[Fopbc] Fwd: FW: MEDIA ADVISORY: Disneyland Park Unveils Enhanced Outdoor Audio Description Technology for Guests with Visual Disabilities

[Lenora Marten]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                               

 

CONTACT:    Kristin Wood, Disneyland Resort

818-726-9107 (cell)

Kristin.G.Wood at disney.com 

                                                            


Disneyland Park Unveils Enhanced Outdoor Audio Description Technology for Guests with Visual Disabilities

 


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.

 

WHO:          Interview opportunities with: 

·         Guests and cast members with visual disabilities

·         National Federation of the Blind

·         Braille Institute: OC Regional Center

·         Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Manager, Domestic Services for Guests with Disabilities

                                                                     

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.  

                     

WHEN:        Wednesday, July 6

·         10 a.m. – Media arrivals – Please RSVP for parking and entry information

·         10:30 to 10:45 a.m. – Presentation in Disneyland Park

·         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

·         12 p.m. – Luncheon at Plaza Inn

                     (Note: all times approximate)

 

WHERE:      Disneyland Park

                     


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Disneyland Resort


Disneyland Resort

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

Communication Specialist

(714) 781-6961 (Disneyland office)

(818) 726-9107 (Cell)

 

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