Breaking NEWS PHOTO SESSIONS!!!!!! :-)

[Ana~n~Joseph]

We just had a family photo session at the GF on Saturday. I booked it in July and therefore they said I could still get the print package + CD for $99 (I had a 20% off coupon so it came out to $79 + tax). She said the change was a new one and therefore didn't apply to me because I had booked prior.

The session was good - my photographer was Andrew. The pictures of my son came out really cute but he could have chosen better angles on the family pictures. Regardless though, it was nice and fun and the 20 minutes seem to fly by. We got 34 pictures in 20 minutes - with a 1 year old I am going to call that a success.

Any questions, let me know.

 

[2Tiggies]

We just had a family photo session at the GF on Saturday. I booked it in July and therefore they said I could still get the print package + CD for $99 (I had a 20% off coupon so it came out to $79 + tax). She said the change was a new one and therefore didn't apply to me because I had booked prior.

Thank you for that information. Did the CM indicate when the change came about? I booked on August 25th - kind of hoping that the CM told me the pics were included with the CD because I called before the change came into effect. Please tell me it's from September 1st Otherwise I might just take that money and get tickets for DD and I for MNSSHP, which I was adamant I would not be doing this year.

 

[Ana~n~Joseph]

Thank you for that information. Did the CM indicate when the change came about? I booked on August 25th - kind of hoping that the CM told me the pics were included with the CD because I called before the change came into effect. Please tell me it's from September 1st Otherwise I might just take that money and get tickets for DD and I for MNSSHP, which I was adamant I would not be doing this year.

I'm sorry, I don't remember her telling me an exact date - she just said "very recently". sorry I'm not much help.

 

[2Tiggies]

I'm sorry, I don't remember her telling me an exact date - she just said "very recently". sorry I'm not much help.

On the contrary, you've been a great help. At least now I can give them a call and check. Had you not posted, it would never have occurred to me to do so. Although I may just go with the CD if that is what they say I am getting, at least I will know what to expect and not be disappointed on the day.

Thank you!

 

[jenseib]

Well if they stop adding prints, then they really should lower the price. I don't like that they changed it. I have yet to see it confirmed anywhere on any "Official site" which means alot of people will still book assuming prints are included. I think the price was high to begin with, but I will still probably do it, if/when we go.

 

[2Tiggies]

Well if they stop adding prints, then they really should lower the price. I don't like that they changed it. I have yet to see it confirmed anywhere on any "Official site" which means alot of people will still book assuming prints are included. I think the price was high to begin with, but I will still probably do it, if/when we go.

Well on that topic, it would be nice of them to actually inform guests that there is such a service. I found it quite bizarre that there is no reference to this whatsoever on their official site. Had I not been told about it when we were there last year, I would never have known it existed. As for information on it, all of that was gleaned from the DIS, mostly on this thread. I think for it to have gone from free, to $25, up to $100 and then to take away the prints is a bit cheeky if you ask me.

 

[jenseib]

Well on that topic, it would be nice of them to actually inform guests that there is such a service. I found it quite bizarre that there is no reference to this whatsoever on their official site. Had I not been told about it when we were there last year, I would never have known it existed. As for information on it, all of that was gleaned from the DIS, mostly on this thread. I think for it to have gone from free, to $25, up to $100 and then to take away the prints is a bit cheeky if you ask me.

exactly! I know on stitch kingdom he has alot of info on the photopass and this info is included, but I haven't seen it change on wehat the package offers yet, and he's usually up to date.

 

[2Tiggies]

exactly! I know on stitch kingdom he has alot of info on the photopass and this info is included, but I haven't seen it change on wehat the package offers yet, and he's usually up to date.

Yes Stitch Kingdom is usually bang up to date so clearly they have not announced this yet. Although with that said, they don't really advertise it, so I doubt we can expect an official announcement to update something they didn't inform us of to begin with. So it looks like unsuspecting guests have to do their own research to find out what they are paying for and how to book it, only to fall prey to a nasty little surprise at the end of what should be a special family memory making hour.

Nonetheless, I think I will still call them. At least then we will have something 'official' to go on.

 

[brookelizabeth]

I thought I would share some from our session. We asked for only a few posed ones, and mostly "candid" type shots of my DS playing in the sand. He's three, doesn't exactly love to pose for pictures over and over again - plus he's VERY into the sand/digging/dirt, so it fits his age. I love how they turned out! We did the 20 minute session and had over 70 pictures!

I love this one because you can tell by his mouth he's making a motor noise, pretending he's a dump truck I'm sure!

We went over to the "pirate ship" at the end of the session and "hunted for pirates". The CM was REALLY good with him!

 

[2Tiggies]

I do love those pictures. I prefer natural shots to posed ones. The pics of your little one came out beautifully. I love the ones of him standing against the wood and something special about the one where he is walking with the pail in his hand. Adorable. You are right to be pleased.

 

[jenseib]

YAY!! I was hoping you would post these here! I LOVE them. They turned out Great. And Henry is such a cutie! I love the beach pictures. He looks so intent on playing. Did you bring those toys, or did they have them there?

 

[ChildAtHeart82]

On the contrary, you've been a great help. At least now I can give them a call and check. Had you not posted, it would never have occurred to me to do so. Although I may just go with the CD if that is what they say I am getting, at least I will know what to expect and not be disappointed on the day.

Thank you!

I booked on August 18th and they were still saying the price included the print package. That gets you a little closer to the date you booked. I hope you still get your prints!

 

[2Tiggies]

I booked on August 18th and they were still saying the price included the print package. That gets you a little closer to the date you booked. I hope you still get your prints!

Thank yoU The CM definitely went through the whole thing with the various print packages for me. He asked if I knew which one I wanted and I said the $99 package with the CD. I still have the notes where I was drawing silly shapes on my notepad while he went through it because I had read it all on here and on Stitch Kingdom, but I let him go on and explain it because I thought he might be obligated to do so. Just as well! I will call when I can find the number I used last time.

 

[LaurieN]

I thought I would share some from our session. We asked for only a few posed ones, and mostly "candid" type shots of my DS playing in the sand. He's three, doesn't exactly love to pose for pictures over and over again - plus he's VERY into the sand/digging/dirt, so it fits his age. I love how they turned out! We did the 20 minute session and had over 70 pictures!

I love this one because you can tell by his mouth he's making a motor noise, pretending he's a dump truck I'm sure!

We went over to the "pirate ship" at the end of the session and "hunted for pirates". The CM was REALLY good with him!

Your pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!!! and your son is oh so cute!!!! Especially love the one where he's walking with the bucket
Thanks for sharing with us
Laurie

 

[EeyoreFan5]

Brookelizabeth- Your son is just way too cute! I love the sand pictures as well. It looks like he had a great time. Glad they could capture it.

We had our family picts taken last fall when we were there. We went to the polynesian. We had MANY good ones. We framed so many. I loved the time we spent.

 

[leane]

I just called to confirm pricing. Apparently they discontinued the print package as of 8.29 I booked mine prior to that date so I am still able to get the Print package CD and extended package for $125 I dont know what the current prices are but if they are the same without the prints I am sure glad I booked early

 

[ChildAtHeart82]

I just called to confirm pricing. Apparently they discontinued the print package as of 8.29 I booked mine prior to that date so I am still able to get the Print package CD and extended package for $125 I dont know what the current prices are but if they are the same without the prints I am sure glad I booked early

Thanks for the info! I'm glad I booked early now too!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I do love those pictures. I prefer natural shots to posed ones. The pics of your little one came out beautifully. I love the ones of him standing against the wood and something special about the one where he is walking with the pail in his hand. Adorable. You are right to be pleased.

YAY!! I was hoping you would post these here! I LOVE them. They turned out Great. And Henry is such a cutie! I love the beach pictures. He looks so intent on playing. Did you bring those toys, or did they have them there?

Your pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!!! and your son is oh so cute!!!! Especially love the one where he's walking with the bucket
Thanks for sharing with us
Laurie

Brookelizabeth- Your son is just way too cute! I love the sand pictures as well. It looks like he had a great time. Glad they could capture it.

We had our family picts taken last fall when we were there. We went to the polynesian. We had MANY good ones. We framed so many. I loved the time we spent.

Thank you everyone for your kind words about our pictures and my little guy!!! It was a very fun photo shoot, Henry didn't ever want it to end...he was having a blast in the sand! Even though we got our shoot for free, I wouldn't have been disappointed a BIT if we had paid.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Double post!

 

[2Tiggies]

I just called to confirm pricing. Apparently they discontinued the print package as of 8.29 I booked mine prior to that date so I am still able to get the Print package CD and extended package for $125 I dont know what the current prices are but if they are the same without the prints I am sure glad I booked early

Thank you for posting this. Would you mind posting the number you used to call?

I booked on 8/25 so it looks like I am safe with this one too. I nearly waited because I actually booked more than 30 days out - boy, am I glad I did. I will definitely do the session now while it is all included. I would do it again if I had a discount but this is something Disney seems to be doing a lot these days: removing things from what you pay for to create the impression of a price freeze.