New coming families sometimes aren’t sure what Sensory Showtimes are, and I give them the lowdown on that.” “It’s nice to see someone with a sign and to be greeted. “Part of the reasons I began volunteering was because I had someone show me the inclusivity of the Sensory Showtimes,” says Wood. Wood appreciates the Sensory Showtimes so much that, years ago, she became a volunteer host, where she greets patrons and asks first-timers who may be unsure which theater to go to if they’re here to attend a sensory show. “My son has conditions that require some extra help, and knowing there’s one close by eases my anxiety so much.” Wood also appreciates that Celebration Cinema North has a family bathroom. They’re not going to be judged or shushed.” “We encourage family members to be themselves. “There’s always someplace that we don’t feel comfortable, we don’t feel included, and this is one of those (places) where we do,” says Wood. There are no stern, judgmental stares to be concerned about.
People with disabilities are allowed to roam the theater while a movie is playing (there’s been dancing as well) and are not ordered to sit down.Įach of Celebration’s indoor theaters also has convenient dedicated space for those who use wheelchairs. Attending a “regular” movie would prove overwhelming for him.īut at Celebration Cinema’s Sensory Showtimes, the houselights are turned down, the volume is adjusted so it’s not as loud, and open captioning (which is always in view) is provided.įilms with sequences of flashing or flickering lights are not included, however, due to the potential to induce seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy. There, Wood and her children, Ellery and Aidan, can take in a movie without the stress they’ll be judged.Īidan, 15, has intellectual and developmental disabilities. Amy Wood considers the “Sensory Showtimes” at Celebration Cinema North a godsend.
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