A Vacation Planned with your Family in Mind
Planning a Disney vacation for a child or adult with special needs can bring excitement and plenty of questions. If you or someone in your family has autism, sensory sensitivities, a disability, mobility needs, or food allergies, you may be wondering which resort to choose, what attractions will feel like, and where to take a break when you need one.
At The Mouse Experts, we help you plan personalized Walt Disney World and Disneyland vacations with those questions in mind. You know yourself and your family best. Our job is to listen, understand what matters to you, and help create a vacation that gives everyone room to enjoy the experience.
Whether you’re planning your child’s first Disney trip, traveling with an adult who needs additional support, or considering your own accessibility needs, our travel advisors can help you work through the details before you leave home. Together, we’ll consider your interests, routines, comfort, and preferred pace so you feel more prepared and excited about your vacation.
How we can Help Plan your Disney Vacation
- Choosing a Resort with your Needs in Mind: We can help you compare Disney resorts and other accommodations, including room features, location, transportation, and available accessibility options. We’ll consider what matters most to your travel party, such as returning easily for breaks or having room to spread out. Specific room requests and accommodations are subject to the resort’s availability and policies.
- Planning for Autism and Sensory Sensitivities: Every autistic and neurodivergent traveler has their own preferences and support needs. We listen to what helps you or your loved one feel comfortable and help you review available attraction information about loud sounds, darkness, lighting effects, and unexpected experiences. Those details can help you choose activities that fit your family
- Considering Mobility and Wheelchair Accessibility: If you or someone in your party uses a wheelchair, mobility scooter, or another mobility aid, we can help you explore Disney’s information about resort accessibility, transportation, and attraction access. We’ll also consider distances, rest periods, and the pace of your park days.
- Planning Breaks and Finding Quiet Areas at Disney Parks: A Disney vacation does not have to mean doing everything. Our travel advisors can help you prioritize favorite attractions, maintain familiar routines, and build rest breaks into your itinerary. We can also recommend quieter places in each park to take a break from crowds and noise. With flexible planning, you’ll have room to adjust your day to your family’s comfort, energy, and sensory needs.
- Understanding Disney’s Accessibility Resources: We can guide you to Disney’s current information about services for guests with disabilities, attraction access, and Disability Access Service, also known as DAS. Disney determines eligibility and manages its individual accommodations. Your advisor can help you find the information you need, but cannot guarantee approval or availability.
- Planning Around Food Allergies and Dietary Needs: We can help you review Disney dining options and its process for special dietary requests, keeping your family’s preferences in mind. Always discuss food allergies and dietary requirements directly with the dining location before ordering.
Ready to Plan a Disney Vacation Around your Family’s Needs?
Every traveler’s needs are unique. Whether you’re planning for yourself or a loved one, tell us about your accessibility needs, comfort preferences, and the experiences you’re most excited to enjoy. We’ll help you plan a Disney vacation with thoughtful support, flexibility, and a pace that works for you.
We’d love to hear about the trip you have in mind. Contact The Mouse Experts for personalized Disney vacation planning for children and adults with special needs.
Meet our Mouse Experts, call 1-877-80MOUSE, or email info@themouseexperts.com to get started.
When you contact us, we will find out what you’re looking for in a Disney vacation, including membership in any special groups, budget, dining likes and dislikes, theme park or Disney cruise preferences, and any special needs. We then work to create the magical Disney trip you’ll love, at the price you want—no more than booking direct with Disney.