Flash Photography in rides

[~Kik-Kik~]

Is it allowed? Is it common knowledge that you dont do it? Is it allowed?

I ask because most if not all my pictures in tMAoWtP, Peter Pan and Snow White were useless without flash.

 

[SueM in MN]

Is it allowed?

No

Is it common knowledge that you dont do it?

I would say it is common sense and courtesy to your fellow guests, even if it is not announced in each attraction. For shows, they usually make an announcement about whether or not flash photography is allowed.

I'm not sure what you meant by tMAoWtP (I'm guessing it might be Winnie the Pooh).
Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan and Snow White use black light and florescent paint, so with or without a flash, pictures in those attractions are not likely to come out really well. For Snow White, your ride car is actually moving quite quickly. For Peter Pan, I have gotten some fairly decent photos without flash by setting my digital camera to use available light. The colors don't turn out 'right' though because of the black lights; it doesn't matter how much light you add with flash. Camera lenses don't 'see' the colors the same way your eyes do under a black light.

 

[Robo]

I'm not sure what you meant by tMAoWtP (I'm guessing it might be Winnie the Pooh).

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

I call the attraction simply, "Pooh."

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

I ask because I was reading a blog about how in Disney Seas it is a HUGE no-no to use flash photography. I have only used it on Buzz since it is clearly marked saying you can. well thanks for your response.

lol, sorry, calling it Pooh never crossed my mind, lol!

 

[mazdabug]

People taking pics while on dark rides drive me up the wall. Had some girls on HM taking pics . Told them to stop taking pics. Yet they keep on doing it. When we got off the ride i said. Are you stupid. its a dark ride not a damn fashion show.

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

People taking pics while on dark rides drive me up the wall. Had some girls on HM taking pics . Told them to stop taking pics. Yet they keep on doing it. When we got off the ride i said. Are you stupid. its a dark ride not a damn fashion show.

LOL!!! A tad extream but I am not one to talk. In pirates someone was crunching a bottle of water through the entire ride so at the end of the ride a took my bottle of water and crunched it right by his ears. He was so freaked out.

A lot of these things are just pet peeves (line cutting, bottle crunching, flash on, holding tables ect... And when you get a lot of people in 1 place in the heat and humidity it can bring out the worst in people. The rudeness level is way down in winter and I think people are a lot more tolerable then too since they are enjoying the parks and the weather.

Sorry to go off topic, lol. We had someone taking pictures on Splash Mt in the winter (it was soooo empty. It was 2 couple ahead of us and thed us, no one else in line or on the ride). And they were taking pictures of the ride with this CRAZY camera, if that wasnt a professional camera idk what is. And this blinding flash would go off whenever they would pass a scene. I spent half of the ride kicking myself in the butt because I didnt think of taking pictures of the inside of the ride for the other 4 members of my family who have never ridden it, lol.

 

[perla75]

I've also heard that some rides will actually malfunction or temporarily shut down if exposed to flash photography.

 

[xDressedinlove]

I plan on taking pictures but without the flash only. I take pictures of everything and I never put my camera down, I'm not kidding about this; I even take it when we go grocery shopping. For me I participate through the camera [No I'm not a professional photographer and I'm not going to school to be one] and I always feel like I missed out a moment if I'm not photographing. When in fact I am missing out by not actually really engaging in whatever activity I'm taking pictures of.

Anyway, I decided that I'm only taking pictures if we ride the ride a 2nd time.

 

[xDressedinlove]

I've also heard that some rides will actually malfunction or temporarily shut down if exposed to flash photography.

That's a little ridiculous

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

I plan on taking pictures but without the flash only. I take pictures of everything and I never put my camera down, I'm not kidding about this; I even take it when we go grocery shopping. For me I participate through the camera [No I'm not a professional photographer and I'm not going to school to be one] and I always feel like I missed out a moment if I'm not photographing. When in fact I am missing out by not actually really engaging in whatever activity I'm taking pictures of.

Anyway, I decided that I'm only taking pictures if we ride the ride a 2nd time.

Small World is a ride you just take the pictures on, no need to wait for the 2nd ride. Flash in there is hardly a big deal, though you dont need it half the time. Other than that I'm doing what your doing, 2nd ride for pictures.

And in Disneyland resort in the HM the ride stopped and said "no flash photography please" then went on in a matter of seconds. It didnt sound too out of place seening how the ride practically always stops. It could be a Disneyland thing only or a rare event though. It is always possible to get a cranky CM.

 

[Schmeck]

That's a little ridiculous

It's true on Pirates - you'll be messing with the ride sensors, and the attraction will be stopped and reset. It's been posted on this forum, by castmembers.

When it is stated at the beginning of a ride that flash photography is forbidden, what part of forbidden do people not understand? Oh wait, we're talking about the people who don't believe the rules are for them, right?

If it is not stated at the beginning of a ride that flash is forbidden, take a look on your map at the attraction description - it could be mentioned there as well. I can't think of one attraction where a flash wouldn't bother those around you...

 

[PictureJumpr]

People also tend to forget that often, the best photos in a dark ride/show will come with no flash...

I am one of those folks who have no problem confronting someone who is flashing away on a ride or in a show where they are not supposed to be doing so. I have a setting on my camera called 'manners' which makes no sound and uses no flash - and on recent trips this setting has given me some of the best point-and-shoot photos on rides/in shows:
inside Haunted Mansion

inside Buzz Lightyear

inside Hall of Presidents

during Fantasmic

Carrousel of Progress

Snow White

...so really, there is no reason to break rules and be obnoxious to fellow riders

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

I have the same setting too, it's called 'Meusem' no sound no flash. Whenever I use it my pictures use the surounding light nomatter the color (green, red ect) and the entire picture is that color. I have yet to learn how to use it 100% correct, so I wont rule it out.

Wonderful shots of Fantasmic and Snow White btw.

Buzz DOES allow flash photography. It's the only dark ride that allowes it.

I have seen a picture of Monstro in the Pinichio dark ride in DLR caught with flash and OMG! It is so scary! It was the 1 ride in Disneyland I could never ride becuase of fear when I was little. Now I know why!

 

[WDWguru]

I ask because I was reading a blog about how in Disney Seas it is a HUGE no-no to use flash photography. I have only used it on Buzz since it is clearly marked saying you can. well thanks for your response.

It's a huge no-no at TDS because the crowd there actually follows the rules, unlike most people in our parks here. That was the most refreshing thing about all three Asian parks (TDL, TDS, HKDL) to me, actually. People were extraordinarily courteous and followed every rule to the letter. It was a PLEASURE to visit!

There is a real entitlement attitude among some guests here and they just don't think - or care - about how they are affecting someone else's vacation.

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

I plan on taking pictures but without the flash only. I take pictures of everything and I never put my camera down, I'm not kidding about this; I even take it when we go grocery shopping. For me I participate through the camera [No I'm not a professional photographer and I'm not going to school to be one] and I always feel like I missed out a moment if I'm not photographing. When in fact I am missing out by not actually really engaging in whatever activity I'm taking pictures of.

Anyway, I decided that I'm only taking pictures if we ride the ride a 2nd time.

It's a huge no-no at TDS because the crowd there actually follows the rules, unlike most people in our parks here. That was the most refreshing thing about all three Asian parks (TDL, TDS, HKDL) to me, actually. People were extraordinarily courteous and followed every rule to the letter. It was a PLEASURE to visit!

There is a real entitlement attitude among some guests here and they just don't think - or care - about how they are affecting someone else's vacation.

I love how they dont use the benches you sit on as steps. That tickled me and made me think. On our next trip I will go the extra mile to not step on the benches for Pirates or Small World.

Same with trash, this imo is WAY more important than any of the pet peeves at WDW. I never just throw trash on the ground and I am personally discusted by the way some people cant hold on to their trash for a mere minute to get to a trash can. I am not one for confronting strangers at all, but I will when it comes to this since this is obviously a habit people use in the real world too. it ruins the feeling of WDW and pollutes the earth at the same time. Would it really kill you to hold on to it for another 30seconds? I applaud the Japanese parks (and people) on this since it's doing everyone a favor.

 

[DisneyTN]

There were a couple of people sitting toward the front of the theater at DHS's Voyage Of The Little Mermaid stage show this past year when we visited. There were flashes going off left & right. Not only was this a distraction from the show, as it exposed the puppeteers from the background more vividly. But the pre-show announcements made it more than clear (*twice) that flash photography was not allowed. The elaborated rules didn't seem to phase these people one bit. Finally a hostess walked over and stood near the row where these folks were sitting. Surprisingly enough, the annoying flashes finally came to a stop.

 

[WDWguru]

Kik-Kik: I noticed how clean the parks were too. In fact, I have a photo of a sidewalk at TDL at about 2 in the afternoon on a busy day. You could EAT off it!

DisneyTN: In a live show it's not just annoying, it can actually be dangerous for the performers as they can be temporarily blinded by the flash

 

[SurfinTX]

Superman likes the Disney girls I see.

Get back to Six Flags where you belong!

 

[BabyFu18]

I've taken pictures in some dark rides, but never ever with the flash. The pictures actually turn out better without the flash anyways, so I don't understand people wanting to use flash photography.

With all the announcements that are made before a show/ride you would think people could just set their camera to 'flash off' without a problem. More likely than not, some people just don't seem to care that they are not the only people trying to enjoy a vacation.

Even when I use my camera in a ride (without the flash), I never use it if I think I'm obstructing someone else's view or enjoyment of a ride.

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

Even when I use my camera in a ride (without the flash), I never use it if I think I'm obstructing someone else's view or enjoyment of a ride.

That is very very polite, but you paid good money to get there. Most people wont notice or care that your holding a camera during a ride.