Summary: <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Mike_Greer-e1411477743545.jpeg"></a> Willkommen! This week's feature is truly a special trip report, because although we've visited Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris and the Disney Cruise Line in past trip reports, today I'm bringing you our first-ever Adventures by Disney report! Our good friend, Mike Greer, is back - this time to tell us all about his 2012 Adventures by Disney trip to Germany. Warning: we talked for a long, long time! You may recall that Mike was born with <a href="http://www.oif.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AOI_AboutOI">Osteogenesis Imperfecta </a>(OI), a genetic bone disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily. It is also known as “brittle bone disease.” Mike uses a wheelchair to get around, so he shares lots of information on the wheelchair accessibility of this particular Adventures by Disney trip itinerary. We also talked about the ways in which he prepared himself physically to push his manual wheelchair over grass and cobblestone roads. Mike covers the Germany vacation in depth: Their accessible airport "adventure" in Frankfurt! Their stay at HOTEL SCHLOSS WALDECK, an 11th-century castle-turned-resort, perched high above the Edersee. Touring the charming town of Waldeck, including archery, beer-tasting, and a scenic ferry ride on Lake Edersee. Touring the lavish LÖWENBURG CASTLE. Visiting the famous STEIFF BEAR MUSEUM. The company's founder, Margaret Steiff, invented the teddy bear. Pretzel-Making at STRIFFLER BAKERY, the oldest bakery in Rothenburg. A lamp-lit walk with the night watchman in Rothenburg. Their visit to the snowy-white NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE — an inspiration for Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland ® Park. A scenic ride on the "ROMANTIC ROAD" to Munich. And much more. If you would like more information about Adventures by Disney, including a complete list of destinations worldwide, please visit the official website, <a href="https://www.adventuresbydisney.com/">adventuresbydisney.com</a>. Tip of the Week: Summer afternoons at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida are notoriously hot, humid, crowded and often rainy. My first recommendation is that your return to your resort for an afternoon break or swim, but if you want to stay in the parks, plan to see indoor shows or smaller attractions. Don't try to fight the crowds at the popular ones and don't plan to spend a lot of time outdoors. Here are some great summer afternoon choices that typically do not require the use of a FastPass+ reservation: Magic Kingdom: The Hall of Presidents, Carousel of Progress, Country Bears Jamboree, Mickey's Philharmagic, and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. Epcot - Future World: Ellen's Energy Adventure, Innoventions, and the aquarium exhibits at The Seas pavilion. Epcot - World Showcase: The American Adventure and the movies in the Canada, France and China pavilions. Animal Kingdom: It's Tough to be a Bug, Finding Nemo: the Musical, and the indoor activities at Rafiki's Planet Watch. Disney Studios: One Man's Dream, MuppetVision 3D and the Magic of Disney Animation. * * * * * * * * * * * Mousellaneous: I've received several emails and Facebook messages from folks who missed the Kickstarter, but are interested in obtaining Walt Disney World with Autism: A Special Needs Guide. The book is still a work-in-progress, but if you would like an email notification when it becomes available on Amazon, please visit<a href="http://specialmouse.com/the-big-question-when-will-walt-disney-world-with-autism-be-published/"> specialmouse.com/book</a> and sign up! Thank you for listening! Kathy
