[nagdu] . FYI: Disneyland Unveils Enhanced Outdoor Audio Description for Guests with Visual Disabilities.

Arthur Nolden anolden at tampabay.rr.com
Sat Jul 2 18:40:14 UTC 2011




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
# # #
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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