Designing for Neurodivergent Joy: Rethinking Access and Inclusion in Theme Parks and Entertainment Spaces

This resource, for industry professionals, parents, and park/event visitors, brings together a series of in-depth articles that examine the barriers neurodivergent individuals and families face in theme parks and entertainment spaces, from sensory overload and executive dysfunction to inflexible design and incomplete accommodations. It offers visionary alternatives rooted in lived experience, proposing practical and systemic changes that prioritize regulation, autonomy, and access to joy. Together, these writings call for a shift from performative inclusion to intentionally crafted environments where neurodivergent people are centered, supported, and truly welcomed.