[nabs-l] The Disney Parks In Orlando

[Patrick Molloy]

David:
They're big Braille maps located within the guest services building
found in each park. They are in print and in Braille, so that a
sighted friend can help you if you need it. However, if you want
directions/descriptions, I would suggest giving the people at guest
services a $20 deposit and asking for the Braille guide book. You pick
up your deposit at the end of the day when the book is returned. Also,
if you leave a $100 deposit, you can get an audio description device.
I didn't use either audio description or the Braille books, so maybe
someone else who has can speak on them more clearly. A great source of
information will be the cast members (employees) themselves. When I
was down at Disney World a few weeks ago, everyone I asked was willing
to point my friends and I in the right direction. Sorry if I tend to
get a bit long-winded.
Hope this Helps,
Patrick

On 4/6/11, David <davidb521 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Are these Braille maps actually maps, or more like directions and
> descriptions?
> David
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> My map reading skills are so so, but it's good to know they exist.
> I'll check out that site Patrick, thanks for the info.
> >From David
>
> On 4/6/11, Patrick Molloy <ptrck.molloy at gmail.com> wrote:
>> David,
>> It's interesting that you bring this up. I just got back from my
>> senior trip to Disney World a couple of weeks ago. Disney is extremely
>> good about helping not just blind people, but everyone. If you go to
>> guest services, there are Braille maps that you can look at. Also, if
>> you don't want to have a two-hour wait for rides (yes, some are in
>> fact two hours), I suggest you look into getting a GAC. The GAC or
>> guest assistance card is a pass that you get at guest services. It
>> jumps you ahead in any line and gets you in the front row of
>> rides/shows. One site to check out if you're a first-time Disney
>> visitor (aside from the Disney site itself), is:
>> www.allears.net
>>
>> This site was incredibly useful to me, because it gives incredibly
>> detailed descriptions of every ride. There is also a section on
>> disabilities which was definitely worth a read. If you have any other
>> questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
>> Hope this Helps,
>> Patrick
>>
>> On 4/6/11, David Dunphy <djdrocks4ever at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi All!
>>> It's not normal that I come to this list for help, but I'm hoping my
>>> question will generate some good discussion and maybe some helpful
>>> suggestions too.
>>> While at convention this year, I plan to take some time to go visit
>>> the various disney attractions like Epcott, magic Kingdom, etc. Gotta
>>> be a  kid when you can, right?
>>> Since I couldn't stay post conventino, I'm not able to take the tours
>>> Sheryl is offering sadly, but that's neither here nor there.
>>> What I'm wondering is this.
>>> Have any of you gone to the parks yourselves before or with amily?
>>> What was navigation like? This will be my first time going to an
>>> amusement park type place without tons of sighted people with me, so
>>> I'm looking for any tips in navigating such an environment without
>>> getting incredibly lost in such a huge place. Travel is not my
>>> strength, but that certainly doesn't mean I'm going to shy away from
>>> the challenges it presents.
>>> Looking forward to reading what people have to say.
>>> >From David
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