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2/13/2017 • Tips, Walt Disney World •
Last month, I discussed tips on how to prepare and items to bring to hopefully avoid sensory overload. {You can read about it, here!} As a mom of a son living with Fragile X Syndrome, the leading cause of inherited intellectual impairment and leading known genetic cause of Autism, I feel as if I am always anticipating what could be a potential trigger for overload. Sometimes, even the best-laid plans don’t work out. A storm can pop up, a ride can have a temporary closure, or fireworks can suddenly go off from a show that you didn’t even realize was taking place!! I have put together a list of tips/suggestions for managing overload once it has reached near overflow! Baby Care/First Aid Station: Although you do not “need” any aid, this is often an area with air conditioning, seating and simply a quiet place out of the hustle and bustle. […]
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2/10/2017 • Walt Disney World •
It’s not very often that new attractions will open at Walt Disney World let alone a whole new land! Well, that is what’s getting ready to happen with the opening of Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27th, 2017! After watching the movie Avatar and then hearing the news that Disney was going to somehow incorporate this into Animal Kingdom, I’ve been very excited. The movie itself is visually stunning and the special effects are amazing. Now, combine that with the magic of Disney and this new land is sure to be a huge hit! While visiting Walt Disney World periodically last year, it was pretty amazing to see all of the construction and work they were doing coming together. It was pretty amazing to see the floating mountains in the Disney sky and try to imagine what the rest of Pandora would look like. At nighttime, the jungle will […]
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11/16/2015 • Walt Disney World •
All my dreams the night before was all about the tour even though I didn’t really know what to expect. My husband and I had planned the Trek months before our vacation, and the kids were completely in the dark. We got up early for our pre-park tour (which was also great because we were allowed to wander around Disney’s Animal Kingdom before the general public got in!) and headed straight for the park. We were greeted by one of the guides dressed in his safety equipment, and the kids quickly figured out we were up to something. The guide gave us a brief rundown of what we would be experiencing before sending us on our way to get our gear. After storing our belongings in lockers, we each were fitted with a safety vest and harness, and our cameras and glasses were all secured to our vests. We were […]
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5/3/2014 • Walt Disney World •
Calling all Wilderness Explorers! Are you ready to journey through the jungle, find your way through the forests and make your way through Animal Kingdom Park to earn your wilderness badges? Follow in the footsteps of Russell and his faithful dog, Dug from the movie UP! as you tackle dozens of self-guided activities that get you exploring and experiencing Animal Kingdom Park in a new way. With over 30 badges to earn and collect, this is a great activity to continue to enjoy on multiple visits to the park. Every challenge is different and once you complete an activity, you collect a new sticker badge to put in your official Wilderness Explorer field guide. To register as a Wilderness Explorer, head to the bridge near the Oasis to Discovery Island. Your explorer will be given instructions and a map showing the park location for each task to be completed. The […]
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