Originally posted by HennieBogan1966
I believe what we have here is some people who beleive that they are indeed, above the law. I see it all the time.
Like every time you look at your avatar?
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If videotaping the
inside of an attraction is a "violation" of copyright, wouldn't logic follow that photographing the
outside of the attraction a "violation?" Yet I don't see any CM's running around saying, "Sorry, sir (or ma'am), any photography of Mickey Mouse is prohibited." Has anyone been asked not to shoot video on Jungle Cruise? Anyone? Anyone?
I don't think copyright is the issue. I think Disney just wants to preserve the integrity and special "magic" of certain attractions. Some CM's may strictly enforce this, some may not. Which makes it hard to know when it's "okay" and when it's not. Secondly, I think there are some attractions where consideration of other guests, and the safety of guests, are issues.
I for one hate it when people use flash photography on dark rides. I would have no problem waiting patiently while the ride stopped and the offender was escorted from the ride. On the other hand, if someone is at the back of the attraction, and no one is bothered by the camera's viewfinder, no lights are being used, no view of the show is blocked by the camera, and there is no safety issue, I don't see an issue with taping the attraction. If an announcement is made not to photograph or videotape, then the cameras should be put away, because (here we go with the legal stuff) you agreed to follow the rules when you purchased your admission.
If Disney doesn't want video being shot, then there should be an announcement. Otherwise, how can you know?