As of 2019, Discovery Cove in Orlando is now a Certified Autism Center! You and your family members will enjoy an all-inclusive day resort where you can experience swimming with dolphins, snorkeling alongside thousands of tropical fish, and hand-feeding exotic birds. Just remember to pack your bathing suit (and a change of clothes!).<\/p>\n

For those on the spectrum, you’ll find a wide variety of services, amenities, and resources available to enhance accessibility for your visit \u2014 including quiet spaces, sensory guides, wheelchairs, and more. One of the park’s quiet areas is right next to the first-aid area, and it provides a temperature-controlled space where you can adjust the lighting if needed.<\/p>\n

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Universal Theme Parks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You will find that Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure offer an Attraction Assistance Pass at Guest Services, which will allow you to basically check-in at a ride that you would like to experience and then return at a specific time. You’ll need to stop by Guest Services at the entrance of the park to pick up a pass before continuing to the rides.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that Universal has made a few changes to aid in social distancing at their parks \u2014 this includes using what they call “Virtual Lines,” which gives all guests the ability to choose a return time. For rides or attractions that use this newly implemented feature, you’ll use the Virtual Line system like all other guests. However, you’ll still be able to take advantage of the Attraction Assistance Pass for any other ride or attraction.<\/p>\n

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More Autism-Friendly Attractions & Theme Parks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are numerous options for autism-friendly vacation fun in Orlando \u2014 too many for us to list here! There are a few other favorites below:<\/p>\n

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• SeaWorld: Certified Autism Center<\/li>\n
• Aquatica: First water park to be a Certified Autism Center<\/li>\n
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon wave pool<\/li>\n
• WonderWorks: Offers Sensory Days<\/li>\n
• LEGOLAND Florida: Offers Hero Pass for guests with disabilities and their families<\/li>\n
• Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  Accomodations in Orlando<\/strong><\/h2>\n

  What are the benefits of staying in a private vacation rental instead of a hotel?<\/strong> As Alice Horn, our CEO, said best, “when you walk into a crowded hotel lobby, there’s a lot of people, noise, stimulation, and sensory input for a family and a child, and that can be a tough start to a vacation. But when you walk into a home, it’s welcoming, calm, and familiar. A lot of kids have trouble with change, but a home environment makes it much easier for the whole family.”<\/p>\n

  Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have or if you’re looking for something specific for your upcoming stay in Orlando! We can’t wait to start helping you plan your next getaway.<\/p>\n

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  Browse All Rentals<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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  Family Approved<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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  Great for Work & Play<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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  Pet Friendly Rentals<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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  Private pool<\/h2>\n

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  Game rooms<\/h2>\n

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  Lake View<\/h2>\n

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  It’s April, and that means it’s Autism Acceptance Month!\u00a0Here at Villakey, we’re extremely honored to support the autism community and help families travel to Orlando to create memories that will last a lifetime. We all need time to have fun, relax, and enjoy a change pace from the mundane routines! However, we know firsthand that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3199,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[44,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3192","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-autism-friendly","category-family-vacation-tips"],"yoast_head":"\n