Not using Photopass

[Anya22]

We are trying to keep our costs down as much as possible and are not planning to get Photopass. I am sure we will ask other guests to take a few family photos of us -- are people generally nice about this? Will Photopass photographers willingly take pics with my phone if we tell them we aren't using Photopass? I am particularly wondering if they will do this at character meet and greets?

 

[mesaboy2]

Yes, yes, and yes. There is no need to tell them anything about PP, just roll with it since you aren't committed to pay anything.

 

[erionm]

You don't have to pay to have PhotoPass pictures taken, you only pay if you purchase pictures individually or purchase a photo package.

 

[HM2012Butler]

They absolutely will take photos with you phones or camera. Really, most CMs will if you ask. sometimes CMs will even volunteer if we see what looks like a group shot that one person is being left out of!

 

[Mikie]

They will definitely take your picture for you with your phone or camera at meet & greets. Difference between them using their own is that with their camera, they will take candid photos of the whole interaction as well as a posed character photo of the "say cheese" moment. With your camera, I've only known them to do the posed shot, so if you want to capture the visit, you should take those candids yourself before handing over your camera.

 

[tlmadden73]

I would still get the photo pass photos taken .. They are fun to look at during and AFTER your trip. But you don't have to buy them.
Whether you pay for it or not .. it is a fun service they provide.

 

[Crystal824]

They will take the photpass pictures anyway, but you don't have to buy them. The photopass photographers and any CM will take your pictures with your camera/phone too. This won't be a problem.