[Blindtlk] Going to Cedar Point on August 23

Tue Aug 12 01:26:03 UTC 2014

Oooooooohhhhh! I wannna come I wanna come too! LOL! cedar Point is the
ULTIMATE amusement park. I wanna ride Raptor and the Iron DragonHave
fun and Kendra and Mike got it all covered!

Actually, I would take on Disney World by myself.

Danielle

On 8/10/14, Mike Freeman via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I largely agree with Kendra. However, each amusement park has its own
> challenges, common usage and advantages.
>
> For example, I can assure Kendra and everyone else that navigating
> Disneyland is surprisingly easy, even if one does not take advantage of the
> audio aids provided for blind and visually impaired patrons (back in 1985
> and again in 1996, I went to Disneyland, the first time alone and, back
> then, one was handed a cassette player with the layout of the park and
> interesting facts about the rides; it's probably something digital now).
>
> Also, with respect to canes, for the most part, I handed the cane to a ride
> operator. However, on the Matterhorn, the operators *insisted* that I keep
> the cane with me, strapped into the seat along with me. Presumably, this
> was
> to assist me if the coaster got stuck.
>
> I couldn't believe how courteous Disneyland personnel were. The only thing
> I
> wished I'd had was a 36oz beer while waiting for "Small world" for the
> umpteenth time with my daughter!
>
> Mike Freeman
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kendra.
> Schaber via blindtlk
> Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 3:09 AM
> To: trising at sbcglobal.net; Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Going to Cedar Point on August 23
>
> Hi all!
> I have navagated a local immusement park called Oaks Park with other blind
> people and have navagated my favorite ride, The Screaming Eagle by myself.
> I
> am no expert but I can give some advise here. I am also a big fan of the
> wild rides. The last time I went to Oaks Park, I road The Screaming Eagle
> 13
> times and around half of them, I was by myself. Yes, amusement parks can be
> crazy. I wouldn't want to explore Disneyland or Disneyworld by myself
> because I wouldn't want to get lost. I would want to ride the rides.
> Knowing
> the size of the park before you get there is a must for this reason. Next,
> know the wildest rides, the ticket stands and the ride closest to the
> bathroom's locations because they are important and can make great
> landmarks. Learn how to identify a ride by sound because you can often find
> the best rides that way. At Oaks Park, the Screaming Eagle is a great
> landmark because you hear a lot of screaming and loud up beat music. I
> often
> recamend it as a good meeting
>  spot. Ask questions and a voluntary wing if you get lost. Otherwise,
> follow
> the sounds of the ride of interest. As for lines, feel free to ask where it
> is, where the end is and is this the end? Use a combination of techniques
> to
> get through it since each ride is a bit different even with the line. The
> two best are following the chine that guides the line and follow it until
> you bump a hand. The other is a volluntary wing is a good option when there
> isn't a good line chine or rope or whenever it gets crazy and no other
> option is good for the awesome rolarcoasters. The cane on back of shoe
> method is O.K. but not the best at ammusement parks. Always listen to ride
> announcements because they often tell you the rules of the ride. Always
> take
> your cane in the line to help with getting through it faster. When you do
> finally get up to the ride, ask the staff if they can hold onto your
> belongings or where to set them and any other assistance that you need for
> getting on and off the r
>  ide. I hope this helps!!!! I hope that you get as much enjoyment as
> possable!!!
> Kendra
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 8, 2014, at 5:23 PM, trising--- via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Federation Family:
>>
>>     Can someone who is blind and has successfully navigated an amusement
> park email me? My husband and I are totally blind. We
>> adore roller coasters.  I have an opportunity to take a trip to Cedar
> Point in a couple of weeks. My husband is unable to attend. I
>> would like to talk to other blind people who have successfully navigated
> through amusement parks without relying on a sighted friend
>> to go with them to the rides. When I have been to the park, it sounds
> pretty chaotic, but I want to reassure the drivers that I am
>> riding with that they will not have to take me around the park. I have
> already been asked if I will bring an escort. Since I do not
>> have an escort, I am determined to do this alone. I want to spend most of
> my time riding coasters, not getting lost and wishing I
>> was on coasters. If anyone has any ideas or expertise for me, please
>> email
> on or off list.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Terri Wilcox
>>
>>
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