🎡 Accessibility at Alpen Park: Fun with inclusion in Gramado

🎡 Introduction

We visited Alpen Park in Gramado and had a really cool and accessible family experience! Due to height limitations and extreme rides, we opted for more relaxed attractions, but we still managed to enjoy ourselves and, most importantly, provide special moments for our daughter, Aurora.

🏞️ Environment

Alpen Park has a very pleasant atmosphere. Surrounded by nature, the park offers excellent facilities for those who just want to stroll, enjoy a chimarrão (tea), or enjoy a quieter area with the kids, such as the enclosed kids' area. The decor is simple, but the natural setting alone makes the visit worthwhile.

🎢 Attractions

Because of my height sensitivities, we ended up not going on the really extreme rides like the roller coaster. But we managed to enjoy almost all the others:

• Alpen Motion: It was an immersive and fun experience.
• Alpen Kids: Closed space where Aurora had a lot of fun.
• Alpen Car: Another attraction that we were able to enjoy as a family.
• Sled: I went with Aurora, but I confess I was a little scared. The sled is fast and has quite sharp turns, so for those sensitive to movement or speed, it's worth considering beforehand.

♿ Accessibility

Regarding autism, the service was excellent! Even before the visit, I contacted the park through their official WhatsApp and they gave me all the information clearly:

• Half-price discount for people with autism and their companion.
• Identification bracelet for autistic people.
• Priority queue at all attractions.
• Important: Discounted tickets can only be purchased in person, they cannot be purchased online.

At all attractions, the service regarding the priority queue was very respectful. They truly prioritized us without me having to reinforce or explain it multiple times, which made all the difference to our comfort.

💡 Practical tips

• Consider the sensitivities of the autistic person: As it is an amusement park, those who are afraid of heights or sensitive to extreme movements can already exclude several attractions from their itinerary.
• Kids' Space: Even if the autistic person or child doesn't enjoy the extreme attractions, the park offers more peaceful options, such as a kids' area and outdoor areas.
• Snacks and breaks: There are food options within the park, so it's worth taking breaks to avoid sensory overload.
• Go early: If you want to enjoy it with fewer lines and fewer people, arrive right at the beginning of opening.

📌 Conclusion

Overall, our experience at Alpen Park was very positive! Aurora loved it, and as parents, we were happy to provide this moment for her. The attention to accessibility for autistic children was very good, but I suggest the park reconsider offering online purchases with discounts and installments, as we've seen at other places like Acquamotion. It would also be amazing if in the future they considered creating a sensory attraction or calmer environment, especially geared towards autistic children.