[nfb-talk] orlando attractions

Wed Jun 29 00:39:02 UTC 2011

There is also some special services you can get that includes a "fast Pass" 
that will let you go to the head of any lines.
I think that they also have an employee assistant that will, for a price, 
take you around and assist you in getting into all of the venues.
You will need to check about this and see not only how far they will go , 
but how much it cost.
Who knows, you might be able to get a group rate and get an employee to help 
you get around and assist several other folks as well.
It should be something to look into.
I know the disney parks the best as I have been there several times and also 
MGM and universial studios to a lesser degree.
Dress lightly as it will be very hot and it is just the start of the rainy 
season.  It mostly rains in the afternoons.
There may be some guided tours that you can take advantage of and that might 
solve some of your problems.
My wife and I are not planning to go this time or we could help you out.  My 
wife Donna is sighted, but she does not like to ride most of the rides.
My daughter Jennifer would be great, but she is unemployed right now and 
does not have the cash.
She is  a Harry Potter fan and has not gone to see the ride as yet.  She 
also drives and is fully sighted.  She will be at home, looking for work, I 
hope.

keep checking and I will do what I can as well.
I will be staying in the main hotel and I will be a presenter in the "Back 
to Basics" seminar.  I will be working the Florida table in the exhibition 
Hall and the NAGDU table for a time.
I am the guy that will be blowing the bugle in the Florida section.
Lets stay in touch.

David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kerri Kosten" <kerrik2006 at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] orlando attractions

> 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>
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>>>> 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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