Hi there, Macy!
Welcome to planDisney, we're so happy to have you! Planning for a Disney day is a lot of work for any parent, but we know that for some it takes an extra sprinkle of pixie dust and strategy to keep things magical. I'm sure your crew is totally super—let me be your sidekick today to make sure we set you up for success!
You don't need to do anything different when you
purchase your tickets. Just complete your purchase and make your
park reservations for your visit! Once everyone in your party has tickets and a park reservation, I recommend that you look into the
Disability Access Service (DAS) offered at the parks for those who cannot wait in traditional queues due to
disabilities. DAS doesn't let you skip to the front of every line, but it does allow guests to request a return time for an experience that is comparable to the regular wait.
To find out if your son qualifies for DAS you'll need to speak with a Cast Member. You can do this at Guest Services in the parks, but I recommend
registering for DAS Advance online at least 2 days before your visit. Everyone in your party needs to have their tickets and park reservations linked to your account, then you can
request a video chat with a Cast Member. Live chat is available each day between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM Pacific Time.
You'll want to download the
Disneyland Mobile App before your visit, too! I love using the app to see menus,
mobile order food, and find important things like characters...and restrooms...in a hurry! Disney has also created
guides with attraction information that are especially awesome, I love how well they outline items like scents, lighting, noises, and motion for each ride!
This guide has an amazing list of calm places to take a break, too!
I would highly recommend that you visit
Mickey's Toontown! It just reopened and it is such a fun, colorful, playful experience. There are plenty of places to explore, so many funny jokes and lots of our favorite Disney friends are waiting for us to visit!
Macy, you sound like a heroic parent, your son is so lucky to have you! If I can help you with any other planning questions you have
just send me a note here and I'll get back to super fast! Have a magical day in the parks!
Keep moving forward!
Amanda