taking pictures on rides

PigletIsMyCat

PigletIsMyCat

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flash photography is annoying and is not allowed on most disney rides, whether there is an announcement made or not. as some others have said, it ruins dark rides. dark rides are dark so that you only see the specifically lit areas - the show ready stuff. a flash ruins the magic. it also is distracting and startling to others who are on the ride. i also think it's incredibly selfish - someone on your boat may be on the only trip they ever get to take to disney, and this might be the only time they ever get to ride pirates. if you're dead set on taking photos on disney rides, make sure you have an appropriate camera and know how to work it. you'll want to familiarize yourself with the settings for shooting while moving and in low light settings.

having said that, i still love taking photos on living with the land. i don't know why, but i have always taken photos of the stuff they're growing. it's the only ride that i really take photos on unless something ridiculous happens. even then i'm sure not to use a flash. splash mountain and kali are the two rides that your camera is definitely going to get wet on if you don't put it away. i second and third and fourth other's suggestions to just enjoy the ride and take it in - if you want fancy photos, search online because there are probably much better photos than you can take. there are also great ridethroughs. just enjoy it!

also, don't try to take flash photos of fireworks. please. you just make humans look stupid.
 
Polydweller

Polydweller

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C&D said:
See post 9, easy; also if, at the beginning of the ride/attraction, there is an announcement stating: no flash photography, or sometimes, no photography (at all).
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Listening to the announcement at the beginning of the attraction is the most important thing to do. Some attractions do not allow either photography or video. Remember, the operators can see you in the dark so just follow the instructions. If it is allowed on the attract then no flash is the most important rule.
 
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MickeyPeace

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Timekeeper said:
And aside from all of the "courtesy" issues, using a flash on a dark ride makes for some pretty horrible pictures. :banghead:

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Those are some of the coolest ride pics because of the flash! I've never seen the angler fish like that before. Now I find the Nemo ride more interesting.

I mean, those pics are horrible. Do not use a flash!
 
Timekeeper

Timekeeper

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Marc Gil said:
They don't permit flash photography on some attractions because:
1: It ruins the illusion of being whisked away in a world of fantasy
2. It is harmful to some people (eg. people with epilepsy). Flash photography gives me migraines.
3. It's just plain annoying...
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Ironically, there are PLENTY of shows and attractions that use flash/strobe lighting effects, not to mention the use of Disney's own flash photography to take your on-ride photo. This policy has nothing to do with any harmful effects that a flash of light might have on another guest.
 
Acolli18

Acolli18

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I say no go on flash at all. Rides that are brighter, like IASW, can have some of the show elements taken away with annoying flashes. Half the time I feel like the fire alarms are flashing on.
 
PhotoDave219

PhotoDave219

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gerawlyn deana said:
I understand that taking pictures on rides in the dark is a no no and I have no intentions on doing that, but what about other rides such as splash mountain or rides that go through phases but not in the dark, yeah or nay? this is our first trip and I am so excited and will have lots of questions.
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As long as you obey park rules (no flash) and are not a bother to other guests, its not an issue. Have fun.
 
MY_NAME_STITCH

MY_NAME_STITCH

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marni1971 said:
It annoys the hell out of other guests and anyone doing so deserves to be lynched.
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Don't you think the punishment is a little severe considering it's only a picture. You have to understand that many of us don't want our experience ruined, but it's not like you couldn't get back in line and go again. One other point to consider is that this may be the only opportunity for these people to visit WDW and they want memories of it. You need to lighten up and let others enjoy their visit too.
 
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skibum123

Active Member
MY_NAME_STITCH said:
Don't you think the punishment is a little severe considering it's only a picture. You have to understand that many of us don't want our experience ruined, but it's not like you couldn't get back in line and go again. One other point to consider is that this may be the only opportunity for these people to visit WDW and they want memories of it. You need to lighten up and let others enjoy their visit too.
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They want memories of the ride? What's wrong with using their brain?
 
hull327

hull327

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About the time I'm on EE and some idiot loses control of his camera and it comes back and hits me or one of my children in the head I'll own him and a good chunk of WDW.
 
PolynesianPrincess

PolynesianPrincess

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Timekeeper said:
Ironically, there are PLENTY of shows and attractions that use flash/strobe lighting effects, not to mention the use of Disney's own flash photography to take your on-ride photo. This policy has nothing to do with any harmful effects that a flash of light might have on another guest.
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I actually agree with not taking flash photos due to the possibility of someone having epilepsy. A girl I used to babysit has epilepsy. She went to Disney and knew what rides she could and couldn't go on due to strobe lights and such. A flash or two is fine... constant flashing is not. Someone on Pirates in the row with her kept taking flash photo after flash photo even after her mother asked the person not to and she ended up having a mild seizure. Most people don't take that into account when talking about flash photos (they only think about it bothering other guests and ruining the experience)
 
PolynesianPrincess

PolynesianPrincess

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MY_NAME_STITCH said:
Don't you think the punishment is a little severe considering it's only a picture. You have to understand that many of us don't want our experience ruined, but it's not like you couldn't get back in line and go again. One other point to consider is that this may be the only opportunity for these people to visit WDW and they want memories of it. You need to lighten up and let others enjoy their visit too.
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Why should people taking flash photos be able to do that and ruin other people's ride experiences? Because they want the memories? Sorry but no ones vacation is more special than anyone else's. Everyone pays good money to visit WDW. People who ignore the announcements stating NO FLASH PHOTOS should be escorted out of the park if it were up to me. The announcements are there for a reason and if people can't follow them and feel the rules are for everyone except them, then they don't need to be there.
 
marni1971

marni1971

Park History nut
Premium Member
MY_NAME_STITCH said:
Don't you think the punishment is a little severe considering it's only a picture. You have to understand that many of us don't want our experience ruined, but it's not like you couldn't get back in line and go again. One other point to consider is that this may be the only opportunity for these people to visit WDW and they want memories of it. You need to lighten up and let others enjoy their visit too.
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No, you need to understand a) it's banned b) its rude and c) it can be dangerous.
 

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