Triggers: Some up/down movement in car, air blowing, bright colors with movement Pro: Pooh is a well known “safe” cartoon character, slow moving Exit: You can opt out and wait on the other side of the exit gate if the child is 8 years or older If you had asked me initially, I would have said this was a NO-brainer,…
While planning our most recent trip to Disney, I was a little worried about my autistic child who is highly sensory after an experience we had previously at Disney. He can get very anxious in line, and sometimes will get upset and not want to ride a ride. A little harder to navigate if he choses to run or step…
Triggers: Drops, dark intense Pro: n/a Exit: You can opt out and wait on the other side of the exit gate if the child is 8 years or older Personally, this is always a NO for me. I have ridden it at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. I do NOT enjoy the feeling of falling, and this is basically…
Triggers: 3D glasses, Bright colors, Fast moving videos, Having to pull a cord and aim the gun at the 3D screen Pro: Fun animations, 3 people per car (only 2 canons) Exit: You can opt out and wait on the other side of the exit gate if the child is 8 years or older This ride perplexes me a little…
Triggers: Fast moving roller coaster, dips/twists Pro: Short break in middle of coaster Exit: You can opt out and wait on the other side of the exit gate if the child is 8 years or older Long anticipated new ride in Toy Story Land, the Slinky Dog Dash! If your sensory child loves roller coasters, this is a great one….
Triggers: Fast moving, loud music Pro: Never spin in full circle, at least 3 riders can be together Exit: You can opt out and wait on the other side of the exit gate if the child is 8 years or older A fun, new ride located in Toy Story Land! Very similar to Mad Hatter Tea Cups in Magic Kingdom…
Triggers: Height to get to up to ride, wind in face, fast moving in circles Pro: Control over height of individual space ship, great views! Exit: You can opt out and wait on the other side of the exit gate if the child is 8 years or older If you are familiar with Dumbo or Aladdin rides, you get the…
Hollywood Studios is now a place to visit! In years past, we have always visited for only a few hours in the morning and then hopped off to another park. NOT ANYMORE!! You can easily spend a full day here with the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land and updated rides and fireworks show. Many of these rides…
Triggers: Short time in the complete dark Pro: Smooth ride, fun views of Tomorrowland Exit: Best option is to exit as a family if your child decides not to ride. The People Mover is honestly my SPD childs FAVORITE ride! You get a full tour of Tomorrowland both inside and outside the rides! You have a few brief moments of…
Triggers: Strong gasoline smell, loud roar of engines, stress of driving/pressing peddle Pro: Can ride with adult Exit: You can continue walking past cars and wait on the other side of the exit gate if the child is 8 years or older Funny enough, the Tomorrowland Speedway was a favorite of my SPD child UNTIL he thought it could handle…
