[nabs-l] The Disney Parks In Orlando

Thu Apr 7 03:21:22 UTC 2011

Don't forget the device you can get from guest services that is like a gps. 
It will tell you when you're near things and it will give you information on 
the specific rides/attractions. Some attractions will have audio description 
from the device as you go through them. Like the pirates of the carribean, 
it's a small world, and lots more.
Hope this helps.
Hope and Beignet
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From: "Patrick Molloy" <ptrck.molloy at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] The Disney Parks In Orlando


> 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
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf
>> Of David Dunphy
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 5:52 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] The Disney Parks In Orlando
>>
>> 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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