Visually impaired recommendations

[Loosh]

Good Morning,

I have a 6 year old girl who is blind. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendation of attractions I should not miss at the different Walt Disney World parks.

Thanks in advanced!

 

[leftaslide]

I did a little research on the visually impaired at WDW and came across this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifYwwYS-mqA

Regardless of what you do, I would take advantage of this technology. As far as recommendations, I really can't give any. I would think that maybe one of the 4D shows (It's Tough to Be a Bug, Animal Kingdom) could be ok, given that it has other sensory elements to it. (smell and touch) Hope this helps a little. Welcome and have fun!

 

[Friend of a Mouse]

I think you will find the experience to be a good one. many of the rides are very multisensory. At Philharrmagic and Bug's Life they have tactile sensations int he seats as well as smells, plus of course the music. If you go the shows, try sitting close to the front. Lion King brings kids around at the end for a dance so that would be a good option.

She will probably enjoy the movement of many of the rides Winnie the Pooh in particular "bounces" with Tigger and "floats" in the floody place. I would not recommend Small World or Peter Pan as those are mostly visual. Depending on her height she might enjoy "Soarin" it gives a flying sensation and has scents. It's been awhile since I was there, but the last time Block Party Bash brought kids into the street to dance with the characters. Epcot has many hands on things in Innoventions and you might want to ask about the possibility of some hands on at the Living with the Land Greenhouse Tour. (last time I was there the tour was $10 I don't know if they would let her touch anything, but it's worth a shot.)

When you go to Animal Kingdom, go to Rafiki's Planet Watch. They too have many hands on. Even the queue lines have more hands on these days.

When you say your daughter is "blind", can you clarify? Does she have light perception, hand movement, object perception, or is she totally blind? There are many different experiences somebody with residual vision might like (such as the night time parade that lights up.)

Also, don't forget the characters! They are trained to allow blind kids to feel their faces and fur. It's not something they encounter very often, so you may want to gently ask them if she can touch their tails, faces ,etc. (But please make sure she is gentle.) I hope this helps.