News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

It’s a boy!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...arrives-post-storm-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

 

[rteetz]

https://nintendoeverything.com/supe...and-revealed-that-connects-with-console-more/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Well this is sad news - Mickey and Minnie should be one of the last paces to not have people photographers

https://twitter.com/x/status/1172269839458734082

 

[MommaBerd]

NEWS

Well this is sad news - Mickey and Minnie should be one of the last paces to not have people photographers

https://twitter.com/x/status/1172269839458734082

We aren’t character people, per se, but this whole switch to automated cameras vs. photographers is shameful.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

We aren’t character people, per se, but this whole switch to automated cameras vs. photographers is shameful.

I am generally a "pro technology" person and actually think these camera boxes have potential for additional elements - could use multiple lenses for a 3d effect, could take video, etc

But I feel they should supplement a human photographer, not replace them. This really lowers valuen of photopass I think

 

[sherlockmiles]

I am generally a "pro technology" person and actually think these camera boxes have potential for additional elements - could use multiple lenses for a 3d effect, could take video, etc

But I feel they should supplement a human photographer, not replace them. This really lowers valuen of photopass I think

And when you add in taking away the boarders, stickers, and editing...........it really plummets......

 

[Q-man]

obviously personal decisions, but we take our family to breweries and wineries all the time ... many of them have become incredible family friendly with games to play, etc. so I don't really see the issue

"Family" should mean the entire family - and BatB is aimed at everyone not just kids

Now if it was like themed to Disney Jr shows or something, that would seem a bit off ... like the Sophia the 1st Tequila Shots or something

That is not the same as having the place and alcoholic drink names derived from kids' movies.

 

[Jetku]

NEWS

Well this is sad news - Mickey and Minnie should be one of the last paces to not have people photographers

https://twitter.com/x/status/1172269839458734082

This is such a shame. My daughter had so many adorable moments with tinker bell that the cameras either didn’t capture, or were from a terrible angle. Conversely, our interactions with Joy and Sadness were amazing and the photographers really captured the moment.

 

[MommaBerd]

This is such a shame. My daughter had so many adorable moments with tinker bell that the cameras either didn’t capture, or were from a terrible angle. Conversely, our interactions with Joy and Sadness were amazing and the photographers really captured the moment.

This exactly. A stationary camera cannot capture “the approach” (which expressions can be priceless) or all the other angles that a character meet might involve. If this is the way they really want to go, then at least put cameras in multiple locations/angles. But to me, this is just not an environment where eliminating a CM makes sense or benefits the guests.

 

[skier_pete]

This exactly. A stationary camera cannot capture “the approach” (which expressions can be priceless) or all the other angles that a character meet might involve. If this is the way they really want to go, then at least put cameras in multiple locations/angles. But to me, this is just not an environment where eliminating a CM makes sense or benefits the guests.

I agree - but the best way to vote on this is with your wallet. If you still pay for MM and complain - they might change it. But if enough people skip memory maker AND complain - then maybe it will change.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

And when you add in taking away the boarders, stickers, and editing...........it really plummets......

I agree - but the best way to vote on this is with your wallet. If you still pay for MM and complain - they might change it. But if enough people skip memory maker AND complain - then maybe it will change.

they do seem to be adding some cool new photos shots (like the ultra zoom ones) and adding more on-ride videos and stuff ... but really cutting back elsewhere. So I am a bit torn. I know for our next trip I would love to get those new special shots they are doing in Galaxy's Edge but also feel like I don't want to pay for something that overall they are lessening the value for (and eliminating CM positions)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That is not the same as having the place and alcoholic drink names derived from kids' movies.

guess it depends then if you think of BatB as a kids movie or an everybody movie. If you see it as a kids movie then I agree but I think there is a difference with like BatB and the Disney Jr shows

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

https://blogmickey.com/2019/09/late...tion-demolished-boat-dock-structure-and-more/

 

[FrankieWinthrop]

Well this is sad news - Mickey and Minnie should be one of the last paces to not have people photographers

I called this one months ago when I saw the scan your band boxes covered up at the exit to the meet. We had just done Tink with the boxes for the first time, then hopped over to Mickey and Minnie. I pointed it out to my husband - same size and shape, just covered up. This is such a shame. These pictures are horrible. It works fine for a group of typical adults, walking in, grabbing a hug, then all smiling at looking at the camera box. With any other type of group - kids, special needs, adult who's 60 years old and meeting Mickey for the very first time - these don't work. We're AP so we get MM for "free," but I definitely wouldn't be buying it separately as more of these come about. We did Chewy with the box for the first time last weekend and for the first time ever - when I saw the box - I gave the character attendant my phone and asked her to take pictures.

 

[SaharanTea]

NEWS

Well this is sad news - Mickey and Minnie should be one of the last paces to not have people photographers

https://twitter.com/x/status/1172269839458734082

Saw that very box back in July. There was still a human photographer at the time, but I knew it was coming.

That was also the day our Tinkerbell meet went awry because Tink spent so much time trying to get the box to simply trigger. We went across the street and complained (nicely) to Guest Services. Tink and her handler were great. The box was not.

 

[rteetz]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/09/castle-of-magical-dreams-topped-off-at-hong-kong-disneyland/

 

[Farro]

This exactly. A stationary camera cannot capture “the approach” (which expressions can be priceless) or all the other angles that a character meet might involve. If this is the way they really want to go, then at least put cameras in multiple locations/angles. But to me, this is just not an environment where eliminating a CM makes sense or benefits the guests.

I posted this before - I love this series of picture, capturing how excited we were!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

https://blogmickey.com/2019/09/castle-of-magical-dreams-topped-off-at-hong-kong-disneyland/

I really loved how the castle looked there especially with the forested hill behind it ... felt like it "fit"

So intrigued to see how this much larger castle looks in the setting of that smallish park

 

[rteetz]

News

https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2019/09/nba-experience-to-offer-free-admission.html?m=1

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2019/09/nba-experience-to-offer-free-admission.html?m=1

they are having trouble filling the place? That sound you hear is me not being surprised