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So do you get the CM pics on your photopass (preordered) only if you also purchase the photo package at CM as well? Or will we get the code and be able to add it to our photopass without purchasing the CM pkg? Thanks for clarifying. We'll be eating at CM our first night at Disney. Can't wait!!!
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Or will we get the code and be able to add it to our photopass without purchasing the CM pkg?
From what I've read here, the codes are on the acutal photos, but if you don't purchase it, the CMs don't let you look at it long enough to write down the code you need.
Yep - they're included if you enter the code that's printed on the side of the photo package you purchase. (If you don't purchase the package, you won't have the code and you'll "lose" the pictures.)
Eileen
Well that's not good. I don't know if we'll purchase the pictures or not. I thought that they were included on the PhotoPass cards.
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From what I've read here, the codes are on the acutal photos, but if you don't purchase it, the CMs don't let you look at it long enough to write down the code you need.
Maybe I'll need DH's eagle eyes to get the number quickly.
Once you purchase the package the photos are added to the photopass account but if you choose not to purchase the package Disney will most likely delete the photos from the system so even if someone chose not to buy the package but was able to get the code it would most likely be worthless because if you chose not to buy the package the photos would be gone.
So It looks like buying the package will get you the photos but they will to make it easier on you add them to the photopass cd for you to use later instead of having them seperate after you have Paid for the Package.
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Once you purchase the package the photos are added to the photopass account but if you choose not to purchase the package Disney will most likely delete the photos from the system so even if someone chose not to buy the package but was able to get the code it would most likely be worthless because if you chose not to buy the package the photos would be gone.
So It looks like buying the package will get you the photos but they will to make it easier on you add them to the photopass cd for you to use later instead of having them seperate after you have Paid for the Package.
HTH
Well, sounds like we will just go ahead and buy the package then. We have the free dining this time so we'll have that amount that we were going to spend on that for a few extras.
Not trying to be difficult or anything but can you explain the second part of your reply? It may just be the time but I'm not understanding. Thanks.
I just bought some at the Polynesian in February and you were required to purchase the package and were handed a receipt. At the bottom of the receipt is a Photopass code. Once your trip is over, log into the Photopass website and punch in this code allong with the codes on all of your other Photopass cards. This will add them all (including your Chef Micky pics) to your "Account". One you have made any and all changes to your photos you then follow the online instrucitons to have the CD and/or photos sent to you. Hope this helps.
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Hmmmm... wonder if that's new. The code has been printed on the side of the print since they started including the photo packages from these venues as part of the PhotoPass CD. (I first saw this in December 2006.)
Eileen
Ok.... Just got home and checked my photo pack from the Polynesian. There is the logo for the photopass on the envelope but no code. On the Large Pic is a code but it is not a Photopass code.
Was your meal at the Poly the breakfast? From what was quoted earlier in the thread, the PhotoPass code is only available at breakfast and I suddenly am drawing a blank on whether they pose for the other meals as well.
The code may not look like a PhotoPass code, but it should work. Have you tried entering it into your PhotoPass account?
Eileen
I think it is, if you purchase the picture. I think I read it on a thread somewhere else and I think it might be BradK's?? website (but I'm not sure) that has the info also.
I just bought some at the Polynesian in February and you were required to purchase the package and were handed a receipt. At the bottom of the receipt is a Photopass code. Once your trip is over, log into the Photopass website and punch in this code allong with the codes on all of your other Photopass cards. This will add them all (including your Chef Micky pics) to your "Account". One you have made any and all changes to your photos you then follow the online instrucitons to have the CD and/or photos sent to you. Hope this helps.
I gotcha. We will probably end up purchasing the package at CM this time being that it's the first trip for the kids.
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I think it is, if you purchase the picture. I think I read it on a thread somewhere else and I think it might be BradK's?? website (but I'm not sure) that has the info also.
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My pictures in February were from breakfast at Ohana's. You take the picture at the Tiki near where you check-in for your dining reservation. Everyone lines up and they bring the pictures to your table. But I will be getting Breakfast Pics at Ohana's on Saturday and at Chef Mickey's on Monday so I will give an update after that.
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