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Visitor Overjoyed at Disneyland When Captain America Uses Sign Language To Speak to Him

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Anyone who is “friends” with a Disney Parks character knows the number one rule — you never break character.

Disney characters aren’t supposed to do anything outside of what that character would normally say or do. Tigger should not gesture that he loves honey. That’s Winnie the Pooh’s territory!

Cinderella shouldn’t act like her wicked step-sisters, and Woody probably shouldn’t start speaking in a British accent.

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But some things just fit so perfectly within the magic. Many characters go above and beyond their duty to sign a book or say “cheese.”

And who better than a Marvel Superhero to rise above the rest? When it comes to saving the day in a big way, Captain America always shows up.

In this case, he didn’t battle a villain or stand up against Iron Man. Instead, Captain America made one guest’s day when he spoke to him using American Sign Language.

Jade Elizabeth — @xoxogossipjew on Instagram — posted a video of a moment she captured at Disney California Adventure park in 2016.

“One of the sweetest moments I’ve ever seen,” she wrote in her caption. “Quit making me fall in love with you.”

Watch as Captain America greets the guest by signing. The encounter is brief but totally heartwarming — we’re all going to be in love with “Cap” after this one.

 

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One of the sweetest moments I’ve ever seen. Quit making me fall in love with you. ?

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The guest signs the word “Boston” and Cap immediately engages him in conversation. The meet-n-greet ends with a hug. I have to agree with Jade — this is definitely one of the sweetest things I have ever seen.

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Disney is known for accommodating guests with disabilities. For those who are hard of hearing, the Disneyland Resort offers “Assistive Listening Systems.”

According to Disneyland’s website, these systems “amplify sound through headphones or induction loop, [and] are recommended for Guests with mild to moderate hearing loss.”

Reflective and/or handheld captioning is also available for certain attractions, and, of course, sign language interpretation is available for many performances.



Though Captain America is not an “official” Disneyland interpreter, I’d say signing fits within his job description.

“The response to Captain America doing ASL shows that committing to accessibility pays off, not just in serving customers with disabilities — though that’s most important — but also in making people just generally feel welcome,” disability advocate David Perry told Upworthy via email.

“My son, who has Down syndrome, doesn’t need sign language. But knowing that Captain America is out there makes me feel more confident that Disneyland will meet his needs too.”

This particular Steve Rogers is clearly more than “just a kid from Brooklyn.” He’s someone who represents the American people — ALL American people — hearing, deaf, or anywhere in between.

Way to go, Cap! You’re a true example of kindness and inclusion. You may not be the first Disney character to speak to a guest using sign language, but that doesn’t make you any less a hero.

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Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.
Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.

Sarah's experience as a successful working stay-at-home mom and business owner has given her the chance to write and research often. She stays up to date on the latest in entertainment and offers her views on celebrity stories based on her wide knowledge of the industry. Her success as a former preschool teacher and licensed daycare provider lend to her know-how on topics relating to parenting and childhood education.

Her thoughts on faith and family issues stem from home life and ministry work. Sarah takes time to attend workshops and classes annually that help her to improve and hone her writing craft. She is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature program and her writing has been acclaimed by ACFW and ECPA.
Education
Institute of Children's Literature, Art Institute of Phoenix (Advertising), University of California Irvine (Theater), Snow College (Early Childhood Education)
Location
Arizona
Languages Spoken
English
Topics of Expertise
Entertainment, Faith




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