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Autism Water & Resort Parks: 29 Tips For A Great Park Experience
Water and amusement parks are hot summer vacation spots, so you can make this a part of a vacation to the area or head to a local, fun attraction in your area. All family members will have a great time and you will create memorable experiences for your family.
Ask About These Park Features
Attraction Access Pass
Stop at Guest Services first. This is usually located next to park entry turnstiles. Ask about
Service Dogs
Certified Service Dogs are welcomed. Please refer to the information listed by the park for all details.
Low Sensory Areas
Ready for a low sensory break? Head toone of the quiet rooms for some downtime!
Food Allergies And Sensitivities
Find out either online or at the welcome center which food venues offer food that works for your child. Some parks allow you to bring in special food for your child.
Noise-cancelling Headphones
Ask about headphones to decrease loud noises and sensory input
Ride Accessibility Program
Ask which rides your child may enter through the accessibility entrance. Some parks may give you a return time for entry to avoid the long lines.
Comfortable Seating Area
Is there comfortable seating available with low-lighting? Each park will offer
Welcome Center
Check the park's website for the Welcome Center, including any must have information on an autism friendly visit.
Free Admission
Not all parks do this, but it's worth asking. Some parks may have free entrance for autistic children.
Amusement Parks
Nickelodeon Universe
5000 Center Court Bloomington, MN 55425 952.883.8800
Six Flags Over America
1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, Texas 76011
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 1-800-DOLLYWOOD
Edaville Family Theme Park
P.O. Box 825 Carver, MA 02330 (508) 866-8190 Popular attractions include Thomas Land
Walt Disney World
(407) 939-5277. P.O. Box 10000 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Morgans Inspiration Island
5223 David Edwards San Antonio, TX 78233 210-495-5888
Busch Gardens
1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) 229-4386
Trade Winds Island Resort
(800) 360-4016 St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706
Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge partners with Autism Speaks 1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee IL 60031, USA Featuring an Indoor Water Park Multiple locations
Knotts Soak City Water Park
(714) 220-5200 8039 Beach Boulevard Buena Park CA 90620 (714) 220-5200
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Rd Langhorne, PA 19047 1-215-702-ELMO
Peppa Pig Theme Park
1-888-690-5346. Winter Haven, FL Opening February 2022
Discovery Cove
6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821 407-513-4600
Legoland Florida
1-888-690-5346. Locations in: Denmark, Germany, England, Dubai, Malaysia, Japan, and Florida, California, New York
Aquatica Orlando
5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, Florida 32821 407-401-8477 SEAVacations@seaworld.com
Seaworld Orlando
Certified autism center 407-545-5550 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
Cedar Point
(419) 627-2350 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
Beaches Resorts
1-888-Beaches 1-888-232-2437 Negril, Jamaica Ocho Rios, Jamaica PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS
Morgan's Wonderland
5223 David Edwards Dr San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888
