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

Thu Feb 22 11:52:31 UTC 2024

That’s a really interesting idea. Someone could follow him at a discrete distance to observe interactions and people’s responses to him. At the end of the day they could meet up to compare notes and the observer could get more details about Jordan’s experience, including his emotional and psychological reactions to various situations which the observer could illuminate. It sounds like one heck of a research paper for a graduate student from UCF or another close college. Hey Jordan, if you’re going to follow through on this, and you’re willing to be observed, please let me contact the appropriate people and see if we can get this set up. 

Scott Greenblatt

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

If this concept of a solo, blind traveler navigating, Disney is given the Greek light, why not take it one step further. Have somebody follow that individual with a camera to document how they are able to get around this video could document this successes that individual has as well as documenting the challenges that individual has as he navigates around Disney. Depending on how this video would be used, there might be questions as whether corporate would need to sign off on NFB filming this video, but there are individuals going to Disney all the time of their experiences there. Sure a lot of it would have to do with the video would be.. another option, reach out to blind Life similar to see if there would be interest in doing a program on this topic?

Thanks, Paul

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On Feb 21, 2024, at 8:33 PM, flmom2006--- via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

‘re amazing Miranda!  Cudos to you!

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

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. 

-- 
Miranda b. Kilby

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On Feb 2, 2024, at 6:41 AM, Jordan Norregaard via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

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?

Jordan Norregaard

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