[Blindtlk] [Nfbnet-members-list] FW: MEDIA ADVISORY: Disneyland Park Unveils Enhanced Outdoor Audio Description Technology for Guests with Visual Disabilities

[Penny Duffy]

I am pretty sure Disneyworld already has it. It has since right after my
visit in August. Pretty sure
On Jul 2, 2011 4:23 AM, "T. Joseph Carter" <carter.tjoseph at gmail.com> wrote:
> Looks like they goofed and decided to roll this one out first at the
> wrong park. *grin* If they’d decided to do it at Disneyworld first,
> they could wind up with lots of "testers" eager to try it out!
>
> Joseph
>
> On Fri, Jul 01, 2011 at 07:06:18PM -0500, Wunder, Gary wrote:
>>
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>>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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>>
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>>CONTACT: Kristin Wood, Disneyland Resort
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>>818-726-9107 (cell)
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>><mailto:Kristin.G.Wood at disney.com>Kristin.G.Wood at disney.com
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>>
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>>Disneyland Park Unveils Enhanced Outdoor Audio Description Technology
>>for Guests with Visual Disabilities
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>>
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>>WHAT: Beginning July 6, guests with visual disabilities will
>>be able to explore Disneyland Park in a whole new way through an
>>enhanced Disney-designed device that provides detailed audio
>>description of outdoor areas and fits in the palm of a guest's hand.
>>
>>
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>>WHO: Interview opportunities with:
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>>· Guests and cast members with visual disabilities
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>>· National Federation of the Blind
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>>· Braille Institute: OC Regional Center
>>
>>· Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Manager, Domestic Services
>>for Guests with Disabilities
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>>
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>>WHY: Disney Parks have long been at the forefront of
>>providing accessibility for guests with disabilities. This
>>additional feature compliments the existing audio description inside
>>approximately 20 Disneyland Park attractions and theaters that was
>>launched just over a year ago.
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>>
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>>WHEN: Wednesday, July 6
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>>· 10 a.m. – Media arrivals – Please RSVP for parking and
>>entry information
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>>· 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. – Presentation in Disneyland Park
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>>· 10:45 to 12 p.m. – Guided walk down Main Street U.S.A. to
>>the hub for guests to experience the service first-hand
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>>· 12 p.m. – Luncheon at Plaza Inn
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>> (Note: all times approximate)
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>>
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>>WHERE: Disneyland Park
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>># # #
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>>
>>Disneyland Resort
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>>Located on approximately 500 acres in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland
>>Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the
>>original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure park –
>>plus the Downtown Disney District comprised of unique dining,
>>entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s three hotels are
>>the 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the 969-room
>>Disneyland Hotel and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. With
>>21,000 Cast Members, the Disneyland Resort is Orange County’s largest
>>employer and generates $4.7 billion for the Southern California
>>economy. The Resort has welcomed more than 600 million guests since
>>opening on July 17, 1955. For detailed information about the
>>Disneyland Resort, please visit www.disneyland.com.
>>
>>
>>
>>Kristin G. Wood
>>
>>Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
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>>Communication Specialist
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>>(714) 781-6961 (Disneyland office)
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>>(818) 726-9107 (Cell)
>>
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