Enchanted Tales with Belle as Meet and Greet?

[tlmadden73]

People should not be required to purchase a photo at a meet & greet.

I really don't think it's that chaotic for a parent or two at a time to stand up and move over behind the Photopass photographer to snap a quick photo then go sit down.

I agree, and I don't think Disney is trying to "require" to purchase a photo, no more than they "require" you to purchase a ride photo. (Otherwise their policy would be to not allow personal cameras at ANY meet and greet). I think they are just trying to control the chaos during is a "show" (albeit a small one).

The problem is, you assume that everyone will be courteous and polite . I am sure there are plenty of "no one else in the world matters but me" parents that helped create that policy in the first place.

You know .. the same people that decide to stop with their giant family in the middle of a crowded thoroughfare to discuss where to go next .. or the same people that feel its okay to wiggle your way to the front at the last minute and stand in front of children for a fireworks show?

Disney is filled with them. Heh.

 

[icesk8abc]

My daughter loves Belle also! We went on our first evening in the park. It came with the only disappointment of our trip because despite them saying anyone who wants a part can have one, she didn't get one. I assume its because she is young and small for her age. They did ask us to stay seated during the show. After it was over they did come around and ask a few older kids if they wanted a picture. They didn't ask us, but didn't say anything when we got in line either. I will echo the lighting being terrible.


My husband took this picture with our DSLR. He even used the few kids before us to try to get the settings better.
Here is the photopass picture for comparison. It's been compressed to fit the posting guidelines, but even then you can tell the lighting/color is so much better. We do memory maker so we were getting them anyway. For that reason, my husband didn't attempt to get closer/better angle.



Belle only took a moment with each child, but it was more than a "hug and shove". She gave each child a bookmark and asked them what book they liked. Then she guided them to look at the camera for a picture. My daughter liked it, but has said several times, "Belle didn't want to play with me." That's her way of saying she didn't get to be in the play. We will try again as she will be 4 on our next trip.

 

[Crystal824]

Awww, your daughter is adorable. I'm sorry she didn't get a part. That is really strange because usually they will give a part to every child that wants one. My youngest daughter was 2 on our last trip and go to be a salt shaker. All she had to do was hold the prop, but she got a part.

 

[Linkura]

My daughter loves Belle also! We went on our first evening in the park. It came with the only disappointment of our trip because despite them saying anyone who wants a part can have one, she didn't get one. I assume its because she is young and small for her age. They did ask us to stay seated during the show. After it was over they did come around and ask a few older kids if they wanted a picture. They didn't ask us, but didn't say anything when we got in line either. I will echo the lighting being terrible.

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My husband took this picture with our DSLR. He even used the few kids before us to try to get the settings better.
Here is the photopass picture for comparison. It's been compressed to fit the posting guidelines, but even then you can tell the lighting/color is so much better. We do memory maker so we were getting them anyway. For that reason, my husband didn't attempt to get closer/better angle.

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Belle only took a moment with each child, but it was more than a "hug and shove". She gave each child a bookmark and asked them what book they liked. Then she guided them to look at the camera for a picture. My daughter liked it, but has said several times, "Belle didn't want to play with me." That's her way of saying she didn't get to be in the play. We will try again as she will be 4 on our next trip.

That is so weird that they didn't offer her a part. They had a TON of kids when I went last month and everyone got a part. I know that many of the kids looked at least as young as your daughter. I definitely would have said something!

 

[icesk8abc]

That is so weird that they didn't offer her a part. They had a TON of kids when I went last month and everyone got a part. I know that many of the kids looked at least as young as your daughter. I definitely would have said something!

I know! She was a little slow running up when they were handing out dishes, but the cast member still had some in her hand. I don't know if our group was just a bit slow or they were behind because they were rushing us in and she quickly put everything else away.

 

[eeyoregirl13]

My daughter loves Belle also! We went on our first evening in the park. It came with the only disappointment of our trip because despite them saying anyone who wants a part can have one, she didn't get one. I assume its because she is young and small for her age. They did ask us to stay seated during the show. After it was over they did come around and ask a few older kids if they wanted a picture. They didn't ask us, but didn't say anything when we got in line either. I will echo the lighting being terrible.

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My husband took this picture with our DSLR. He even used the few kids before us to try to get the settings better.
Here is the photopass picture for comparison. It's been compressed to fit the posting guidelines, but even then you can tell the lighting/color is so much better. We do memory maker so we were getting them anyway. For that reason, my husband didn't attempt to get closer/better angle.

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Belle only took a moment with each child, but it was more than a "hug and shove". She gave each child a bookmark and asked them what book they liked. Then she guided them to look at the camera for a picture. My daughter liked it, but has said several times, "Belle didn't want to play with me." That's her way of saying she didn't get to be in the play. We will try again as she will be 4 on our next trip.

Awww your daughter is adorable!!!! Thank you for sharing the photos and your experience! My daughter will also be 3 (almost 4) when we are planning on doing the show and is also small for her age so I hope she gets a part. Poor baby saying that Belle didn’t want to play with her I feel like the CM should have been better about finding all the little kids that wanted to participate. Im glad I know I might need to say something to get her picked. It seems like the photopass photo is the way to go with the lighting, but I would still like to take my own. Did your husband get up to take the shot or did he take it from where he was sitting? Any tips on where to sit to get the shot with Belle? I wonder if everyone rushes to those spots for that reason.

 

[mom2rtk]

My daughter loves Belle also! We went on our first evening in the park. It came with the only disappointment of our trip because despite them saying anyone who wants a part can have one, she didn't get one. I assume its because she is young and small for her age. They did ask us to stay seated during the show. After it was over they did come around and ask a few older kids if they wanted a picture. They didn't ask us, but didn't say anything when we got in line either. I will echo the lighting being terrible.

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My husband took this picture with our DSLR. He even used the few kids before us to try to get the settings better.
Here is the photopass picture for comparison. It's been compressed to fit the posting guidelines, but even then you can tell the lighting/color is so much better. We do memory maker so we were getting them anyway. For that reason, my husband didn't attempt to get closer/better angle.

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Belle only took a moment with each child, but it was more than a "hug and shove". She gave each child a bookmark and asked them what book they liked. Then she guided them to look at the camera for a picture. My daughter liked it, but has said several times, "Belle didn't want to play with me." That's her way of saying she didn't get to be in the play. We will try again as she will be 4 on our next trip.

DSLR is the best way to get a decent shot in that lighting. Next time he might want to try shooting in RAW then adjusting the white balance on the computer once you get home.

I'm sorry your daughter didn't get to participate. Like the others, the times we went they tried to let all the kids participate who wanted to.

 

[AngiTN]

Some CM are just better at handing out spots to all the kids than others. I've seen both ways, the CM hunting through all the kids closely and the CM passing over kids who clearly wanted to participate. No rhyme or reason that I could see other than some CM are just better at it than others. Much like any job. There is no reason you can't help get the CM attention when they are giving out the parts at the end. Or even coach your DD before hand if you think she's like a more "significant" part. Like Chip or Ms. Potts. Coach her to hop/jump, etc big to get the CM attention. That's what DGD has done to get the part she's had her eye on each time. She's generally gotten the part she wanted by doing that required item loudly. Her favorite part is actually Ms. Potts.

 

[icesk8abc]

Some CM are just better at handing out spots to all the kids than others. I've seen both ways, the CM hunting through all the kids closely and the CM passing over kids who clearly wanted to participate. No rhyme or reason that I could see other than some CM are just better at it than others. Much like any job. There is no reason you can't help get the CM attention when they are giving out the parts at the end. Or even coach your DD before hand if you think she's like a more "significant" part. Like Chip or Ms. Potts. Coach her to hop/jump, etc big to get the CM attention. That's what DGD has done to get the part she's had her eye on each time. She's generally gotten the part she wanted by doing that required item loudly. Her favorite part is actually Ms. Potts.

Thanks! We will coach her this time. She raised her hand, but wasn't over enthusiastic. She really didn't need a main part just a dish or spoon or whatever. I tried to get the cast members attention as we walked past, but she had quickly shut all the props back in the cabinet as soon as they came to usher us in to the next part. She was already walking to get the next group and I didn't want to make a big deal over it. She enjoyed watching the show. I really didn't know how much it bothered her until later. I think being a year and a half older will help her a ton.