[nfb-talk] orlando attractions

Jessica jessmonsilva2003 at sbcglobal.net
Tue Jun 28 17:46:58 UTC 2011


David, you don't have information for the universal Orlando resort parks?

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On Jun 28, 2011, at 10:39 AM, "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net> wrote:

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> DearKarri andJessica,
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> You should go to the Disney World guest services web site and see what there is there.
> I am pasting some of it below, but I know that they have special services for Disable people to help them better enjoy the experience.
> .
> I bet there are others who would like to go with you both that day and you might want to get some tactile maps, or an electronic device that helps you locate and guides you around.  Epcot is the best, but Disney World is also wired too.
> There are even special instructions if you are a guide dog user.  They also have kennels to board the dog if you do not want to take it, but want it to be safe while you are going through the parks.
> You can not take a guide dog everywhere such as on some of the rides.
> The fast pass is a go way to be able to go right to the front of the lines, but you do pay a little more for it.
> They may even have special guides to take you around the parks if you ask. I don't know everything.
> Go to Disney guest services and this is some of what you will find.
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kerri Kosten" <kerrik2006 at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB Talk Mailing List" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 11:05 AM
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] orlando attractions
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> 
>> Hi David and Jessica:
>> 
>> I kind of have the same concerns as Jessica does. I also really want
>> to go to the Disney parks but currently don't have anyone to go with.
>> I also am totally blind and I guess I could look into going by myself
>> but would have no idea of where to start to figure out how to navigate
>> the parks. I also agree...it is much much more fun to go with a friend
>> or a group.
>> 
>> I know this probably sounds like a dumb idea and many will probably
>> disagree with me on this but maybe you could try giving the parks
>> ticket office or guest services a call. I wonder if they could provide
>> an employee or someone to help you around?
>> 
>> I think I will also try calling them as it sounds like we are in
>> similar situations.
>> 
>> Jessica, what state are you from? I am also going to call my state
>> president (I'm from WV) and see if she knows of anyone who is going.
>> 
>> Thanks and glad to learn I am not the only one who is in this situation!
>> 
>> Hope this helps!
>> 
>> Kerri
>> 
>> On 6/28/11, David Evans <drevans at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have no information on Universial Studios, but there is a lot of walking
>>> there just to get into the main park area.
>>> I would suggest that you buddy up with someone you know or check with the
>>> parks ticket offices to see if they have anything special to help you get
>>> around.  It is always more fun with a friend.
>>> 
>>> David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Jessica" <jessmonsilva2003 at sbcglobal.net>
>>> To: "NFB Talk Mailing List" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:17 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] orlando attractions
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> I'm wanting to go to islands of adventure to see the wizzarding world of
>>>> Harry potter. I get concerned though since I have no sight at all how I'll
>>>> 
>>>> find anything there.
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> On Jun 28, 2011, at 5:09 AM, "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Dear Kerri,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Epcot and Disney World have an electronic system that uses a hand held
>>>>> device to give you directions and information about the park, as you walk
>>>>> 
>>>>> around.  It can help you locate restrooms, places to eat. the entrances
>>>>> of the rides and attractions and much more.
>>>>> Our own Dwight Sayers of the Florida Affiliate has tested these devices
>>>>> and could give you more about them.  Contact the ticket offices at Disney
>>>>> 
>>>>> to get more info.
>>>>> 
>>>>> David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kerri Kosten" <kerrik2006 at gmail.com>
>>>>> To: "NFB Talk Mailing List" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:31 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] orlando attractions
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi Jessica and Everyone:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I'm kind of wondering the same thing. My aunt and uncle are coming up
>>>>>> on July 10th and we are going to Disney but I have the day of July 9th
>>>>>> (day after convention) to myself and am trying to figure out what to
>>>>>> do. I would really like to go to one of the parks but at this point
>>>>>> don't have anyone to go with. I'm also curious to see what others are
>>>>>> doing.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Kerri
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 6/28/11, Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> I'm going early rather than staying late.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Mike Freeman
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>>>> On
>>>>>>> Behalf Of Jessica silva
>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 9:00 PM
>>>>>>> To: nfb-talk at nfbnet.org; nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> Subject: [nfb-talk] orlando attractions
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello all:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I know we are all getting excited for the convention coming up, as we
>>>>>>> should
>>>>>>> be.  There will be lots of interesting neat things related to blindness
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> that
>>>>>>> will be presented and discussed.  I'm writing to ask however, if anyone
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> is
>>>>>>> staying after the 8th, since it will be a weekend.  If so, do you plan
>>>>>>> on
>>>>>>> going to any of the local Orlando attractions or any of the tourist
>>>>>>> attractions and which ones?
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> This convention seems like it is going to turn out to be  certainly one
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>> the biggest.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> See you all in Orlando.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Jessica
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