Video being allowed on less and less attractions.....

[civileng68]

While some dispute this, in the past there were attractions that video was allowed on.

Now, the policy may have never allowed it but in the past, CM's as a whole only mentioned prohibited FLASH and LIGHTING on certain attractions. However, now they are making a bold point in letting people know that they are no longer allowing photography of ANY kind on attractions.

Hall of the Presidents used to allow for certain photography without lighting.

Now they come on and make a very strong statement about photography in their shows.

Same goes for other attractions. Some have always been this way but some are converting. Just FYI. It seems to be most indoor attractions.

 

[loriandmatt]

ok - i know that none(well most all) of us have anything more than speculation to contibute on this issue, but any ideas why this is?

is it because they don't want video of their attractions out there? (posted on websites)

or because taping (even with the lights off) disturbs other guests?

or is it because some of the transmitter recievers in the rides could be thrown off by their use in some way?

just curious?

- lori

 

[civileng68]

ok - i know that none(well most all) of us have anything more than speculation to contibute on this issue, but any ideas why this is?

is it because they don't want video of their attractions out there? (posted on websites)

or because taping (even with the lights off) disturbs other guests?

or is it because some of the transmitter recievers in the rides could be thrown off by their use in some way?

just curious?

- lori

I dont know.

I've heard in the past that they dont want certain (original) attractions being duplicated but, as complex as many are I dont see how that would happen even WITH video or photos.

 

[SueM in MN]

I remember announcements in the past for some attractions about no videotaping and others about no videotaping with extra lighting. If they are saying no videotaping at all now, it's probably because some people were not following the "no lighting" directions or, it seems like we were often behind someone who held their video camera up where it obstructed the view of people behind them (plus we had their little video view screen right in front of us, even if the camera was not obstructing our view).

 

[civileng68]

I remember announcements in the past for some attractions about no videotaping and others about no videotaping with extra lighting. If they are saying no videotaping at all now, it's probably because some people were not following the "no lighting" directions or, it seems like we were often behind someone who held their video camera up where it obstructed the view of people behind them (plus we had their little video view screen right in front of us, even if the camera was not obstructing our view).

Sounds reasonable for sure.

 

[phisigprincess]

What other rides are affected by this new rule?

 

[2poohbears]

Glad you mentioned this because we're going in FEB 2006. I last went in FEB 2002 and we videotaped in many attractions---the standard "no lighting/flash photography" was all we heard back then. I had no idea there was a change.

I tend to agree the change is possibly because people were ignoring the rules, so they just decided to ban it altogether.

 

[Goofy4]

At the American Adventure show last week, the audience was quite amused with the "no video" announcement.... A gentleman was out of his seat at the time taking a video of each statue individually. I would think this "roaming about" when the lights are about to go down is an accident waiting to happen.

 

[Goofy4]

Just had another thought... I would bet that video via cell phones hastened the arrival of the "no video" rule.

 

[BrerMama]

Also, most video cameras now have the flip out screen, which can be very distracting to other guests. I don't mind if someone videos using the viewfinder, but the light from the screen is just as distracting as an external light or flash.

 

[GarrettJD]

I'll be disappointed if they disallow any kind of videotaping attractions. I tend to tape a lot, and I do it as discreetly as possible. I never use lighting, never use the flip-out screen (only the viewfinder), and I even turn off the little red light that comes on the front of the camera when it records. In other words, I'm a good video citizen. I don't want to ruin the attractions or shows for anyone else.

I also play by the rules. If they tell me "no videotaping", I don't videotape. If they just say "no external video lighting" (more common), discreet taping is fine.

I have noticed that Disney-MGM tends to disallow taping more than the other parks, probably due to copyright issues. For example, I know that at MGM you can't tape the Tower of Terror, Star Tours, or Rock 'n Roller Coaster.

 

[ZoZo]

Just got back last Saturday. Was VERY surprised that the gentleman in the car in front of me on Space Mountain videotaped his whole ride. [Then, afterward, blocked the whole "moving walkway" showing his companions the tape once he got off the ride. Grrr.]

I'm sure glad that the video camera didn't fly out of his hands and hit me in the face! Big safety hazard.

 

[GarrettJD]

Just got back last Saturday. Was VERY surprised that the gentleman in the car in front of me on Space Mountain videotaped his whole ride. [Then, afterward, blocked the whole "moving walkway" showing his companions the tape once he got off the ride. Grrr.]

I'm sure glad that the video camera didn't fly out of his hands and hit me in the face! Big safety hazard.

Now that's just stupid. It's too dark inside Space Mountain, and most consumer-grade camcorders aren't good enough in low light to make taping it worth the safety hazzard. The tape isn't going to come out-- you'll just see a bunch of darkness and hear screaming. I don't get it. Never tried to videotape Space Mountain.

I do tape Big Thunder, but I also take every precaution. The camera is not only held tightly with the grip, but I have the camera on a neckstrap twisted around my neck. I don't want to take any chances.

 

[tmt martins]

Now that's just stupid. It's too dark inside Space Mountain, and most consumer-grade camcorders aren't good enough in low light to make taping it worth the safety hazzard. The tape isn't going to come out-- you'll just see a bunch of darkness and hear screaming. I don't get it. Never tried to videotape Space Mountain.

I do tape Big Thunder, but I also take every precaution. The camera is not only held tightly with the grip, but I have the camera on a neckstrap twisted around my neck. I don't want to take any chances.

Nope disagree I've taped it and it's great now I have both neck and wrist straps and also never bring it out from my chest . If it drops it can only go straight down.
As for taping on rides most shows don't allow because they don't want them on the net .Now US and IOA you might as well just leave your VID at home they don't have it posted on most rides but will stop the sound track with a nasty NO VIDEO RECORDING ALLOWED.

I use a SONY BT120 that has great nightvision I also dim the flip as to not disturb others on the ride

 

[SueM in MN]

I tend to tape a lot, and I do it as discreetly as possible. I never use lighting, never use the flip-out screen (only the viewfinder), and I even turn off the little red light that comes on the front of the camera when it records. In other words, I'm a good video citizen. I don't want to ruin the attractions or shows for anyone else.

What you are describing would not bother me. About 2 years ago, the family in the seats ahead of us in Dinosaur taped the entire ride and did everything the opposite from what you describe.
She had her flip out screen out and was filming with a bright spot light. Her kids were afraid and screaming, but she just kept filming. I don't know what they were afraid of, since you could clearly see exactly where the dinosaur "bodies" ended and the mechanical parts began (it's surprisingly close to the parts you can see in the dark - there is a good reason that ride is so dark). Anyway, they filmed the whole ride.

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

I have seen park videos for sale on Ebay. Maybe Disney thinks that watching the rides will make people not want to come as much?

They used to be a whole lot more close to the vest as far as pictures and such on tv shows but I think the Travel Channel and other shows drum up MORE interest rather than LESS. JMO

Slightly Goofy