photopass questions

[CamiLyn227]

We will be staying at the WL next month. We would really like to do the Photopass professional portrait session. We were going to do it last year, but sadly I got really sick the day we were scheduled to do it.

I am wondering how much it costs. I know that there 2 options. One with a CD and the other with just the prints, but I can't find out how much it costs. Does anyone know?

Also, I read that some resorts have regular photopass photographers in the lobbies now. Is this true? And which ones? I didnt see any last year.

 

[Philo]

I don't know about the price. I remember reading about it a couple of years ago but couldn't give you any details.

I've never seen a photopass photographer in the hotel and never heard of them being present but don't take my word for it.

 

[NewfieFan]

I found this info on Stitchkingdom...

Disney Resorts Private Photo Shoot - You can arrange for private 30 minute photo sessions with a Disney's PhotoPass photographer at the Grand Floridian, Beach Club, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kingdom Lodge. The session includes around 40 photos (limited only by time) taken around the picturesque resorts and their beaches. Please note that as of September 1, 2008, Portrait sessions at the resorts are a separate entity from the Disney's PhotoPass system in the theme parks. While both Parks and Portraits use the same system for their photos, they are separate products. There is also a new pricing structure in place, which is as follows:
Disney's PhotoPass Portrait Session Photo Package - For a price of $49.95, you will get your choice of one of the following packages: (A) 8x10 (2), 5x7 (3); (B) 5x7 (2), 4x6 (4 sets of 2); (C) 5x7 (7). You will be able to choose the pose for each print, so you can have up to five different poses for Package A, up to 6 different poses for Package B and up to 7 different poses for Package C
Disney's PhotoPass Portrait Session PhotoCD - For a price of $99.95, you will get your choice of photo package as explained above plus all of the photos on a PhotoCD.

Note you will not be able to enhance the photos on the Portrait Session PhotoCD, but you will be given a PhotoPass ID to use on disneyphotopass.com to make any desired edits/enhancements and future purchases.
Reports from guests who have participated in the photo sessions are overwhelmingly positive, although guests are under no obligation to make a purchase if they are not satisfied with the photos. Available times are seasonal, starting daily at 8 am until 7 pm or sunset, whichever comes first. Call 407-824-1700 to make reservations up to 30 days in advance or for additional information.

*EDIT* When I stayed at the Yacht Club last August there was a PhotoPass Photograpy outside near the entrance to Stormalong Bay. He was taking photos for anybody. He would take a couple of shots with the lighthouse and the Boardwalk in the background. I can't comment on other resorts, sorry.

 

[DizneyPryncess]

I get most of my photopass information from stitchkingdom.com - I've always found it to be very accurate & relevant.

It says that it is $49.95 for the print package. With that package you get either A.) Two 8x10's and Three 5x7's. B.) Two 5x7's and four sets of two. C.) Seven 5x7's.

The CD Package is $99.95. You pick which package above you want, and get all the photos on CD as well.

I did a private photo pass session back when you could still do them in the Magic Kingdom. It was a little different of a setup, but I thought it was really worth it to do. You get to take your time, and do various poses. It's not rushed, and the pictures turned out great.

I have seen photopass photographers at Polynesian, Animal Kingdom Lodge and Beach & Yacht Club.

EDIT: Newfie you beat me to it ;-)

 

[pnethe]

photo pass CD

If you do decide to get the photo pass CD (pre-ordered) DO NOT assume all your pictures will automatically go to your CD.

We pre-ordered the photo pass CD expecting that for $100 we would get all our pictures -- big mistake. We still do not know what the devil the $100 was for since DWD erased all our pictures and never sent a blank CD - go figure. Anyway, after several emails DWD did agree to refund money but photo/memories are gone.

 

[NewfieFan]

If you do decide to get the photo pass CD (pre-ordered) DO NOT assume all your pictures will automatically go to your CD.

We pre-ordered the photo pass CD expecting that for $100 we would get all our pictures -- big mistake. We still do not know what the devil the $100 was for since DWD erased all our pictures and never sent a blank CD - go figure. Anyway, after several emails DWD did agree to refund money but photo/memories are gone.

Did you put the code from the back of your PhotoPass card online to view your pictures?