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Ride/Attraction Photos at Universal/Islands of Adventure
2008 was the last time we were at Universal. The husband remembers a photo for purchase at the end of Jurassic Park. I don't recall any ride/attraction photos. Help!
Are there ride/attraction photos? If so, which rides/attractions? And, what's the pricing structure?
Does Universal/Islands of Adventure have "front of the park pick-up" for purchases?
Thanks!
2008 was the last time we were at Universal. The husband remembers a photo for purchase at the end of Jurassic Park. I don't recall any ride/attraction photos. Help!
Are there ride/attraction photos? If so, which rides/attractions? And, what's the pricing structure?
Yes, there are on-ride photos.
At Universal Studios, there are photos on Men In Black, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and Revenge of The Mummy (and I suspect that, once it opens, there will be a photo taken on Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts)
At IOA, photos are taken on Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Jurassic Park.
The individual pics are around $17 for a 5x7, $20 for an 8x10, multi-photo packages range from $35-45. PLUS, they now have a PhotoPass-like system called the Star Card package which costs $59.95 ($49.95 if you pre-order --- https://presale.amazingpictures.com/PhotoConnect.aspx ). You don't HAVE to purchase the Star Card package, though. They will do a similar thing to PhotoPass in that you go to have a photo taken, they will give you a Photo Connect Star Card and then take your photos BUT in order to have access to those photos (as the card without purchase of a package is only valid for that day) you have to visit one of their in-park photo centers to view your photos and purchase them or make your personalized souvenir. More info on that program can be found here : Universal Orlando Photo Connect & ride photos - complete guide
ETA: Forgot to add . . . yes, they do offer front-of-the-park pick-up for packages! You have to allow 3-4 hours for the package to be brought up front to the package pick-up location. I believe package pickup is at the store called It's a Wrap at Universal Studios and The Trading Company at IOA (both at the front of the park.
That's a great deal for $49 pre order! I had no idea they had this. We haven't been to Universal since Tropical Storm Fay Too bad the photo DVD isn't included anymore, but I'm def going to pre order! I wish Disneys photo pass was more economical.
Today I ore ordered the photo pass! So thanks for the info Dopey Girl there sure isn't any info on the Universal web site!! You'd think they would promote this more
I love the idea of the "Star Card" package but not that it only works for 3 days... we are going for 5! Let me know how you like it!
I got a PM from Sarah who reported it worked really well. I am going 3 days so it's perfect for me. I think there was an option for a digital 24 day pkg.
However, I think in 3 days you'll have rode most of the attractions and would have an op to get in some character photos as well so maybe you could make due with the 3 day?
At Universal Studios, there are photos on Men In Black, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and Revenge of The Mummy (and I suspect that, once it opens, there will be a photo taken on Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts)
At IOA, photos are taken on Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Jurassic Park.
The individual pics are around $17 for a 5x7, $20 for an 8x10, multi-photo packages range from $35-45. PLUS, they now have a PhotoPass-like system called the Star Card package which costs $59.95 ($49.95 if you pre-order --- https://presale.amazingpictures.com/PhotoConnect.aspx ). You don't HAVE to purchase the Star Card package, though. They will do a similar thing to PhotoPass in that you go to have a photo taken, they will give you a Photo Connect Star Card and then take your photos BUT in order to have access to those photos (as the card without purchase of a package is only valid for that day) you have to visit one of their in-park photo centers to view your photos and purchase them or make your personalized souvenir. More info on that program can be found here : Universal Orlando Photo Connect & ride photos - complete guide
ETA: Forgot to add . . . yes, they do offer front-of-the-park pick-up for packages! You have to allow 3-4 hours for the package to be brought up front to the package pick-up location. I believe package pickup is at the store called It's a Wrap at Universal Studios and The Trading Company at IOA (both at the front of the park.
Thanks so much for the great info! Just pre-ordered the one day, unlimited digital download for $39.95!
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Too bad the photo DVD isn't included anymore, but I'm def going to pre order! I wish Disneys photo pass was more economical.
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