Food Rocks.?.?.?.

o0astrex0o

New Member
Original Poster
I was in WDW this past summer. One of the attractions that I went on Food Rocks. Well i we were a little late and for some reason the doors didnt close (I think some people were holding them open not allowing them to close or something like that) so anyways they already had the peach boys singing and i was trying to look for a seat. When I looked in the back row i looked up and noticed like a project board ( the types that they use to scroll messages on) with the lyrics but with the lyrics backwards. Like anytime that a character said something it would appear on the board. It was pretty cool. I was trying to find out if someone posted this before but i couldnt find anything. Does anyone know the reason they put that there and why its backwards?
 

kayarei

New Member
I believe these are teleprompters for the deaf. They also have them in the Muppetvision 3D movie as well as others.
 

kwt10

New Member
The best I can remember they are for the hearing impared. I believe that they can get a device to see the scripts from Guest Relations.
 

JEDI1138

New Member
Originally posted by o0astrex0o
I was in WDW this past summer. One of the attractions that I went on Food Rocks. Well i we were a little late and for some reason the doors didnt close (I think some people were holding them open not allowing them to close or something like that) so anyways they already had the peach boys singing and i was trying to look for a seat. When I looked in the back row i looked up and noticed like a project board ( the types that they use to scroll messages on) with the lyrics but with the lyrics backwards. Like anytime that a character said something it would appear on the board. It was pretty cool. I was trying to find out if someone posted this before but i couldnt find anything. Does anyone know the reason they put that there and why its backwards?

It's called Reflective Captioning. The guest uses a device that the reflects the words so they can see them. That's why it is seen as backwards if you look at the screen on the wall at the rear of the attraction.
 

orlpassholder

New Member
Correct the device used to view them the best I would say can be found at the Muppet Vision 3D. They are on a stand type base maybe about the 36 inches tall (yard stick), and have a reflective glass that you can see through, and also displays the text of what is being said on it from the back of the theater.
 

Badger Brent

Active Member
Maybe we were at the same show. The doors didn't open right away for us either in mid-August. I too noticed the displays on the back walls on our last trip. Good to know what they are for.:cool:
 

Erika

Moderator
That's pretty cool! I always wondered how those things worked. I took 4 semesters of American Sign Language all taught by Deaf teachers, so one would think I would have picked up on that :lol: Just an aside- our teachers taught us that they and the majority of the Deaf community don't actually like the term "Hearing Impaired" because it makes them feel defective.
 

wanabeimagineer

New Member
I always noticed the one in MuppetVision, but never really knew what it was for. At first I thought "Of course, it's in case they forget their lines!" But luckily I only thought that and didn't say it out loud :lol:

PS: Yes I have blonde hair, apparently it applies to guys as well.
 

General Grizz

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ATTACHMENT A TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND WALT DISNEY WORLD CO.

1. Where no auxiliary aids are required pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the item is listed as "no aid necessary".

2. "Written aids" are currently available.

3. "Interpreters" are currently available, or will be made available at Walt Disney World no later than March 1, 1997, and at Disneyland no later than December 1, 1997.

4. "Captions" refer to closed captioning systems that are currently available or will be made available no later than December 31, 1997.

5. Attractions identified with an asterisk (*) are being given priority in evaluating feasibility of captioning.

6. Attractions identified with a double asterisk (**) are being given priority in evaluating feasibility of using interpreters.

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No aid necessary.


Country Bear Jamboree

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The Diamond Horseshoe Saloon Revue

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Frontierland Shootin' Arcade

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#Splash Mountain

Written aid.


Tom Sawyer Island

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Walt Disney World Railroad

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LIBERTY SQUARE

The Hall of Presidents

Captions at main event currently available.


#The Haunted Mansion

Written aid; See Agreement, paragraph 6.


Liberty Square Riverboat (Liberty Belle)

Interpreter at main event by 3/1/97.


Mike Fink Keelboats (seasonal)

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ADVENTURELAND

Jungle Cruise

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#Pirates of the Caribbean

Written aid; See Agreement, paragraph 6.


Swiss Family Treehouse

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*,# The Enchanted Tiki Birds

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FANTASYLAND

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Cinderella's Golden Carousel

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Dumbo the Flying Elephant

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#It's a Small World

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Legend of the Lion King

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Mad Tea Party

No aid necessary.


#Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Written aid.


Peter Pan's Flight

Written aid.


Skyway To Tomorrowland

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#Snow White's Adventures

Written aid.


"The Sword in the Stone"

Interpreter at main event currently available.


MICKEY'S TOONTOWN FAIR

The Barnstormer

No aid necessary.


Toontown Hall of Fame

No aid necessary.


Mickey's Country House

Captions on videos by 12/31/97.


TOMORROWLAND

The Timekeeper (circlevision)

Captions at preshow and main event by 12/31/97.


*,# Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
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Written aid for main event; See Agreement, paragraph 6.


Take Flight

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Tomorrowland Speedway

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Space Mountain

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Galaxy Palace Theater

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Tomorrowland Transit Authority

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MAINSTREET, U.S.A.


Main Street Cinema

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Main Street Vehicles

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Magic Kingdom Parade

Interpreter by 3/1/97.




EPCOT

#, ** Horizons

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#Body Wars

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Cranium Command

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The Making of Me

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Met Lifestyle Revue

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Wonders of Life


Anacomical Players

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Coach's Corner

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Frontiers of Medicine

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Wondercyles

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Video Voyage

Captions by 12/31/97.


Goofy About Health

Written aid; see Agreement, paragraph 6.


Sensory FunHouse

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#Ellen's Energy Adventure

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Innoventions Plaza --

Interactive Activity Center

Contracts with third party participants will encourage them to be responsive to considerations of effective communication to deaf and hard of hearing guests.

House of Innovention

Interpreter for tour upon special request currently available.


#Space Ship Earth

Written aid; See Agreement, paragraph 6.


Global Neighborhood

(Interactive Activity Center)

Captions by 12/31/97.


The Living Seas

Preshow captions by 12/31/97; interpreter at main event currently available.


The Land Boat Ride

Interpreter at main event currently available.


The Circle of Life

Captions at preshow and main event by 12/31/97.


Food Rocks

Captions by 12/31/97.


Behind the Seeds, Greenhouse tour (reservations required, $6 fee)

Interpreter upon special request currently available.


Future Corps (brass band)

No aid necessary.


Journey Into Imagination

Written aid; see Agreement, paragraph 6.


Honey, I Shrunk the Audience (3D movie)

Captions at main event by 12/31/97.


The Image Works (A Creative Playground)

Caption on monitors by 12/31/97.


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El Rio del Tiempo

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#Maelstrom

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Biergarten Restaurant

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Voices of Liberty (vocals)

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America Gardens Theater

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Matsuriza (traditional drumming)

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Cirikli (dancing)

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9. Morocco


Festival Marrakesh

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The Houzali Troupe (acrobats)

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10. France


Impressions de France

Captions at main event by 12/31/97.


Le Clown Gordoon

Interpreter upon special request by 3/1/97.


11. United Kingdom


Caledonia Bagpipes

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Jon Armstrong (magic show)

Interpreter upon special request by 3/1/97.


Pam Brody (pianist/entertainer)

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World Showcase Players (Street Theater)

Interpreter upon special request by 3/1/97.


The British Invasion (60's music)

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The Pipes of Scotland

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13. Canada


O Canada (circlevision)

Captions at main event by 12/31/97.


Canadian Comedy Corps

Interpreter upon special request by 3/1/97.


The Pipes of Nova Scotia

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DISNEY-MGM STUDIOS

Theatre of the Stars -- Beauty and the Beast

Interpreter at main event currently available.


Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Captions at main event by 12/31/97.


The Monster Sound Show

Interpreter at main event by 3/1/97.


Backlot Theatre -- Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame... (show)

Interpreter at main event currently available.


SuperStar Television

Captions at preshow and main event by 12/31/97.


Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Interpreter at main event currently available.


The Walt Disney Theater and Post Production

Captions at preshow (Post Production ) and main event by 12/31/97.


Disney's Toy Story Parade

Interpreter at main event by 3/1/97.



#Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Captions at preshow by 12/31/97; written aid at main event.


Jim Henson's Muppet Vision 4D

Captions at preshow and main event by 12/31/97.


Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure (playground)

No aid necessary.


Backstage Pass to 101 Dalmations

Captions on monitors by 12/31/97.


Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour and Tank Show (preshow) and AFI Showcase (postshow)

Captions at preshow by 12/31/97; interpreter at main event currently available; and captions at postshow by 12/31/97.


Animation Tour

Captions at preshow by 12/31/97; interpreter at main event by 3/1/97.


#Star Tours

Captions at preshow by 12/31/97; written aid at main event.


#, ** The Great Movie Ride

Written aid; see Agreement, paragraph 6.
 

PuertoRekinSam

Well-Known Member
The reason for the reflective captioning is to not distract other guest. the RC post is viewable by the guest requiring it, and does not obstruct the view of other guest the way Closed captioning does.
 

MKingdom25

New Member
Originally posted by grizzlyhall
ATTACHMENT A TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND WALT DISNEY WORLD CO.

1. Where no auxiliary aids are required pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the item is listed as "no aid necessary".

2. "Written aids" are currently available.
..............

Great information grizzlyhall! One reason I am glad you posted this is because I could have sworn I went to Muppetvision before the captions were there. Glad to know I am not crazy! (well at least not in this particular case) :lol:
 

nikimsu2002

New Member
I was there in April and I remember seeing them at Food Rocks and at Muppet Vision. I kind of remember seeing them somewhere else but I'm not sure where.
 

jenjie

New Member
This is some good information! I saw this at Food Rocks and Muppet 3D and thought it was one of those insider jokes, a (backwards) teleprompter for the non-human performers. Glad to hear what they are really for.

~Jen
 

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