asking a celeb for a photo

[halfmonkey]

I'm curious to know what the consensus is on asking a celeb for a picture while they're visiting DLR. Generally speaking they're going to be visiting DLR with their family, so do you politely ask or do you let them enjoy their family time? Of course, since they're celebs, they're use to people asking them for autographs and pictures practically everywhere they go but do they receive "immunity" while at DLR?

 

[Malcon10t]

I'm curious to know what the consensus is on asking a celeb for a picture while they're visiting DLR. Generally speaking they're going to be visiting DLR with their family, so do you politely ask or do you let them enjoy their family time? Of course, since they're celebs, they're use to people asking them for autographs and pictures practically everywhere they go but do they receive "immunity" while at DLR?

If it is "family time", regardless if it was "The Happiest Place", I would leave them alone. In fact, unless it was a book signing or some similar type thing, I wouldn't bother them.

 

[blackjackdelta]

I am the same way, it is their family time.

Jack

 

[I'm mikey]

No, let them enjoy their family time.

 

[lizabu]

I think leave them alone too. Their celebrity is their work and I wouldn't want to have to work while on vacation and especially not at DLR

 

[Sherry E]

Yes, I agree too. Now don't get me wrong - if I saw my absolute favorite musicians or actors, or someone whose work had affected me in a profound way, a few feet away from me, I would find it hard to look elsewhere. I would probably be speechless and would be staring quietly, from afar.

The celebrities don't want to be bothered. The thing is, if it were just one person asking them for a photo, or 2 people, it might not bother them. The trouble is, either folks get carried away and ask for entire photo sessions or 10 different autographs, or other people witness what is happening, notice there is a famous person in their presence and then they, too, have to have photos, and the crowds multiply. It ends up getting out of control.

Case in point - I live very close to The Grove/Farmers Market here in L.A., so I am there quite often. The Grove is well-known for being a good celebrity-watching spot in town. The TV show Extra films at The Grove most of the time. Maria Menounos, who is one of the hosts of Extra - as well as a current contestant on Dancing With the Stars - is there a lot, and she tries to escape to her dressing room or wherever in between segments.

In March I was at The Grove and I saw Maria. She had just finished shooting a segment for the show and she was suddenly surrounded by people, asking for photos. The poor girl could not get away. She was very polite and granted many pictures, but at some point she wanted to leave. She even told the photo-seekers that she was in pain (she had hurt her ribs a few days earlier) and that it hurt her to hug them, and yet everyone was asking her for hugs. People get excited. They get carried away. And then the celebrity can't escape.


I stood at a distance and took a photo of Maria with the zoom feature on the camera, when she was already graciously posing with/for another group. But I never would have approached her for a separate picture, and I never would have asked her to pose for anything when she was so clearly trying to leave.

 

[Pixiafurie]

I actually think I wouldn't bother them because they are just another guest enjoying their vacation (plus, I would probably be too nervous!).

 

[pixiewings71]

I've seen a famous person at DLR, pretty sure DBF and I were the only ones who realized who she was, no one bothered her and while we did make eye contact we did not bother her or the person she was with in any way. We did simply smile as she walked past where we were sitting, she smiled back.
I've hung out with many musicians (very famous ones actually) and they most appreciate being treated like a "normal" person, so unless it was someone who profoundly affected my life no, I would not approach them. I would be like Sherry, trying to take a photo from afar.

 

[Minuet888]

This happened to me once. Robert Patrick (Terminator 2, The Unit, etc.) was at Storytellers Cafe and we were seated right next to him. I didn't realize who it was until he got up and took his daughter to the buffet (the look at his butt confirmed it). He was with his family but they also had a Disney guide with them (as most celebrities do when visiting the park) so I took it as that we weren't allowed to ask for autographs but I was really shy to because he was with his family. So I took a picture across the table, looking like I was taking a picture of my family but he just happened to be in the background. Damn thing is I have no idea where that picture is.
My husband kept telling me go ask for a pic go ask for an autograph but I kept telling him no he is with his family, and I think that's their bodyguard (a.k.a. the Disney guide), before he left he did get to meet the chef at Storytellers cafe (it was breakfast time) and then left.

 

[MommaMouseketeer]

I'm curious to know what the consensus is on asking a celeb for a picture while they're visiting DLR. Generally speaking they're going to be visiting DLR with their family, so do you politely ask or do you let them enjoy their family time? Of course, since they're celebs, they're use to people asking them for autographs and pictures practically everywhere they go but do they receive "immunity" while at DLR?

Knowing me, I'd look them in the eye, smile and say hi and never know that was a celebrity who just walked by!

 

[lalasmama]

When DD and I got home from DLR, I had a broken heart. Why? Because someone had posted some "celebrity sightings," and I had missed Adam Sandler AND Neal Patrick Harris. Nummy, Nummy, NUMMY! NPH was my first crush, and Adam Sandler is on my "Hottest Hubbies" list (well, both of them are on there, really!). At any rate, I would have taken a picture from afar, and prayed that there was a reason to stand next to them and strike up a conversation. But, I figure with a Plaid around, there wouldn't be much waiting in lines, let alone chatting!

Now, for my "I don't know current celebs" stupid moment, when we were there, they were filming Modern Family. I saw a Plaid and a group of people over and over again (same Plaid, same people). Yeah, I'm the dork who didn't realize the Modern Family cast.

 

[aliceindisneyland]

Normally I do not bother celebrities (agree with family time) but a few months ago about 10 of the tween/teen Disney Channel stars were hanging out by the Star Tours store with a few people who were probably parents or managers and a couple younger kids (siblings?). 5 yr old daughter absolutely loves 2 of the girls who were there, so she walked right up and started talking to them! It was so cute, and I asked the girls if they would be ok with me taking a picture -- they were incredibly gracious about it and I got great pics with my daughter and her idols!

 

[BecBennett]

Put me in the too nervous box I don't know what I'm nervous of exactly - but it's probably that I'm never 100% sure it's who I think it is...