Our family just got back from a different Disney trip last week, a "disney cruise". If you have disney-itis this time of year this is the best way to cure it. We had a fabulous trip! There were no crowds to fuss with,my kids had plenty of contact with characters (for about the same price we've paid for WDW vacations in the past),and my husband and I had plenty of contact with relaxation and pampering. Definitely, the best vacation we have ever had. We can be found cruising with Mickey again next year on Spring break, you probably should too.....

Agree cb. We went on the Disney cruise 3 years ago and my kids cried when we left. They absolutely loved every minute of it. I'm thinking about it again for next years Spring Break too.

I've been following this thread for the past few days. Thank you Fodor's editors for taking out the anonymous "X" and his rude posts. For anyone that is reading this for the first time, it may not make a lot of sense, but rest assured that you aren't missing much more than someone that has to resort to name calling and insults rather than adding a valuable post. Good bye Mr. X!

Hi, I picked up the foders guide so that I could be well informed when my son (who's 13 and autistic) and I head for the WDW for the first time. <BR><BR>Reading the various points of view has been an eye opener! I am going from May 22-26. After reading your posts I have prepared myself mentally for the crowds and to just take it easy. I also scheduled a PS for 8am for the Crystal Palace. Hopefully we'll beat some of the crowds & lines because of this. <BR><BR>But I just wanted to say thanks for being honest and open about your rants and raves!

Finally Sane, you are--and they aren't.<BR><BR>Although it certainly took you long enough to sober up.<BR><BR>I just can't believe all those defensive souls who somehow think that trashing Disney is immoral, unscrupulous, stupid, unpatriotic, anti-capitalist, and anything else they want to dredge up. The very fact that they DO get so defensive suggests that they are into something "over their head."<BR><BR>Come out and breathe the un-Disneyed air and think how much sand, salt water, boats, national park excursions, visits to Canada (even...), your money COULD have bought.

Karen,<BR> If you want LOADS of great info from people who visit WDW, go to <BR>www.disboards.com<BR>May shouldn't be too bad.

Karen, check out the info on guests with disabilities. You should be able to call someone at WDW and get more specific information, but since it will be terribly hard for your kid to stand in the long lines I believe he can obtain a disability pass with a doctor's note. With the pass he can board the rides through a different posted entrance and avoid the very long lines. <BR><BR>We did this with my son when he was younger at Disneyland. The folks in the park were very understanding and helpful. Now my son is older and can handle the waiting, plus we make it a point never to go on the high-capacity days. You should have a great time!