Epcot for the Vision & Hearing Impaired

Epcot strives to provide a magical experience for all guests, including those with vision and hearing impairments. With a range of services and accommodations, you can enjoy the park’s attractions and amenities to their fullest.

Services and Accommodations

Customer Service Center: 

Location: To the left of Spaceship Earth (the “giant golf ball”).

Assistance: Describe your needs to a Cast Member. They can provide Braille guidebooks, audio tours, and Braille maps. A deposit is required for some items, which will be refunded upon return.

Audio Tour: 

Details: Offers a detailed walking tour of the park, including descriptions of attractions and distances between them.

Hearing Impairments: 

Listening Devices: Available for amplifying attraction soundtracks. A deposit is required and refunded when returned.

Captioning: Some attractions offer reflective or video captioning. Check availability at each attraction.

Service Animals: 

Permitted: Throughout the park. Ask Guest Relations about service animal break areas and policies.

Ride Restrictions: Service animals may not be permitted on some rides (e.g., Mission Space, Soarin', Test Track). Procedures are in place for the animal’s safety during rides. A member of your party may need to wait with the animal.

Sign Language Interpreters: 

Booking: Available with two weeks’ advance notice. Some shows are interpreted at scheduled times. Check with Guest Relations for a guide map listing interpreted showtimes.

Future World

Future World Overview: 

Focus: Technology and futuristic concepts.

Rides & Shows: Mix of attractions in large pavilions.

Tips for Future World:

Service Animal Boarding: Service animals are not permitted on Mission Space, Soarin', or Test Track. Ask at each ride for alternative waiting areas.

Weather: During thunderstorms, Innoventions, The Land, and The Seas with Nemo and Friends offer good shelter.

Captioning: Some attractions provide reflective or video captioning. Inquire at each location.

World Showcase

World Showcase Overview: 

Theme: World’s Fair-style celebration of global cultures.

Attractions: Includes pavilions with rides, shows, shopping, and dining.

Tips for World Showcase: 

Film Experiences: Many pavilions have short films with reflective captioning. Check with Cast Members for details.

Service Animal Considerations: Many shopping areas are open-bazaar layouts. Ensure your service animal is well-behaved to avoid disruptions.

Illuminations: The nightly fireworks and laser show can be enjoyed by guests with visual or hearing impairments. Consider watching from a café to avoid the crowd and enjoy a clearer view.

Epcot is designed to provide an immersive sensory experience, making it accessible for guests with vision and hearing impairments. With proper planning and the use of available services, you can fully enjoy the park’s diverse attractions and activities.

For more information on planning your visit to the park, you can explore Walt Disney World Resort and check out other Epcot details.