Question re: All Digital Photos Package and family in 2 staterooms

[Vicki106]

On our first cruise on the Dream in March of 2016, we had 2 staterooms and purchased the all digital photo package on Stateroom 1. Stateroom 1 was myself, DH and 8 yr old son. Stateroom 2 was my Mother, and our 2 daughters ages 12 and 15. All pictures with DH, DS, both DDs and myself were included in the photos. (They even included my mother's pictures where she was alone - without any kids in them. I know technically those weren't supposed to be included and it was a nice surprise when they were.)

We are booked to sail on the Fantasy this August and I plan to purchase the same photo package. BUT my DH booked our staterooms a little differently this time. Stateroom 1 will be DH, 13 yr old DD and 9 yr old DS. Stateroom 2 will be myself, my Mother and 16 yr old DD. I am concerned that if we order the photo package on stateroom 1, it won't include any photos of me unless DH or one of the kids are in the photos with me. Likewise, if we order the photo package on stateroom 2, it won't include any photos of DH unless one of the kids or I are with him. Does this sound correct?

I emailed and asked this question to the folks at mycruisephotos. I couldn't find a phone number to talk to them. The email response is confusing at best:


Yes, It will all be under one purchase.

The photo packages are sold per stateroom. The exception would be if you have your minor children (21 and under) in another cabin, their images would be part of your package. Once on board you would need to visit the gallery so they can link your children's cabin to yours if necessary.

Any photo that someone from the purchasing cabin is in would be included in your package. Does not matter who else is in the photo as long as one of you are.

Should one cabin purchase the all inclusive package,(pre cruise or on board), the other cabins traveling with you can purchase their all inclusive for 50% off the on board price. These can only be purchased on board, not pre cruise.

I am now wondering if we need to call DCL and switch things around so DH and I are in stateroom 1 and order the photo package on that stateroom. We are already PIF. Can switch people after the PIF?

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. TIA.

 

[lanejudy]

I think you are fine. Pictures of you, your husband, and/or any of your kids (your "nuclear family" so to speak) will be included. Pictures of just your mom may not be. I don't see any reason to swap people around.

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[Vicki106]

Thank you, lanejudy!

 

[Anchors Away 2016]

I think this is the key sentence in their reply:

Yes, It will all be under one purchase.

Even though the rest of their reply seems to contradict that. LOL. I have read others here posting similar experiences. You, your husband and your kids for sure. Your Mother alone, maybe not, but probably will, just like last time. Stop by the first day or two and see what pictures they are putting there, just in case, but you should be fine.

 

[FigmentSpark]

I would say you should buy the package. That way, you and your mom are included. Your DH and all the kids should be included because you are a nuclear family. Go to the Shutters desk on the first night and identify that you've bought a package and your DH and some kids are in another room and you want them combined. Don't say anything about sharing with your mom. She's in your room and should be included for that reason.

 

[Anchors Away 2016]

I would say you should buy the package. That way, you and your mom are included. Your DH and all the kids should be included because you are a nuclear family. Go to the Shutters desk on the first night and identify that you've bought a package and your DH and some kids are in another room and you want them combined. Don't say anything about sharing with your mom. She's in your room and should be included for that reason.

FigmentSpark is smarter than me (smarter than I?). If you purchase it for your cabin, then there should be no issue.

 

[tigerchic89]

Also, I think that every time you get a pic taken, hand over the KTTW from DH room, not yours. That would help get all of the pics into the "paid for" room

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Also, I think that every time you get a pic taken, hand over the KTTW from DH room, not yours. That would help get all of the pics into the "paid for" room

Not with the facial recognition software they use. They know who (which room) purchased the package and who's face is in the photos.

 

[khsu]

I did this last year - 2 staterooms, I paid for 1 stateroom. You have interpreted correctly. The reality is - how often will there is be a picture of you (without your husband or kids)? I personally am not interested in a picture of myself, so this arrangement was great. My husband and I split staterooms because my parents came and I wanted to be able to book excursions together (as they had never cruised before). Shutters was great of about making sure our kids are added (even if they are in the other stateroom).