Hello there, Keira, thanks for stopping by planDisney. First off, please thank your dad for his service and I'm sorry to hear that fireworks are triggering for him. I understand the concern to make sure he is both safe and comfortable visiting the parks! While we don't have a veteran in our immediate family, we do have a couple of kiddos (now adults) that can't handle loud noises. When they were younger, we'd rush out the park so they didn't have to hear the fireworks! Today, they opt to wear their Loop headphones throughout the day for comfort and safety.
The
fireworks at Disneyland Resort are magical but they are also extremely loud and, as you've shared, can be triggering for guests for various reasons. I'm happy to share that you can still have an enjoyable experience with a little planning. Be sure to check the
Disneyland app for the events and
entertainment schedule, this will help you plan around experiences that may cause an issue due to the loud noises. I highly recommend noise cancelling headphones, and when you have the entertainment schedule to know potential trigger scenarios, they can be worn ahead of time. The fireworks are definitely louder in the parks and as a caution know that they can still be heard throughout the general Disneyland Resort Area, so it really depends on how far your hotel is and what your plans are before leaving the park if it may be an issue. There are quiet rooms and break areas and you can visit one of the
Guest Services kiosks throughout the resort to chat with a cast member should you find that you need a quiet spot before the fireworks. There are also some
great guides for both parks sharing information for guests with disabilities that you can download. We've found these helpful for different members of our family!
There are also other
Disability services that Disneyland Resort offers, and you can visit City Hall at
Disneyland Park or the Chamber of Commerce at
Disney California Adventure Park for more information on
Disability Access Service (DAS) pass, too! Did you also know that there are special offers for
active and retired members of the US military? I hope that this information helps, Keira, and that you and your family have a magical visit to the Disneyland Resort in May. You'll be visiting during
Star Wars Season of the Force and
Pixar Fest, which I am very excited to experience this year.
If anything else comes to mind before your visit, feel free to
send over more questions. Thanks for stopping by and May the Force be with you all!
Camille