[blparent] Disney World

[Neal Vestal]

Go to guest services on Day 1 and request a Guest Services Card. I would also suggest using a folding cane for the trip.



On Aug 30, 2011, at 11:00 AM, "Michael Baldwin" <mbaldwin at gpcom.net> wrote:

> Hi,
> I know some of you have been to DW on here, and we are planning a trip for
> June 2012. My question isn't really parenting related, because there will be
> 4 adults, and 3 kids, so the kids should not create an issue for 1 blind
> dad. 
> 
> What is the best kind of cane to take. I was thinking the telescoping kind.
> Easy to collapse before getting on rides, and it will be small enough I can
> just put it in the stroller with a kid if I don't feel like using it at the
> time.
> 
> if I am the only one who wants to go on a ride, will the Cast Members
> assist, or will my wife need to go to help me get on, but then she not get
> on herself.
> 
> Other tips for a blind adult at DW?
> 
> I know of the Braille maps and guides, but those don't interest me much,
> unless I can get them ahead of time. I don't want to take time away from the
> kids' play to read a guide.
> 
> Thanks,
> Michael
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