The Autism Travel Podcast

I’m Dina Farmer, Founder of  Lily and Magnolia Travel and the Special Needs Travel Podcast. And I’m here to introduce you to my podcast.  Traveling with kids of any age can be difficult, and traveling with special needs adds even more challenges.  With those challenges comes frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed thinking about all that travel planning.  Very...

Thank you so much for listening to the 1st season of the Lily and Magnolia Travel Podcast.  We talked a lot about Disney a bit about different places around the world you can travel with a loved one with special needs.  I have so many exciting things coming to the podcast in season 2 and I can't wait to share with you!    It's been a fun couple of months and as always if y...

In this episode, I speak with Nathalie Lim of Tokyo Disneyland Style and we discuss visiting the Tokyo Disneyland Resort and how I can help you plan a vacation of a lifetime to Tokyo and the Tokyo Disneyland Resort. You can find Natalie on all the major social media networks! Natalie Lim American, from Orange County, CA Living in Japan since 2016 Came here for husband's work 2 kids Photography- To...

We look at how the DAS (Disability Access Service) works at Tokyo Disneyland.  This basic concept is the same at the U.S. Parks but there are a couple of things you should know.  This works the same for Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland. Do you need help planning a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort or other Disney Parks?  Follow my link below and let's get started plan...

Today on the podcast I interview LaShawn Wilks of Everyday Eyecandy!  In this episode, we talk about what Disney can do to accommodate a gluten allergy and even a nut allergy.  This explores options for gluten-free and what happens in the case that they don't have gluten-free options and even what to do if your allergy is so severe.  Surprise, Disney does let you bring in your own f...

When my oldest son was diagnosed with autism.  I was simply unaware that the behaviors he was presenting were different from his neurotypical brother.  I didn’t know how much sensory overload and how scared of new things he was until he was diagnosed.  I thought our travels were over once I realized how difficult it was becoming to travel with him.  It wasn’t until my son came...

Angela created her website to help people with disabilities and special needs (like herself) plan and achieve the best Disneyland trip possible. After all, Disneyland is the happiest place on earth! However, if you have some sort of “disability”, you may feel as though much of the world around you is not equipped or prepared to handle your unique needs. Well, in this episode Angela shares valuable...

Samantha Drew of JSA Creations joins me on this episode as we talk about her first experience of going to the Disney Parks with her son with autism.     Check out Samantha's Etsy Shop here: https://etsy.me/2XeohWN   Do you need help planning a vacation with a loved one with special needs or just need help planning a family vacation?  Visit my site to learn more about plann...

My on my podcast today is Beth Roberts owner of Sensory Kids Guide.     Visit her website here:   www.sensorykidsguide.com   If you need help planning your vacation visit my website and let's get started planning your trip:  www.lilyandmagnoliatravel.com/plan-a-trip  Beth Roberts started Sensory Kids Guide after a particularly difficult visit to Disney World with...

Did you know there are plenty of travel suppliers that are certified by the IBCCES as a Certified Autism Specialist? Like me!   Need more information about the IBCCES?  https://bit.ly/2WJfqxp   Are you thinking about planning a vacation with a special needs loved on but not sure where to get started?   Well, head on over here: www.lilyandmagnoliatravel/plan-a-trip to get s...

I've said time and again Disney understands very well that they have guests that visit their parks with so many different levels of accessibility.  Each guest experience is unique and Disney, in particular, is very accommodating when help guests with special needs to enjoy the parks just like anyone else.    With this in mind, Disney did have to make some changes to their origi...

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Lily and Magnolia Travel Podcast!   I’m Dina Farmer and I help families with special needs navigate the unique challenges presented when traveling so they can experience a memorable and magical vacation. I know all too well the countless hours of research we, as parents, put into molding our vacations to fit our needs.  Sending email after email, phone ca...

Traveling with kids of any age can be difficult, and traveling with special needs adds even more challenges.  With those challenges comes frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed thinking about all that travel planning.  Very often work, school, therapy appointments, and swim lessons suck up all of our time in planning family vacations.  By the time we start our vacation, we’re...