INFORMATION FOR GUESTS WITH HEARING DISABILITIES

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES

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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 Guest Relations lobbies in all four Theme Parks. A refundable $25 deposit is required (must return item on the same day for refund).

Assistive Listening systems are available at:

Magic Kingdom Park

"Cinderella's Surprise Celebration"

Country Bear Jamboree

Galaxy Palace Theater (seasonal)

Judge's Tent at Mickey's Toontown Fair

Jungle Cruise

Mickey's PhilharMagic

Sunny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe

"The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management"

The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter

The Hall of Presidents

The Timekeeper (seasonal)

Tomorrowland Stage

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

Epcot

America Gardens Theatre

Cranium Command

"Ellen's Energy Adventure"

Food Rocks

Germany Pavilion: Biergarten

"Goofy About Health"

Honey, I Shrunk the Audience

"Impressions de France"

Innoventions East and West (certain attractions)

Maelstrom Theater

O Canada!

"Reflections of China"

The American Adventure

The Circle of Life

The Living Seas Theaters

"The Making of Me"

Disney's Hollywood Studios

"Beauty and the Beast"- Live on Stage

Fantasmic!

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!

Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

Muppet*Vision 3D

Playhouse Disney - Live On Stage!

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

Sounds Dangerous - Starring Drew Carey

The Magic of Disney Animation

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!

Walt Disney: One Man's Dream (theater only)

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Conservation Station: Certain attractions

DINOSAUR (pre-show only)

Festival of the Lion King

Flights of Wonder

It's Tough To Be A Bug!

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Wildlife Express

HANDHELD CAPTIONING

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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 Kingdom Park

Cinderellabration

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

"it's a small world"

Jungle Cruise

"Peter Pan's Flight"

Pirates of the Caribbean

Snow White's Scary Adventures

"The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management"

The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter

The Haunted Mansion

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Tomorrowland Transit Authority

Walt Disney World Railroad

Epcot

Ellen's Energy Adventure

El Rio del Tiempo

Living with the Land

Maelstrom (ride portion only)

Spaceship Earth

Test Track (Briefing Room only)

Wonders of Life: Cranium Command (pre-show only)

Goofy About Health (seasonal)

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Beauty & the Beast - Live on Stage

Great Movie Ride

Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage

Sounds Dangerous - Starring Drew Carey

Walt Disney: One Man's Dream

NOTE: NOT ALL PORTIONS OF AN ATTRACTION EXPERIENCE MAY BE CAPTIONED.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Lion King Theatre: "Festival of the Lion King"

Conservation Station: Rafiki's Planet Watch Presentation

Theatre in the Wild: "Tarzan Rocks!"

Wildlife Express

NOTE: NOT ALL PORTIONS OF AN ATTRACTION EXPERIENCE MAY BE CAPTIONED.

SIGN LANGUAGE

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If requested, the Walt Disney World 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's Hollywood Studios: Sundays, Wednesdays

Magic Kingdom Park: Mondays, Thursdays

Epcot: Tuesdays, Fridays

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Saturdays

Guests can request this service by calling Walt Disney World Resort Information at (407) 824-4321 (voice) or (407) 827-5141 (TTY). Guests who request this service will be contacted prior to their visit with an appropriate show schedule.

Arrangements can be requested for other events and shows with a minimum of two weeks notice. There is no cost to our Guests for this service.

REFLECTIVE CAPTIONING

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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 locations:

Magic Kingdom Park

Country Bear Jamboree

The Hall of Presidents

The Timekeeper (seasonal)

Epcot

Cranium Command

Food Rocks

Honey, I Shrunk the Audience

Impressions de France"

Maelstrom Theater

"O Canada!"

The American Adventure

The Circle of Life

The Living Seas Theaters

"The Making of Me"

"Wonders of China"

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Fantasmic!

Jim Henson's Muppet*Vision 3D

The Magic of Disney Animation Theaters 1 & 2

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Walt Disney: One Man's Dream Theater

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

It's Tough To Be A Bug!

NOTE: NOT ALL PORTIONS OF AN ATTRACTION EXPERIENCE MAY BE CAPTIONED.

TELEPHONES

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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 Park Guidemaps as well as the Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities.

VIDEO CAPTIONING

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Caption-ready monitors have a "CC" symbol and can only be activated by remote control. These remote control Activators are available at Guest Relations inside all four Theme Parks and require a $25 refundable deposit (must return item on the same day for refund).

Video Captioning is currently available at:

Magic Kingdom Park

Mickey's Toontown Fair Judges Tent

Space Mountain (pre-show only)

The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter (pre-show only)

The Timekeeper (queue only; seasonal)

Epcot

The Land: Soarin' (pre-show only)

Circle of Life (pre-show only)

Sea Base Alpha - several locations

Test Track: Briefing Room pre-show & Dreamchaser post-show

Wonders of Life: Coaches' Corner

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios Backlot Tour (queue ramp and prop warehouse only)

Muppet*Vision 3D (pre-show only)

Playhouse Disney - Live On Stage! (queue only)

Star Tours (Boarding area only)

"The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" (pre-show only)

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Conservation Station: Look In Labs

DINOSAUR (pre-show only)

Kilimanjaro Safaris (pre-show only)

WRITTEN AIDS

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A pad of paper and pens/pencils are readily accessible at each location for Cast Members to utilize, if necessary, to communicate with Guests. 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.