Make a Wish (and other organizations!) - Wish Trippers...UNITE!! Volume 2!

[dmbfan]

Awesome....can I order this online now? Or can I buy it when we get to the Magic Kingdom? I really feel like I am running out of sooo much time...ahhhhh...lol

Thank you both!!!

 

[dmbfan]

You can pre-order the CD today and they'll email you the code for it. Nothing is sent until you get home, enter all your photopass #'s in it and then manipulate. Once you're ready, you order the CD and it takes a few weeks to arrive.

Ok I just re read this again, where can I pre order it? So do I still have to collect 10 photocards or do I get just one? I am sorry that I am confused...

 

[WishMom09]

Ok I just re read this again, where can I pre order it? So do I still have to collect 10 photocards or do I get just one? I am sorry that I am confused...

I think from what I have read you just can get one card and show it each time you have a picture taken.
And here is a link to the photopass discount
http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitcdplan.aspx

 

[maroo]

Awesome....can I order this online now? Or can I buy it when we get to the Magic Kingdom? I really feel like I am running out of sooo much time...ahhhhh...lol

Thank you both!!!

Don't order it now...there is a way to get the discount when you get back...

So you won't have to worry about it with everything else! Just don't upload your pictures until you talk to us, first!! We can show you how to buy it...then get your coupon...then load your pics!

Take LOTS and LOTS of photopass pics...even more than once...in the same spot. I took about 3 in front of the castle and barely like any of them. I would take pics every chance I get...especially with kids...so that you can catch a few really good ones of your whole family on your special trip!!!

Have fun!!!!!!

 

[dmbfan]

So when we get our first photopass, we just use that one and had it the castmember when they ask for it? This is where I am confused..

I remember last time we went, it seemed like the cast members would take a our picture and than hand me card, I ended up with TONS of cards. How do I get just one card to hand to anyone who wants to take our pictures...???

 

[WishMom09]

Yes, from what I understand you just give them your card before they take your picture.
There is a FAQ section on the photopass link I listed on the above post.

 

[dmbfan]

LOL...I need a vacation...lol...after looking thru the links, it sounds like I will just use one card, the first card we get and just give it to the cast members when they ask if we want our pictures taken? Do I still tell them we have a pre paid card so we will get as many photos taken as we can?

Again sorry for all the questions, I have a feeling this photopass is SOOO simple and easy and I am just making it harder than it needs to be....lol

 

[maroo]

LOL...I need a vacation...lol...after looking thru the links, it sounds like I will just use one card, the first card we get and just give it to the cast members when they ask if we want our pictures taken? Do I still tell them we have a pre paid card so we will get as many photos taken as we can?

Again sorry for all the questions, I have a feeling this photopass is SOOO simple and easy and I am just making it harder than it needs to be....lol

I can't write all of this down...I am going to PM ya...

 

[5dwarves]

Ok I just re read this again, where can I pre order it? So do I still have to collect 10 photocards or do I get just one? I am sorry that I am confused...

GKTW will give you all each a lanyard, and one plastic pouch to attach for the GAC. I had a couple of different photo pass cards. I would tuck them into the plastic pouch behind the GAC so they were easy to get to when I saw a photographer. Don't worry though, you can put in multiple photo pass card code numbers for your CD.

A tip I saw on the Disboards is to use your digital camera to take a picture of the back of your photopass so that you have a record of the code number. If you were to lose it, then those pictures are gone for good. You have to have the code to access them. Disney does not have a way to find them for you.

I also took digital pics of the parking signs so I could scroll back through the pics on the camera, and easily find where we had parked that morning. For everyone with really young kids, Wendygrace had the idea to take pics of her kids every morning so that if someone got lost she could show Cast Members what they looked like and what they were wearing that day. Fortunately she never had to use it.

The photopass cards at Disney are thin plastic - kind of like a temporary AAA card or something. The ones at Universal are paper (something good to know ahead of time on soggy days). Universal doesn't have a CD offer like Disney. You have to purchase the pics at the park. It is kind of like school pics...package deals with wallet sizes, etc. Before our trip, Wendygrace let me know that Universal gave GKTW guests one free 5x7 photo at each photo location. When we were there, the sales clerk at the Men in Black reiterated the photo gifts. Not all the clerks know that though, so if you really want a particular picture, you may have to call in a supervisor when you pic it up in order to get the free 5x7. (The Universal Team Members are not as well informed about GKTW guests as Disney Cast Members are. Things, like ride access, take a little longer, but they do accomodate everyone. )

Some of the attractions at Disney that have photos ops do not have them on photopass. TOT and Expedition Everest were ones we had to purchase seperately. (less than $20).

Oh, and one of the BEST photo pass tips I got was to revisit locations at different times of the day. The picture in front of the castle/Mickey's sorcerer's hat, etc. looks completely different during the day and during the night. The night shots are really nice (and some of my favorites.)

 

[5dwarves]

I think the reason why they take more pictures when you tell them you have prepaid for a CD is that they know you are committed to getting a bunch of pictures, and not just wandering into a photo location by chance. Let the photographer know what kind of pics you want...everyone, just the kids, just mom and dad...individual kids....It really is a great service!

 

[5dwarves]

Almost forgot about Star Wars pics at Tatooine Traders. They have photos from the actual movies, and a place where they pose you. They will photoshop your face into a scene. When the CMs at the camera location saw the GKTW button, they gave Adam his picture for free. These probably are one of my favorite souvenirs from the trip.

 

[5dwarves]

Always bring your camera with you. When we would go to meals I would leave my camera behind. I regretted it. On some mornings characters from the parks are there very briefly. They have to get back to the park to go to work, and they are not there for long. We saw Mary Poppins and Goofy and Pluto. Very few other people were around and it was a perfect for a little time with them, and some pictures, but yours truly left the camera in the villa because it was "just breakfast." Take the camera with you every where you go. If you don't have a digital camera or video camera, Sony donated and serviced/maintained several for GKTW to loan out to wish families. You can pick it up after orientation, then drop it off the day before you go home. There will be a CD in your check out packet with some stock GKTW photos and any photos/videos you took with the borrowed camera.

 

[tbelfonti]

Maroo - why not prepay now? I am curious about this. From what I understand you prepay at a discounted rate of $99.99 (vs $120 when you return) and then if you don't like your pics you can cancel the cd for a full refund.

If there's a better deal - please let me know because I LOVE deals

 

[Momto2redheads]

Yea, I think we are down to about 58 hours now. Thanks for the tips about the weather. I'm hoping Maroo's forecast holds... The bags are packed and the dog has been taken care of...now the "getting on the plane" jitters start. Yes...we are total neophytes when it comes to planes. None of us has ever been. I'm not saying we are terrified, just a little edgy. We keep giving each other pep talks. We're such nerds...

 

[maroo]

Maroo - why not prepay now? I am curious about this. From what I understand you prepay at a discounted rate of $99.99 (vs $120 when you return) and then if you don't like your pics you can cancel the cd for a full refund.

If there's a better deal - please let me know because I LOVE deals

I just told her to wait because it was her last day before they leave and she seemed stressed.

When you get back, you can buy it...they email you a code to put in the Photopass site...and you still get the discount. As long as you buy it before you enter your codes, you are cool!

Of course, it would be very best to go ahead and buy it before your trip...but if you get to the last day, you can wait till you get back.

 

[maroo]

Yea, I think we are down to about 58 hours now. Thanks for the tips about the weather. I'm hoping Maroo's forecast holds... The bags are packed and the dog has been taken care of...now the "getting on the plane" jitters start. Yes...we are total neophytes when it comes to planes. None of us has ever been. I'm not saying we are terrified, just a little edgy. We keep giving each other pep talks. We're such nerds...

Oh gosh...I have a forecast...

I am going to blame it on the government!!

I am just quoting the National Weather Service...let me see what it says today...

The only chance of showers I see is Saturday night (30%) and Sunday (30%)...so there is a 70% percent chance of NO RAIN!

The rest of the days have no rain forecast...

Sounds like a good week to me!!


aw...you guys will like the plane! Bring some gum, just in case you feel like your ears are going to pop...but mine never do! I love to fly!!! You will love it!

 

[tbelfonti]

I just told her to wait because it was her last day before they leave and she seemed stressed.

When you get back, you can buy it...they email you a code to put in the Photopass site...and you still get the discount. As long as you buy it before you enter your codes, you are cool!

Of course, it would be very best to go ahead and buy it before your trip...but if you get to the last day, you can wait till you get back.

Thanks Doll! I missed that they're leaving soon (new to the thread) so I was concerned I wasn't getting the best deal by pre-purchasing


I'll be quiet now

 

[maroo]

Thanks Doll! I missed that they're leaving soon (new to the thread) so I was concerned I wasn't getting the best deal by pre-purchasing


I'll be quiet now

Oh please don't be quiet!!! I talk too much already! We need as many folks on here talking as possible!!

No...you have the best deal that I know of...

Although...the BEST deal...can probably be found by joining a photopass share group...if you don't mind someone else seeing your pictures! You can share the cost and make a copy of the CD you get.

 

[tbelfonti]

I've heard of the share groups. I just worry that I would lose "control" of being able to modify my photos, etc.

I have issues with control -- comes with being Type A AND a Heart Mama

 

[maroo]

I've heard of the share groups. I just worry that I would lose "control" of being able to modify my photos, etc.

I have issues with control -- comes with being Type A AND a Heart Mama

Yea...if you aren't comfortable and are cool with paying for it on your own...then I would go ahead and pre-pay!