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Disney World Guest Assistance Card for Special Needs and Wheelchairs

You may have heard rumors about a magical pass for visiting Disney World with special needs that means less waiting in line and special accommodations. I’m happy to say that those rumors are true – it’s called the Guest Assistance … Continue reading

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No Carb Counts Available? Visiting Disney World with Juvenile Diabetes

We started 2013 with a diagnosis of Juvenile Diabetes for my healthy 16 year old daughter. Juvenile Diabetes, otherwise known as Type 1 Diabetes, is an auto-immune disease that attacks the pancreas until the pancreas can no longer produce insulin … Continue reading

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Wheelchair and Special Needs Accessibility on the Animal Kingdom Safari Ride

Our last day at Disney World was spent enjoying Animal Kingdom, and our first stop was the Kilimanjaro Safari.  We had been told that it was an amazing ride, “the closest thing to an actual African safari,” said a friend … Continue reading

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Accessible Taxis, Shuttles, Buses and Boats – Disney World with a Wheelchair or Special Needs

One of my biggest concerns when planning our Disney World vacation was how we were going to get from the airport to the hotel and from park to park at various times of day. There are 5 Disney World Parks … Continue reading

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The Best Way to See the Fireworks at Disney World – On a Private Boat!

For many people, one of the highlights of a Disney World vacation is the evening fireworks show, “Wishes” led by Tinker Bell and hosted by Jiminy Cricket. I want to love the fireworks show, I really do, but honestly I … Continue reading

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9 Tips for Flying with Your Special Needs Child

We just got back from Disney World in Orlando – I don’t think there’s a destination in the US that could be much farther from our home in the Seattle area. While we’ve flown many times, our longest flight to … Continue reading

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Adaptive Skiing at Sun Peaks Resort

Meet CJ, skiing rock star – could she be any cuter? CJ has been skiing at Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia for 4 years, so she’s definitely a pro – she even has her own sweet ride! I had … Continue reading

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Family-Friendly Snowmobiling at Sun Peaks Resort

That was the beautiful view from the trail on my snowmobile tour at Sun Peaks Resort. Wow, right? The ride took me through wooded trails, along ridge-tops and to a cabin for a quick warm up. Although I have been … Continue reading

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Snowshoeing at Sun Peaks Resort

Beautiful view, right? That’s just part of what I saw on my Winter Wonderland Snow Shoe Tour at Sun Peaks Resort. I’ve never been on snowshoes before, so be assured, there is no experience required. Snowshoe Rob will give you … Continue reading

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Snow Limo Tours at Sun Peaks Resort – Skiing in British Columbia

I’ve never seen this before, it’s called a Snow Limo at Sun Peaks Resort and it was designed by Robert Lueftner and a friend to help more people experience skiing regardless of age or ability. Maybe you or a family … Continue reading

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