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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Iceland is very overrated. It's also very expensive once you arrive.

Here's how we approach trip planning for our family (of six): what would the kids enjoy doing? Then we pick a location that checks the boxes for the kids and for us.

City-based vacations can be tricky for some families. Our family actually enjoys touring cities (as long as I do my research and build in off the beaten path fun activities), but most of our friends have commented that they would never be able to take their kids on similar trips. Instead, they tend to take their kids to all inclusives in Mexico, DR or the Caribbean. Disney and other theme parks are also popular.

So, what do your kids enjoy? [/quote]

OP here...both kids enjoy activities they can actively engage in.  So things like going to museums are usually out unless they can touch the displays and it is interactive.  [b]DS1 is suspected of having ADHD and high functioning autism[/b] by the child developmental pediatrician so quiet activities or large group activities are out.  They don't seem to like nature stuff (i.e. hiking) that much either (or if they do, it is mostly for the sensory stuff such as rolling in mud).  We thought an all inclusive would be good because it is contained (DS1 tends to run off) and DS1 is really into the ocean and aquatic animals.  Something in the US is fine too but I don't know if there are all inclusive in the US geared towards children or other places that would be contained with easy dining options.  [b]We thought about Disney world[/b] but I thought half the fun about going to Disney are for the characters which neither of them are interested in for some reason.[/quote]

Please know that Disney has gone well above and beyond to accommodate kids with special needs. That doesn't mean it will be the right choice for your kids or kids, but I was realy impressed when I found this out.

[url=https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/cognitive-disabilities-services/][webpage is labelled] Autism & Cognitive Disabilities Services[/url] 
[quote]In particular, the Disability Access Service is designed for Guests who are unable to tolerate extended waits at attractions due to a disability. This service allows Guests to schedule a return time that is comparable to the current queue wait for the given attraction.

To learn more about the Disability Access Service—in addition to other accommodations that might be available based on the Guest with a cognitive disability’s individual service needs—please visit the Guest Relations Lobby at the theme parks.

[u]Break Areas [/u]
Should the Guest with a cognitive disability become over-stimulated or need some down time, dozens of areas are available throughout the parks where a Guest can “take a break.” To locate the nearest area, please ask a Cast Member for assistance.

For a complete list of locations, please download our Guide for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities.[/quote]

The more general page of [url=https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/guests-with-disabilities/]Services for Guests with Disabilities[/url][/quote]

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