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The last few times I went with my daughter, it was hit and miss. One time, a CM was handing them out as you walked by. Another time there were none to be found. Yet another time, they had a bunch just sitting on a little stand about halfway through the line (I almost missed it as I walked by and grabbed one for my daughter at the last minute).
they usually hand you one when you finally go through the turn stiles after the screens showing the cars from Chevron---so if at the turn stile they don't give you one, ask for one
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Don't they have booths near the ride where you photo gets taken for the license? I remember them, but it's been many years ago and I'm not sure if it was DLR or WDW.
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Don't they have booths near the ride where you photo gets taken for the license? I remember them, but it's been many years ago and I'm not sure if it was DLR or WDW.
Yes the booths are at the end of the ramp when you exit at DL
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Sheesh, I was about to say yes they do have the booths, but now I'm wondering if I'm mixing it up. Since I've only done WDW's racing once, I'm pretty sure I'm remembering DLR's Autopia. So, I believe they have photo booths right at the exit, near the souvinir place (we got cool Disney street signs for DS' room from that kiosk area).
It will be my first time at DisneyLand in late October and am just curious
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First of all.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY.....mine is Oct 16th and we'll be at DL on the 25th and 26th, staying at the Ramada Inn Main Gate. Maybe we should meet for a "birthday drink". Hahaha.
Now as to your question. The last time we were there, July 4th, they were handing our Drivers Licenses at the Autotopia and you could get your picture on it in the booth at the bottom of the ramp as you exit. I think there is 2 or 3 booths only so you may have a line to contend with.
First of all.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY.....mine is Oct 16th and we'll be at DL on the 25th and 26th, staying at the Ramada Inn Main Gate. Maybe we should meet for a "birthday drink". Hahaha.
Now as to your question. The last time we were there, July 4th, they were handing our Drivers Licenses at the Autotopia and you could get your picture on it in the booth at the bottom of the ramp as you exit. I think there is 2 or 3 booths only so you may have a line to contend with.
Thanks Same to you... Happy early birthday My birthday is on the 19th I will be staying at the howard Johnson I am soo excited
Thanks Same to you... Happy early birthday My birthday is on the 19th I will be staying at the howard Johnson I am soo excited
We'll be just down the street from you at the Ramada Inn Maingate. There is an IHOP just down the street from where you will be staying if you want breakfast. There is also a Denny's near you as well.
Maybe we'll run into each other the weekend of the 25th/26th.
Enjoy DL.
Was there a price to get your picture on the license? It's been so long since we've done it that I can't remember.... I do remember that if the sun is behind you, the picture doesn't turn out. Maybe they added sun shields since then...?
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I think there is a charge but not sure how much and yes, due to too many complaints from the guests about the sun spoiling the pictures, they have install curtain like coverings over the enterance to each booth.
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If I remember, it was about $5.00 for the pictures. They come (or did anyway) in a sticker like sheet, with several of the the little pictures on them (maybe 9?). It has been about 3 1/2 years since we were there, but that's what I remember.
If I remember, it was about $5.00 for the pictures. They come (or did anyway) in a sticker like sheet, with several of the the little pictures on them (maybe 9?). It has been about 3 1/2 years since we were there, but that's what I remember.
Just got back from DLR yesterday. Yes, they hand out licenses as you queue. After you exit, you can get your pics for $5 a sheet at one of the 3 picture booths. They are stickers and you can peel one off to put on your license.
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