Originally Posted By sjdimon Why do the photos that are taken either: 1. On Attractions -or- 2. By the picture taking Cast Members (I don't know what they are really called) Cost so darn much?? I know that I can take a digital picture - print it onto an 8x10 sheet at home and it costs about 35 cents. Now Walmart has a kiosk - I think the 4x6 prints run about 13 cents apiece. I'm sure that it's "what the market will bear" (the same reason Popcorn costs $3.75 and a Soda costs $3). You think that if they made it more reasonable - a LOT more people would buy them (I might - but not at the current prices!) Thanks!
Originally Posted By PirateJohn I do know that a professionally taken 8x10 photo usually runs about $15-$20 for B&W and $20-$25 for color. Newspaper photographers usually supplement their income by selling prints that way. So no, Disneyland is not unusually expensive at all in this regard.
Originally Posted By kmjg1989 Well the fact the photos look great is a plus for me. we just got back today and I have 4 photos in my possession one of which will be the annual Christmas card....
Originally Posted By Disney Joy I went in August ~ I will pay the price ~ They look professional ~ one has Disney writing on it ~ The happiest place on earth ~ another had Tinker Bell on it ~ to me the cost is very reasonable and a special edition from my trip ~ so that is probably why the price is what it is (which again I think is reasonable) and the lines are ALWAYS LONG for people getting the pictures.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess kmjg1989: We're using our photo for our Christmas card this year, too! I just love it. It's all of us in front of the castle, with our kids' hands outstretched and Tinkerbell on them. Very cute! I do agree that they're pricey, but they're honestly one of the best souvenirs I got. Very nice quality.
Originally Posted By OceanSpace I only buy the pictures when it's a memorable trip to Disneyland, someone's birthday, someone's first time, grand openings, etc. I buy one copy and then make the rest of the copies myself. They used to give out special folders with different themes according to the rides, but now I've only gotten a general 50th envelope, not even a frame-like one. I am a little disappointed in that one.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Mr. Alice and I always make a point of buying at least one Splash photo on every visit - it's tradition now. We like doing silly poses, etc., so none of them are alike.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess Oceanspace - I was there just two weeks ago, and we got a 50th Anniversary folder for our pictures. Strange that you just got an envelope!
Originally Posted By OceanSpace I think we're talking about the same thing, just using different words. I got a 50th folder/envelope holder for my picture. It was cute and made of think paper as the others were, but it was not something you could display or prop up somewhere.
