I certainly understand why wearing a mask is especially burdensome for your situation, Jaimie. I’m happy to offer some tips that I hope will help.
A recent
update to the face coverings policy in place at Walt Disney World makes masks optional in outdoor common areas. That change will significantly reduce the time you will be required to wear a mask during your vacation. Because face coverings are still required indoors and in all attractions, theaters and transportation, there will still be times when you’ll need to put that mask on. You don’t mention the age of your son, but if he is able to read, you might consider equipping him with a smart phone so that while those masks are required, you can communicate via text.
I would also recommend stopping by Guest Relations during your initial visit to a theme park to chat with a Cast Member about the
Disability Access Service. This accommodation would allow your family to wait in an alternate location (in this case, outside somewhere) for attractions. That, too, would significantly reduce the time during which you would be required to wear a mask.
I know that some of the
health and safety measures in place can impact a vacation experience, especially for differently-abled people. Like you, I hope that conditions improve really soon so that we can all return to more normal circumstances. But I do hope that my suggestions will help your family to enjoy a vacation that is as magical as can be.