News PhotoPass at some character locations being replaced by automated cameras

[Victor Kelly]

I hate those damn things. Anyway to automate people out of a job.

 

[Isabelle12345]

Glad to hear they went back to real photographers! It makes a huge difference!
Hopefully this will last

 

[Indy_UK]

So this is for sure, the machines are out and Photopass photographers are back in?

 

[drizgirl]

So this is for sure, the machines are out and Photopass photographers are back in?

That's probably expecting too much. These nasty things have a way of always showing up again later.

 

[YodaMan]

Unless I’m mistaken, Launch Bay has still consistently been using the photo boxes since they went live. They only put Photopass photographers in the Chewie and Vader rooms if the box tech has a down time. Guest feedback has not caused the boxes to go out of use at that location.

 

[Jon81uk]

Unless I’m mistaken, Launch Bay has still consistently been using the photo boxes since they went live. They only put Photopass photographers in the Chewie and Vader rooms if the box tech has a down time. Guest feedback has not caused the boxes to go out of use at that location.

My guess would be there are more teens and adults at the Star Wars photos so they are more likely to pose. Whereas with Mickey and the Princesses it is the smiles and hugs from toddlers that are the key photos not the static poses.

Therefore when it is mainly adults posing and standing still they can get away with static photos easier.

 

[CaptinEO]

Does anyone know if these are still around? Have they reverted fully back to in person photographers?

 

[DisneyDreamer08]

Does anyone know if these are still around? Have they reverted fully back to in person photographers?

We had a photo box in DHS at the Olaf meet this past March

 

[asianway]

Does anyone know if these are still around? Have they reverted fully back to in person photographers?

I want to say the grotto reopened with them

 

[mm52200]

Does anyone know if these are still around? Have they reverted fully back to in person photographers?

Most indoor meet and greets have either reopened with the boxes or switched to them at this point.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Does anyone know if these are still around? Have they reverted fully back to in person photographers?

These are planned to remain indefinitely as far as I know…

 

[RSoxNo1]

Are these automated photopass locations included in your Genie+ purchase and/or your AP purchase?

 

[OwlHouseKing97]

These are planned to remain indefinitely as far as I know…

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Are these automated photopass locations included in your Genie+ purchase and/or your AP purchase?

No. Genie+ only gives attraction photos, if you have an upgraded AP with PhotoPass downloads, then yes.

 

[RSoxNo1]

No. Genie+ only gives attraction photos, if you have an upgraded AP with PhotoPass downloads, then yes.

So even Meet and Greets that have Genie+ integrated (like Town Square Mickey) aren't included?

 

[MagicHappens1971]

So even Meet and Greets that have Genie+ integrated (like Town Square Mickey) aren't included?

Unless I misunderstood the Genie+ PhotoPass thing, it's only at "attractions", I assumed that meant on-ride photos. Maybe someone who's used it and been in a similar situation can shed some light on it. I have the PhotoPass downloads with my AP so I've never noticed.

 

[CastAStone]

Does anyone know if these are still around? Have they reverted fully back to in person photographers?

Here’s a photo of Mickey with my kid from the last time we did the photo pass boxes. The mouse is totally blocking the shot.

 

[CaptinEO]

Thanks everyone for the responses. This was a random thing I thought of today. Sad these are still in use.

 

[AndyS2992]

The photos it took of me and my partner with Anna and Elsa at Epcot last September actually came out all quite decent. I'd rather a person take the pictures of course but was pleasantly surprised with the automated cameras, at least in this one instance.

 

[Gillyanne]

The photos it took of me and my partner with Anna and Elsa at Epcot last September actually came out all quite decent. I'd rather a person take the pictures of course but was pleasantly surprised with the automated cameras, at least in this one instance.

Yeah the "keepers" and even the characters seem to get into a good groove and know the timing. As an adult it works out well for me. What I miss about live photographers is that they can judge when to snap for the more candid moments like a child walking up to the characters or hugging. I think I do have a few shots that are a lil awkward bc they're going into or out of a hug, and trying to time those to the automatic timer may be awkward