Summary: The tables are turned as guest co-host Kim Slusher from the <a href="http://www.distractedlifepodcast.com/">DIStracted Life</a> podcast interviews Kathy about her family's latest Walt Disney World vacation with a teenager who has Autism! <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/P1020254.jpg"> </a> <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/P1020254-e1434315434922.jpg"></a> We talked about many things, including: How I prepared for visiting Walt Disney World with the challenges of my son's autism. Our l-o-n-g two-day drive from New Jersey to Florida (and why we chose to drive instead of fly.) My impression of the one-bedroom villa at Disney's Bay Lake Tower. My son's first experience using Magic Bands, the DAS (Disney's accommodation for guests with cognitive and behavioral disabilities), and how we managed when attractions broke down. Our VIP backstage meet 'n greet with the cast of Finding Nemo: The Musical! <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/P1020251.jpg"></a> Our experience with the Frozen Summer Kickoff, a 24-hour event at the Magic Kingdom, and how that and the Memorial Day holiday affected crowds. The first-ever Special Mouse Podcast listener Walt Disney World meet-up! <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_0399-e1434314292270.jpg"></a> It was fun meeting some of you "in real life." The importance of taking breaks, both during your day and during your vacation. ...and much more! Kim's two children also have "invisible" special needs. Our respective experiences with the DAS were discussed at length, including our overall impression of the new system of accommodation and how it may not truly accommodate all people on the autism spectrum. <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Image-1350.jpg"></a> Here's Kim with her lovely family! I'll return with the usual show format next week. Thanks for listening! Kathy
