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Old 03-19-2012, 12:54 PM   #46
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I think the 30 days is the amount of time you have to order pictures once you have the pictures put on the CD, if I understood what I read when I preordered the other day. Some one more knowledgeable may be able to give better information
This is correct. Once you upload your pictures from the photopass card you have 30 to place your order.
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Just wanted to post, even though the price increase was supposed to take place today, I was still just able to pre order the CD for our August trip for the old price of $99.95. Maybe they weren't able to get the web site updated? If you have a trip coming up, you still have a little more time to get your pre order in at the old price!

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Old 03-21-2012, 08:25 PM   #48
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yes I just went on and the old prices are still up! Wish it was pay week.
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I just purchased the pre-order for $99.95 about half an hour ago. I went through Stitchkingdom and got the email confirmation. So, as of now it still seems to be at the old pre-order price.
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I too checked the website and still says $99.95. Got ours ordered for both trips this year Tuesday.
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We just got back and here's what I found out. . .

The $169 is for purchase of the CD after you go home. . . w/ photo editing, adding borders, etc.

You can still purchase the CD in the parks for $149, but no editing capabilities if you do.

The pre-order price hasn't changed YET. No official word as to when it will change

Hope this helps! We had 552 photos on our account after a week. Well worth it!
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I just on another board the price for Pre order went up
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Well, I just now checked the link, and it's still $99.95.
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The pre-order price officially went up. I just checked and it's now $119.95.
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bummer.....but could be worse....$119.95 is better than $129.95!!! And waaaaayyyyyy better than $169.95 IF YOU BUY IT AFTER YOU GET HOME!!!
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bummer.....but could be worse....$119.95 is better than $129.95!!! And waaaaayyyyyy better than $169.95 IF YOU BUY IT AFTER YOU GET HOME!!!
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