Info for Guests with Hearing Disabilities

[TalkingHands]

SERVICES FOR GUESTS WITH HEARING DISABILITIES

Welcome to the Happiest Celebration on Earth! The following information highlights services available that may prove useful during your visit.


SIGN LANGUAGE: If requested,the Walt Disney Worldâ Resort provides Sign Language interpretation for our Guests at live Theme Park shows with a minimum of seven days notice. However, interpreted performances are currently available on a rotating basis as follows:

Disney-MGM Studios- Sundays, Wednesdays
MAGIC KINGDOMâPark- Mondays, Thursdays
Epcotâ- Tuesdays, Fridays
Disney’s Animal KingdomâTheme Park- Saturdays


This service can be requested by calling Walt Disney Worldâ Resort Information at (407) 824-4321 [voice] or (407) 827-5141 [TTY]. You will be contacted prior to your visit with an appropriate show schedule. Arrangements can also be requested for other events and shows with a minimum of two weeks notice. There is no cost for this service.
If necessary, please check with Guest Relations to obtain further information and the best location to view or wait for interpreted performances. Guest Relations can also provide updated performance schedules as well as equipment such as Assistive Listening Devices, Handheld Captioning receivers, and remote control Activators for Video Captioning.

CAPTIONING(NOTE: Not all parts of an attraction experience may be captioned)
Reflective Captioning

This technology utilizes an LED display to project captions onto an acrylic panelplaced in front of you. To use this system, please contact a host or hostess at the attraction for assistance.Reflective Captioning is available at the following locations:
MAGIC KINGDOMâ Park:
Frontierland-Country Bear Jamboree
Liberty Square-The Hall of Presidents
Fantasyland-Mickey’s PhilharMagic
Tomorrowland-The Timekeeper (seasonal)


Disney-MGM Studios:
The Magic of Disney Animation (theater only)
Voyage of The Little Mermaid
Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream (theater only)
MuppetVision 3-D
Fantasmic!


Epcotâ:
The Living Seas-Theater
The Land-“The Circle of Life”
Imagination!-“Honey, I Shrunk the Audience”
Wonders of Life (2)-Cranium Command & “The Making of Me”
(seasonal)
Canada-“O Canada!”
France-“Impressions de France”
The American Adventure-The American Adventure
China-“Reflections of China”
Norway-Maelstrom (theater only)


Disney’s Animal Kingdomâ Theme Park:
Discovery Islandä-“It’s Tough to be a Bugâ”

Video Captioning
Caption-ready monitors have a “CC” symbol and can only be activated by remote control. These remote control Activators are available through Guest Relations and require a $25 refundable deposit (must return item on the same day for refund). Handheld Captioning receivers also contain an Activator. Video Captioning is available at the following locations:
MAGIC KINGDOMâ Park:
Mickey’s Toontown Fair-Judge’s Tent
Tomorrowland (3)-Stitch’s Great Escape (pre-show), The Timekeeper (pre-show) (seasonal) & Walt Disney’sCarousel of Progress (pre-show) (seasonal)


Disney-MGM Studios:
“The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorä” (pre-show)
Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage (queue)
Studios Backlot Tour (queue and warehouse)
Star Tours (boarding area)
MuppetVision 3-D (pre-show)


Epcotâ:
The Living Seas-Sea Base Alpha (selected locations)
The Land-Soarin’ (pre-show)
Wonders of Life (3)-Body Wars (pre-show), Frontiers Exhibit
Area & Coaches’ Corner (all seasonal)
Mission: SPACE-Mission: SPACE attraction
Test Track (2)-Briefing Room pre-show & Dreamchaser post-show


Disney’s Animal Kingdomâ Theme Park:
DinoLand U.S.A.â-DINOSAUR (pre-show)
Rafiki’s Planet Watch-Conservation Stationâ:Look-In Labs
Africa-Kilimanjaro Safarisâ (queue)


HandheldCaptioning

This portable captioning system uses a wireless handheld receiver to display text in locations where fixed captioning systems are impractical, such as moving attractions. Receivers are available through Guest Relations and require a $100 refundable deposit (must return item on the same day for refund). Handheld Captioning is currently available at the following locations:


MAGIC KINGDOMâ Park:
Walt Disney Worldâ Railroad
Adventureland (3)-Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, &
The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management
Liberty Square-The Haunted Mansion
Fantasyland (5)-Cinderellabration, Peter Pan’s Flight, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, “it’s a small world”, & The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Tomorrowland (4)-Stitch’s Great Escape,Tomorrowland Transit Authority, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, & Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin


Disney’s Animal Kingdomâ Theme Park:
Camp Minnie-Mickey (2)-Festival of the Lion King, &
Pocahontas & Her Forest Friends
DinoLand U.S.A.â-Tarzan Rocks!
Rafiki’s Planet Watch-Rafiki’s Planet Watch presentation
Africa-Kilimanjaro Safarisâ

Epcotâ:
Spaceship Earth-Spaceship Earth ride
Universe of Energy-Ellen’s Energy Adventure
Wonders of Life (2)-Cranium Command (seasonal) &
Goofy About Health (seasonal)
The Land-Living with the Land
Imagination!-Journey Into Your Imagination With Figment
Norway-Maelstrom (ride portion only)
Mexico-El Rio del Tiempo


Disney-MGM Studios:
Beauty & the Beast-Live on Stage
The Great Movie Ride (ride portion only)
Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage
Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream
Sounds Dangerous-Starring Drew Carey
Studios Backlot Tour

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES:Assistive Listening Systems utilize a lightweight wireless device that receives an infrared signal (an invisible beam of light) from overhead transmitters at certain locations in order to amplify sound. Receivers are available at the Guest Relations lobby. A $25 refundable deposit is required (must return item on the same day for refund). Assistive Listening Systems are available at the following locations:

MAGIC KINGDOMâ Park:
Adventureland (2)- Jungle Cruise & The Enchanted Tiki Room
Under New Management
Frontierland-Country Bear Jamboree
Liberty Square-The Hall of Presidents
Fantasyland (2)-Cinderellabration & Mickey’s PhilharMagic
Mickey’s Toontown Fair-Judge’s Tent
Tomorrowland (4)-Sunny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café,
The Timekeeper (seasonal), Walt Disney’s Carousel of
Progress (seasonal), & Galaxy Palace Theater (seasonal)


Disney-MGM Studios:
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
Beauty & the Beast-Live on Stage
Fantasmic!
Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream (theater only)
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire-Play It!
MuppetVision 3-D
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
Indiana Jonesä Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Sounds Dangerous-Starring Drew Carey

Epcotâ:
Universe of Energy-“Ellen’s Energy Adventure”
Wonders of Life (3)-Cranium Command, “The Making of Me”, &
Goofy About Health (all seasonal)
Test Track (pre-show)
The Living Seas-Theater & selected exhibits
The Land-“The Circle of Life”
Imagination!-“Honey, I Shrunk the Audience”
The American Adventure (2)-The American Adventure &
America Gardens Theatre
Germany-Biergarten
China-“Reflections of China”
Norway-Maelstrom (theater only)
Innoventions (East & West)-certain attractions
France-“Impressions de France”
Canada-“O Canada!”


Disney’s Animal Kingdomâ Theme Park:
Discovery Islandä-“It’s Tough to be a Bug!â”
Camp Minnie-Mickey (2)-Festival of the Lion King &
Pocahontas & Her Forest Friends
DinoLand U.S.A.â (2)-DINOSAUR (pre-show) & Tarzan Rocks!
Asia (2)-Flights of Wonder & Kali River Rapids (pre-show)
Rafiki’s Planet Watch-Conservation Stationâ (certain attractions)
Africa-Kilimanjaro Safarisâ

WRITTEN AIDS:Guest Assistance Packets containing dialogue, flashlights, and pen/paper are available at or near the performance areas or entrances for most shows and attractions. Please contact a host or hostess at the location for assistance.


TELEPHONES:Pay telephones equipped with amplified handsets as well as Text Typewriters (TTYs) are widely available throughout the Walt Disney Worldâ Resort.


INFORMATION:To obtain further information about available services for Guests with disabilities, visit the Walt Disney WorldâResortwebsite at www.disneyworld.com or contact Walt Disney WorldâResortInformation at (407) 824-4321 [voice] or (407) 827-5141 [TTY].

REVISED 5/05

[TalkingHands]

Just an additional not. There are 2 types of ALD's . One type is like a headband with earbuds and the other can be used with cochlear implants or with a headphones same as a cd player or radio. I normally bring my own headphones as there is only a certain that are comfortable for me. Be sure to make sure they are working before leaving guset services.

[dizneluver]

The company that does the ASL interpretation for WDW is AWESOME!!!!

Its great that they take the time to learn the scripts to shows esp and then choregraph the interpretation so each person that works for the company does the same interpretation.

they also provide the ASL interpretation for the Candlelight Processional each Christmas

[dizneluver]

I probably should post this on a new thread and might do it as well but I wanted to make sure the readers of this particular thread see this ..esp you TALKING HANDS

I found this YouTube video of Voices of Liberty (preshow for the American Exprience show at the American Pavillion at EPCOT) singing and signing in ASL the song LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH.

Voices sings LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH at the end of the Candlelight Processional but watching this video was the first time that I have seen them sign in as well as sing it

I have posted the video on my Disney MySpace page which you can find at www.myspace.com/dizneluver

Hope you enjoy it

KD <><

[dizneluver]

I probably should post this on a new thread and might do it as well but I wanted to make sure the readers of this particular thread see this ..esp you TALKING HANDS

I found this YouTube video of Voices of Liberty (preshow for the American Exprience show at the American Pavillion at EPCOT) singing and signing in ASL the song LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH.

Voices sings LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH at the end of the Candlelight Processional but watching this video was the first time that I have seen them sign in as well as sing it

I have posted the video on my Disney MySpace page which you can find at www.myspace.com/dizneluver

Hope you enjoy it

KD <><