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For guests with AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER and other neurodiverse conditions.
The information in this guide has been prepared by Autism Double-Checked to assist visitors with ASD when visiting Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks. For neurodiverse visitors, please make use of the information that may relate to your visit. For neurotypical parents, caregivers or traveling companions, please make use of this to assist the special guest that you are accompanying.
The objective, throughout, is to give advance information about sensory, and other, issues that may need extra consideration for visitors with ASD. The Guide gives information about the nature of these issues. Guests should view this information in the context of their own, unique, challenges.
Due to the wide variety of issues that may arise for individuals with ASD, such guidance is general in nature. If you encounter something that is not covered in this guide, please contact the Autism Concierge by clicking the link in the Autism Concierge section below prior to your visit or seek the help of a member of Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks staff once you are there.
Throughout this Guide, we make use of the following Sensory Issue Advisory Triangles.
Make use of the Hotel Website at: https://margaritavilleresortlakeoftheozarks.com
Review the information given in this guide.
If you need further specific information that is not covered by either of the above resources, you should contact the Autism Concierge by using the link in Autism Concierge above.
If you wish to share information ahead of your visit about your unique needs and preferences, please use the Autism Passport. You can get that by using the link in Autism Passport above.
In general terms,January, February, and December are the quietest.Thursdays are generally the quietest time of the week.
Visitors who have problems with crowds may wish to take this information into account when planning a visit.
IATA Code | Full Name | Distance |
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SGF | Springfield/Branson National Airport | 95 miles |
Name | Distance |
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Lake Regional Hospital | 2 miles |
Name | Distance |
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Lake Regional Hospital | Lake Regional Hospital Pharmacy |
Normal check-in time is 4:00 pm and normal check-out time is 11:00 am.
Guests arriving earlier, or departing later, than normal times may request early check-in or late check-out. These will be handled on a "best efforts" basis, subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
The best method to request early check-in is to ask at the front desk. The best method to request late check-out is to ask at the front desk.
- If a family member gets lost, report to a member of the front desk staff and request an alert to all staff members who may be able to assist in searching.
- Give them as much information as possible including gender, age, race, clothing description, last known location, direction of travel, if known, and communication abilities (verbal/non-verbal/understands verbal communication).
- It is recommended that you have a recent photo available on your mobile device so that you can share it with the resort team.
- In normal circumstances GPS functions throughout the premises and there are no “blind spots.”
- Stay at the front desk. This will enable the resort team to locate you as soon as possible once your family member has been located.
Maximum Occupancy | 4 |
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Bedding | 2 King Bed s and 1 Sofa Sleeper |
Rollaways Available |
Yes
|
Connecting Room Available |
Yes
|
Connecting Room Category | Standard rooms connect with other standard rooms |
Bath or Shower | Both |
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Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
Outdoor Space | Balcony (with lockable walkout door) |
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Window Locks | Permanently Locked |
Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
Blackout Shades/Drapes |
Yes
|
Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
Other Amenities | A majority of these rooms with two king beds have a balcony with a sliding door that locks with a charlie bar |
Maximum Occupancy | 4 |
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Bedding | 2 Queen Bed s |
Rollaways Available |
Yes
|
Connecting Room Available |
Yes
|
Connecting Room Category | In most cases this category connects to a parlor entertainment room or an ADA room |
Bath or Shower | Both |
---|---|
Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
---|---|
Blackout Shades/Drapes |
Yes
|
Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
Other Amenities | A majority of these rooms have tub/shower combos - some of them do have a shower only bathing option. Additionally - there are a few of these rooms that do have a balcony with a locking door. |
Maximum Occupancy | 4 |
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Bedding | 1 King Bed and 1 Sofa Sleeper |
Rollaways Available |
Yes
|
Connecting Room Available | No |
Bath or Shower | Both |
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Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
Outdoor Space | Patio (with lockable walkout door) |
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Window Locks | Permanently Locked |
Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
Blackout Shades/Drapes |
Yes
|
Light control | A few fixtures controlled by dimmer |
Microwave |
Yes
|
Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
Other Amenities | All of these rooms have a private patio that is by the entry door, all are on the water and by the entertainment area |
Maximum Occupancy | 6 |
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Bedding | 1 King Bed , 2 Double Bed s and 1 Sofa Sleeper |
Rollaways Available |
Yes
|
Connecting Room Available |
Yes
|
Connecting Room Category | Each two bedroom suite, connects with another two bedroom suite |
Bath or Shower | A shower |
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Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
Outdoor Space | Patio (with lockable walkout door) |
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Window Locks | Permanently Locked |
Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
Blackout Shades/Drapes |
Yes
|
Light control | A few fixtures controlled by dimmer |
Full Kitchen |
Yes
|
Microwave |
Yes
|
Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
Other Amenities | All of these suites are on the water and by the entertainment area |
Cuisine Type | American |
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Reservations | Not Possible |
Service Times | Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner |
Serving Style | Carry Out , Table Service , Bar Service with food |
Seating Type | Table , Bar/High Top , Booth |
Indoor Seats | 80 Seats |
Outdoor Seats | 0 Seats |
Dietary selections on menu/as standard service | Wheat/Gluten Free , Vegetarian , Vegan |
Additional Dietary selections offered on request | Dairy Free , Soy Free , Nut Free |
How to request special dietary requirements | Ask when dining , Prior notice |
Average wait time to be seated (In approximate minutes) | 5 |
Average wait time for food to be served (in approximate minutes) | 20 |
Types of Sound | Recorded Music , Guest Conversation |
Sound Intensity? | Moderate - normal conversation is possible |
Type of Lighting | Fluorescent , LED/Incandescent , Natural/Daylight |
Lighting intensity | Daylight or similar intensity |
Cuisine Type | American |
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Reservations | Not Possible |
Service Times | Breakfast |
Serving Style | Carry Out , Table Service , Bar Service with food |
Seating Type | Table , Bar/High Top , Booth |
Indoor Seats | 200 Seats |
Outdoor Seats | 0 Seats |
Dietary selections on menu/as standard service | Wheat/Gluten Free , Vegetarian , Vegan |
Additional Dietary selections offered on request | Dairy Free , Soy Free , Nut Free |
How to request special dietary requirements | Ask when dining , Prior notice |
Average wait time to be seated (In approximate minutes) | 15 |
Average wait time for food to be served (in approximate minutes) | 15 |
Types of Sound | Recorded Music , Guest Conversation |
Sound Intensity? | Moderate - normal conversation is possible |
Type of Lighting | Fluorescent , LED/Incandescent , Natural/Daylight |
Lighting intensity | Daylight or similar intensity |
Reservations | Not Possible |
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Service Times | Dinner |
Serving Style | Carry Out , Counter Service/Food Display |
Seating Type | Table , Bar/High Top |
Indoor Seats | 25 Seats |
Outdoor Seats | 6 Seats |
Dietary selections on menu/as standard service | Wheat/Gluten Free , Dairy Free , Vegetarian , Vegan |
Additional Dietary selections offered on request | Soy Free , Nut Free |
How to request special dietary requirements | Ask when dining , Prior notice |
Average wait time to be seated (In approximate minutes) | 20 |
Average wait time for food to be served (in approximate minutes) | 0 |
Types of Sound | Recorded Music , Guest Conversation |
Sound Intensity? | Moderate - normal conversation is possible |
Type of Lighting | Fluorescent , Natural/Daylight |
Lighting intensity | Daylight or similar intensity |
Cuisine Type | American |
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Reservations | Not Possible |
Service Times | Lunch , Dinner |
Serving Style | Carry Out , Table Service , Bar Service with food |
Seating Type | Table , Bar/High Top , Booth |
Indoor Seats | 100 Seats |
Outdoor Seats | 100 Seats |
Dietary selections on menu/as standard service | Wheat/Gluten Free , Vegetarian , Vegan |
Additional Dietary selections offered on request | Dairy Free , Soy Free , Nut Free |
How to request special dietary requirements | Ask when dining , Prior notice |
Average wait time to be seated (In approximate minutes) | 35 |
Average wait time for food to be served (in approximate minutes) | 20 |
Types of Sound | Live Music , Recorded Music , Guest Conversation |
Sound Intensity? | Loud - normal conversation may be difficult |
Type of Lighting | Fluorescent , LED/Incandescent , Natural/Daylight |
Lighting intensity | Bright/Intense |
Cuisine Type | Fine Dining, American |
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Reservations | Recommended |
Service Times | Dinner |
Serving Style | Table Service |
Seating Type | Table |
Indoor Seats | 50 Seats |
Outdoor Seats | 30 Seats |
Dietary selections on menu/as standard service | Wheat/Gluten Free , Dairy Free , Soy Free , Nut Free , Vegetarian , Vegan |
How to request special dietary requirements | Ask when dining , Prior notice |
Average wait time to be seated (In approximate minutes) | 5 |
Average wait time for food to be served (in approximate minutes) | 20 |
Types of Sound | Recorded Music , Guest Conversation |
Sound Intensity? | Low - even whispered conversation is possible |
Type of Lighting | LED/Incandescent , Natural/Daylight |
Lighting intensity | Daylight or similar intensity |
Indoor or outdoor | Outdoor |
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Entry method | Pool ladder |
Lifeguard or other supervision |
Yes
|
Pool Lift/Hoist |
Yes
|
Poolside entertainment |
Yes
|
Sound Sources | Live Entertainment |
Sound Intensity | Moderate - normal conversation is possible |
Shallow End Depth | 3 feet |
Deep End Depth | 4 feet |