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<b> <br><br>
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
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CONTACT:</b> Kristin Wood, Disneyland Resort<br><br>
818-726-9107 (cell)<br><br>
<a href="mailto:Kristin.G.Wood@disney.com">Kristin.G.Wood@disney.com</a>
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<div align="center"><b><u>Disneyland Park Unveils Enhanced Outdoor Audio
Description Technology for Guests with Visual Disabilities<br><br>
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<b>WHAT: </b>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.<br><br>
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WHO: Interview
opportunities with: <br><br>
</b>· Guests and cast
members with visual disabilities<br><br>
· National Federation of
the Blind<br><br>
· Braille Institute: OC
Regional Center<br><br>
· Walt Disney Parks and
Resorts Manager, Domestic Services for Guests with Disabilities<br><br>
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WHY: </b>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.<b>
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WHEN: Wednesday, July
6<br><br>
</b>· 10 a.m. – Media
arrivals – Please RSVP for parking and entry information<br><br>
· 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. –
Presentation in Disneyland Park<br><br>
· 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<br><br>
· 12 p.m. – Luncheon at
Plaza Inn<br><br>
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(Note: all times approximate)<br><br>
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WHERE: </b>Disneyland Park<br><br>
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<u>Disneyland Resort<br><br>
</u></b>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<u>
<a href="http://www.disneyland.com/" eudora="autourl">
www.disneyland.com</a></u>.<br><br>
<br><br>
<b>Kristin G. Wood<br><br>
Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts<br><br>
Communication Specialist<br><br>
(714) 781-6961 (Disneyland office)<br><br>
(818) 726-9107 (Cell)<br><br>
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