Photopass

[Yenfid]

I just got an email from a friend who was just at WDW with a link of photos. It's the new Disney Photopass. I like this idea, but how does it really work? I was told you get a photo taken and then you are given a credit card thingy and when you see a photo person, who is everywhere now, you give them your card and they swip it and then take photos for you. The card has a code and when you get home or even at Disney you enter the code and there are your photos to view for 30 days. Is this just for WDW or is it a Disneyland too? Is it free for the 50th Annv. and then there is a charge after that? Has anyone else used or seen Disney Photopass?

 

[aklodge]

I just got an email from a friend who was just at WDW with a link of photos. It's the new Disney Photopass. I like this idea, but how does it really work? I was told you get a photo taken and then you are given a credit card thingy and when you see a photo person, who is everywhere now, you give them your card and they swip it and then take photos for you. The card has a code and when you get home or even at Disney you enter the code and there are your photos to view for 30 days. Is this just for WDW or is it a Disneyland too? Is it free for the 50th Annv. and then there is a charge after that? Has anyone else used or seen Disney Photopass?

I think this is for just WDW. I also think that you have to get a PhotoPass certificate , and that allows you to get a photopass, but I may be wrong. I haven't used the photopass yet. Anyone else know about this?

 

[crazycalf]

I think this is for just WDW. I also think that you have to get a PhotoPass certificate , and that allows you to get a photopass, but I may be wrong. I haven't used the photopass yet. Anyone else know about this?

They give you a credit card sized card that is scanned by each disney photographer. You can use the one card for your entire trip, no more pieces of paper to hang on to.
Photopass is free, unless you decide to buy a picture of course.

You can look at pics for 3 days and only in the park you had the pics taken. But you can also view the pics online when you get home for 2 or 3 months. They can be bought in the parks or online, your choice.

 

[crazycalf]

also, there is no photopass on rides yet. So if you want to buy that picture, do it right away.

 

[Disney_Belle]

They give you a credit card sized card that is scanned by each disney photographer. You can use the one card for your entire trip, no more pieces of paper to hang on to.

I used to save all those little papers and put them in my scrapbooks... I will miss them. But this photopass thing sounds fun. My aunt used it and she said you can add little things into the pictures. Sounds fun

 

[Captain Chaos]

I read about this Photpass in the Mickey Monitor. I also received my credit card type card for use on a trip... I like this idea.. Especially that I can look up my pictures online... One question I have though: Can you use these pictures online as your wallpaper for your desktop?

 

[Laufschneller65]

I Just got back from WDW on tuesday. after reading this I dug into my pocket to find a "Photopass"! so I went to the WDW webpage and searched for photopass and i ended up finding a website it is www.DisneyPhotoPass.com you have a code on the back of the card that you enter in and Voiala there are the pictures the guy took of us. thank God too because now my friend can stop complaining that he wanted to buy the other two, because you can order prints online and add captions, borders, and crop the image.

Oh and one more thing.
They have added professionally taken pictures of all of there parks for you to buy too.

 

[MissM]

So if you order prints online, do they print them and mail them to you then? (As opposed to printing them yourself which would (a) require a photo printer and (b) kinda stink since they'd only be 72dpi for the web.)

Definately takes some of the high pressure sales part off of buying them though. If you have time to think about it and time to replenish the funds after spending too much money at Disney, you might be more inclined to buy some.
-m

 

[Mickeyman819]

Can the photos be of anything or are they of just your family/group. From the website that Laufschneller65 gave us it sounds like your family/group but from other peoples replies it sounded like a photo of anything. Just wonderin

 

[jasondiff]

When you buy the photos online they mail you very high quality 5x7 prints. Online the resolution is very poor and even at 3.5x5 the printout you would make from them is blocky. It is not designed for you to print them yourself at home, since Disney doesn't get your money that way!!

Mostly the photographers will take pics of you and/or your group, but I guess you could convince them to snap a shot of the castle or whatever without you in it. But why wouldn't you just take a pic with your own camera so you don't have to pay them for the print? Either that or just buy a postcard.

 

[DisneyInMyVeins]

Hey! PhotoPass is really awesome I think. A guy just stopped us in front of the tree of life and told us to pose and he took three pictures of us. In one, he told us to hold out our hands and there'd be a surprise in them later. Baby simba lol. It was a really cute idea and I love this. We got our pictures taken at AK twice with that. I came online when I got home to view them. I love this idea

I hppe this works:

http://photoalbums.wdwmagic.com/showphoto.php?photo=13641&password=afb7cc6211748f03bef18fef27411cdb&sort=1&cat=500&page=1




http://photoalbums.wdwmagic.com/showphoto.php?photo=13640&password=afb7cc6211748f03bef18fef27411cdb&sort=1&cat=500&page=1




http://photoalbums.wdwmagic.com/showphoto.php?photo=13638&password=afb7cc6211748f03bef18fef27411cdb&sort=1&size=medium&cat=500&page=1




http://photoalbums.wdwmagic.com/showphoto.php?photo=12995&password=afb7cc6211748f03bef18fef27411cdb&sort=1&size=medium&cat=500&page=1

 

[DisneyFreak529]

I think that the photo pass is the best idea ever!! Then you can just wait till you go home to get the photo. If you left and wished you did get the photo you can always go on line and buy it!!
This is the best idea ever!!
I did save the papers to, my scrap book will miss them also!!!

 

[riguitargod]

also, there is no photopass on rides yet. So if you want to buy that picture, do it right away.

That's a real shame. That's probably the one i'd decided to buy when i get home more than any other.

 

[Pix E. Dust]

Photopass has been very successful so far from what I've heard. They will probably expand it to include ride photos at some point. As far as I know, this is a permenant thing not here just for the 50th celebration.

 

[Dementia]

http://allearsnet.com/tp/ppass.htm


Does this link help?

 

[Disneyfan1981]

Wow, This is the first time I've heard about this...how did I miss this one??? Looks cool though

 

[InsideOtherPark]

Do not need to click on any link.....here.

Disney's PhotoPass

Disney's PhotoPass provides Guests with the ability to view, share and order the photos that Disney Photographers take of them by going to an online site.

When Guests have their photos taken, they will get Disney's PhotoPass, a card that has a web address and a unique 16-digit number printed on it. They will go to the website, type in the number(s) from their card(s) and will be able to see their photos. Guests may get more than one pass while on vacation. Each pass can "hold" an unlimited amount of photos.

Starting in Spring 2005, Guests may also purchase unique keepsake products including:

Disney's PhotoMovie -- a one-of-a-kind DVD that combines the Guest's favorite Disney vacation photos with video clips of Walt Disney World, the Disney characters and exclusive Disney music.
Disney's PhotoBook -- a completely customized coffee-table book that preserves their favorite Disney photos in a unique Disney keepsake.
Message Points:

Disney's PhotoPass is a new service that allows you to go online to see and share your Disney vacation photos. No more waiting in long lines at the end of the day.
Be sure to hang on to Disney's PhotoPass. You can use it every time you get your picture taken by a Disney Photographer so they you can see all of your vacation photos at one time.
Get your photos taken in all of the Parks -- our Photographers can be found in locations in all four Parks as well as Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney.
Log on towww.DisneyPhotoPass.comand see all of your vacation photos, e-mail them to friends and family and even order prints of your favorite shots.
Operational Information:

Disney's PhotoPasses will be distributed via the Disney's PhotoPass Photographers and to some Guests through special promotions
Disney's PhotoPass Photographers will be available in the following locations (subject to change):
Magic Kingdom -- along Main Street USA, Ariel's Grotto and Mickey's Toontown Fair
Epcot -- near Spaceship Earth, near the Living Seas entrance and throughout World Showcase and accompanying various Characters at designated Meet and Greet locations in the Park
Disney-MGM Studios -- along Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, Al's Toy Barn, and Mickey Meet and Greet on Mickey Avenue
Disney's Animal Kingdom -- Outside the main entrance, the Oasis, Camp Minnie Mickey and the Character Landing
Pricing

Professional Photographs on DisneyPhotoPass.com:
Note: pricing subject to change
$12.95 for 5x7 print
$16.95 for 8x10 print
$12.95 for 4 wallet-sized prints
On-site fulfillment -- the ability for a Guest to purchase photos while in park
$16.95 for 5x7 print and 4 wallets
On site fulfillment locations:
Magic Kingdom -- Town Square Exposition Hall on Main Street USA
Epcot -- The Camera Center near Spaceship Earth
Disney-MGM Studios -- Cover Story on Hollywood Boulevard
Disney's Animal Kingdom -- Garden Gate Gifts in the Oasis


Disney's PhotoPass
Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What if a Guest loses their Disney's PhotoPass, will they still be able to access photos on-line?
A. Guests who lose their pass should be directed towww.DisneyPhotoPass.comto fill out the "Lost Disney's PhotoPass" form and a "Contact Us" form. The Disney's PhotoPass Team will assist the Guest in locating their Pass I.D. number.


Q. How long will the photos be available to the Guest on-line?
A. Guests will have 30 days to claim their photos. Once they claim their photos on line, their photos will be available for viewing, sharing and purchasing for 60 days.

Q. Can a Guest use more than one Disney's PhotoPass to access pictures?
A. Yes, if the Guest ends up having multiple passes, they will just need to enter the code located on each pass atwww.DisneyPhotoPass.comto access the various photos that were taken.

Q. Can the same photo be added to multiple Disney's PhotoPasses?
A. Yes. Disney's PhotoPass Photographers can associate the same photo to more than one pass. This is a great feature for friends and families traveling together.

Q. Can a Guest upload their own personal photos from their digital cameras directly towww.DisneyPhotoPass.com?
A. No, the site is currently for viewing, sharing and ordering photos taken by Disney's PhotoPass Photographers.

 

[magicmom]

I have been to WDW twice this year and gotten the photopass each time. I have to say that my husband takes better pictures. We went in January and had the photographers take at least 20 different pics of the family but when we got home they really weren't that great.

When you order the pics online they charge you $13 per 5 x 7 (unless you order multiples of the same pose) and that does not include shipping fees. I did like that you can add the borders or character signatures to the photos.

I still have to say if at all possible have someone in your group take some pics with your own camera. The photographer just randomly took pics of my kids and really wasn't trying to get their attention, so in most of the shots they are not even looking at the camera.

This is a great idea. I just hope Disney can find some photographers who know how to get everyone looking the same direction or at least give some warning when the shot is going to be taken.

 

[lscott933]

yes i went last year when they were just starting it. i have other people pictures on my card. so i hope they worked out the bugs. it was nice to just carry the card around and have them pick them on there

 

[Iakona]

I had a different experience. One photgrapher told my son to hold his hand out for a 2cnd picture and he would get a suprise when we got home. When we viewed the picture there was Tink on his palm. Other photographers made sure we were alllooking at the camera and smiling, even trying to make us laugh. I guess it depends on who you get.

I have been to WDW twice this year and gotten the photopass each time. I have to say that my husband takes better pictures. We went in January and had the photographers take at least 20 different pics of the family but when we got home they really weren't that great.

When you order the pics online they charge you $13 per 5 x 7 (unless you order multiples of the same pose) and that does not include shipping fees. I did like that you can add the borders or character signatures to the photos.

I still have to say if at all possible have someone in your group take some pics with your own camera. The photographer just randomly took pics of my kids and really wasn't trying to get their attention, so in most of the shots they are not even looking at the camera.

This is a great idea. I just hope Disney can find some photographers who know how to get everyone looking the same direction or at least give some warning when the shot is going to be taken.