Are you visiting Disney World with a heart condition or blood pressure issues? You can have a wonderful time at Disney World! In this article, we’ll share ideas on how to navigate Disney World, from rides and weather to resorts and dining, while keeping your heart and blood pressure in mind. The following are suggestions for planning a safe, comfortable and fun visit. Some of the suggestions in this article come from our interview with Dr. P (who prefers to stay anonymous), a Disney-World-loving cardiologist. In Dr. P’s opinion, visiting Disney with heart problems or high blood pressure can be…
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Stephen
I'm Stephen Ashley. My wife and I are huge fans of Disney World. I'm the author of Walt Disney World With Disabilities. I also wrote a book called Walt Disney World Made Easy for Everyone, but rather than have it published, at this point we've decided to place all the material from the manuscript on this website so everyone can have access to it! I hope you enjoy it, and I hope it makes your day just a little bit brighter and easier.
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Header photo by Cameron Watkins Everything you need to know about Early Theme Park Entry at the Disney World parks While Disney World used to offer Extra Magic Hours, that’s no longer available since the post-Covid re-opening. Now Disney World is offering Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours. These options are completely different from Extra Magic Hours. We’ll cover Early Theme Park Entry here. For Extended Evening Hours visit here. Here’s what you need to know about Early Theme Park Entry. What is Early Theme Park Entry to the Disney World parks? This is designed to help you…
Are you visiting Walt Disney World while you’re pregnant? You can have a wonderful time at Disney! There’s so much there that you’ll be able to participate in. So that everything goes smoothly, you’ll need to prepare a bit so that you can take great care of your health and the health of your baby while you’re there. Now here’s our obligatory disclaimer: Keep in mind that this is not medical advice, and you should always consult your physician first. First we’ll share a few of our own basic tips, but the majority of info here is coming from Kelly Lorenz, a nurse…
Disney World Ride Lines and Queues Waiting in line is a fact of life at Disney World. Every Disney World attraction has at least one entrance for guests. Some have a second entrance for wheelchair or special needs guests who have a DAS (Disability Access Service) card. Some of these queue lines start forming outside, and some are completely indoors. These queues can be totally themed and entertaining, or they can be completely boring. Some provide protection from the elements and some provide none. For many attractions, guests with disabilities and special needs are sent through the lines or queues with…
Address: 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, Florida 32821, Reservations: (888) 353-2009 Hotel Operator: (407) 597-5500 Website: www.waldorfastoriaorlando.com This is one of the newer resorts in the Disney area, having opened October 2009. With a convenient location right in the heart of Disney, the Waldorf is located on land not owned by Disney. However, it’s been deemed an Official Disney World Hotel, at least through 2019. This means that guests of this resort can participate in Disney’s Theme Park Early Entry system. What’s the Waldorf Astoria Orlando like? Sitting on a 482-acre preserve, this elegant resort might be considered comparable to some of the Disney Deluxe resorts.…
Who should be concerned about the sun and heat while visiting Disney World? EVERYONE visiting Disney World needs to take reasonable precautions because of the climate. This is especially true of the warmer, wetter months. We’ll discuss what you can do to have a more comfortable and safe trip. Also, certain conditions and medications create the need to avoid or limit sun and heat exposure. Be sure to talk to your doctor and get his/her recommendations if you feel you may have a health condition that makes you vulnerable to the heat and sun. What’s the Florida weather really like?…
By Katie Penn There are many reasons to travel to Disney World on your own. For some, it’s their preference. For others, they don’t have anyone who would choose to go with them. Either way, with a little preparation, you can have a wonderful time visiting Disney solo. If you haven’t read Part 1 of this series, check it out here. Travelling Solo to Disney World – Part 1 – Safety while visiting Disney World In Part 2 we’ll cover what you need to know to make a choice about traveling solo, including the following: Is it Fun to visit…
How to Plan a Disney World Trip With Autism Disney World has proven itself to be a magical place for some of those with Autism. We’ve heard many stories of kids suddenly having breakthroughs while visiting the parks. Visiting while dealing with autism does take some good pre-planning. On this page we’ll have: Tips from Donna Lorman, President of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando. Tips from members of our Facebook group called Walt Disney World Made Easy for Everyone. Tips from me, Stephen Ashley. In Part two of this article series, we’ll be sharing from a different perspective with…
Should I use a Travel Agent to book my Disney World trip? This question gets asked in my Facebook group a lot, and a long thread of opposing viewpoints always results! There’s the “do-it-yourself” camp and the “we love our travel agents” camp. What you choose will depend on you. You have two choices: Book the trip yourself through Disney World (using the website or by phone) Use a Travel Agent to book for you. The actual process of booking a trip yourself is easy, and so is booking through a travel agent. Yet there are some pros and cons…
Facts at a Glance About Toy Story Mania!: Park: Hollywood Studios Location: Toy Story land. Height Requirement: None. Lightning Lane Multi Pass: Yes. Lightning Lane Single Pass: No. Quick Notes: Inspired by Disney Pixar’s “Toy Story” films, guests are “shrunk” to toy size to play games with the stars of the film. 3-D & 4-D moving motion base ride with short bursts of speed, and 360° fast spinning, jerking and sudden stops. Air is blown at you briefly. Some people will experience a minor water spray. Disney Warnings: Spinning. Ride a briskly-moving, rotating carnival tram through a wacky midway to play…
Facts at a Glance About Rise of the Resistance: Park: Hollywood Studios Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Height Requirement: 40” (102cm) or taller. Lightning Lane Multi Pass: No. Lightning Lane Single Pass: Yes. Quick Notes: Guests become recruits of the Star Wars Resistance as they battle the First Order and Kylo Ren. There are multiple parts to this attraction including a simulation portion. Much of it is walked through, with one portion on a ride car. Disney Warnings: Thrill ride, small drops, dark, loud. WARNING! WARNING! For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart,…
DISNEY GENIE, GENIE+. INDIVIDUAL LIGHTING LANES HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO LIGHTNING LANE MULTI PASS AND LIGHTNING LANE SINGLE PASS. We’re currently working on a new article to break this down. In the meantime, check out Disney’s page for the new Lightning Lane program. Disney Genie If you’re going to a Disney World park, you’ll want to use Genie. You’ll also want to decide on whether to use Genie, Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes or not. This article will cover these options. We’ll also go into detail on how to use them and cover frequently asked questions. Though Disneyland will also…
Location: Adjacent to the Wide World of Sports Complex, near Caribbean Beach Resort, across from Pop Century Resort, and not far from Hollywood Studios. Address: 1850 Animation Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. Phone: (407) 938-4000 Fax: (407) 938-4040. Parking fee: $15 per night. Check-in: 3 PM. Check-out: 11 AM. Resort Type: Value. This is the newest, and arguably the jewel in the crown of Disney value resorts. Open for business in 2012, it’s one of the two Disney resorts that have family suites in addition to some regular rooms. The other resort with family suites is Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. Naturally as…
Where are the quiet spots in the Disney World parks to take breaks and to rest? Sometimes you just need a little downtime. The Disney World parks can be highly stimulating, and this can be challenging for some. Those with certain health and emotional issues really need to break way for a while. Really, anyone might need a restful spot. Some people need relief from sensory overload. You can always go back to your resort for a break. That’s one of the benefits of staying on Disney property. Your resort is going to be nearby. Many Disney resorts have quiet…
Disney allows guests to bring their dogs to four of it’s resorts. While service animals were always permitted, Disney is allowing pets that are not service qualified in four of their resorts. There will be approximately 250 dog-friendly rooms in those resorts. This will be an option for those who don’t want to leave their pet friends behind. (See the Allergy Alert below). This may also be a great solution for visitors with emotional support dogs. While service dogs can stay in any Disney resort, emotional support dogs do not qualify because they are not covered by the Americans With…
