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

[Matt1026]

Yes, you can!

You can upload it at any store, etc...They give you a waiver that you can show the people that are printing them for you.

And they are very high quality, so you should be able to print large prints and not have quality issues.

And you can have as many as you want...they will send you multiple CD's if you take a bunch of pictures.

The main thing is...you can't see the pic when they take it...so especially if you have kids...take a LOT of pics. If you take one in front of the castle, come back and take another and another. Take a few at night in front of the castle, etc, too. And the character pics you will get will be awesome, too!!

Thank you so much for the reply!!! I am so excited about this.

 

[kmparrish5]

Woo Hoo!!!

Does this mean we get to see them, too?!?!



I feel like a kid in a candy store! More, more, more! lol

Yes I will post some to my trip report. It may be a day or so. We just got home from Landon's double day surgery. He is doing well and resting.

 

[merneric]

Woops. The last time I checked it nobody had replied and when I looked again I didn't see it with the threads with new posts. Must have missed it.

Photopass Tutorial:

Buy the Photopass - You can technically "prepay" for the photopass ANYTIME (even after you get back) as long as it is BEFORE you actually load and look at your photos.


How Photopass Works - When you get to Disney and go into the parks, you will find many official Disney Photographers at various spots in the parks. They will take your picture with YOUR camera, if you want. And they will give you a card (the size of a credit card) that will have a set of numbers. Each time you get your picture taken, give them the card and the pictures will be assigned to that number on the card. When you get home, you can input the number from the card into the computer and look at all of your pictures. You can purchase individual pictures (they are expensive) or buy the whole CD of pictures. You can also make mugs, calendars, and even photo books that you design yourself. Many character spots have photopass photographers, too! So you can get all of your character pics on the CD, too.

Some tips:
- Take LOTS of pictures, even in the same spots on different days or different times of the day. The more pictures you take, the more likely you are to get a good picture.

- Take a picture of your photopass card, in case you lose it. You only need the number on the card to get your pictures. You might also want to write it down for future reference.

- You can actually have as many photopass cards as you want. It is easier to just keep up with one or a few, but you can actually have a BUNCH, you just input each number when you get back.

- Make sure each adult in your party understands the photopass and that they can get a new card if they have a photograph moment and you are not there with them. If you get separated, they can just get a new card and jot the number down and you will be able to claim the pictures.

- Wish Trips are a GREAT time to get LOTS of pictures, because you tend to visit a LOT of characters, so I recommend each Wish Family plan to pre-purchase one and then purposely take LOTS of pics.

- Have the photopass photographer take the same pictures with your camera, too!

- Some rides allow you to load the "ride picture" on your photopass... so feel free to ask a CM. I am almost positive Test Track allows this...and I think there are others.

I am sorry, I don't know why this is so confusing to me...I hope I didn't just throw $85 away.
I went to the website and clicked on the pre-purchase button. Filled in all of my info...it came up to $84.96 (Thank you very much Maroo!)
Then I got a confirmation that has my order number, billing, shipping address, etc.
I agree with someone else who said they make it seem like everyone should know what to do. There isn't anything that says "Use this code to claim your CD".
So I understand now I go to Disney get my pictures made and save my photopass numbers. But what do I give them to show I already ordered a CD? Does this sound right to those of you who have purchased??? Is the only thing I need to have them mail my CD is my photopass code(s) and my
"order number"??
Also, Maroo, I should have asked this before I ordered...the June 15 expiration, that was for the discount right?? Because we won't be at Disney until June 22. I hope we can still use this.
Sorry again, I am very confused

 

[merneric]

I am sorry, I don't know why this is so confusing to me...I hope I didn't just throw $85 away.
I went to the website and clicked on the pre-purchase button. Filled in all of my info...it came up to $84.96 (Thank you very much Maroo!)
Then I got a confirmation that has my order number, billing, shipping address, etc.
I agree with someone else who said they make it seem like everyone should know what to do. There isn't anything that says "Use this code to claim your CD".
So I understand now I go to Disney get my pictures made and save my photopass numbers. But what do I give them to show I already ordered a CD? Does this sound right to those of you who have purchased??? Is the only thing I need to have them mail my CD is my photopass code(s) and my
"order number"??
Also, Maroo, I should have asked this before I ordered...the June 15 expiration, that was for the discount right?? Because we won't be at Disney until June 22. I hope we can still use this.
Sorry again, I am very confused

Okay, I just got an email that DOES explain to me what to do
Now I think I finally "get it"!
I just wanted to make sure I didn't just spend $85 on a blank CD!
Mary Anne

 

[wkualum]

ROCK ON!! I just ordered my Photopass for our trip. I wish they would call me with the dates!!!

Thanks to everyone for all of your tips!!

 

[WishMom09]

ROCK ON!! I just ordered my Photopass for our trip. I wish they would call me with the dates!!!

Thanks to everyone for all of your tips!!

The waiting is the hardest!
I see your beach countdown ticker! Which beach are you going to?

 

[wkualum]

The waiting is the hardest!
I see your beach countdown ticker! Which beach are you going to?

We're (DD8 and I) going to Gulf Shores, AL with my mom, sister and her 2 kiddos. Might be more stressful than relaxing but I'll make the best of it and enjoy the time away from home and work!

 

[merneric]

We're (DD8 and I) going to Gulf Shores, AL with my mom, sister and her 2 kiddos. Might be more stressful than relaxing but I'll make the best of it and enjoy the time away from home and work!

I know what you mean, I tend to get more stressed out on vacations than I am at home (I guess that is why we never go anywhere!) I am going to try REALLY hard on Sam's wish trip to not get stressed out and just enjoy the moment...sometimes easier said than done
Have fun on the beach!!
Mary Anne

 

[merneric]

We are on our way to Sam's send-off dinner. We are doing it a little bit early because DD will be at camp next week and she didn't want to miss it. I am so excited for this opportunity for Sam. He has been through so much and never complains. He is just the sweetest child I have ever known. Everything he does, he does it with a smile on his face. He loves to make other people happy and hates to see anyone suffering. I am so proud to be his mom. In social situations he is usually ignored by other kids and really doesn't have any friends. I am heart warmed to just think of the fact that he will be a "star" for a few days. I hope I don't spend 7 days crying, but I am sure I will!
I will try to take a few pics tonight...
Mary Anne

 

[sammie girl]

We are on our way to Sam's send-off dinner. We are doing it a little bit early because DD will be at camp next week and she didn't want to miss it. I am so excited for this opportunity for Sam. He has been through so much and never complains. He is just the sweetest child I have ever known. Everything he does, he does it with a smile on his face. He loves to make other people happy and hates to see anyone suffering. I am so proud to be his mom. In social situations he is usually ignored by other kids and really doesn't have any friends. I am heart warmed to just think of the fact that he will be a "star" for a few days. I hope I don't spend 7 days crying, but I am sure I will!
I will try to take a few pics tonight...
Mary Anne

Sam deserves to be the "star"! My dd has made me promise that I won't cry happy tears anymore. I tried but they seem to just keep coming on no matter how hard I try! I know what you mean about him being ignored. We went through that at dd's school last year. She was the only one who was "different". It breaks a mother's heart. I can't wait to see the pics and excitement on his face and yours.

 

[wkualum]

We are on our way to Sam's send-off dinner. We are doing it a little bit early because DD will be at camp next week and she didn't want to miss it. I am so excited for this opportunity for Sam. He has been through so much and never complains. He is just the sweetest child I have ever known. Everything he does, he does it with a smile on his face. He loves to make other people happy and hates to see anyone suffering. I am so proud to be his mom. In social situations he is usually ignored by other kids and really doesn't have any friends. I am heart warmed to just think of the fact that he will be a "star" for a few days. I hope I don't spend 7 days crying, but I am sure I will!
I will try to take a few pics tonight...
Mary Anne

Aww Mary Anne, what a great tribute to your son. Mikaela is the same way -- goes through so much each day but never fails to have a big smile on her face. It's truly amazing honestly. I can't wait to see some pics of the party. I love seeing them!

 

[merneric]

The dinner was awesome! The kids got so much stuff it was like Christmas! Someone called Sam "the birthday boy", so Sam told everyone it was his birthday so the waiters kept telling him "Happy Birthday!" He doesn't understand this Wish concept, but I have a feeling he could get used to it pretty quickly! I just can't get over the generosity of MAW, it is amazing and we haven't even started our trip yet! Wow!
Pictures to follow, my card reader decided to stop working but I will get some on ASAP.

 

[wkualum]

Oh great! Can't wait to see some pictures!!

 

[maroo]

I am glad all of the photopass stuff got cleared up! Sorry, I was away most of the day. We all went swimming and I have some cool pics to share...but probably tomorrow, because I am beat! Swimming just wears me out!

We are on our way to Sam's send-off dinner. We are doing it a little bit early because DD will be at camp next week and she didn't want to miss it. I am so excited for this opportunity for Sam. He has been through so much and never complains. He is just the sweetest child I have ever known. Everything he does, he does it with a smile on his face. He loves to make other people happy and hates to see anyone suffering. I am so proud to be his mom. In social situations he is usually ignored by other kids and really doesn't have any friends. I am heart warmed to just think of the fact that he will be a "star" for a few days. I hope I don't spend 7 days crying, but I am sure I will!
I will try to take a few pics tonight...
Mary Anne

Aw...You are making me cry. Bless his heart! He will be a STAR for a whole week and then he will be a star forever! It is the coolest thing. And don't even TRY not to cry...GKTW made me cry all day. Good, good tears. And Lauren is not even my child! The music there....ah.... Can't explain it. But feel free to cry. It is all good. Even in the parks, I cried.

Sam deserves to be the "star"! My dd has made me promise that I won't cry happy tears anymore. I tried but they seem to just keep coming on no matter how hard I try! I know what you mean about him being ignored. We went through that at dd's school last year. She was the only one who was "different". It breaks a mother's heart. I can't wait to see the pics and excitement on his face and yours.

aw!! Your precious DD!! I hope she will be ok with you crying happy tears at GKTW. If not...uh...well...you might want to purchase some big bug eye sunglasses!

The dinner was awesome! The kids got so much stuff it was like Christmas! Someone called Sam "the birthday boy", so Sam told everyone it was his birthday so the waiters kept telling him "Happy Birthday!" He doesn't understand this Wish concept, but I have a feeling he could get used to it pretty quickly! I just can't get over the generosity of MAW, it is amazing and we haven't even started our trip yet! Wow!
Pictures to follow, my card reader decided to stop working but I will get some on ASAP.

Aw!!! Get him a Birthday button at Disney....if that is something he will understand! That would be so cool to let it be his birthday all week, too!! Is that cheating? They might give him cake at a restaurant or something. lol

I hope your card reader gets "well"... gosh...that is a major something that will need fixin before this big trip!



I am so, so excited about all of you guys that are going to be there around the same time. It was last Feb when we had so many there at once and it was so cool...of course, I was there, too... I wish I could come this time, too! Ah...a girl can dream! But alas...it won't happen this time around.


You guys are all going to have a blast!!!

 

[WishMom09]

We're (DD8 and I) going to Gulf Shores, AL with my mom, sister and her 2 kiddos. Might be more stressful than relaxing but I'll make the best of it and enjoy the time away from home and work!

We go there every summer! Best place to relax and enjoy!
Hope you have an awesome time!

 

[merneric]

Do the stores in Dowtown Disney accept Disney Dollars?? They gave us some at our dinner, but said they were only good in the parks. Does that mean DD, too??
Thanks!
Mary Anne

 

[kdzbear]

Do the stores in Dowtown Disney accept Disney Dollars?? They gave us some at our dinner, but said they were only good in the parks. Does that mean DD, too??
Thanks!
Mary Anne

I know that they work at the Downtown Disney Marketplace (the giant Disney store) and at Once Upon a Toy. I am not sure about the other stores.

 

[sammie girl]

Help Again!!!

I am trying to pre-purchase the photopass cd. I got on the website and didn't find anyplace to preorder. I called the help number and was told you can ONLY pre-order if your trip was booked through an agency who then sent out emails for a link to pre-order. I know some of you have done this but I can't seem to figure it out. Please help.....Thanks

P.S. I called again and was told you had to recieve the link from Disney Destinations......?????
How is everyone going on wish trips able to order before going?

 

[maroo]

Help Again!!!

I am trying to pre-purchase the photopass cd. I got on the website and didn't find anyplace to preorder. I called the help number and was told you can ONLY pre-order if your trip was booked through an agency who then sent out emails for a link to pre-order. I know some of you have done this but I can't seem to figure it out. Please help.....Thanks

P.S. I called again and was told you had to recieve the link from Disney Destinations......?????
How is everyone going on wish trips able to order before going?

Did you happen to tell them you were on a wish trip? If so, shame on them!

Here is the link...it was buried here on the DISboards...

http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitcdplan.aspx

You may have to pre-register with your email to be able to purchase it? I am not sure...

Do you still have the code? 9VISARD15 Just in case you don't still have it right there...

 

[sammie girl]

THANK YOU MAROO!!!!!! You have helped us so much.

I went to the link you provided and ordered the cd and the book.

I also did tell both people I talked to that it was a wish trip and they both said that you had to book through the travel agency to pre-order. UGGGG!

Thank you for the code because of that and pre-ordering my total for the book and cd was only 124 dollars