Translating devices at WDW

[MamaLema]

I read somewhere that you can rent some kind of device for your ear at WDW that translates what is going on during the ride, for example the intro before you go on Haunted Mansion would be translated for you.

This sounds great because DH is not fluent in English and I would miss everything myself if I had to translate everything for him.


Can anyone tell me more info, the cost of rental, or if someone you know have rented one?

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

I searched quickly on the DIS sister site www.wdwinfo.com, but didn't find it. I'm sure it's there with all the news, I just don't look at that page often enough to find my way around in a hurry. I knew I would find it in a snap at www.allearsnet.com. Here's the info you're looking for:

Ears to the World, Disney's Show Translators

On July 14, 2003, the newly designed Ears to the World, Disney`s Show Translator was introduced in all four theme parks. Guests can use these new light-weight, integrated, digital headset devices in more than 30 attractions across the four theme parks.

This complimentary Guest amenity translates our key narrative attractions into our most widely spoken Guest languages: French, German, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. Although there is no charge for Guests to use the device, Guests will be asked for a $100 security deposit when they obtain their translators at Guest Relations.