[Blindtlk] Going to Cedar Point on August 23

Tue Aug 12 01:33:26 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 Dragon if
they are still there! Have fun and good for you for braving it alone.
Kendra and Mike got it all covered!
I hope you will update us on your trip. Now I'll have to go check the
site again. Actually, one of my dreams on the bucket list is to ride
all the B and M coasters at least in the US before I die.

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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