Selfie sticks - is this a thing at WDW yet? Disney clarifies policy

Cesar R M

Cesar R M

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mousehockey37 said:
iPhones are more expensive than a good amount of cameras. Look at the cost of replacing an iPhone if you have to pay full price for it... I'll gladly hand over my DSLR to someone before I hand over my iPhone.
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entry DSLRS typically start at 400 USD and go up to 1799 USD (Canon 7 Mark II )
full frame start at 1499 (Nikon D610)
 
mousehockey37

mousehockey37

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Something people don't realize, and I could be wrong about this, is that other guests can easily help you. There's nothing wrong with asking someone else to take a picture, it's all in how you approach someone to do it. You never know, you might ask a CM who is off for the day but in the park, or someone like myself, if I'm not trying to get somewhere or I see someone flag me down, I'll gladly help and give a little magic. Not all magical moments have to come from CM's or Disney, it could simply be from asking someone to take your picture.
 
mousehockey37

mousehockey37

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Cesar R M said:
entry DSLRS typically start at 400 USD and go up to 1799 USD (Canon 7 Mark II )
full frame start at 1499 (Nikon D610)
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I've taken many a pictures in Disney on my Canon T3 and am looking to someday move up to something better. I do take some photos on my phone for Facebook or just sending messages to friends and such, but like I said, if I need to get help, I scope out someone who might be of better assistance to me, and just not give my camera to anyone.
 
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Tom

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mousehockey37 said:
Something people don't realize, and I could be wrong about this, is that other guests can easily help you. There's nothing wrong with asking someone else to take a picture, it's all in how you approach someone to do it. You never know, you might ask a CM who is off for the day but in the park, or someone like myself, if I'm not trying to get somewhere or I see someone flag me down, I'll gladly help and give a little magic. Not all magical moments have to come from CM's or Disney, it could simply be from asking someone to take your picture.
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My wife or I have done this for other guests on many occasions. We're probably targets for the very reason you've talked about in this thread....we carry a Nikon DSLR. It's really my wife's camera - she's the "photographer". I'm good with my phone, but if the Nikon isn't on "Auto", I'm not interested in using it.

But you're right that it's very simple and quick to take a nice couple/family photo for other guests.

Maybe it's because I'm nearly 35, but I do not understand the fad of selfies. Hell, I hate being in pictures to begin with...I certainly don't think all of my "friends" want to see me in every pic I post.
 
mousehockey37

mousehockey37

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Cesar R M said:
entry DSLRS typically start at 400 USD and go up to 1799 USD (Canon 7 Mark II )
full frame start at 1499 (Nikon D610)
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I just thought of this, but as we point out the DSLR's, don't forget that there's a rather large amount of people that have simple point and shoot cameras as well. The better models can be just as pricey, but a good majority of point and shoots are under the price of an iPhones retail price tag.

Tom said:
Maybe it's because I'm nearly 35, but I do not understand the fad of selfies. Hell, I hate being in pictures to begin with...I certainly don't think all of my "friends" want to see me in every pic I post.
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I don't understand it either. It has it's place in society, but not to the extent to what it has become. I also don't understand the people that need to chronicle their every step of every day of their vacation by using these stupid sticks. I understand taking shots of some of the bench marks of your trip, but to record 12-15 hours of everyday of a 5-10+ day trip? It's unnecessary to me.
 
Cesar R M

Cesar R M

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mousehockey37 said:
I just thought of this, but as we point out the DSLR's, don't forget that there's a rather large amount of people that have simple point and shoot cameras as well. The better models can be just as pricey, but a good majority of point and shoots are under the price of an iPhones retail price tag.



I don't understand it either. It has it's place in society, but not to the extent to what it has become. I also don't understand the people that need to chronicle their every step of every day of their vacation by using these stupid sticks. I understand taking shots of some of the bench marks of your trip, but to record 12-15 hours of everyday of a 5-10+ day trip? It's unnecessary to me.
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I agree with you.
I've seen people who document even when they are in the bathroom. Its like some serious addiction to be "on video at all costs" to look "cool" online.

anyone remember the jack a** program and the rise of dumb kids trying to copy the stunts?
 
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musketeer

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While watching the daytime parade at the Magic Kingdom the other day, the lady just to the right of me was constantly using her stick. Many of the pictures I took had to be re-taken because she managed put her stick in front of my camera at the exact wrong time each time.

But what I didn't understand was, she wasn't taking a picture of the parade, she was angling it down to take a picture of her and her party. That could have easily been done when there weren't tons of other people around trying to see the parade and instead seeing the back of her phone.
 
lazyboy97o

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Tom said:
Most people (I hope) insure their smart phone. Cameras....not so much. Phones are more durable than DSLR's too.
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iPhones aren't often eligible for the traditional, carrier offered insurance/replacement programs. That's why you see so many people walking around with shattered screens.
 
epcotisbest

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You would not believe the number of people using these stupid things at the half-marathon today, especially at the finish line where people were stopping to take pics of themselves right in the middle of the start/finish line while others are running all over them trying to get by. Just completely stupid and inconsiderate.
 
erwinalber4

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I've had the displeasure of seeing these in the parks as well. These people should be condemned to an eternity on it's a small world. Over and over again. :cautious:
 
skimbob

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The sticks were all over when I went last month. It was very annoying to have people blocking my view while I was trying to watch the Frozen castle lighting. I am also sick of all the ipads being used to film rides and blocking the view of the ride from people behind them like on Pirates. People can be so self absorbed.
 
mousehockey37

mousehockey37

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skimbob said:
The sticks were all over when I went last month. It was very annoying to have people blocking my view while I was trying to watch the Frozen castle lighting. I am also sick of all the ipads being used to film rides and blocking the view of the ride from people behind them like on Pirates. People can be so self absorbed.
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Exactly. An iPad screen lighting up a room on a dark ride isn't exactly the ambiance that Disney was going for when they built the ride.

The problem with the sticks is going to be a snowball. The person in front will hold up theirs, then it will be the person behind them trying to get higher. I'm surprised someone hasn't seen a dad yet with his kid on his shoulders making them hold the selfie stick up higher than the rest to get an uninhibited view. Talk about a double whammy, lol.

tribbleorlfl said:
ITT, internet tough guys threatening physical violence and vandalism in response to annoyance and inconsiderate behavior.
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I'm sure if you're someone who has experienced the problems and situations described (pictures being ruined, fireworks shots being interrupted, getting hit with these things) you too would be rather upset and ready to take action.
 
mousehockey37

mousehockey37

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lazyboy97o said:
It's only inconsiderate until somebody decides to hold one out during a ride and it smacks off the scenery into someone else.
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And not everyone is going to show the restraint that they should after a long day in the parks, especially if the disruption is coming during fireworks.

There's a multitude of different ways one could respond, and all it's going to take is one person snapping and that's it. With as many people are in the parks on a given day (at ANY time of year) tempers can most definitely run high and if there hasn't been a significant incident yet, one is sure to occur.

It'll be a battle of "you broke my stick and device vs have some consideration for those behind you that don't want to experience something with your stick in the way."
 
mousehockey37

mousehockey37

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musketeer said:
While watching the daytime parade at the Magic Kingdom the other day, the lady just to the right of me was constantly using her stick. Many of the pictures I took had to be re-taken because she managed put her stick in front of my camera at the exact wrong time each time.

But what I didn't understand was, she wasn't taking a picture of the parade, she was angling it down to take a picture of her and her party. That could have easily been done when there weren't tons of other people around trying to see the parade and instead seeing the back of her phone.
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Did you do anything about it? Did you let this person know that it was rather rude and obnoxious? Are you going to say anything to Disney about it? I'd hope you'd let Guest Relations know and that you're not happy that you had a bad experience.

I know that moments in the parade are that, a moment, and you can't get it back, even with a re-taken shot. It's not the original one you wanted.
 

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