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Sign Language for the Hearing and the Hearing Impaired
By Dania. - July 21, 2002
Each and every park has at least 6 shows, rides, and parades a week that are interpreted. These are professionals that the company use and are well trained. They are Mark (manager), Brian, Jennye, Vince, Tara, Alan, and Teresa. They are a wonderful group of people to be around and so very accommodating with the needs of the individual(s).
Each week the schedule is basically the same with the exception that more performances may be added if requested. Each show, ride, parade, etc. has a certain meeting place and the CM at each of the places should know where you are to go. If you get lost just stop and ask, they are always willing to help. Below I am listing the performance schedule as of right now 7/18/02. Along with show and time(s) I have also listed the suggestions that are made in the guide you can get from guest services at the beginning of your stay but more about that later.
Disney-MGM Studios
Sunday and Wednesday
Indiana Jones Stunt Spectactular 10:45 am(b)
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the show and ask host/hostess at entrance for assistance in seating arrangments. Please sit in the center section of the audience to the right of the tech. booth.
Beauty and the Beast 12:00 pm(b)
Arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the performance and sit in the right hand section of the audience.
Who Wants to be a Millionaire-Play It! 1:35 pm(b)
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the performance at the fastpass entrance. Please sit in the low sections of the audience between seats 592-600 or 557-563.
Disney-MGM studios backlot tour 2:30 pm(b)
Please meet the interpreter at the entrance to the attraction. PLEASE do not queue up with the line as the interpreter will need to bring the group he has in as a whole. *special note* I had the pleasure of being apart of the show with a deaf lady this past wednesday, so you never know they might just pick you for the job even if you are not among the crowd.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame 4:00 pm(b)
Arrive at least 20 minutes before the show and sit in the lower right section of the audience.
Disney's Stars and Motor Cars Parade 5:30 pm(b)
This show is interpreted in front of the ABC TV Theater. There will be a roped of section especially for the hearing impaired.
The Magic of Disney Animation 6:15 pm(b)
Please arrive 5 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Please meet the interpreter at the entrance. This show is not always interpreted if there is no one there for the tour.
Magic Kingdom
Monday and Thursday
The Jungle Cruise 10:30 am(b)
Please proceed to the wheelchair entrance/exit to the left of the standard queue.
The Diamond Horseshoe Saloon Revue 12:00 pm(b)
Arrive at least 25 minutes before the show. Please sit at the designated table in the center section. If table has not been reserved when you arrive let the person taking orders know how many is in the party and that you are here for the sign language interpretation. On the left side of the balcony is also another good seating area because the interpreters stand in the box on the right side of the stage.
Liberty Belle Riverboat 1:30 pm(b)
Please use the wheelchair entrance/exit to the right or left of the riverboat and meet the interpreter on the lower deck. If no one shows then this will not be interpreted.
Share a Dream Come True Parade 3:00 pm(b)
Arrive 25 minutes before the parade. Please stand in the designated viewing area next to the Liberty Bell, across from The Hall of Presidents.
Castle Forecourt Stage: "Cinderella’s Surprise Celebration" 5:05 pm(b)
Arrive at least 25 minutes before the show. Please stand in the Right section of the audience. The interpreters will be up on the box so you will be able to see them above the crowd.
Sword in the Stone 6:30 pm(b)
Located in front of the Carrousel. Arrive 10 minutes before the performance. Please stand in the left section of the audience.
Epcot
Tuesday and Friday
The Living Seas- Sea Base Alpha(lockout chamber) 11:30 am(b)
Enter through the standard queue. Please allow at least 30 minutes to get from the entrance to Sea Base Alpha. Reflective captioning is available in Theaters 1&2. After the ride portion, see a host or hostess for assistance.
The Land- Living with the Land 12:30 pm(b)
Proceed to wheelchair entrance/exit to the left of the standard queue. See a host or hostess for assistance.
Innoventions East- House of Innoventions 2:15 pm(b)
Arrive 20 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Please meet the interpreter at the entrance to the House of Innoventions attraction. If necessary, see a host or hostess for assistance.
United Kingdom- World Showcase Players 4:05 pm(b)
Performed on the side street in front of The Queen’s Table and The Toy Solider. Please arrive 10 minutes before the show.
France- World Showcase Players Cyranose de Bergerac 4:40 pm(Tuesday only)
Performed in front of the fountain. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the show.
Italy/Germany viewing area- "Tapestry of Dreams" parade 6:15 pm(b)
Arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the parade. Please stand in the designated/wheelchair viewing area across from the Germany miniature train layout ("I wheelchair" symbol in Guidemap). Note: Parade loop begins in Moroco and ends in Germany.
Animal Kingdom
SATURDAY ONLY
"Festival of the Lion King" at Lion King Theater 9:50 am
Arrive at least 25 minutes before the show. Please sit in the "warthog" section, immediately to the right after entering the theater. See a host or hostess for assistance.
"Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends" at Grandmother Willow’s 10:40 am
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the show. Please sit in the designated viewing area in the right section of the audience. See a host or hostess for assistance.
"Tarzan Rocks" at Theater in the Wild 12:00 pm
Arrive at least 20 minutes before the show. Please sit in the designated viewing area in the left section of the audience. See a host or hostess for assistance. See a host or hostess for assistance.
"Flights of Wonder" at Caravan Stage 2:00 pm
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the show. Please sit in the designated viewing area in the left section of the audience. See a host or hostess for assistance.
Rafiki’s Planet Watch- Conservation Station Animal Presentation at the Indoor Stage 3:00 pm
Take the wildlife express train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Arrive at least 5 minutes before the show.
Discovery Island Viewing Area- "Mickey’s Jammin Jungle Parade" 4:00 pm
Interperted in front of Creature Comfort’s (to the right of the green "C" on the guide map). Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the parade. Please stand in the designated/wheelchair viewing area. See a host or hostess for assistance. Additional comment on this one: This one usually isn’t marked clearly so you may have to seek out assistance.
This concludes the extensive list of what is interpreted inside the parks. There are other things such as the Polynesian Luau and other shows that can be interpreted upon request prior to your visit to the world. I have enjoyed my stay here and will be giving you a wonderful write up once I return home. I miss being a part of the group and look forward to joining back in when I return. Any question you have concerning anything about the interpreting done here just email me at DisneyCP2002@aol.com
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