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If I remember right, I ordered the PP+ and got the disk with the stock photo disk inside a case. Inside the case was a voucher that you took to one of the photo shops in the parks or at DTD. There, you redeemed the voucher for your PP+ card and lanyard for your trip. Do this on your first day at the parks, and first thing because any pictures you take with a regular photopass card before you get the PP+ card will not be able to be added to your account. This includes ride and meal photos. After you have your PP+ card you can add regular PP cards that you have to your account online just like you would do with the regular PP. There was also a code inside the case for you to get your PP+ cd, same as with the regular PP.
Be sure to take a picture of the back of your PP+ once you have it & do NOT rely on the lanyard it comes on to keep it safe & secure. My mom & I split the cost of the PP+ for our trip in January & ended up being extremely grateful that I had used my phone's camera to take a picture of the back of the PP+ & the knowledgeable cm we dealt with at Dinosaur. I was wearing the PP+ on it's lanyard around my neck & we had used it before riding Dinosaur so we know we had it prior to riding Dinosaur. However, when we got to the photo desk in the Dinosaur gift shop the lanyard was still around my neck but the PP+ was gone. Thanks to the picture I took & the knowledgeable cm my mom & I were able to get the PP+ replaced pretty easily. So my advice is to take a picture of the back of the PP+ & to keep it in a secure place such as a zippered compartment in a bag or a pocket that has secure closure.
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I found on the website back in Sept 2012 a list, but, I don't know if it is still accurate. Here is what they had at that time ...
Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
Buzz Lightyear
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Rock'n Roller Coaster
Expedition Everest
Dinosaur
1900 Park Fare
Ohana
Chef Mickey's
Cinderella's Royal Table
Tusker House
Hoop Dee Doo
Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus
Hope this helps!!
This is correct except you also get pictures from Test Track and Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show and 'Ohana is breakfast only. This information is from the PhotoPass+ Facebook page:
I am LOVING this thread!! So much great info!!! Thanks everyone! I think I might keep our lanyard in my bag maybe, or someplace safe. I will also take a pic of the back of the CD thingy.
Can't wait already and we still have 198 days to go! LOL
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When you take the photo; you want to make sure that it's clear & easy to read. I put it on the table in my room with the light(s) above and nearby the table on. Just to be clear you want a picture of the back of the actual PP+ that you exchange the voucher for not the voucher.
When you take the photo; you want to make sure that it's clear & easy to read. I put it on the table in my room with the light(s) above and nearby the table on. Just to be clear you want a picture of the back of the actual PP+ that you exchange the voucher for not the voucher.
Thanks! Knowing me, I'll get all obsessive/neurotic and take pics of EVERYTHING!! LOL.
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