Child running through Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando

Certified Autism Centerâ„¢

Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando has partnered with The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), a global leader in online training and certification programs, to become designated as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). It is our goal to provide every family with an enjoyable and memorable visit to Sesame Street Land, and we are proud to offer specialized services to guests with autism and other special needs.

Certified Staff

Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando Ambassadors receive specialized training to ensure they have the requisite knowledge, skills, temperament, and expertise to cater to all children, including those with special needs.

Training focuses include: sensory awareness, motor skills, autism overview, program development, social skills, communication, environment, and emotional awareness.

Ride Accessibility Program (RAP)

SeaWorld Orlando's Ride Accessibility Program was designed to allow guests to fully participate and enjoy our parks while keeping in mind the safety requirements of our rides and attractions.

 

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Quiet Room

Guests in need of some quiet time and relief from sensory stimulation can utilize a quiet room located inside the Child Care Facility in Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando. This room has features and comfortable seating for guests needing a break. The Quiet Room have a vacant/occupied feature to ensure privacy for our guests. Guests who would like to use a Quiet Room may do so on a first come, first served basis.

Low Sensory Area

Guests in need of a less stimulating area in the park are encouraged to visit the area between Dolphin Cove and Turtle Trek.

Restrooms

All restrooms are accessible to guests using wheelchairs and are marked with the wheelchair symbol throughout the park.

Companion/Family Assist restrooms are located at:
• Main entrance next to “Exit Gifts” gift shop
• SeaSide Restrooms Next to the SeaWorld Gift Shop
• Journey to Atlantis® Plaza area
• Shark Encounter®
• Baby Care Center in Sesame Street at Seaworld Orlando®
• Seafire Inn Restaurant
• Voyagers Restaurant
• Lakeside Grill Restaurant

Manual flush toilets, for those with sensory needs, are at these locations as well.

Resources for Guests with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Travel

Autism Travel is a resource provided by The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards to help parents understand their options for travel. Autism Travel provides parents with a community to share ideas, plan trips with other families, and explore travel options at some of the most beautiful places in the world.

 

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Sesame Street® and Autism: See Amazing in All Children

Sesame Workshop® created Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children, a nationwide initiative aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5. Developed with input from parents, people who serve the autism community, and people with autism, See Amazing in All Children offers families ways to manage common challenges, to simplify everyday activities, and to grow connections and support from family, friends, and community.

 

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