AuburnJen 777 Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 https://wdwnt.com/2018/11/select-meet-and-greets-will-have-automated-cameras-to-replace-photopass-photographers/ Does this add or take away from the experience? Quote Disney is getting ready to introduce automated cameras that will take your picture, instead of PhotoPass photographers at select meet and greet locations. An automated camera will be positioned in the room to take photos of your interaction with the characters. To start, there will be 9 different meet and greet locations that will be using the automated cameras, and will debut in early 2019. Disney will continue to have over 100 locations where Disney PhotoPass photographers will capture photos. The new automated cameras will capture moments of the experience from start to finish to allow guests to receive a wider variety of photos from which to choose than before. Full List of Special Photo-Ops, Character Meet and Greets, and More for PhotoPass Day 2018 at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Takes away. Don't like it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 A machine can not replace a person. A person can anticipate a moment. Move to catch different angle. Not a fan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 777 Posted November 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 I know there was a lot of backlash to it the other day. I see both sides. One: Disney wants to speed the process at certain locations and automate things for a smoother line process. However, you then have that whole "my experience is lessened" quality thing about it. It is like the automatic Walmart checkout. If I wanted to check myself out at Walmart, I would have stayed home and had it delivered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 I think it will result in lower quality photos with lots of backs of kids heads. With a real photographer they can stop their shot or take a another if something goes wrong. They also have a better chance of catching a special moment. While it might speed up the process sometimes quality should triumph over quantity. In the end it is just more indication that Disney is being run by bean counters and not visionaries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 I'm in the don't like it camp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
articfox676 11 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Reminds me of the old photo booth. That only cost a quarter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lightbikes 73 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Add me to the "don't like" group. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Send an email in to guest relations. We were talking to some photopass photographers and they would really appreciate it if some feedback would come back to Disney about this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MicknMin...Holly 54 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 I hate this idea! We won't get all of those special shots of the grandkids with the characters like we do now. I have a feeling it will cut down on sales of Memory Maker once people realize what they're getting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Can I still hand my iPhone to the automatic photopass machine to get a personal pic. If not, it's a deal breaker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 “The new automated cameras will capture moments of the experience from start to finish to allow guests to receive a wider variety of photos from which to choose than before.” Sounds like the camera is going to just take a bunch of pictures. And then you can decide which one(s) you like. Sounds like we are going to have a bunch of crap pictures to sort through. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 19 hours ago, caveat lector said: Can I still hand my iPhone to the automatic photopass machine to get a personal pic. If not, it's a deal breaker. I think someone mentioned earlier the character Escort can still take pics for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Think of all the money Disney won't have to spend by not having humans taking the photos. On 11/21/2018 at 10:34 PM, AuburnJen said: I know there was a lot of backlash to it the other day. I see both sides. One: Disney wants to speed the process at certain locations and automate things for a smoother line process. However, you then have that whole "my experience is lessened" quality thing about it. It is like the automatic Walmart checkout. If I wanted to check myself out at Walmart, I would have stayed home and had it delivered. I do not like the auto pay stations, and it does real people out of jobs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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