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Plan a safe, fun & comfortable trip to Walt Disney World!
The info on this site and our Disney World
guide book will help you do that!
About the book: This book is indispensable for people with
minor to major health issues, special needs and disabilities, as
well for seniors & those with children. Here's
what the book reviewer from the popular site
MouseExtra.com
had to say about Walt Disney World with Disabilities:
- "...This
book is truly a marvel and an absolute must for anyone
planning or thinking about planning a trip to WDW with any
type of disability. I would also recommend this book
to those guests with small kids who would like to warn their
children of potentially disconcerting or frightening aspects
of rides. I would recommend this book to anyone going for
the first time and who would like specific details on rides
and dining options. In fact, I would recommend this book to
anyone. period."
Click here for more of the
book review
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thorough Disney World guide book will
take the guesswork out of your vacation, and give you the facts you need
to make important decisions.
Within this Disney guide book you'll find:
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The most in-depth and full descriptions you’ll find in any book or
website of the physical and emotional “feel” of Disney World
rides & attractions.*
What rides are right for you? Which rides should you avoid?
This book is packed with the information you need
to make good decisions. You get inside information gathered
through years of first-hand experience visiting Disney World while
dealing with disabilities. Add to that extensive research, and
lots of input from other Disney guests with a wide variety of health
conditions, special needs and disabilities. You get details
you won't see anywhere else that can help you plan a smooth,
pleasant and safe trip!
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Warnings & alerts you won’t see elsewhere
about things that can
cause problems for people with health conditions, disabilities
and special needs. For example, one popular attraction,
unexpectedly pokes you in the back. We tell you how folks
with back pain can enjoy the attraction anyway, while avoiding
this jab to the back.
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How to participate in attractions & rides with greater comfort
even if you have disabilities,
concerns and special needs. We include many important tips
that will help you enjoy more of what Disney has to offer, while
avoiding discomfort. |
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Support for
diet issues
in the parks,
resorts and entertainment area restaurants, with contact numbers
around Disney World for help with your specific dietary needs.
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Support, tips and
warning information
important to those dealing
with a variety of issues including:
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Pain
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Back & neck problems |
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Mobility issues
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Heart conditions |
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Vertigo & dizziness |
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Diabetes |
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Dietary issues
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Hearing impairment |
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Visual impairment |
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Fears, phobias and
mental health issues |
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Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome |
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Temperomandibular
Joint Disorder (TMJ) |
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Fibromyalgia |
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Allergies & chemical
sensitivities (including fragrances, pesticides & mold) |
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High blood pressure |
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Joint & muscle pain |
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Motion sickness |
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Epilepsy |
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Weakness |
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Injuries |
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Over stimulation & hyperactivity |
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Bladder & stomach
issues |
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Oxygen use |
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And more! Actually MOST people dealing with
disabilities and special needs will find this book
terrific for planning! |
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Transportation
— Know your
options and how to make use of Disney World transportation.
We'll help you avoid uncomfortable situations and even long
lines. There's extensive info for wheelchair, scooter and
electric vehicle users.
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Indispensable
info about wheelchair
use
at
Disney World. Should I use a wheelchair? Should I use a
manual or electric vehicle? How do I travel around Disney
in a wheelchair? How do I handle the lines and rides in the
parks? Where should I rent my vehicle? Learn the ins
and outs of wheelchair use at Disney including the
transportation system, the resorts and parks. Plus there's so
much more, including tips for using a scooter in the rain,
Disney wheelchair "etiquette", avoiding some lines, etc. |
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In-depth info & alerts for fears, anxieties and emotional
concerns
including
claustrophobia, fear of the dark, spookiness, sudden scares and
discomfort with violence. We'll let you know if an
attraction may be scary as well as the potential intensity of
the scare, wherever it's relevant. |
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Allergy &
chemical sensitivity information
including what
rides have fragrances and smoke pumped in, mold and mustiness
alerts, smoking and Disney World pesticide information in the
parks and resorts. |
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Tips for
taking and using medicines and medical equipment
in the parks and
resorts.
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Advice on how
to have your specific needs met
in the Disney
resorts and parks. |
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Disney
Resorts
— We'll help you decide
if you should stay at a Disney resort, and how to pick a resort
that's right for you. Find out what your options are
for having your room prepared to meet your needs.
Sometimes Disney fulfills your requests, but sometimes they
don't. We'll give you valuable tips on what you can do to
better your chances that your requests are followed up on by
your resort. |
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Take
advantage of the many services Disney provides
to those with special needs and
disabilities that many people never find out about. We
didn't know what was available to us for years. Now we do
and we'll share that with you!
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A "Quick
Notes" section for each attraction
will give you a quick
and easy to read overview of the features that are most likely
to impact a physical or emotional condition. Take this to
the park with you to use as an at a glance reminder support
tool! |
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An easy to Understand,
conveniently designed, exhaustively researched comprehensive
guide book that
will bring your trip to a higher level.
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*This guide is not intended to cover all possible
conditions or sensitivities. You are urged to use your own
judgment and discretion.
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Who is
the book for?
Clearly this book is absolutely necessary for those with special
needs and health conditions. Yet it's also excellent for
anyone who needs help to decide if the shows and rides are right for
them or their children. Don't go to Disney World without this
important tool!
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parent wrote: "Our son tells us he was really traumatized by a
Disney ride we took him on when we were there years ago. We
had asked the Disney workers at the ride if it was very scary, and
they said no. They said it would be fine for our son.
Well we were really surprised at how intense it was. He
remembers it to this day as a really frightening experience."
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Here's another
segment of a book review from MouseExtra.com:
"I would
recommend this book to people bringing small kids just for
this attention to detail. Toddlers and preschoolers often
require a little advanced warning on scares, loud noises and
the like and this book gives you what you need. The wealth
of information is terrific here..."
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Disney World with Disabilities can help parents make more informed
decisions for their children.
It's also perfect for seniors or anyone who would prefer
detailed advance information to help with planning. It's
great for anyone traveling to Disney with minor to major health
issues!
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Here's what Dr. Richard Risi of
Florida says about the book:
"The attention to detail relieves the
fear-factor of the unknown that the disabled normally
have to deal with. The easy to use format describing just
about every ride, attraction, restaurant, and venue found in
the whole of Disney World, places empowering knowledge at
the finger tips of every disabled and special needs visitor.
If you are fortunate enough to obtain a copy, you may find
it to be a "master-key" to a world of safe Disney fun." |
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A Travel Writer's review:
"Stephen Ashley is a
Disney guru!
Walt Disney World with
Disabilities includes the finest details, from hints
for making room reservations to tips about which
disability or phobia might be affected by each
individual ride or attraction. Clearly, Ashley knows the
parks inside and out. This book fills a glaring gap in
Disney tourism literature and will help make the parks
more enjoyable for every visitor."
Hillary Easom, Travel Writer
(Ms. Easom is a freelance writer featured in
publications including Glamour Magazine, Caesars Player
Magazine, Go World Travel, Cruise Magazine, InsideOut
Travel, etc.)
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Video
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An
Occupational Therapist & mother's review:
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This book should be called Walt Disney World
for Everyone! I think everybody should read
this book who wants to go to Disneyworld. I started
reading it as an Occupational Therapist, but I found
myself to be really riveted by the wealth of
information that applied to me personally and to my
family. As a mother of 6 kids, I really believe that
these are the things a mother really wants and needs
to know...
Dinah Carroll
Occupational Therapist
- Another review:
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"Incredible
book! I wish I had it years ago!
We've found Walt Disney World With
Disabilities to be remarkably helpful. I've got
a number of difficult conditions including heart
problems, diabetes, back problems and Parkinson's.
This book makes it so much easier for me to manage
and enjoy myself. I've gone to Disney many
times over the years, but I never picked up on most
of the tips in this book. Plus you describe
the way the rides feel so completely. It makes
things so much easier. Thank you!"
Norman, Boca Raton, Fl
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- You're
investing thousands
of dollars on your vacation, right? Isn't it worth the
price of a book to make sure you have best possible
time? This book will help you know how to get
your needs met, and what to expect in advance. Avoid
pitfalls and enjoy the best Disney has to offer you! Go
prepared - have a great time!
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Another review:
"It was easily
the most comprehensive guide for going to Disney
with a bad back. It helps you know how to
handle each ride. In past visits to
Disney I never knew if I could handle a ride and
it was really hard to make a decision about
trying it or not. Reading this book has
answered my questions more precisely than even
asking Disney attendants or reading signs, and
it’s helped me to know what I can and can’t do."
David, Florida
Another review:
"As an employee of
a non-profit organization that deals with
children who have illnesses and as a parent to a
child with special needs, Walt Disney World with
Disabilities in a much needed resource. I
highly recommend it to my constituents as a
valuable guide in navigating the Disney
parks. It is packed with detailed information
that is useful for anyone visiting Disney with
or without medical concerns. A great find!"
Nancy
HartGold, Florida
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WHY IS THIS BOOK A "MUST
HAVE"?
Letter from the author to you!
Dear Reader,
What makes this book so different?
For years we read just about every book and pamphlet out there, but they
never even touched on all kinds of things we really needed to know.
For decades we went to Disney World without help from anyone who really
understood firsthand the challenges we faced.
Though Disney is an awesome place, over
the years we encountered many situations that caused us discomfort,
stress and even flare ups of illness. Over time we learned the ins and
outs of managing and thriving at Disney. Now Disney has become
smooth sailing and a joyful getaway for us, and we want to share what
we’ve learned with you!
There's so much you need to know before
you ever leave for your trip. We'll fill you in on all the crucial
insights, tips and information that have given us the edge at Disney
World. We'll also include tips and insights we gathered from
people with a wide variety of health conditions and challenges that we
don't personally deal with. There's tons of assistance available to you
that most people never hear about, and we'll fill you in.
Can we be blunt with you? People who
don't have to deal with your actual condition or disability most likely
won't even notice the things you would notice. Most of what's
written out there is created by folks who don't have health conditions
or disabilities.
This
book goes into a new level of description that others don't.
It can be to difficult to go into to a
totally new environment, especially one as unusual as Disney World. We
want you to spend your time having a carefree vacation―not
researching, seeking help, recovering after doing something you
shouldn’t have or missing things you wished you had tried.
Disney World, even with disabilities, can
be a blast! Enjoy the book and, most of all, enjoy your trip!
Stephen & Sarah Ashley
P.S.
Look for updates on our website! We're in the process of adding
restaurant menus, photos, videos and articles.
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To see the Walt Disney World® with
Disabilities table of contents
click here.
To see the book covers
click here.
To see what readers have said about the
book
click here.
To see a sample of
attraction reviews from the book
click here.
For QUANTITY DISCOUNT information
click here.
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- More
Reader Reviews:
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opinion Walt Disney World with Disabilities is the best
book out there for anyone with a health condition.
We own several Disney guide books including another one
designed for special needs at Disney. Nothing else I've
read describes the way the rides feel as well as this
book does. The writers really paid attention to every
sensation and experience, and they share it all in an
easy to read and understand style. It's also packed with
useful and practical suggestions for the parks, resorts
and dining.
I also highly recommend this book to parents who wish to
choose appropriate rides and shows for their children.
Really it's great for anyone who wants to know what a
ride feels like before trying it..."
DLCI,
Florida
"I've
never used a wheelchair before, but I was really worried about being
able to get around the parks because of Fibromyalgia pain. Your
section on whether to use a wheelchair or not really helped me get over
my discomfort with the idea. Plus all the other information
you gave on how to get and use the wheelchair, and how to get around in
the parks & hotels was fantastic. It made a huge difference...
It made my trip so much more pleasant and I was able to do a lot more
than I thought I could. I was also able to handle allergies and
diet restrictions with ease!"
A. B., Hollywood,
Florida
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