[NFBF-L] Crazy longshot idea, totally blind soloing Disney World magic kingdom

[Paul Lewis]

I don’t know if you would find this a positive response or not, but here. The last time that I was in Disney and it was quite a while ago and I did go with some friends, I did see a couple who were from our community. I notice this couple in one of the restaurants and they both had and they were navigating extremely capably around the restaurant, and I also got to them through the park and they had no challenges but I could. Keep in mind that some people may classify me as a high partial, and I do have a significant degree of vision remaining, so I am unable you’ll have the same experiences as those who are totally blind. I do feel that anyone going to a park the sides of Disney, on their own, whether sided or blind, would be dealing with a different set of challenges, mostly the lack of companionship.
Regards, Paul Lewis
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> On Feb 2, 2024, at 9:01 AM, Roanna Bacchus via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi Jorndan thanks for yzr message. I think you would enjoy the experience of going to Disney World alone. It would help with increasing your self-confidence as a blind person. I have been blind since birth due to Retinopathy Of Prematurity. Good luck with your journey, and keep us posted on how it goes.
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> Roanna Bacchus
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>> On Feb 2, 2024 8:30 AM, Miranda Kilby via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hey Jordan,
>> I’ve never done Disney, but I have done Busch Gardens. It’s almost the same concept though. It is doable and can be a lot of fun. It’ll definitely help you master some cane skills and advocating when you need help. Good luck on the adventure, and I look forward and hearing Back if you do it. 
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>>>> On Feb 2, 2024, at 6:41 AM, Jordan Norregaard via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> I wonder if any of you federationists have been to Disney by yourselves, or have even thought of such an undertaking.  I know most blind people go with their families, or sided guides. But I’m so bored in Ocala, and I have way too much time to kill.  I can buy an annual pass, and dedicate a lot of time to orientation and mobility.  I’ve gone on cruise ships, solo rather regularly, and I’ve enjoyed the experience. But I wonder if Disney’s Magic Kingdom would be too much of an undertaking?  Just for some background, I’m 39, and was born blind. I am totally blind now. So I’ve never had vision to start with.   I wonder if my total lack of sight would ruin the Disney experience. Not from the visual aspect per se, but just from not really being able to navigate and actually enjoy any attractions.    Your thoughts?
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>>> Jordan Norregaard
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