If you or a member of your family or friend has a hearing disability there are a number of ways Disney parks and their helpful cast members can help deliver a much more richer, magical experience. Here are just a few ways. If you have ever used these devices please leave your review of your experience with them. Did they help enhance your trip? Were they easy to use? Was it comfortable to wear?
ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES
Assistive Listening systems utilize Disney's Handheld Device to receive a signal from overhead transmitters in order to amplify sound. Devices with headphones or induction loops are available through Guest Relations and require a $100 refundable deposit (must return item on the same day for a refund).
Assistive Listening Systems are available at the following attractions, entertainment and restaurants in:
Magic Kingdom Park
"The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management"
Country Bear Jamboree
Dream Along with Mickey in the Castle Forecourt Stage
Jungle Cruise
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Stitch's Great Escape!
Sunny Eclipse performance at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
The Hall of Presidents
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (seasonal)
Epcot
America Gardens Theatre
Germany: Biergarten
Universe of Energy: Ellen's Energy Adventure
Imagination: Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
France: Impressions de France
Innoventions East and West: certain attractions, check the Park Guidemap
Norway: Maelstrom
Canada: O Canada!
China: Reflections of China
Test Track (briefing room only)
The American Adventure: The American Adventure theater
The Land: The Circle of Life
Turtle Talk with Crush
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Beauty and the Beast- Live on Stage show in the Theaters of the Stars
Fantasmic!
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
Muppet*Vision 3D
Disney Junior– Live On Stage!
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
The Magic of Disney Animation
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream (theater only)
The American Idol Experience
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
"It's Tough To Be A Bug!"
DINOSAUR (pre-show only)
Festival of The Lion King show in the Lion King Theater
Finding Nemo - The Musical
Flights of Wonder show at the Caravan Stage
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Wildlife Express
HANDHELD CAPTIONING AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT
This portable captioning system uses a wireless handheld receiver to display text in locations such as moving attractions. Devices are available through Guest Relations and require a $100 refundable deposit and the item must be returned on the same day for a refund.
Handheld Captioning is currently available at the following attractions, entertainment and restaurants in:
Magic Kingdom Theme Park
"it's a small world"
"The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management"
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Dream Along with Mickey in the Castle Forecourt Stage
Jungle Cruise
Peter Pan's Flight
Pirates of the Caribbean
Stitch's Great Escape!
The Haunted Mansion
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Tomorrowland Transit Authority
Walt Disney World Railroad
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (seasonal)
Epcot
Universe of Energy: Ellen's Energy Adventure
Mexico: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Imagination: Journey into Imagination with Figment
The Land: Living with the Land
Norway: Maelstrom
Spaceship Earth
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage
Studio Backlot Tour
Disney Junior–Live on Stage
The Great Movie Ride
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park
Festival of The Lion King show in the Lion King Theater
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Wildlife Express
NOTE: NOT ALL PORTIONS OF AN ATTRACTION EXPERIENCE MAY BE CAPTIONED.
REFLECTIVE CAPTIONING
Reflective Captioning is available at many theater-type attractions at the Walt Disney World Resort. This technology utilizes an LED display to project desired captions onto an acrylic panel positioned in front of the Guest. To utilize this system, Guests should contact a host/hostess at the attraction.
Reflective Captioning is available at the following attractions, entertainment and restaurants in:
Magic Kingdom Park
Country Bear Jamboree
Mickey's PhilharMagic
The Hall of Presidents
Epcot
Imagination: Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
France: Impressions de France
Norway: Maelstrom
Canada: O Canada!
China: Reflections of China
The American Adventure: The American Adventure
The Land: The Circle of Life
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Fantasmic!
Muppet*Vision 3D
The Magic of Disney Animation
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park
"It's Tough To Be A Bug!"
Finding Nemo - The Musical
NOTE: NOT ALL PORTIONS OF AN ATTRACTION EXPERIENCE MAY BE CAPTIONED.
VIDEO CAPTIONING
Caption-ready monitors are available at many attractions. These monitors are designated with a "CC" symbol and can only be activated by remote control. Single button activators are available through Guest Relations and require a $25 refundable deposit. Video Captioning can also be activated using Disney's Handheld Device which requires a $100 refundable deposit (must return item on the same day for refund).
Video Captioning is currently available at the following attractions, entertainment and restaurants in:
Magic Kingdom Theme Park
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor(pre-show only)
Stitch's Great Escape!
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (pre-show only)
Epcot Theme Park
Test Track (pre show only)
Imagination: Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
Mission: SPACE (pre show only)
The Land: Soarin' in The Land area (pre-show only)
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Studio Backlot Tour (queue ramp and prop warehouse only)
Muppet*Vision 3D (pre-show only)
Disney Junior–Live On Stage! (queue only)
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue (Boarding area only)
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (pre-show only)
Toy Story Mania
The American Idol Experience (pre show only)
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park
DINOSAUR (pre-show only)
Kilimanjaro Safaris (pre-show only)
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION
Walt Disney World Resort provides Sign Language interpretation for our Guests at specific live Disney Theme Park shows on a rotating basis as follows:
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park — Saturdays
Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park — Sundays, Wednesdays
Epcot Theme Park — Tuesdays, Fridays
Magic Kingdom Theme Park — Mondays, Thursdays
Guests should request confirmation of our interpreted performance schedule a minimum of 7 days in advance by calling Walt Disney World Resort Information at (407) 824-4321 [voice] or (407) 827-5141 [TTY]. (Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.) Guests will be contacted prior to their visit with an appropriate show schedule that lists the names, dates, and times of our interpreted performances. Sign Language interpretation is one of several services available in our theme parks for Guests with hearing disabilities.
Sign Language interpretation can also be requested for other special events and shows, such as "Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue", "Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage" and "Disney's Spirit of Aloha", with a minimum of 14 days advanced notice. Requests for interpretation at special events or shows can be made by calling Walt Disney World Resort Information at (407) 824-4321 [voice] or (407) 827-5141 [TTY]. (Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.) Guests will be contacted prior to their visit to verify arrangements.
TELEPHONES
Pay phones equipped with amplified handsets are widely available throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Pay phones equipped with a Text Typewriter are also available. Theme Park locations are listed in the Guide for Guests with Disabilities.
WRITTEN AIDS
A pad of paper and pens/pencils are readily accessible at each location for Cast Members to utilize, if necessary, to communicate with Guests with needs at Walt Disney World Resort. Cast Members with abilities in Sign Language can be identified with the appropriate language pin. Guest Assistance Packets containing dialogue, flashlights, and pen and paper are available at or near the performance areas or entrances for most shows and attractions. Guests should contact a host/hostess at the attractions.
Related Article: Handheld Device Will Offer Detailed Descriptions for Guests with Disabilities at Disney Parks
*Pictures courtesy of Disney Parks
May the Force be with you!
Aljon
Twitter @JediMouseketeer
JediMouseketeer on Facebook
Book your next Disney vacation or cruise with Kristen Hoetzel of Magical Journeys Travel!
