A magical moment unfolded at a Disney resort when Princess Anna surprised 11-year-old Zoe Tapley by engaging with her in American Sign Language (ASL). Zoe, who is hard of hearing, was visiting the park with her family when they lined up to meet Princess Anna. As her father, Jesse Tapley, explained, they began signing their conversation, which led to a ...
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Disney Park Adds Second Skipper for Extra-Inclusive Jungle Cruise Experience
Disney Parks prides itself on its ongoing mission to make the Theme Park experience evermore inclusive for all of its Guests, including the ways in which it can provide services to those with disabilities. Most Disney fans probably think of features like the Disability Access Service or DAS Pass to help those who cannot wait in long lines still enjoy ...
Read More »Disney Surprises Deaf Family With Guided Vacation
There have been a lot of angry Disney fans and negative news stories about Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and the Walt Disney Company as of late — but apparently, there is at least some Disney magic left! A family that has become known on social media as “That Deaf Family” — by their own design — has just ...
Read More »‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Becomes More Inclusive
To some Disney Fanatics, the siren song of the Encanto soundtrack might feel like a far-off, distant memory. After all, Encanto came to viewers many months ago. However, the movie made quite an impression on audiences since its premiere — and mainly because of its notoriously-catchy and addicting song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”. The misunderstood Uncle Bruno and his theme song might have ...
Read More »Shang-Chi Speaks Sign Language With Guest
We’ve seen several Cast Members (including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and the Frozen character Queen Anna) using sign language to speak with deaf Disney Guests during some recent meet and greets. Now, a Marvel superhero has joined in and begun providing this extra-special and emotionally-moving service to Guests in the deaf community who are usually made to feel left out! ...
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