Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure with ASGO

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Heather
Published: November 29, 2008Posted in: Florida, Orlando, Service Dog, Theme Parks, Travel, Universal StudiosTags: , , , , ,
Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure with ASGO

We had another great trip to Orlando to go to Adventure’s in Autism with the Autism Society of Greater Orlando. This included a one day pass to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

The first stop at Universal is Guest Relations to get a guest assistance pass. This pass allows the guest with autism and their family to access rides through the Fast Pass Queue which has a limited wait time. They also have a great Child Swap so that if a child does not want to ride one person can wait with the child while the rest ride and then switch so everyone can ride. Our favorite thing about Universal is everyone that wants to ride, gets to ride. Also the majority of their rides allow service dogs and they even have crates available at the rides if you chose for the service animal not to ride.

Our first adventure was the Animal Actor’s Show with all the autism families. Munchkin sat nicely through the show and enjoyed when Agent Pug came on stage. Since there was limited room, Chewy had to work to find room to lay down. He ended up laying under the bench seat under me and a few other guests and thankfully no one minded.

At Universal we saw some families we know, but Munchkin did not want to stay in chat. His favorite rides this time were Men in Black and the Cat in the Hat. This was the first time he ever played on the playground at Universal and he played for at least an hour. At lunch, Chewy lay down and waited patiently as a little bird hoped inches from his nose. I honestly think the bird did not know Chewy was a real live dog. We covered most of the park and left a little early.

On this trip we learned that Fievel’s Playground has some great sensory attractions such as a ball pit, bounce house, seesaw and a slide that makes noises like a harmonica. The restroom by the Barney show is really cute. It is decorated for the children and has child size bathrooms. If your child likes trains, make sure to go on The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride twice as they are two different routes.

Have you been to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure?
If so, please share your experience and insight.
Have any questions, please ask and and we will be glad to answer them.

Heather@autismonthego.com

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About the Author

Heather is mother to a 10 year old son with autism. They live in the Southwest Florida area and travel around the state on numerous adventures.