Hidden Sensory Break Areas in Disneyland

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  • @patriciarennea
    @patriciarennea 4 роки тому +62

    Ohhh, just when I think you are the kindest guy ever, you get even kinder. You are one of the "Mr.Rogers" people of the world, there are others, you all make my life better, just because I know you are out there and exist. Thank you. This information will useful for so many people.

    • @mrcheezypop
      @mrcheezypop  4 роки тому +6

      The highest compliment I can receive is to be compared to Mr. Rogers. Thank you Tricia.

    • @MakeItBlueADisneyAdventure
      @MakeItBlueADisneyAdventure 4 роки тому +1

      Max it is so true! I would love to do one for the Walt disney world theme parks especially Hollywood studios. My old oasis when having overstimulated attacks was streets of America in Hollywood Studios.

  • @allisonhennessy553
    @allisonhennessy553 4 роки тому +45

    That fire pole goes up to Walt’s apartment. He would sometimes slide down it to head into the park. However, they blocked it off after a young boy climbed up the pole into Walt’s apartment one day.

    • @mikemohr1505
      @mikemohr1505 4 роки тому +8

      I was surprised that Max said that...I was waiting for a punch line to a joke, but nope he was serious.

    • @MakeItBlueADisneyAdventure
      @MakeItBlueADisneyAdventure 4 роки тому +2

      That is so true! I can’t imagine myself living there but living in that apartment must have made Walt realize what he had achieved.

  • @allisonhennessy553
    @allisonhennessy553 4 роки тому +36

    Dude, I thought I was already a big fan of you, but now you’ve got a fan for life! I am a Disney fan with sensory processing disorder and the two don’t always feel like they go together. However, stuff like this video can help people who think they can’t go to Disney, for fear of being too overwhelmed, realize that they actually can.

    • @patriciarennea
      @patriciarennea 4 роки тому +3

      You are so right! I am sorry you go through this. I get panic attacks that have effected Disney days, You are not alone

    • @clairehernandez9957
      @clairehernandez9957 4 роки тому +2

      Me too I can get overwhelmed. Also know you can go to the baby care center too!

    • @mrcheezypop
      @mrcheezypop  4 роки тому +3

      I'm so happy this can help!!

  • @christiansma
    @christiansma 4 роки тому +36

    My son has a sensory overload disorder. He did ok at Disney but by the end of the day everyday he was breaking down. Thank you for sharing!

  • @ShelbyVia
    @ShelbyVia 4 роки тому +14

    I don’t know how effective this one is, but there’s a little path that connects the very front of Frontierland to the Princess Fantasy Faire. There’s a covered wagon that sells pins near the entrance to Frontierland, and if you go immediately to the right, there’s a tiny path that overlooks a pond. It’s usually empty, and there even a couple of benches with plenty of shade. Not too many guests pass through that area, so hopefully that helps!

  • @bixbybailey
    @bixbybailey 4 роки тому +24

    Those women have got a great thing going- excellent idea. Even folks like me who have social anxiety disorder can benefit from their work. These are good spaces- I also love the Tropical Hideaway, particularly a seat beside the water, hella helpful.

    • @RL4422
      @RL4422 4 роки тому +2

      Agreed. I'm a grown adult who freaks out when I'm surrounded by chaos. There are actually lots of little corners in Disneyland to hide in. I do it every time. Lol!

  • @ozzibear2178
    @ozzibear2178 2 роки тому +1

    1:29 that baby was smiling for the camera! so cute

  • @crystalmarie2343
    @crystalmarie2343 4 роки тому +6

    This video was like a giant hug to those who feel like Disney is an unattainable dream. Thank you for offering hope!

  • @johnk3831
    @johnk3831 4 роки тому +3

    The walk from hungry bear to galaxy's edge is one of my new favorite places in the park
    Truly magical

  • @nightknight6845
    @nightknight6845 4 роки тому +3

    One of my all-time favorite spots is the area right when you exit the Mansion’s fast pass distribution. Especially when the holiday version is not running, because the line doesn’t extend back there. You get to hear the creepy music box playing, see the Mansion, the train, Rivers of America. It’s perfect.

  • @Lohengrin1850
    @Lohengrin1850 4 роки тому +1

    These tips are amazing, thank you!

  • @rochellehorrocks1437
    @rochellehorrocks1437 4 роки тому +14

    As a Special Ed teacher; I love this. A lot of parents of my students want to take their kids to Disneyland and are afraid of the noise and their kids having meltdowns.

  • @natalieruby7934
    @natalieruby7934 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this Max! I have 2 nephews with Autism, this will come in handy when we take them to Disneyland this fall 💛💛

  • @MakeItBlueADisneyAdventure
    @MakeItBlueADisneyAdventure 4 роки тому +4

    As a autistic person, this will help some families and will send people to this video! Autism and disney can sometimes be a bad combination if you are not prepared and this video will Certainly put a lot of families at ease. Thanks max!

  • @garnerwellness3
    @garnerwellness3 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this!!! My kid has sensory issues and we are coming to visit Disneyland. This is extremely helpful! Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

  • @sarahgent2674
    @sarahgent2674 4 роки тому +9

    I'm autistic and I love Disneyland but the crowds and noises and stuff are often A Lot, and last time we had to go back to the hotel for a break pretty much every day. So I really appreciate this video. Thanks a lot!

  • @averyeml
    @averyeml 4 роки тому +1

    This was a cool video! I don’t have any sort of disability or disorder that would give me sensory overload but I think Disney can be a lot for anyone. What’s really surprising is that all of these places I can recall seeing but either I just completely ignored them on the path to something else or I never gave a thought of how to navigate to it (like that little seating place jutting out onto the water).

  • @WaltsChiliBowl
    @WaltsChiliBowl 4 роки тому +4

    How wonderful that you posted this! Disneyland can be really hard for me. I have agoraphobia and anxiety disorder. Disneyland is so much more doable knowing where the quieter spots are to retreat to when feeling overwhelmed. Thank you and Sensory Access for all that you do!!

  • @lindsaypierce9185
    @lindsaypierce9185 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for making this video. As a mother of child who loves Disneyland but experiences severe sensory difficulties this was a wonderful video and we can't wait for our next trip. Thank you for thinking of this and helping to share this info

  • @allisonhennessy553
    @allisonhennessy553 4 роки тому +5

    Other tips I find helpful:
    1. Go early in the morning or in the evening. The parks are typically less busy.
    2. Leave the park for a rest at your hotel or even a quiet break in your car.
    3. If you are able to take a longer trip, try going to a park one day, then a break day, then another park day. Or doing all half days.
    4. Try buying food at quick serve restaurants and taking it to one of these quiet stops to eat rather than the busy restaurant.
    5. If you do eat in a full service restaurant, see if there is an outside eating area. There is less echoing music and voices and less artificial lighting.
    6. If you struggle with long wait times in queues where personal space is limited and there is a lot of people noise, talk to the people at guest services about DAS (Disability Access Service, I think?). They can help you find an accommodation that works for you.
    With some planning, breaks, and accommodations, Disneyland and World can be accessible. I know from experience. So be brave and try it. It might just be magical.

  • @KCav10
    @KCav10 4 роки тому +6

    As a Teacher I love this! This can be so helpful to individuals that love Disney but also need tell you regulate themselves when it can be overwhelming.

  • @anacaldera2363
    @anacaldera2363 4 роки тому +2

    That’s awesome!!! My son has Autism and we always need a break from the crowd every so often!!

  • @BellePullman
    @BellePullman 4 роки тому +2

    Great work there, Sensory Access team, and thank you Max for publicising what they do! I have anxiety that gets pretty bad at times, and I'm always looking out for a quiet spot to take a breather when I need it. The ex-smoking areas are great, as long as everyone realises they're EX-smoking and doesn't light up! I hope this project expands and comes to cover all over the place, many tourist destinations, it'll make travelling so much easier to have some tips for your destination!

  • @bryman31
    @bryman31 4 роки тому +5

    as a parent of a MAJOR sensory child. thanks for this video!! we love Disneyland and have to often find what we call "time out spots" to relax and reset

  • @Claudia215
    @Claudia215 4 роки тому +6

    Love all your videos...this video right here happy tears ❤️ I’m a special ed teacher and work with preschoolers. So many parents want to take their kiddos to Disney but are afraid to do so because of sensory overload...This is a great video to refer them to. Thank you 🙏❤️

  • @alexachipman
    @alexachipman 4 роки тому +1

    I go over to the island whenever the crowds start giving my introvert self a stress headache!

  • @chloec222
    @chloec222 4 роки тому +7

    At 1:28 The baby full on hamming it up for the camera! 😂😂 did anyone else see that? I loved this video a lot, my sister has Down syndrome so this is something great to know and spread to others.

  • @HeavenlyImaginings
    @HeavenlyImaginings 4 роки тому +2

    This is a fantastic video. Thank you Max as someone who has sensory issues and gets overloaded/overwhelmed easily this is something that is so important for us.

  • @cherryblossomicelatte
    @cherryblossomicelatte 4 роки тому +3

    When my anxiety gets too bad and is too much to deal and I'm in CA I usually go to the shops on the left, not the candy ones, on Buena Vista and is a nice place to recharge, Grizzly area is also not as bad but is better just to leave and run into the Grand Californian, there are so many spots there to take a moment to breathe, the lobby at Disneyland Hotel is also a nice break area.

    • @alexachipman
      @alexachipman 4 роки тому

      The sweet shop by Winnie the Pooh is great, since it is usually fairly empty

  • @Shari311
    @Shari311 4 роки тому +1

    Max, you are saving my life. I love going to Disneyland with my hubby, but I suffer from anxiety in crowded places and it’s really hard for me. Having a place to go when it becomes too overwhelming is great! Thank you so much for this 😘😘😘

  • @deedeewilliamson4162
    @deedeewilliamson4162 4 роки тому +3

    Wonderful video thank you Max!!

  • @disneymatt01
    @disneymatt01 4 роки тому +1

    The best example of these places is the audio in your video. All the places you go to the sound IS quieter in those spots. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jamiememe8093
    @jamiememe8093 4 роки тому +4

    This was a wonderful video!!! I love your channel anyways but this just set it over the top . This is a blessing for so many families!!🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @melissahuber9098
    @melissahuber9098 4 роки тому +2

    Max Thank you so much for this video. I have a beautiful little one with Autism and we so much appreciate when bloggers like you take time to provide this type of information. I knew most of the places from your previous videos but we haven’t been to Galaxy’s edge and the tip about the ex smoking areas was great also. Please, please do a video like this at DCA. I don’t know any quiet areas there except for Redwood Creek. We are planning our next visit and this would help a lot. Thanks! Your channel is the best of all the Disneyland vlogs and you have a great personality. Keep it up Cheezypop!!

  • @KarBear1722
    @KarBear1722 4 роки тому +2

    What a cool video! Love how you reach out to different communities with your videos. So inclusive!

  • @theeyesofemily5249
    @theeyesofemily5249 4 роки тому +8

    When I am sensory overload at Disneyland. If the Dapper Dans are around singing o would always listen to their show and their voices calms me down.

    • @alexachipman
      @alexachipman 4 роки тому

      So true, I like New Orleans for the same reason. If I stop and just listen to the musicians for awhile, I always feel better!

  • @js5072
    @js5072 4 роки тому +7

    The fire pole leads to walts apartment. His stuff is still in there too, everything is red colored in there.

  • @julieann4956
    @julieann4956 4 роки тому +2

    thank you for doing this video my youngest is autistic and my oldest has sensory processing disorder and is getting tested for autism this helps a lot we love disney but sometimes is hard

  • @michellesaucier3056
    @michellesaucier3056 4 роки тому +2

    This was a great idea. Next time you go to Disney World you should do the same thing. I hope you have a magical day and God bless

  • @marniemarns
    @marniemarns 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much Max! Taking my 88yro mom in late July, she’s also wheelchair bound, so these are great little spots to know about, ahead of time. Really appreciate it💜

  • @johnk3831
    @johnk3831 4 роки тому +1

    What a lovely and caring video
    Uniquely you

  • @TexasMickLoz
    @TexasMickLoz 4 роки тому +1

    I’m one of your Patreon subs and just saw this after I commented about quiet areas for my special needs daughter a could days ago. This video is so helpful, thank you so much!! I will most def be checking out the website for help on future trips! I know this video will help a lot of families out!

  • @erinYYC
    @erinYYC 4 роки тому +3

    Such a great video! Important for so many!!! Thanks for thinking of it and sharing these gems!

  • @ttninjaxx
    @ttninjaxx 4 роки тому +1

    Great video and great work everyone! Not having UA-cam when I became a step mom to two young boys in the spectrum made the parks intimidating! Our wedding gift to them were Annual Passes. ☺ Eventually we found our way around!
    There's also the cannon area in Frontier Land, the quiet spots around the Castle and walkway between there and Rancho Del Zocolo.

  • @aquaticangel3380
    @aquaticangel3380 Рік тому

    this is EXACTLY the video i was looking for! i have a trip to disneyland planned for a bit over a month from now and really wanted to be prepared, thank you!!

  • @barbaraganschow1478
    @barbaraganschow1478 4 роки тому

    The old motorboat launch area is SUBLIME.

  • @_sailorg00n42
    @_sailorg00n42 4 роки тому +1

    Love this !! I don’t have an actual sensory sensitivity disorder (sorry i don’t know the PC term) but as much as I love the parks I do get a lot of anxiety and overwhelmed, so I definitely do think this could be beneficial to everyone, just to kind of take a breather and get away from everything for a bit..

  • @randysmith7045
    @randysmith7045 Рік тому

    the sitting / eating area at Hingry bear Restaurant on the water is my fav.

  • @TShane2011
    @TShane2011 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for making this!

  • @cattiedidful
    @cattiedidful 4 роки тому +1

    This video was so helpful to me. Disneyland is my favorite place on Earth, and I recently started having panic attacks there because of sensory overload. Thank you for this video Max! I will definitely be checking Sensory Access. I would love to see a similar video, but in DCA!

  • @js5072
    @js5072 4 роки тому +2

    That strip on the water was the gummi bears ride. It was also a smoking section.
    Tom sawyers island is pretty good too.

  • @itsNickStitch
    @itsNickStitch 4 роки тому +2

    I absolutely LOVE this

  • @Cutelatinguy2
    @Cutelatinguy2 4 роки тому

    The firepole was connected to Walt's Apartment upstairs. It was closed off when a park guest climbed up the pole into the apartment one day!

  • @barbaraganschow1478
    @barbaraganschow1478 4 роки тому

    Wow! I have an adult son who thrives through and with Sensory Integrative Dysfunction. I developed these strategies 30+ years ago. Uncle Walt’s apartment is up that Fire Pole. It used to be open until a tourist climbed it to the apartment. Uncle Walt kept 2 horses there that we could feed. The Harbor Galley spot is soothing at night...my favorite spot to eat a dill pickle on a hot afternoon. The Galaxy Edge transition spots are MY auditory healing spots! Don’t forget behind Donald Duck’s house in toon town.

  • @abandonedchanneld8031
    @abandonedchanneld8031 4 роки тому +4

    I don't have the bell on and this popped up on my feed, super glad you're covering sensory break areas though!

  • @kevinknox4276
    @kevinknox4276 4 роки тому +1

    Very awesome. Thanks for sharing Max

  • @jessvaughn793
    @jessvaughn793 4 роки тому

    Pixie Hollow is actually sometimes open even when Tinkerbell is no longer there, in the afternoon and early evening. I went around 6pm once to walk through it and it was SUPER quiet there!

  • @sondraxcore
    @sondraxcore Рік тому

    Thanks for making this video! We are taking our kiddos for the first time this year & we are all autistic and have sensory issues.

  • @genialgigi1800
    @genialgigi1800 4 роки тому +1

    Great video and topic!

  • @anyvalenciia
    @anyvalenciia Рік тому

    For me, is more about the lines, I get so anxious and overwhelmed that I can have a meltdown easily

  • @davidmiles533
    @davidmiles533 4 роки тому

    Very good job. Just so you know... across from Its a Small World ( covered area by water ). That’s the old Motor Boat launch.
    Also... on Disney’s Minus column, Thunder Trail was MUCH quieter in the 80’s-2000. Benches lined both sides. It was best at night. Some of the most memorable chance meetings of fellow guests took place there. It’s down to the former smoking overflow area now.
    Again thanks, it was a nice video.

  • @samielynn23
    @samielynn23 4 роки тому

    This is a great video! I love it, thank you Max. Even great for people who have little kids who get tired and cranky and need a short break.

  • @Starsheen
    @Starsheen 8 місяців тому

    TYSM! One of my niblings is on the spectrum, and a trip to Disney is likely in the future.

  • @anab.7450
    @anab.7450 4 роки тому +1

    That was a wonderful video!! Thank you Max!!

  • @melissamenchaca9121
    @melissamenchaca9121 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video. So important

  • @chitchatpaddiwack5638
    @chitchatpaddiwack5638 4 роки тому

    Handicapped areas for the subs and Sleeping Beauties castle have quiet rooms anyone can sit in.

  • @beautygirlsguide
    @beautygirlsguide 4 роки тому +1

    Ohhh how cool

  • @clvrbas
    @clvrbas 4 роки тому

    This video is amazing. We stopped renewing our passes because we couldn't hide back by the BBQ restaurant anymore when my daughter was having a sensory melt down.

  • @gianniclaud
    @gianniclaud 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you. As someone who is on the autism spectrum - this is much appreciated.

  • @MissKayfad1
    @MissKayfad1 4 роки тому

    Excellent video

  • @jeanrose53
    @jeanrose53 4 роки тому

    Hi Max. Finding areas to quietly relax is always a must when we are in Disneyland. When we visit DCA, we like the area behind Gizzley River Run. It used to bee a smoking area, but it is very pretty and SO quite! It is important to get away from the crowds. Thanks for sharing! Biz-e-bee granny Jeanne Rose from Wickenburg Arizona

  • @daveygivens735
    @daveygivens735 Рік тому

    I like to nap in the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse. As long as you're dressed raggedly nobody notices.

  • @s.rietveld7435
    @s.rietveld7435 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much, i was always very tired after the visits of Disney world and looking for this spots, this is the reason that animal kingdom is my number one park

  • @xela159
    @xela159 4 роки тому

    Great video Max!!! I appreciate everything you do!

  • @lynjenkins6750
    @lynjenkins6750 4 роки тому +1

    Appreciate these spots. Not sure how my son will react to SO MANY people in one place.

    • @ttninjaxx
      @ttninjaxx 4 роки тому +2

      I have 2 on the spectrum. You guys can do this! Take lots of breaks and go easy on yourself. It was easier for us to do multiple days and a lot of priming. You got this!

    • @lynjenkins6750
      @lynjenkins6750 4 роки тому

      @@ttninjaxx Kai has Downs and usually handles people very well BUT, strange country, mobs of people and excitement is a lot to ask even if it is all his idea🤣.

  • @parnd
    @parnd 4 роки тому +2

    As a person with autism this is helpful if I make it out to Disneyland someday

  • @vulcanmaster1985
    @vulcanmaster1985 4 роки тому +1

    Walt's apartment was up that fire pole

  • @veektoryk
    @veektoryk 4 роки тому

    Wonderful video! It was such a busy day at the park and all the usual rest spots were filled. BTW, my friend's parents think her daughter is vegetarian but you caught her eating turkey leg in this video. Lol. Those Disneyland bbq turkey legs are her one exception.

  • @otkunstt
    @otkunstt 4 роки тому

    I like the firehouse idea, but I would just caution parents/individuals to be aware of anyone setting the bell off because that can definitely set someone with sensory processing disorder into a panic attack/rage/meltdown.

  • @Songwritersbehindthecurtain
    @Songwritersbehindthecurtain 4 роки тому +1

    There’s a hidden Mickey now that’s awesome and for my opinion now that’s awesome and even the best spot is that there’s a exit route way and it used to be a 🚬 section as well now that’s awesome that it used to be a 🚬 section and that’s like hidden treasures around Disneyland and the best part was that, there’s a water flume going and there’s also ducks as well now that’s ding dang 😜 as well and even the best part of the video is that there’s more space in Disneyland now that’s something that I’m 👀 forward to in the video that I’m watching. Now that’s 👏 that in New Orleans Square that it’s very 🤫 and it’s where club 33 and now that’s awesome 👏. It is very helpful thank you mrcheezypop for the video and for access travel for helping out for the video as well.

  • @clairelaskey5592
    @clairelaskey5592 4 роки тому +1

    All these quiet spots need benches or seats. Trust me I’m a special needs Education assistant and kiddos and their families to to sit , helps with calming.

  • @KCav10
    @KCav10 4 роки тому

    Do you think you could do something like this for WDW?

  • @badlogicdetector8106
    @badlogicdetector8106 4 роки тому

    Tom Sawyer Island is a good place to get away from the crowds..

  • @QuincyDisneyVegan
    @QuincyDisneyVegan 4 роки тому

    Max, Bro, Everybody knows the firehouse pole goes to Walts Apartment. (I'm surprised you don't know that 😆) Walt had it sealed while he was alive because park guests started climbing the pole to enter his apartment while he was there.

  • @brianstone6463
    @brianstone6463 4 роки тому

    There's never anyone in the firehouse. Don't forget to ring the bell on the way out.

  • @TheJPCatholic
    @TheJPCatholic Рік тому

    As an autistic, I personally feel Disneyland is much more doable than WDW and a better bang for your buck.

  • @arizonaresourcequeen4128
    @arizonaresourcequeen4128 4 роки тому

    I know some ..

  • @erinvanpelt3366
    @erinvanpelt3366 4 роки тому +2

    First to watch again

  • @Sakimaki
    @Sakimaki 4 роки тому

    You're a blessing.

  • @socaldisneyfamforlife154
    @socaldisneyfamforlife154 4 роки тому

    Hi I love your channel love the videos you post up you encouraged us to do UA-cam vlogs at Disneyland we started our page called mouse crazy we would love if you could give us a shout out please so we can get more subscribers and be just like our favorite UA-camrs like you

  • @GothicKittyMadness
    @GothicKittyMadness 4 роки тому

    She's suppose to be understanding of autism yet she's using really offensive wording and language. :/ As a parent with children with autism i find this extremely hard to watch.

    • @sensoryaccess7814
      @sensoryaccess7814 4 роки тому +5

      Hi GothicKittyMadness, we certainly don't mean to offend. The majority of individuals on our Board (all of which have Sensory difficulties and the majority of which are Autistic) prefer to use the terms "autistic" versus "with Autism." It is a big debate for sure, but most group of autistic individuals that speak out on this topic say they feel that Autism is part of who they are and how they identify, and that it's not something they are "with." Therefore, we use these terms in the video, as our review team is made up of multiple individuals that have sensory difficulties, including autistic individuals. My son, who is also part of our organization, is Autistic and prefers this term as well, although sometimes he will still uses the term Aspergers; it's really up to him how he self-describes. Many parents prefer to use the terms "with autism," and thats okay too as long as their child prefers this as well. Best practice is usually to use what the individual one is with prefers, and in a case where one is talking about a group of people, to make sure to include the advice of those within the community to decide which terminology is most appropriate. All autistic members of our board and the many autism advocate groups we are a part of, prefer the term "autistic," so that is the terminology we use. Different parts of the country and the world also use different terminologies, so it is quite difficult, but our goal is really to be supportive and helpful. Please know that it is autistic and sensory sensitive individuals who create our ratings, reviews and support systems and while we can't make everyone happy, we hope to help individuals and families have easier access to what many individuals take for granted.