I'm Gray Houser. I visit Walt Disney World numerous times a year despite having a disability. I'm "low vision," or legally blind, and over the years I've amassed tons of knowledge about how to tour Walt Disney World effectively with or as someone who has a disability. Now I want to pass on what I've learned so everyone can enjoy the most magical place on Earth.
Disney has just announced major changes coming to their popular Disability Access Service (or DAS) for guests with disabilities as part of their upcoming Disney Genie service. Beginning this fall, Disney is introducing a new option to register virtually with a Cast Member via live video chat as early as 30 days in advance of a park visit. During your chat with a Cast...
D23 has just announced another opportunity for Walt Disney World fans to preview EPCOT’s upcoming new attraction, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Here’s what they had to say: D23 Gold Members are invited to an exclusive celebrating Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure almost a month before its official opening day! (Attraction currently scheduled to open on...
Following the CDC’s recommendation yesterday, that all Americans, regardless of vaccination status, wear face coverings indoors due to the rise of the highly transmissible Delta variant, Walt Disney World and Disneyland have announced that they will be implementing indoor mask mandates once again. The revised policy will take effect July 30th for all guests and...
A few weeks ago Disney invited me to Celebrate Soulfully at Walt Disney World with an evening at Disney Springs and a special screening of the documentary “Summer of Soul” directed by the musician Questlove, which cronicals the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival and features never-before-seen footage of Stevie Wonder, Sly & The Family Stone, Gladys Knight...
From new Battuan dishes to over-the-top hotdogs, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has delicious new offerings you have to try. Check it all out in this edition of Foodie News! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, a designated location on Batuu for traveling food shuttles, just received a new food shipment! Starting today, Battuans and visitors to Star Wars:...
Recently, a reader of the blog messaged me on Facebook with a really good question. He wanted to know whether or not you could utilize DAS (talked about in detail here) on Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The answer is ‘yes, of course’ you can use DAS at Rise. The process is really simple, all you have to do is secure a boarding...
This past weekend movie lovers around the world got to feast their eyes on Disney’s latest masterpiece in theaters or on Disney+ with Premier Access. And this movie is a true masterpiece that will subvert audiences expectations about what a Disney movie even is. This film fires on all cylinders from beginning to end, from costuming to visual effects, plot to tone...
Did you know that guests with both hearing disabilities and visual disabilities can benefit from the same, simple handheld device while experiencing attractions at Walt Disney World (and Disneyland, too)? Disney’s Handheld Device is a palm-sized wireless device that was developed in 2002. The device features several services, including Assistive Listening, which...
For more than two decades, AdventHealth (formerly Florida Hospital) has been providing health care services to Walt Disney World guests, and today, I’m excited to share their expanded offerings that will take these services to an all-new level. (L-R) Jeff Vahle, president, Walt Disney World Resort and Randy Haffner, president and CEO of AdventHealth’s...
As a visually impaired Disney goer, I know how important it is to get up close to the action, so today I wanted to share a few tips about getting where you can best see. Note that social distancing has changed the game in terms of maneuvering the parks. Stand as close as possible to the doors of the theater keeping in mind where seating is inside. For example, at The...