Photo Pass plus worth another $100 ?

[pooh2001]

We pre-ordered the photo pass for $99

I called photo-pass and if we get the PLUS option for an additional $100 - we can get our pictures at 1900 Park Fare dinner and 'Ohana breakfast for free (a total of $65 value) - and our pictures on Spash Mtn ($15) and Buzz Lightyear ($15) for free. We do not do the other photo rides.

So it would be a wash for us - buying the pictures separately or adding the plus option.
Also - what if we do not like the pictures at 1900 Park Fare or 'Ohana's - then the upgraded photo-pass would not be worth it.

Any other great values for the PLUS option on Photo-Pass ?

Thanks - we leave very shortly and would have to upgrade on the day we arrive, before we use a photo-pass.

 

[PIRATEGIRL007]

For us it was. We ended up with 440 pictures before edits and 24 of those were ride photos. We didn't do any meals but my SIL did so we also have one of those. My kid did do Pirates League and we got those photos to. We would have HAD to buy those b/c they were awesome. The CM's seemed to love plus and took extra poses for us and when we got ride photos we had several tell us how easy plus was and how they wished everyone would do it b/c it's easier on them.

The stock photoss CD is included with 400 stock images that works well for me as I scrapbook (ok well I want to scrapbook but who has time!) and make digitinal photo books and they can fill in the gaps I've missed with my own photos.

We won't do plus every trip (we only do the CD once a year or so, but we will do it every few trips to get the ride and meal photos. I just wish they had this option a long time go, my first 2 trips I bought all the photos, looking back now it cost me alot more than $200!

ETA: I did my upgrade at DHS photopass shop it was easy took about 10 minutes and most of that was b/c I paid with 3 rewards cards, a gift card and a debit card! I also got to keep my book credit b/c I had done the $149 pre order, the credit in my cart is for $79.95 so I feel like I got a great deal, in the beginning of plus there was alot of confusion as to whether the books would still be available for those who pre ordered but mine's there.

 

[emelee1053]

We got the Photopass CD for our trip last March and I'm hooked. We are going again in September/October for 10 days and I would love to the the Plus. The only problem is the 1-card thing: My son is bringing a bunch of his old college buddies, some who have never (gasp!) been to Disney. We will be staying separately (me at SSR, them at Westgate Lakes) and will only be doing some stuff together. I'd be happy to pay the price of the Plus for them if there were a way to share it. Since you've already used it, any thoughts?

 

[Reddy]

We got the Photopass CD for our trip last March and I'm hooked. We are going again in September/October for 10 days and I would love to the the Plus. The only problem is the 1-card thing: My son is bringing a bunch of his old college buddies, some who have never (gasp!) been to Disney. We will be staying separately (me at SSR, them at Westgate Lakes) and will only be doing some stuff together. I'd be happy to pay the price of the Plus for them if there were a way to share it. Since you've already used it, any thoughts?

someone said that if they write the number down you can come along later & have that added (within 24 to 48 hours) - I'm not heading that way until next June so I hope someone will come back & say yes

also I paid about $20 for the ride photos last August (23 for 2 - 5x7 instead of the 1 8x10 if my group was in 2 pics)

 

[AshleeH]

It will be worth it for us this trip, but only because we'll be eating at four restaurants that are included in the Plus package (not to mention the ride photos). We definitely won't be buying it every trip!

 

[fishacura]

I also pre ordered the CD for 119 but at what point do you pay for photo pass +? When you get home from your trip? During your trip?


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[Vickie46]

will they charge us the difference between the 119 to 199?

 

[SenecaWolf]

I also pre ordered the CD for 119 but at what point do you pay for photo pass +? When you get home from your trip? During your trip?
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You upgrade at the parks or at a deluxe resort. It is not availale to upgrade or purchase online.

will they charge us the difference between the 119 to 199?

Yes, I was charged $85.20 to upgrade.

 

[fishacura]

Do then just bring my receipt with me for what I prepaid for (the CD)? Just trying to figure out how they'll tie the photo pass plus I buy at the park to my prepaid CD and ensure I maximize savings.


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[tpettie]

Do then just bring my receipt with me for what I prepaid for (the CD)? Just trying to figure out how they'll tie the photo pass plus I buy at the park to my prepaid CD and ensure I maximize savings.


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I wondering too...

 

[PIRATEGIRL007]

someone said that if they write the number down you can come along later & have that added (within 24 to 48 hours) - I'm not heading that way until next June so I hope someone will come back & say yes

also I paid about $20 for the ride photos last August (23 for 2 - 5x7 instead of the 1 8x10 if my group was in 2 pics)

We did the write down the number thing since we didn't tour together with SIL's family until the evening. We had no issues getting the photos added within 48 hours.

For the pre order questions, basically you lose all your savings if you upgrade except you aren't charged as much tax b/c you already paid $119 of the $199 at home beforehand. There is a rumor floating around that they will start Plus pre order savings but it's not a reliably sourced rumor.

 

[MolonLabe]

We did the write down the number thing since we didn't tour together with SIL's family until the evening. We had no issues getting the photos added within 48 hours.

For the pre order questions, basically you lose all your savings if you upgrade except you aren't charged as much tax b/c you already paid $119 of the $199 at home beforehand. There is a rumor floating around that they will start Plus pre order savings but it's not a reliably sourced rumor.

I have a preorder for $99.

Does that mean I get dinged the full 100? If so I'm thinking about cancelling my preorder (I am still within 90days I think) and hoping for a plus discount between now and when we leave.

We are doing several character meals and I'd like the ride photos too. for a 7 day trip, I think it will be worth it, we will be on every ride they do pics anyway.

 

[sixkristy6]

We pre-ordered the photo pass for $99

I called photo-pass and if we get the PLUS option for an additional $100 - we can get our pictures at 1900 Park Fare dinner and 'Ohana breakfast for free (a total of $65 value) - and our pictures on Spash Mtn ($15) and Buzz Lightyear ($15) for free. We do not do the other photo rides.

So it would be a wash for us - buying the pictures separately or adding the plus option.
Also - what if we do not like the pictures at 1900 Park Fare or 'Ohana's - then the upgraded photo-pass would not be worth it.

Any other great values for the PLUS option on Photo-Pass ?

Thanks - we leave very shortly and would have to upgrade on the day we arrive, before we use a photo-pass.

How did you get it for $99? I have only seen it for $119. If it is available anywhere now for $99, that would be great!

 

[MolonLabe]

How did you get it for $99? I have only seen it for $119. If it is available anywhere now for $99, that would be great!

A bunch of us ordered before the price increase, about 2 months ago.

 

[sixkristy6]

A bunch of us ordered before the price increase, about 2 months ago.

That's what I figured. Thanks!

 

[MolonLabe]

That's what I figured. Thanks!

I should probably qualify that with - "To my knowledge".

There could be a sale I don't know about.

 

[sixkristy6]

I should probably qualify that with - "To my knowledge".

There could be a sale I don't know about.

That's okay

 

[SenecaWolf]

Do then just bring my receipt with me for what I prepaid for (the CD)? Just trying to figure out how they'll tie the photo pass plus I buy at the park to my prepaid CD and ensure I maximize savings.


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Yep, bring your receipt as proof of preorder and they'll upgrade you and give you your PP+ card and the photo CD with the stock photos on it. This will also include the code for your photopass CD when you are ready to order.

I have a preorder for $99.

Does that mean I get dinged the full 100? If so I'm thinking about cancelling my preorder (I am still within 90days I think) and hoping for a plus discount between now and when we leave.

We are doing several character meals and I'd like the ride photos too. for a 7 day trip, I think it will be worth it, we will be on every ride they do pics anyway.

Yep, you will be charged the balance of the $199 for the PP+, but with all the ride pics and meal pics it was so worth it.