{"id":30753,"date":"2013-08-28T08:48:18","date_gmt":"2013-08-28T12:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=30753"},"modified":"2022-05-04T21:05:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T01:05:07","slug":"kids-need-quiet-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/kids-need-quiet-place\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When Your Kids Need a Quiet Place"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Disney<\/a><\/p>\n

I’ve written a couple of posts about traveling to Disney with a child on the Autism Spectrum<\/a> and some tricks that help our son wait in lines<\/a>. \u00a0But what do I do if my son hits that “overstimulated” limit and really needs some downtime in the parks.<\/p>\n

Honestly, it is not just kids on the Autism Spectrum who get “overstimulated”. \u00a0I’ve seen many children in the parks who have hit their limit, and the parents either keep pushing them or the parents decide to just head back to the hotel and call it a day. \u00a0Some kids do need that trip back to the hotel for a nap, but we have found a few things that give our son enough of a break while allowing him to continue having fun.<\/p>\n

\"Finding<\/a><\/p>\n

We look for shows that are either indoors or in the shade like Finding Nemo – The Musical<\/em> and The Festival of the Lion King<\/em> in Animal Kingdom. \u00a0Another good one is Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage<\/em> at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (in the shade). \u00a0These allow our son some downtime out of the sun while giving him some entertainment at the same time.<\/p>\n

\"Kilimanjaro<\/a><\/p>\n

Kilimanjaro Safaris in Animal Kingdom provides a great break while being able to see animals in a totally different way. \u00a0Our family really loves animals and trips to the zoo, so this is a winner in our book. \u00a0The Discovery Island Trails, Maharajah Jungle Trek, Pangani Forest Exploration Trail, and the Conservation Station were other things that we did to slow the pace down.<\/p>\n

\"Monorail\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Our son is addicted to the monorail, so just hopping on the monorail in Epcot and riding it back to the Ticket & Transportation Center gives him a break. \u00a0Sometimes, we take the monorail loop at the Magic Kingdom and get off at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the Polynesian Resort, or the Contemporary Resort to wander around.<\/p>\n

\"Boats\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Boat rides are definitely relaxing, and we took several boats during our last trip. \u00a0We took the boat from Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort to Downtown Disney, and we took the boat from Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Epcot. \u00a0The boat trip from Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Epcot gave us enough downtime that we were ready to hit the touring again when we got to Epcot.<\/p>\n

\"Morocco\"<\/a><\/p>\n

In Epcot, there are a few countries that we like to take the time to wander around and explore. \u00a0There are so many alcoves in Morocco, and it seems to be cooler in some of the areas, too. \u00a0Another place we like to wander is in the back of the United Kingdom. \u00a0 \u00a0It is sometimes quiet back there, and my son likes to walk through the maze.<\/p>\n

\"Peoplemover\"<\/a><\/p>\n

There’s nothing like the Peoplemover! \u00a0We love riding this because of all we can see. \u00a0It provides a break in the action while we are able to see Tomorrowland from the air. \u00a0What a great view of Cinderella’s Castle, too!<\/p>\n

\"SeaBase\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My personal favorite is SeaBase at the end of The Seas with Nemo & Friends! \u00a0I could really spend the entire day there, but I know my kids don’t want that long of a break. \u00a0Think of a giant aquarium with fish, rays, dolphins, sharks, and manatee. \u00a0Not all in the same tank, of course. \u00a0There is so much to see, and there are a few hidden Mickey’s, too.<\/p>\n

This is just a short list of several of the attractions in the parks that we like to do in order to give our son some time to unwind when he hits that “overstimulated” state. \u00a0It allows him to keep enjoying the parks while still having some quieter things to do. \u00a0I hope that this list gives you some ideas of things and places that you can take your own children for breaks when they need it. \u00a0I know for my own son, he is ready to hit more stimulating attractions after one of his downtime activities. \u00a0This way, he can keep enjoying the parks without hitting the “meltdown” point.<\/p>\n

What are your favorite downtime activities?<\/p>\n

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