Part of what makes Disney stand out from other companies is the magic they create for families all around the world. One of the many reasons I love visiting Walt Disney World is to capture the laughs and the memories I create while in The Most Magical Place On Earth, and this is done through photography.
Personally, I think the PhotoPass photographers at Walt Disney World are trained with such a great eye that a machine simply won’t be able to capture. I have gotten some great photos - the hugs I receive from the characters, the conversations and interactions that are told through one simple photo, these are the memories that keep bringing me back to visit Walt Disney World, and I know a lot of guests feel the same way.
According to several online Facebook groups, guests have reached out to Walt Disney Guest Relations, but unfortunately their objections didn’t seem to change Disney's mind as recent reports show automated cameras now in place at the Mickey and Minnie meet and greet as well as Tinkerbell’s meet and greet in Magic Kingdom. We've even heard about some showing up at Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios too.
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| PhotoPass Camera at Anna & Elsa's meet and greet |
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| PhotoPass Camera at Star Wars Launch Bay |
So how exactly does this new automated camera process work? When you walk into the meet and greet, there will be a character attendant there to guide you through the experience. There is a box across from the characters and the camera will take pictures every 3-5 seconds to capture multiple photos. The good news is the character attendants will still take pictures with your own phone if you would like some extra memories captured.
Once you finish meeting your favorite Disney character, proceed to the exit and scan your MagicBand at a kiosk to link the photos to your MyDisneyExperience account.
Personally, I hate to see the PhotoPass photographers leave because I don’t think automated cameras will be able to capture the magic like professionals can.
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