Tag Archives: Sensory Access

Sensory Review of Disneyland during the Holidays

Disneyland is beautiful during the Holidays, but the increase in crowds, lights and noise can often make it less successful for families that include individuals with sensory processing difficulties.  Here is a review of Disneyland during Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas holidays. Times to go: Halloween time during the week is much slower than onContinue reading “Sensory Review of Disneyland during the Holidays”

Finding some Sensory Rest Areas at Galaxy’s Edge

This is a second in our Galaxy’s Edge Series, after our recent trip to review Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Anaheim. This new land is a wonderfully immersive experience, and we are excited to share how autistic and sensory sensitive individuals can enjoy this new Land at Disney! Our first post in this series focused onContinue reading “Finding some Sensory Rest Areas at Galaxy’s Edge”

Disneyland – Getting your Sensory Kiddo through Galaxy’s Edge

We are so excited to be able to review Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland at the end of June!  June 24th is the first day without reservations, and after seeing it with reservations on the 23rd, we’ll walk you through the process of how to enter without reservations on June 24th, without reservations.  We’ll answer howContinue reading “Disneyland – Getting your Sensory Kiddo through Galaxy’s Edge”

Airport Accessibility

So many ways to travel – Fabulous Road Trips, magical train rides and of course, Air Travel.  For me, just going to the Airport is a huge mix of excitement and Anxiety.  Excitement that I get to leave behind the drudgery of laundry and washing the dishes, and anxiety about getting to where we wantContinue reading “Airport Accessibility”

Disney Travel Hacks

Traveling can be hard, and traveling with sensory kiddos can be even harder!  From our many trips to Disney we have compiled a few time and sanity-saving hacks that will help you focus on all the fun you can have at Disney, and save a few headaches! 1 Crowd Control – If you want toContinue reading “Disney Travel Hacks”

Accessibility at San Fransisco International Airport (SFO)

Sensory/Autism SFO offers The MagnusCards mobile app, which provides guidance through the airport experience. There are digital “card decks” that provide social stories and instructions through each activity, such as security and boarding. The app is free to download.   General Accessibility: SFO offers accommodations for those impacted by -Mobility, Hearing and Visual disabilities. Click hereContinue reading “Accessibility at San Fransisco International Airport (SFO)”

Accessibility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Sensory/Autism LAX has a “preview of the airport program.” To access the program you must fill out a registration form. For all of the details, please follow the link: https://www.flylax.com/en/lax-americans-with-disability-act/ada-detail-page#Disability-Services-at-Airport LAX also has a “Voluntary Self-Identification Program.” Families who would like to self-identify as traveling with an autistic family member can let someone at theContinue reading “Accessibility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)”

Autism Accessibility in Disneyland – the DAS pass

Disneyland is one of the most magical places in the US, the “happiest place in the world.” However, the noise level, crowding, flashing lights, bright sunlight and waiting in lines can get to everyone., but for those with sensory difficulties such as those on the Autism Spectrum/Autistics, this magical place often loses a lot ofContinue reading “Autism Accessibility in Disneyland – the DAS pass”