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[Missy1961]

You know, it is possible that Disney would provide the discount to someone in this situation, but they may want to do it quietly. So a campaign like this may do more harm than good.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

GKTW has a limited amount of bungalows and when they have more need than capacity Disney will let the family stay on-site for fee.

A family that cannot afford a $100 camera cannot afford a $100 PP.

I know that GKTW has items they can borrow. Many companies donate food and items to GKTW. Many of the organizations that send the family to Disney with money too.

So you think it would be okay for the families that are "overflow" from GKTW to get the discount, and not the others?

My other issue is OP mentioned that Disney sends photopass photogs to GKTW to take pics, but doesn't offer them a discount? Why bother. To me, this is Disney trying to make money from people in a precarious situation. It's one thing for the photogs to be in the parks, but to actually send one to GKTW and then hold those pics for a price?

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

So you think it would be okay for the families that are "overflow" from GKTW to get the discount, and not the others?

My other issue is OP mentioned that Disney sends photopass photogs to GKTW to take pics, but doesn't offer them a discount? Why bother. To me, this is Disney trying to make money from people in a precarious situation. It's one thing for the photogs to be in the parks, but to actually send one to GKTW and then hold those pics for a price?

Someone can always buy on picture. Or take their own. It isn't rocket science.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Someone can always buy on picture. Or take their own. It isn't rocket science.

Wow, read your signature lately?

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

Wow, read your signature lately?

Huh? You always have the option of purchasing just a photo. And I believe the photopass pics suck anyway. So buy the one you like, get a cheap digital and take 1000 photos. We did. I would never count on just pp pics.

What is your issue?

eta: It is a $50 difference in price. Whining about it is kind of rude, imo.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Huh? You always have the option of purchasing just a photo. And I believe the photopass pics suck anyway. So buy the one you like, get a cheap digital and take 1000 photos. We did.

What is your issue?

My issue isn't your opinion or your suggestions -- it's your comment "It isn't rocket science." Not sure if this was meant to imply that the parents of these kids are stupid or me, but either way, it really wasn't necessary.

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

I personally like how everyone assumes a wish family is able to afford a fancy digital camera to take all these wonderful pictures themselves. The medical bills that families have are sometimes unbelievable. Most of them are unable to go to Disney on their own and don't have disposable income to purchase their own camera. I don't think the issue is getting the PhotoPass for free, but just a little discount. Like was mentioned previously, you don't have a choice about where to stay so staying on property isn't an option. Why not give it at the on-site rate. If the cost is $149, many wish families are going to opt to not purchase it at all. If they do, that's possibly one less thing the wish child gets to do. For many families, this is a once in a lifetime trip and may be the last as a family.

"fancy digital camera?" mine cost $149. The same as the photo pass. The people I've known who took a trip were given disposable income that could be used for whatever the family wanted or needed, correct?

I was always taught not to look a gift horse in the mouth, personally.

 

[lovemygoofy]

Does anyone really know that Disney isn't going to give the photopass as a discount? Disney does so much for these charities that no one ever knows about. I imagine it wouldn't be advertised because of scammers wanting something of the same.

I know how important pictures are. I truly do understand that. I also know that while pictures are great, nothing is better than the memory etched in your brain and heart forever after something magical happens whether at disney world in your backyard.

I also get that some people might not understand how to use or a digital camera for whatever reason or even purchase it but there is always the simple disposable cameras. I can't imagine that every single family all through the other years could afford the previous price whatever it was.

I've always heard the expression "don't bite the hand that feeds you." This might be a good example. I've no doubt that there is or will be a plan in place to help these families and calling them out publicly won't help the cause. There is a such thing as asking too much over and over from the same people.

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

My issue isn't your opinion or your suggestions -- it's your comment "It isn't rocket science." Not sure if this was meant to imply that the parents of these kids are stupid or me, but either way, it really wasn't necessary.

lol, whatever. I meant that towards those who think there are no other options. The folks I've know who have used the program were far too gracious to complain about such a thing.

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

Does anyone really know that Disney isn't going to give the photopass as a discount? Disney does so much for these charities that no one ever knows about. I imagine it wouldn't be advertised because of scammers wanting something of the same.

I know how important pictures are. I truly do understand that. I also know that while pictures are great, nothing is better than the memory etched in your brain and heart forever after something magical happens whether at disney world in your backyard.

I also get that some people might not understand how to use or a digital camera for whatever reason or even purchase it but there is always the simple disposable cameras. I can't imagine that every single family all through the other years could afford the previous price whatever it was.

I've always heard the expression "don't bite the hand that feeds you." This might be a good example. I've no doubt that there is or will be a plan in place to help these families and calling them out publicly won't help the cause. There is a such thing as asking too much over and over from the same people.

Well said! BTW, I love YOUR photos!

 

[C.Ann]

Also, perhaps there were too many people cheating the system with all the photopass shares. This could be WDW's way of helping to reduce that.

I think this was probably one of the bigger motivating factors in this change..

 

[Disneyadore]

I personally like how everyone assumes a wish family is able to afford a fancy digital camera to take all these wonderful pictures themselves. The medical bills that families have are sometimes unbelievable. Most of them are unable to go to Disney on their own and don't have disposable income to purchase their own camera. I don't think the issue is getting the PhotoPass for free, but just a little discount. Like was mentioned previously, you don't have a choice about where to stay so staying on property isn't an option. Why not give it at the on-site rate. If the cost is $149, many wish families are going to opt to not purchase it at all. If they do, that's possibly one less thing the wish child gets to do. For many families, this is a once in a lifetime trip and may be the last as a family.

There are hundreds maybe thousands of families with young children and a dying parent out there.
They get no wish trip, they get no special treatment and maybe its there one and last trip together.

They manage also and if nor staying on site there no special photo pass for them. Thats also not fair but they deal with it.
Wish families get a lot for free and asking this on a public board is way over the top

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

There are hundreds maybe thousands of families with young children and a dying parent out there.
They get no wish trip, they get no special treatment and maybe its there one and last trip together.

They manage also and if nor staying on site there no special photo pass for them. Thats also not fair but they deal with it.
Wish families get a lot for free and asking this on a public board is way over the top

And there are special needs children who take at least as much work an equipment to carry around. Life is hard for far too many.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Sorry OP but I don't agree with you on this.

I think there should be perks to staying on-site. Photopass photographers and many other CMs will take your picture for you with your camera.

Also, perhaps there were too many people cheating the system with all the photopass shares. This could be WDW's way of helping to reduce that.

I think this was probably one of the bigger motivating factors in this change..

Which was also NOT discouraged by the DIS. I guess as long as members of the Board are getting something for nothing it's okay, but not anyone else.

 

[Magic Mom]

Which was also NOT discouraged by the DIS. I guess as long as members of the Board are getting something for nothing it's okay, but not anyone else.

There are a lot of posters here that absolutely disagree with the photopass "shares."

 

[Disneyadore]

And there are special needs children who take at least as much work an equipment to carry around. Life is hard for far too many.

Sorry I forget to mention them. Of course the deserve the same treatment as many of these parents also struggle, shrimp and save for this once in a life event.

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

Sorry I forget to mention them. Of course the deserve the same treatment as many of these parents also struggle, shrimp and save for this once in a life event.

No worries. You just got me thinking.

 

[RunningGirl]

First of all, I think GKTW and Make a Wish are 2 wonderful organizations and every day I count my blessings that I do NOT qualify and have 2 healthy children!

I think Disney (along with other Orlando parks) do a good job of going out of their way to accomodate MAW families. From what I've read, those families are usually identified with a pin or shirts. I really cannot believe that any MAW family who approached a PP photographer and requested a picture with their own camera would be refused. In fact, I believe the PP would take extra time with that family to try to get a really great shot. I know I would if I were in that position!

I would hope the PP photographers who go to GKTW would do the same thing. I do think that if Disney is sending photographers there it's a bit of a different situation. Those photos should be provided either free (like everything else at GKTW) or at a reduced rate.

 

[Plannin'Shannon]

Does anyone really know that Disney isn't going to give the photopass as a discount? Disney does so much for these charities that no one ever knows about. I imagine it wouldn't be advertised because of scammers wanting something of the same...

I've always heard the expression "don't bite the hand that feeds you." This might be a good example. I've no doubt that there is or will be a plan in place to help these families and calling them out publicly won't help the cause. There is a such thing as asking too much over and over from the same people.

Perfectly stated. I copied it because it was worth repeating, and it summed up my thoughts beautifully. I have a feeling Disney may have some unadvertised magic in store for these families, and that's the way it should remain.

 

[maroo]

I am on my iPhone..... But Disney called me!!!! It is fixed! GKTW families will all be happy! Thank u that tweeted!

Please forward this one if you participated in the first one:


Thank you Disney PhotoPass for helping our Wish Families get a PhotoPass!!


Thank u guys. As soon as I get home I will update all of the threads!