Edaville Family Amusement park has gone above and beyond to accommodate children with autism and/or sensory concerns. They have installed a quiet room for children to access, trinkets to help kids wait in line, and have put in a sensory friendly bathroom.
Santa’s Village is a small amusement park located in Jefferson, NH. Yes, amusement parks can be overwhelming for children and hard to navigate if you have a child with special needs. However, this park is small and the employees are wonderful and very accommodating. They also offer a special pass for children with various disabilities. This pass allows children to gain quicker access to a ride without having to wait in line.
This is a wonderful resource to get information regarding autism. They have daily routine cards, storybook, and other great resources. Definitely a site to check out. For more information click here.
Story Land has teamed up with Autism Speaks to offer a “Sensory Friendly” weekend in September. Many of the staff members at Story Land are getting trained on how to recognize, understand, and act compassionately when assisting families dealing with Autism in the Park. Check out Story Land & Autism Speaks
Universal Studio in Florida does an incredible job at accommodating children with any special need. They have a Attraction Assistance Pass (AAP) which you can get at the customer service desk. It is best to have a doctors note explaining the disability and accommodation that would be helpful while exploring the park. This pass helped us decrease the amount of time we stood in line, the amount of time we were in the sun, and assistance getting on and off rides. All the employees were very accommodating and friendly! We have been there twice and were very pleased both times. Check out AAP Pass to get more information.