Taking a Break in the Parks
Updated: Aug 28
When we travel with neurodiverse family members we know they need to take several sensory breaks a day when in the Disney parks. The parks are full of people and happy noise, but it can be a lot for a neurotypical person let alone someone on the spectrum for who crowds can be very overwhelming. (For our general post on navigating crowds - click here.) We definitely recommend looking into getting a DAS pass, but also knowing areas, attractions, and dining locations where the crowds can lull. We always try to build in breaks within the park during our day. Here are some areas we have found it useful to stop, recharge, and regroup.
Magic Kingdom
Main Street U.S.A.
Train Station
Side street on right side of Main Street
Adventureland
Swiss Family Treehouse
Enchanted Tiki Room
Frontierland
Tom Sawyer Island
Walkway along water
Liberty Square
Hall of Presidents
Liberty Square Riverboat
Sleepy Hollow Seating area near the Castle
Second Floor of Columbia Harbour House
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Carousel of Progress
Walkway between Tron and Storybook Circus
Tomorrowland Terrace
Fantasyland
Gaston’s Tavern - if you can find a table
Walkway between Storybook Circus and Tron
Pinocchio's Village House Second Floor
Epcot
World Celebration
World Celebration Garden behind Spaceship Earth
Pixar Film Festival
World Nature
Finding Nemo Aquarium
Living with the Land and Awesome Plant
World Showcase
Odyssey Building
Canada Pavillion Gardens
UK Pavillion Gardens
Morocco Pavillion
Japan Pavillon
American Adventure
Italy Pavillion
Germany Pavillion
China Pavillion Gardens
Norway Pavillion Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe Seating Area
Mexico Pavillion La Cantina de San Angel
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge
Sunset Boulevard
Bathroom Area past Once Upon a Time shop
Animation Courtyard
Star Wars Launch Bay
Walt Disney Presents
Pixar Plaza
Pixar Plaza Area
Toy Story Land & Galaxy's Edge
Area between Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land
Grand Avenue
Muppets*Vision 3D
Pizza Rizzo's Second Floor
Muppets Courtyard Area
Echo Lake
Vacation Fun
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Singalong Celebration
Benches around Echo Lake
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Discovery Island Trails
Flaming Tree BBQ seating area
Pandora
Walkway between Pandora and Africa
Africa
Falls Exploration Trail
Conservation Station
Alcoves between Africa and Asia
Asia
Maharaja Jungle Trek
Seating Long the Lagoon
Dinoland U.S.A.
Seating Long lagoon
DinoRama
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