park.  Yes, it's allowed.  Even though there is
food all over the place, it's expensive and sometimes the lines are long.
Another rule is a not-hungry kid is a happy kid.  There is a lot to be said
for being able to immediately boost the blood sugar!

Have a great trip!
Holly
aka Hank's mom

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Susan Harper <
sueharper at firstchurchgriswold.org> wrote:

> Hi All,'
>     We are going to Disney and Florida for three weeks, leaving on Chrismas
> Eve in our RV.  So Excited!
>
>     Are there any tips that any of you have for negotiating with a blind
> child and things that were more interesting than others.  I want to take
> full advantage of this family adventure.  My son is 3 1/2.
>
> Merry Christmas and Blessings,
> Sue H.
> ____________
>