360 degree cameras in Disneyland

[Kontos]

Hi I was wondering if anyone knew whether these 360 degree cameras are allowed in disneyland and if we can take them on rides? If you youtube some 360 videos it's pretty neat and thought it'd be really cool for the kids to watch back when we return.

 

[tomato]

I can't speak to where they are allowed or not (other than Tower of Terror -- that's the only one I can recall hearing that no photography is allowed). But I can speak to the fact that we've had our ride experiences ruined by people videoing in front of us.

I want to be able to experience the ride without your screen in front of me. A GoPro strapped to your chest? Or even your head? Go for it. But a tablet or a camera held up over your head in my line of vision? That's not fair.

I love preserving all the memories, too, but never at the expense of someone else's experience. I just couldn't do it.

 

[Indiana Scott]

There's a bunch of images from them on Google earth but whether they are technically "allowed" I don't know

 

[Kontos]

Good

I can't speak to where they are allowed or not (other than Tower of Terror -- that's the only one I can recall hearing that no photography is allowed). But I can speak to the fact that we've had our ride experiences ruined by people videoing in front of us.

I want to be able to experience the ride without your screen in front of me. A GoPro strapped to your chest? Or even your head? Go for it. But a tablet or a camera held up over your head in my line of vision? That's not fair.

I love preserving all the memories, too, but never at the expense of someone else's experience. I just couldn't do it.

Good point.definitely wouldn't be holding it up as I get annoyed by that too.

 

[sherilaine]

I want to be able to experience the ride without your screen in front of me.
I love preserving all the memories, too, but never at the expense of someone else's experience. I just couldn't do it.

YUP. Especially on a dark ride - to me doing that is the same as running, butting in line or putting your child up on your shoulders during the fireworks!

 

[Indiana Scott]

Keep in mind that what the OP describes is just a snap shot type of camera.

 

[Niltiac]

I'm not sure exactly what these cameras are like. I don't see why it wouldn't be allowed in the park unless it's large and professional looking.

Officially, at least on coasters and the like, I don't think you're supposed to have any loose objects out. I could be wrong. Obviously people do it though, because youtube is full of ride videos. I would think anything securely attached to your body would be ok, otherwise I would use discretion - no lights/flash and make absolutely sure it's not going to fly out of your hand and hit someone on fast rides.

 

[Kittyskyfish]

Not on rides, please. The only place to securely attach a 360 camera is on a helmet rig, and the last thing I need is a GoPro360 Teletubby in front of me, blocking my view and making me aware that you're up-close capturing my experience of the ride in the video. Trust me, if that happens you'll capture at least 30 degrees of me sticking my tongue out at your camera.

Just sayin'.

 

[Nonsuch]

Nikon Keymission 360 looks interesting

 

[mrzero]

Keep in mind that what the OP describes is just a snap shot type of camera.

I'm not sure this is true. If it's what I believe it's a contraption that holds several GoPro type cameras that all film at the same time and then it's stitched together with software later. It allows you to use a mobile device that you watch and move the device around and the video on the screen moves as well. Just like you're looking around on a ride.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

OP can email Guest Services to see if this will be allowed on rides. Also to check if any additional equipement will be allowed through security, e.g. a selfie stick would not be allowed, but a bracelet type camera holder would be fine.

 

[Indiana Scott]

I'm not sure this is true. If it's what I believe it's a contraption that holds several GoPro type cameras that all film at the same time and then it's stitched together with software later. It allows you to use a mobile device that you watch and move the device around and the video on the screen moves as well. Just like you're looking around on a ride.

What you describe apparently does exist but what I've seen on Google Earth is just a snap shot in all directions.

 

[Kontos]

Would be something like this where I hold it up in front of me around chest high.

Would be pretty awesome if I got a seat up front on the ride though. Would make sure not to obstruct anyone's view. Would probably be more for just capturing the kids walking/running around the park and then have them try and find themselves when we come home

 

[theluckyrabbit]

We've seen CMs tell guests that they could not hold a camera on a ride, e.g. CS, because it might fly/slip out of their hand. CMs want the camera secured in some way other than a selfie stick. I've gotten hit by a flying hat on CS, and it was VERY painful. Can't imagine what getting hit by something heavier would feel like.

 

[Kontos]

Wait are

We've seen CMs tell guests that they could not hold a camera on a ride, e.g. CS, because it might fly/slip out of their hand. CMs want the camera secured in some way other than a selfie stick. I've gotten hit by a flying hat on CS, and it was VERY painful. Can't imagine what getting hit by something heavier would feel like.

So are we not allowed hats either?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

There's a reason the safety spiel on some rides asks guests to remove hats and glasses and to place them in the safety sack in front of the seat. Sarcastic or not, that flying hat hit my eye at 55 mph. Not fun. I don't think you'd ask your question if something like that happened to you or to one of your kids. If something I was holding caused a safety issue for another guest, I wouldn't feel good about it. I'd rather be safe than sorry. Like you said, you would most likely use your camera for photographing your kids in the parks, not for documenting every ride you go on. Again, if you really want to be sure, email Disney and print out their answer (just in case someone in the parks gives you a different answer).

 

[sherilaine]

You take a camera on a high speed ride and it flies out of your hand and hurts someone, be prepared to hire a lawyer in America!

 

[xlxo]

I find 360 cameras take some practice to be used properly. Otherwise your subjects appear to small.

 

[Gisele]

We've seen CMs tell guests that they could not hold a camera on a ride, e.g. CS, because it might fly/slip out of their hand. CMs want the camera secured in some way other than a selfie stick. I've gotten hit by a flying hat on CS, and it was VERY painful. Can't imagine what getting hit by something heavier would feel like.

That's too bad. But was the hat at least worth keeping?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

The guy actually had the gall to come over to me to retrieve his hat, laugh at my black eye (which caused his little boy to say, "Dad, you really hurt her!"), and then walk off. No apology, no excuse me, just laughter. I was crying and just gave his hat back. A kind CM helped me to First Aid. So, no, not worth keeping, but there is comfort in knowing that karma's real!