Flashlights on phones

[minnie mum]

I know you want to be independent, but if you are with your husband, could he help you out?

Good point. Just taking her DHs arm might be all that is required.

 

[lanejudy]

I wanted to add my mom wil be with me by the time it gets dark for night of joy but she has to drop off a family friend and I wanted to experience new fantasy land while it is open

It sounds as though OP will be touring Fantasyland by herself...

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

Yes but it should still be light out

 

[bumbershoot]

I read about das really realy don't want to go there but I keep having nightmares that main stream guest will tell me to turn of the flashlight are they realy that bad

By "are they really that bad" do you mean "are fellow guests really that bad"? I guess my question is...do you think a fellow guest asking you to turn it off is doing it out of meanness?

I have weird light sensitivity thanks to having every lower level negative reaction to Lasik I could have had. I do NOT respond quickly to light changes now. So if I'm in the dark and suddenly there's a bright light, I can't see for going on a minute. I'm sure you understand that it's really rotten. If I were walking in the dark and your flashlight hit my eyes, I'd be in the same trouble you are in (albeit temporarily, of course) and would have to stop completely while my eyes recuperate or hold onto someone. If we're in line together and I ask you to change something about the flashlight, it's not because I'm being mean, it's because it's causing me trouble.

The problem with taking my glasses off is I would be hugging railingings as I climb stairs my fear of heights is becyound ridiculous anything beyound a foot I am in panic attack mood

I remember reading back in the days of GAC and how those with lower vision could be accommodated in some ways. Given the seeing in the dark issues AND troubles climbing stairs (I'm sure the vision issues aren't helping that), is there something in the DAS system that could actually help you? You said you don't want to go there, but I'm not sure what the problem is with using their system which is meant to help people. If it can help, why not see if there's anything they can do? I don't *know* if there's something that can help with the combo of not easily doing stairs and needing a brighter queue, but maybe you can ask? I know I would ask, in your situation.

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

I will see if DAS can do anything it does not hurt to ask or at least make them aware

 

[OurBigTrip]

I will see if DAS can do anything it does not hurt to ask or at least make them aware

The DAS isn't like the GAC, it has no accommodations related to vision; it is an accommodation for those that, due to their disability, have problems waiting IN a line. The DAS allows you to wait your turn for an attraction outside of the line, then return to go through the FastPass line.

I recommend just taking off the glasses at night, and using a small flashlight, in necessary, to assist you while in line.

 

[gap2368]

as big top said the Das is not the same as the GAC there is no stamp most lines are not dark there are a few but even if you just use the fast pass ( as you would with the DAS) you would still be in a dark area. I think your best bet would be bring a flash light

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

Thanks, you guys are going to think I am crazy or not but I noticed this year when I went back to work during nap time I could see with out a flashlight

I might want to explan I volunteer in pre k and we nap and the room get dark so I am wondering if my disability is improving over time

 

[MataHari22]

@tinkerbellandeeyor
What about an astronomy flash light? It's red, and you can see with it, but it keeps your "night vision" and doesn't blast everyone else's vision out. If you don't want to purchase one, you can make your own. We used to make extras for side walk astronomy parties and for open houses at the observatory. You can use a red glass paint on a cheap flashlight or use red cellophane and a sturdy rubber band to cover the regular light.

 

[Iowajes]

I read about das really realy don't want to go there but I keep having nightmares that main stream guest will tell me to turn of the flashlight are they realy that bad

I think if someone is rude enough to say something (without a good explanation like the one given above), they will say the same about a phone light.
If you are comfortable, I'd just be prepared to say "I'm sorry I need it to see and safely walk through the line." Just make sure to shine it at the ground, and not just "forward". Anyone who doesn't drop it after that isn't worth your time anyway.

I agree that a red light (we used sharpies in our astronomy class to color flashlights) would be nice as it won't cause people's eyes to dilate.

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

Thanks and it will be pointed at the ground if needed