The Autistic World of Disney

We've been visitors to the Disney Parks since 1998 and will never stop going. Raising an autistic teen who loves Disney is a powerful force in our lives that gets us to the Disney Parks without question. Our very first cruise with Disney was back in August of 2005, a land and sea which we figured was a smart way to visit Walt Disney World and sail on the Disney Wonder. We were right! I of course tacked on more land days at our Disney resort before and after the cruise making it a nice land/sea/land....it was fabulous. Since then, we've completed eight cruises and are proud Gold Castaway Club members with the ninth cruise in the near future. Most importantly, we've sailed all four ships in the fleet and love every one of them. I would like to share my tips for saving some money, because the cruises, believe it or not cost as much as a typical Disney Parks vacation and in some cases much less. Book Early Booking as far out as possible, will give you lower rates, a much ...

While sailing on our eighth cruise on the Disney Fantasy, this past August 2013, I had the opportunity to join my friend and her daughter at the Royal Court Royal Tea in the grand dining room of the Royal Court restaurant. A lovely and quaint table setting in a restaurant elegantly themed to represent castles and princesses awaited us in the center of the dining room. Photo: JackiePsarianos  As we approached the Royal Court from the atrium lobby, a page asked for each little princess guests name. Upon entry, the child's name was formally announced followed by a greet and picture moment with Lady Chamomile.  Photo: Jackie Psarianos We were then escorted to our elegantly appointed table set for high tea. The guest princess at each table had a lavish setting adorned with many special gifts. Each child received a deluxe, quilted autograph book and pen, a musical jewellery box containing a charm necklace and charm bracelet, a large prince...