FoxC63
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jun 19, 2016
Thanks! I will have to try stopping somewhere quiet between rides. Our itinerary was ride 2 rides (maybe more if they were short & close) back to back, with MP or DAS. Lunch, go to hotel 1-5:30. (dinner at hotel was chaotic also-maybe we should have started keeping him and one adult in the room and bring his food up earlier in the trip. We had to do that the last two days). Ride one ride (maybe 2) and sometimes a snack. Bed at 8.
He will choose... I will ask glasses or headphones next time.
One evening DH and I had my sister stay with the kids. He was still awake when we got back at 11. We got 3 glorious hours in the parks. So much done! Dinner, matterhorn, mr. toad, BTMRR during fireworks, pix at castle, I think possibly something else maybe space and or/star tours (maxpass hoarding in the afternoon to the rescue!) He loves it at the park. I think I need to adjust my expectations. I want him to experience all of the attractions! But if he doesn't ride little mermaid or monsters inc, would he even know? no! not at this age. We are saving up and fundraising for a service dog for him. So, hopefully next time (in 3 years haha) he will both 1. be mature enough to express when he's had enough and 2. have the dog with us!
It took patience in trying to understand how to help our son when he was younger. We didn't start taking him to WDW until he was 5 years old. Having home schooled him at that point, I had three years of experience and tried many things to help prepare him. Music, staying physically active year round and a consistent schedule did the trick for us. DS takes daily meds and at night during school only, we give him liquid melatonin, which was approved by his pediatrician. I enrolled him in yoga for kids, swim and karate. He started getting monthly massages two years ago. Most kids just veg in front of a TV or play on their devices - nope! Be really strict with that. We allowed 2 hours in elementary, 3 hours in Jr. High. One hour on one hour off and homework had to be done first. No exception. Summer time, we keep him active. Good luck! I hope you're able to find the right balance.