[nabs-l] The Disney Parks In Orlando

Thu Apr 7 12:53:33 UTC 2011

David,
There are some rides where you may want the audio description device,
but there are others where you really don't need it. Take my favorite
ride, Soarin, for example. It's all sensory, so you really don't need
audio description. Just sit back, feel wind on your face, and smell
the oranges as you fly over California.
Patrick

On 4/6/11, Hope Paulos <hope.paulos at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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>> 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-----
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>>> Behalf
>>> Of David Dunphy
>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 5:52 PM
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>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] The Disney Parks In Orlando
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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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