Pixie Dust Blog

✨ Over the past decade, our crew has tracked every Main-Street traffic jam, mid day bottle-necks, post-parade pinch points, and aftre...

We have been a Disney family for a long time, and when we started to visit with our son, who was on the autism spectrum we had to do a lot of adjusting to how we approached planning and visiting. Let's Dive in.

Universal Orlando has a system in place to help guests who find traditional queues exceedingly difficult. Let’s dive in.

But we’ve personally journeyed through the parks with a family member who lost their DAS eligibility and got creative about accessibility on the fly. Let's Dive in.

Crowds at Walt Disney World might feel like a never-ending parade, but with a sprinkle of Pixie Dust ✨ (and our field-tested strategies), you can navigate Disney crowds like a seasoned pro. Let's Dive in.

Help for how to tour Disney's Hollywood Studios without DAS

How to approach EPCOT without DAS

Tips for touring Animal Kingdom without DAS

As of May 20, 2024 at Walt Disney World (and June 18, 2024 at Disneyland), major changes were introduced to the DAS program: 💬 Want to read our personal take on these DAS changes—and how they’ve affected real families like ours? Click here. Updated: As of February 3, 2025 Disney has made two new changes to the Disability Access Service qualifications and the application process.

Disney offers a Disability Access Service (DAS) pass to assist people with neurological disabilities struggle waiting in long lines.

Coordinating DAS with LLSP and LLMP.

Here are some of our best tips for helping kids on the spectrum feel more comfortable, confident, and excited about their Walt Disney World vacation. We would like to add that autism is a spetrum disorder, and there is no exact formula for every child. Use your instincts on what will work for your child and family.

As a family with many “neuro-spicy” members, we’ve found ways to make travel work—not just tolerably, but joyfully. Here’s how we approach neurodivergent travel planning, no matter the destination.

It is possible to have an amazing Disney trip when traveling with someone on the autism spectrum —even with all the hurdles that entails.. And we’re sharing the exact strategies that have worked for us over the years. Let's dive in.

Help for touring the Magic Kingdom without DAS.

The newly updated DAS requirements and procedure to qualify have been in place for roughly two weeks.  We have been reading different articles, plus many Reddit boards and Facebook groups dedicated to disability travel, and watching people’s reactions on TikTok and Instagram.  There are a lot of hurting, angry guests posting about their experiences and we feel for them.

Updated June 20, 2025 Alternative Disney Accommodations If You Don’t Qualify for DAS In this post, we’re breaking down the alternative...

Walt Disney World is known for being one of the more allergy-aware vacation destinations, and many guests with dietary restrictions have reported positive experiences. However, as with any public dining setting, it's important to remain proactive and cautious—especially when it comes to life-threatening food allergies. Let's dive in.

Updated 3/31/2025 Yes, trained service animals can join you on your Walt Disney World vacation! Here's what you need to know if you're...

Updated 7-7-25 When we travel with neurodiverse family members we know they need to take several sensory breaks a day when in the Disney...