Camera Rentals

[swarlock]

How much are The Camera Rentals at the parks? I was going to take My Sony Mavica but it's too big to carry around. Will be going tomorrow for a three day vacation weekend for my Birthday.

 

[t_catt11]

I didn't even think that this was an offered service. Way too much risk, I'd say - unless the rental company requires a deposit close to the worth of the camera, it would be so easy to be lost/stolen/broken.

A google search shows me a couple of sites that claim various Disney resorts offer this - but I can't find any mention on official Disney stuff, nor any quoted prices.

 

[chartle]

Maybe years ago when cameras were more expensive but I can't see them doing this anymore with really good cheap ($70 - $90) 10 megapixel plus digital cameras out there.

I have to ask did you just come out of a time machine?

Because I haven't heard of camera rentals anywhere for years and you are still using a camera that I think was discontinued years ago. Maybe even last century.

 

[swarlock]

I didn't even think that this was an offered service. Way too much risk, I'd say - unless the rental company requires a deposit close to the worth of the camera, it would be so easy to be lost/stolen/broken.

A google search shows me a couple of sites that claim various Disney resorts offer this - but I can't find any mention on official Disney stuff, nor any quoted prices.

Apparently they do. Saw it mentioned at The Official site of the places that have it. One of them is on Main Street USA. No prices mentioned though.

Right now I can't afford a small camera due to money issues.

 

[dzorn]

Apparently they do. Saw it mentioned at The Official site of the places that have it. One of them is on Main Street USA. No prices mentioned though.

Right now I can't afford a small camera due to money issues.

If you are talking about photopass they take the pictures and you buy the CD from them. $150

Denise in MI

 

[chartle]

Apparently they do. Saw it mentioned at The Official site of the places that have it. One of them is on Main Street USA. No prices mentioned though.

Right now I can't afford a small camera due to money issues.

Where did you see this because this is all I get.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/camera-services/

Various camera services are available at select theme park locations. Services may include digital photo media sales, film sales, camera sales, and camera and digital camera accessories. Film can be purchased at most retail locations.

By camera sales I think they are probably disposables.

 

[kirrrby]

WDW does not do camera rentals anymore. Many places off-site do though, they ask for a deposit (usually the value of the camera) and it will be credited back upon return. Some do rentals and deliver the property to WDW resorts, others you would have to go to their actual site. Just google Camera Rentals around zip 32830.

 

[chartle]

A google search shows me a couple of sites that claim various Disney resorts offer this - but I can't find any mention on official Disney stuff, nor any quoted prices.

I found the same info on a few non disney sites. It looks like at one time they did a cut and paste, maybe from the Disney site of the time, and have never updated their pages.

I found a listing for POR and FW on two different sites that looked like they were copied from the same source.

 

[chartle]

WDW does not do camera rentals anymore. Many places off-site do though, they ask for a deposit (usually the value of the camera) and it will be credited back upon return. Some do rentals and deliver the property to WDW resorts, others you would have to go to their actual site. Just google Camera Rentals around zip 32830.

Not sure if this will help the OP, I did a Google search on "Camera Rentals around zip 32830" and only got hits for professional equipment.

 

[kirrrby]

Not sure if this will help the OP, I did a Google search on "Camera Rentals around zip 32830" and only got hits for professional equipment.

I only suggested to google because I couldnt find the link that we rented from a while back. It was some place near Buena Vista Palace. Not sure if they're still open.

 

[swarlock]

If you are talking about photopass they take the pictures and you buy the CD from them. $150

Denise in MI

No. That I ALREADY own. As I mentioned they DO have centers where you can rent cameras at The Magic Kingdom and Epcot. I'm only asking how much does it costs to rent one for just three days.

 

[nytimez]

Who rents a camera?

 

[moonpie85]

I've never seen camera rentals in the parks.

However, another option for you is many Rentacenter, rent to own type places will do temporary rentals. I rented a camcorder a few times through them I'm sure they have regular cameras as well. However this was like 2001 so they may no longer do this, I'm unsure.

 

[chartle]

Apparently they do. Saw it mentioned at The Official site of the places that have it. One of them is on Main Street USA. No prices mentioned though.

Right now I can't afford a small camera due to money issues.

No. That I ALREADY own. As I mentioned they DO have centers where you can rent cameras at The Magic Kingdom and Epcot. I'm only asking how much does it costs to rent one for just three days.

Not to be a pain but where did you see that you can rent any kind of camera in the park from an official site?

A lot of people here have tried to find what you seeing and can't find anything. Its impossible to answer your question if we can't see what you are seeing.

As others have posted though, including me, we are pretty sure you can't rent one. Its not listed on Disney's official camera services website as some thing you can rent anywhere.

Can you maybe borrow one?

 

[chartle]

I've never seen camera rentals in the parks.

However, another option for you is many Rentacenter, rent to own type places will do temporary rentals. I rented a camcorder a few times through them I'm sure they have regular cameras as well. However this was like 2001 so they may no longer do this, I'm unsure.

Yes that was when a camcorder, maybe full size VHS, may have cost over a thousand dollars. Now everyone has one, I have had three tape based and one digital based camcorder in my lifetime.

Also we are talking about a less than $100 digital camera.

 

[UltimateWDWFan]

Sony Mavica?? Whoa! That was my very first digital, and it used 3.5" disks that held only a handful of photos each. Is that what you have?? If so, I totally know what you mean; I lugged mine (and three boxes of disks) all over Australia. But, hey, it's your birthday. Splurge and buy a cheap digital for less than $100. I have a nice small one that I carry in my purse to use when I want to remember a price or something. (The cool kids probably use their phone for that function, but I'm guessing that if you had a camera phone this would be a non-issue.)

 

[Robo]

Check Craig's List in your area, or even a pawn shop.

I have bought many really, really good digital cameras (and camcorders) over the years from local pawn shops.

$25-40 should net you a pretty good camera that's 2-4 times "better" (and 20% the size/weight) than your Mavica.

The national chain of Pawn Shops named "Cash America Pawn" offers a full 30 day warranty on all electronics and cameras, so there's no risk.

 

[civileng68]

Dear OP,

Interesting that you posted this. I just recently had to rent a lense for my trip to WDW to replace one that I'm having repaired. I had never used a service like this before and took a shot in the dark.

I used a company that so happens to be located within a 20 min drive of WDW (and is near downtown Orlando).

The company is called "The Lense Depot" www.thelensdepot.com

check it out if you are looking to rent a camera/lenses.

I dont work for them so this isnt solicitation.......but I was so happy with my service from them I wanted to make you aware of them.

 

[chartle]

Dear OP,

Interesting that you posted this. I just recently had to rent a lense for my trip to WDW to replace one that I'm having repaired. I had never used a service like this before and took a shot in the dark.

I used a company that so happens to be located within a 20 min drive of WDW (and is near downtown Orlando).

The company is called "The Lense Depot" www.thelensdepot.com

check it out if you are looking to rent a camera/lenses.

I dont work for them so this isnt solicitation.......but I was so happy with my service from them I wanted to make you aware of them.

Pretty sure the OP is not looking to rent a Pro SLR camera and lens.

 

[chartle]

OP, sorry you didn't get the info you wanted, but if you do find something in the parks this weekend please let us know.