Autism

LEGOLAND FL

This summer, we made our first trip to LEGOLAND! Merritt has really just become interested in Lego’s this year.. and let me tell you, he is ALL IN. He lives and breaths thinking about building Legos! For this trip, we met up with some friends (Meagan and Brantley) who also share a love for Lego!Continue reading “LEGOLAND FL”

Quick Service vs. Reserved Meals

If you’ve planned a Disney vacation, you know that there are meal options. Scattered throughout the parks and resorts are what are referred to as either “quick service” restaurants or restaurants that require reservations (character dining, buffets, fine dining, etc.). Pre-pandemic, you could either pay for these meals individually.. or you could buy a diningContinue reading “Quick Service vs. Reserved Meals”

Disney Transportation

Buckle up. This one is a doozy. Transportation at Disney is intense! There are so many options. Which ones work best for your family.. and which ones should you avoid?! I’m going to break them down individually.. and give you my opinion on each! I’ve mentioned it already (and I intend to drill it in)Continue reading “Disney Transportation”

Why do we travel?

I know some of our friends look at us strangely when we tell them we’re headed on ANOTHER trip. Pre-pandemic, I would estimate that we traveled somewhere monthly. A lot of those are smaller/more statewide trips to the beach, mountains, or visiting family.. but there are a few bigger trips thrown in there also. WeContinue reading “Why do we travel?”

Car Travel Tips

We travel a lot by car. Since we live in North Carolina, we are within easy driving distance of both the mountains and beach. Therefore, we choose to drive a lot more often than any other modes of transportation. With that driving experience has come a lot of knowledge about how to plan (there’s thatContinue reading “Car Travel Tips”

Autism Friendly Theme Parks

Visiting a theme park with a child on the spectrum can be nerve wrecking. All the people, noises, sensory elements.. it’s A LOT. Even for typical people. But thankfully, theme parks around the US have started incorporating Autism Friendly elements into their parks. We recently made our first trip to Sea World Orlando. It isContinue reading “Autism Friendly Theme Parks”

Pre-travel Prep Work

If you’ve traveled ANYWHERE with young children, you know the work involved. Making check list so you don’t forget snacks, sippy cups, pack-n play-sheets, monitors, sound machines, and all the other things needed that make for a successful trip away from home! Personally, I lay out items as early as a week in advance soContinue reading “Pre-travel Prep Work”

Rookie Mistakes

If you’re here for the Disney content, welcome! If you’re not, hang in there. I’ll be posting other trips also. But I would be lying if I said that Disney wasn’t my favorite place to travel! We used a travel agent for our first trip (and several thereafter) which was a SMART move, in myContinue reading “Rookie Mistakes”

Hello!

If you’ve made it this far, thanks for stopping by! I’m Cate and I’ve created this blog with a mission in mind.. to help out other families who need travel advice! Whether you have a child with special needs or not, I hope to cover all the bases! Originally from North Carolina, my husband andContinue reading “Hello!”