AMC Theaters "Sensory Friendly Shows" for Autistic Guests

[DaveInTN 3,247]

This is from the September Mousesavers newsletter. How cool is this??

AMC Downtown Disney 24 Offers ‘Sensory Friendly’ Shows for Autistic Guests

Select AMC Theatres now offer “sensory friendly” film-going experiences for guests with autism including the theater at Walt Disney World, AMC Downtown Disney 24.

During a sensory friendly showing, theater lights are turned up, sound is reduced and audience members are welcome to talk or get up and move during the show. The program was initiated at the AMC Columbia Mall 14 theater in Columbia, Maryland, where a request from a parent of an autistic child inspired a screening attended by more than 300 parents and children.

Upcoming shows at AMC Downtown Disney 24 at Walt Disney World Resort are:

Finding Nemo – September 22

Frankenweenie – October 13

Wreck-It Ralph – November 10

Rise of the Guardians – December 8

All sensory-friendly shows take place at 10:00 am. Dates and films are subject to change.

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[Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58]

I'm all for lowering the volume. That drives me crazy!!

[kampfirekim 260]

There is a theatre in Columbia, SC that does this. It may be an AMC as well. I'm glad to see that Disney is doing this. :)

[Southern Blessings 4]

That is so great that some theaters are doing this now!

[GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799]

Very cool! I'm going to share this with a couple friends.