Summary: <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Emmalee-Disney-2.jpg"></a> Today's feature is a magical one-day mini trip report from Wayne Cordova, father of a 4-yr-old Emmalee, who has multiple special needs: cerebral palsy, epilepsy, hypotonia (muscle weakness) and developmental delay. Wayne enthusiastically shares his trip-planning strategy and how he and his wife, Tina, structured their one-day visit to the Magic Kingdom so as to ensure a successful experience for their daughter. Emmalee was able to access her must-do experiences (meeting Mickey Mouse and Anna & Elsa and riding it's a small world) with help of the DAS and the stroller-as-a-wheelchair tag. <a href="http://specialmouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Emmalee-Disney-5.jpg"></a> Wayne believes that parents of children with multiple special needs have access to numerous planning resources that can help them ensure successful Walt Disney World trips for their families. He shares some of his resources here: "Easy WDW was the first Crowd Calendar I looked at" - <a href="http://www.easywdw.com/category/calendar/01-january-2015-crowd-calendar/" target="_blank">http://www.easywdw.com/category/calendar/01-january-2015-crowd-calendar/</a> "The first blog I read about the DAS card" - <a href="http://temporarytourist.com/wdw-disability-assistance-serviccard-das-walt-disney-world/" target="_blank">http://temporarytourist.com/wdw-disability-assistance-serviccard-das-walt-disney-world/</a> "I then turned to podcasts for some info… and found WDW Radio episode 384" - <a href="http://www.wdwradio.com/2014/11/show-384-10-things-need-know-traveling-walt-disney-world-special-needs/" target="_blank">http://www.wdwradio.com/2014/11/show-384-10-things-need-know-traveling-walt-disney-world-special-needs/</a> "Which led me to your podcast!" Special Mouse #045 - <a href="http://specialmouse.com/5-kids-2-das-cards-1-magical-walt-disney-world-vacation-045/" target="_blank">http://specialmouse.com/5-kids-2-das-cards-1-magical-walt-disney-world-vacation-045/</a> Special Mouse #050 - <a href="http://specialmouse.com/disney-das-card-survey-results-050/" target="_blank">http://specialmouse.com/disney-das-card-survey-results-050/</a> (I'm thrilled that our podcast was able to help the Cordova family!) You can connect with Wayne and Tina here: Tina’s Blog <a href="http://tinacordova.com/" target="_blank">http://tinacordova.com/</a> Wayne’s Blog <a href="http://www.waynecordova.com/" target="_blank">http://www.waynecordova.com/</a> Wayne’s Podcast <a href="http://www.geekpastor.com/" target="_blank">http://www.geekpastor.com/</a> Social: <a href="http://twitter.com/WayneCordova" target="_blank">http://Twitter.com/WayneCordova</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/GeekPastor" target="_blank">http://Facebook.com/GeekPastor</a> * * * * * * * * * * Tip of the Week: The DAS system is expected to go digital this week at the WDW resort and there will be a slight change in procedure. Our tip is to assist you during the transition period. Here is how it will work: 1.) Visit Guest Relations in any park and request the DAS – The person in need of accommodation will need to have the entire party present. 2.) The Guest in need of the DAS accommodation will have a picture taken and his or her name will be entered into the system. (Up to now, the procedure is the same as before.) Now the information will also be placed on the guest’s MagicBand. 3.) To use the DAS, the Guest will go to an attraction and have their MagicBand read via the Cast Member’s scanner. The photo and information of the Guest needing the DAS will come up and the CM will verify that it matches the guest wearing the MagicBand. The scanner will then provide a return time. 4.) Upon return to the attraction, the Guest who had the DAS assigned to them MUST scan his MagicBand first, followed by the rest of the party. If not done in that order,
