Limiting the number of character photos when there is a long line......

[HatboxGhost]

It is rude, but what can Disney really do? If they try to limit the number of photos, many people are going to complain and even worse cause a scene while they are with the character as they try to get 'just one more'. What do you do then, tackle them and delete the file?

Yes.

 

[HatboxGhost]

Good lord, hatboxghost, you're asking for consideration for others! Don't you know those people paid A LOT of money for their vacation and should get EVERYTHING they want and shouldn't worry at all about the people behind them or how long the line is. All that matters is that THEY get what THEY want. (Because you know, they paid a lot of money for their vacation.)

I know....I know...I shall hang my head low and stand in the corner.

 

[HatboxGhost]

A lot of people fail to realize that the candid shots are the really magical ones, not the posed ones.

Those are my favorite and alot of the times they are the magic shots.

 

[HatboxGhost]

It irritates me a bit, but we get our share too. We usually get 1 w/ the boys, and then 1 with all of us.

Thats totally fair.

 

[HatboxGhost]

In my opinion, the great characters not only interact with the guests that are up for the photo/autograph on a personal level, but are also able to make those interactions a bit of a "show" for the other guests waiting. Of course, this is easier for the face characters, but the furries can do it too. For example, I recall seeing Gaston interact with a young girl in a Belle dress. The interactions were so precious that it became a bit of a "show" for everyone else waiting in line. Everyone was smiling, and I'm willing to bet that, at that moment, none of them felt that "hurry up, I've been waiting" feeling.

When that happens its the character that is holding up the line for the person or persons they are dealing with at that time AND for the people in line. I am totally cool with that. Its a great and entertaining time. I just get a bit annoyed when Mom and Dad decide to take a ton of pics and hold up the line.

 

[Victor Kelly]

I love my camera's burst setting. I love my video camera too. Prosumer models for both are a godsend.

 

[DABIGCHEEZ]

I do not think a picture limit should be set, but a time limit for each group. Depending on the character, the most we ever get is 2 pics...but the kids also get autographs.

I mean all those autographs we have waited for over the years just have to worth something, right?

 

[jw24]

I don't think there should be time limits with meet and greets. I mean, meet and greets in my book are already rushed as they are. I mean, I wish for longer meet and greets but it's not fair to everyone else.

As for photos, I'm not sure what exactly would work for everyone. We can't assume one plan will fit all. Have photo limits and you'll get complaints from a group about that one person who happens to change their mind at the last minute and then decides he or she really wants to have a character photo. Or you may get complaints that the only photo that person took looks bad and it dampened everything. Some may even think photo limits are a form of discrimination for whatever reason, particularly for the large groups. But I do understand that it's not fair that one large group is hogging the line with photos. But it should be the greeter's job to keep the line moving and also make sure everyone has a fair amount of time to see the character. A friendly but firm reminder to keep the line moving and give others a chance.

 

[HatboxGhost]

I mean all those autographs we have waited for over the years just have to worth something, right?

Big Money. I'm talking retire at 40 money.

 

[Sped2424]

I feel like i'm doing a lot and holding up people with just one photo I just smile thank the cast member and the performer and move along.

 

[I_heart_Tigger]

On my trip with my niece (she was 8 at the time) and my sister we would do one photo of just her with the character for the autograph book and one of the 3 of us together. We were pretty quick getting in there for the shot of 3 of us so it went smoothly.

I did notice a number of times while watching other families that if they were taking too long or trying to do a bunch of different photos that the attendant would walk towards the character and hurry the family along. It wasn't pushy or anything, he/she would just say something like, "awww, look Eeyore is sad to say goodbye. That's ok Eeyore, look at who's come to visit you" then the next family would be waved in and the characters would all shift their attention.

I did notice on my last trip that as I as standing to the side trying to get shots of a couple of characters from afar (not wanting to wait in line or be in the photo, just a quick snap of characters we saw around) that some people on the "sidelines" would be screaming, "BUZZ!!! BUZZ!!! BUZZ!!!" trying to get his attention. I never do that since his attention should be with the next guest. I just wait until there is a few seconds between families and get a quick headshot if I can. I also saw some families trying to get their kids to run in the exit line when a family left instead of waiting. It's not like it's not obvious that there is a line up.

 

[HatboxGhost]

I did notice a number of times while watching other families that if they were taking too long or trying to do a bunch of different photos that the attendant would walk towards the character and hurry the family along. It wasn't pushy or anything, he/she would just say something like, "awww, look Eeyore is sad to say goodbye.

"Awww, look Eeyore is sad to say goodbye"........Translation....."Move your along or Eeyore will be forced to put some major pain on your plate".

 

[BelleInWonderland]

If you don't want the photo to be of your entire family, don't bring your entire family...end of story.

You want solo shots? Come to Disney by yourself, like I do all the time.

 

[6laurac]

For this trip, I just hope my daughter will stand in line long enough to get a couple pics and will let the character close enough for a picture. We will be in and out and on to the next thing.

 

[luv]

I suppose it is a little rude to take up too much time, but I understand that people are really happy and excited. They dreamed of this moment, possibly for years, saved up their cash...they want the pictures for their scrapbooks and to show Grandma. I get that.

Me, I don't do the M&Gs, so I promise I'm not taking up your time!!

 

[bsiev1977]

Tokyo allows only 1 photo per guest.

Do I think WDW will ever make a rule like that? No way. It makes me laugh when I see someone complaining that their child can't see the character because they are leaving. If they had listened to the attendant they would know the character is probably going to return in the near future. And half the time the guest has no idea who the character even is, but if they can't meet them their entire trip is ruined.

The big difference in this case is how Japanese people are expected to interact with each other. Their culture allows a rule like this to work. Our culture in the U.S. would not allow it to work.