Disney and Hot Flashes!

Pharmmom

Disney and Hot Flashes!

Pharmmom

Hello

I am going with my husband and 3 kids to Disney for our 20th anniversary end of June.  Our youngest girl has autism and we got a disability letter to get the pass for the rides.  I hear they are great with kids with disabilities.  Anyway how in the world am I going to manage these hotflashes in Disney!!!  It was 75 degrees here in Jersey today and I was so warm!!!  Help I need advice!  Thanks !!!

Barb

caaclark

Barb,

I dress in layers year round.  I find that I am hot, then cold, then hot.  But Disney in June you may be just hot until you go inside.  I guess the usual-stay away from caffeine, alcohol, etc. 

You will have a great time anyway.  I am also from NJ and was really hot yesterday too.

carolsd

First of all, congrats you're going on this wonderful family vacation!

As far as staying cool, I don't have much to offer (sorry) but I like the suggestion of dressing in layers. Also, maybe you could carry some astringent or witch hazel or even plain rubbing alcohol in your bag to apply when you're feeling hot. It helps cool the skin and make you feel cooler all around.  

Stay hydrated, and maybe wear a visor hat with a terry cloth lining to capture any sweat. And ride the water rides; there is a log flume ride at Disney World that gets you damp (not soaking) and that will cool you. Are you going to --Land or --World?

I hope you have a wonderful time. I envy you!

FEB

My sister in law has an autistic son and they had a great time taking him to Disney. She said the passes worked great, except for one jerk who complained about them jumping the line. As you know, autistic kids look normal so people do not always emphathize. Her son especially loved the airplane! She advised that you tell him a story about what to expect so he is not so overwhelmed.

As far as the hot flashes, good luck! Florida in the summer is the pits. Spend the afternoons at the pool!

We have gone several times and we like to eat breakfast in our room, have a nice lunch, come back to the pool for the afternoon, make sandwiches for dinner and then back to the park. Spending the whole day in the parks is just too tiring and everyone gets really crabby. We always stay in a place with a fridge and microwave. The resturants are overpriced and the food is pretty mediocre for the most part.

Have a great time!!!

Jellydonut

Barb,

This product may prove to be very beneficial:

http://www.healthandbodystore.com/coolingaids.html?gclid=CMCD9YuhxZMCFQoFGgodAA6RCA

I agree with the visor hat.

Have a terrific time!

Jelly

Pharmmom

Hello

Thanks Jelly.  I will order a few of those!  They look terrific.

Linda interesting story regarding the line jumping.  I know.  My daughter is pretty obvious though.  My girlfriends son is autistic and looks "normal".  He speaks more than my Katie. She's very mininally verbal.  Anyway I heard of people faking disabilities to get this pass.  Is that not sick and disgusting or what!!!  My girlfriend(with the autistic son) said that there was a family ahead of her and she was paying attention and the kids were all normal.  Somehow this family got a disability pass.  She said they barely looked at the letter but I got one from the pediatrician anyway.   I know Florida is a dog in the summer.  Unfortunately it was the only time we could go and we are driving from NJ.  I'm afraid to take her on the plane.  I don't know how she would react and I don't want to take any chances. 

Barb

TennesseeMichele

Barb,

When we were there it rained twice a day, at least, so between being soaked from the the rain and the water rides I felt comfortable!  Also plan on doing the inside, air conditioned attractions during the heat of the day.

Glad you have the pass; that will help, too.  Have fun!

Michele

iodine

I totally agree with breaking up the day!  Pool and an afternoon nap means a happy family at night and to watch the parade and fireworks.

Carpet picnics in the room are the way to go as well.  Saves a bundle, as does ziplock bags of trail mix. 

I carry a folding fan and look very "ladylike" when I'm fanning away the internal heat.  Ah, personal summers.

FEB

Barb

My Sister in law was nervous about Jack flying too, but they talked about it a lot before to prepare him and he really loved it. I guess it is something you just cannot predict. As you know autistic kids are all different. Just don't worry about what other people think or what stupid  and insensitive things they might say. You need to do what is right for your family and enjoy yourself. You deserve a break and to have a great vacation. My heart goes out to you because I know how hard it is having an autistic child.

I have so much admiration watching my brother and sister in law handle Jack. Their patience is amazing. Three years ago, she went through cervial cancer. I wanted to do something for her so I took her with me the next year on a trip to France. Since I work with the French, we stayed with my friends. We went all over Paris to the cathedrals and then to Lourdes and prayed for Jack. It was a very special time for us to share. She brought back bottles and bottles of holy water for her catholic friends and I brought back one for my few catholic friends . The day before my surgery, she reminded me to use some of the holy water, and surgery went well for me. She was so supportive of me, and I am so thankful, because she has to deal with so much more that I do. My kids are grown and she still has two in HS. The point of my telling you all this, is that I hope that you will also take some time to yourself, maybe take an afternoon alone while at Disney or even go somewhere with a friend on another time. You deserve it!

Also, I have found that by really watching my diet, the hot flashes have disappeared. I no longer eat dairy, sugar, and really limit the meat, and it is amazing to me how much more in balance I feel. I don't even miss the junk anymore.

Tigwin

PharmMom, I live here in so cal so I know Disney very well.  You should call and tell them about your child's needs and your own.  They do have places to rest if you are not feeling well.  They will give you a pass to enter in the back of the line so you do not need to wait but they may also be able to direct you to the places that are cool so you have set places to sit and cool down.  Many of the rides and attractions have air condtioning.  I will tell you the weather is unpredictable so dress for the day. They also have lockers you can rent and keep extra clothes in.  June is usually very nice weather so you should be just fine.  Maybe the endorfins of a good mood will shooo away the hot flashes.  I also take vitamin E daily to help with hot flashes and just read that Flak seed is also very good to reduce flashes.  Have a great day.  Feel free to email me directly if you have any questions about Disneyland to the area. Enjoy and pace yourself.

Pharmmom

Thanks.  I agree pacing yourself is the key.  I bought a book on touring disney. Its not my first time but its Katie's first time.  I actually found a website regarding taking autistic kids to disney.  Thanks Linda.  I appreciate your kind words and your "insider" knowledge!  LOL.  You reminded me that I had some special oil from St.Ann's (don't know where this was) from my moms friend.  We are Catholic.  Lourdes must have been amazing. 

Tig I'm going to Florida not California but I'm sure they are very similar.  I remember hitting those a/c rides.  I'll keep it in mind again.  We don't actually go til June 26.  I'm a planner!!!!  LOL.

Thanks again

Pharmmom

Thanks.  I agree pacing yourself is the key.  I bought a book on touring disney. Its not my first time but its Katie's first time.  I actually found a website regarding taking autistic kids to disney.  Thanks Linda.  I appreciate your kind words and your "insider" knowledge!  LOL.  You reminded me that I had some special oil from St.Ann's (don't know where this was) from my moms friend.  We are Catholic.  Lourdes must have been amazing. 

Tig I'm going to Florida not California but I'm sure they are very similar.  I remember hitting those a/c rides.  I'll keep it in mind again.  We don't actually go til June 26.  I'm a planner!!!!  LOL.

Thanks again