Originally Posted By Donny As I was on my way into the park I saw all the signs telling you not to pull over and take a picture of the marquee but also how much land there is ,how nice it would be for Disney to make a place where you could quickly pull off and take a picture by the WDW Marquee sounds like a win win to me.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I'm guilty to have stopped there once. In my favor, I was chairing a Conference that was taking place at the Coronado and I took the picture to include in some promotional information. But, I knew it wasn't the brightest move. I think no space is better than a small space that would be overwhelmed with folks wanting to do it.
Originally Posted By DlandDug You mean, like this? <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/showpic.asp?filename=http://laughingplace.com/files/live/big/0012622-827412.jpg&caption=What%27s+not+to+like%3F" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplace.com/s...+like%3F</a>
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA It seems like it could a fairly easy thing to do -- in my mind it would be designed like a 'turn out.' Here in Yosemite, and at other national parks, near a particularly popular picture taking area, they've designed places for 10-12 cars to park, and for you to get out and take a picture of the scene.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Actually, it's a fairly heavily traveled road. Adding a turn out could increase the risk of traffic accidents. I got my shot through the window of a bus-- at the driver's suggestion.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I like the idea too Jim but 10-12 spaces wouldn't be enough...and then how far do you go?
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Like everything else Disney does lately, you work by demand. Don't like standing in line? Here's FastPass! You want to meet Mickey? Here's Toon Town! Queue up and meet him. You want to talk to Mickey? He talks now! ToonTown closed? Here's the Town Square Theatre -- go meet and talk with Mickey! You want your picture in front of the Walt Disney World marquee? I'm sure they can figure out a way to make it happen.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper It just doesn't sound safe to me. All of those roads are "high speed" roads no matter the posted speeds. Add to that the knowledge we have that people are idiots and blind once they get on Disney property and I think it is best to avoid any stopping, slowing, merging issues in those areas. (Though, I admit, I wouldn't mind having my family's picture in front of one.)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I know, we could have a "magical" opportunity to book our slot 6 months in advance to driver though there, have our photo taken by the photopass people (or is it security), and attached to our file so that when Mickey saids precious Brittany's name, they can do a photo id first to be sure. This could be free at first, and then be an add on for $24.99 later.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 It would be nicer if they just removed the freaking arches to begin with. I have narrowly avoided accidents by bumpkins who thought nothing of stopping on roads with 50 MPH posted speed limits, so they can take photos. It honestly wouldn't surprise me to hear that they have multiple accidents weekly under/near them. But Disney needed to BRAND the entrances. The old days of just driving on property and being greeted by a tiny small brown (like national parks) sign that said 'Welcome to Walt Disney World' isn't enough for today's guests ... or company.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Gosh a simple solution would be to offer that photo as a bonus in the Photo Pass Package. Or even make it a Postcard for sale in all the gift shops; maybe even a token gift to be found in the resort hotel room. That would be very nice.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer I like the sense of arrival that the signs give you, it really lends meaning to the place. But, I have to say, there HAS to be a way to make them look classier. They look VERY tacky right now. Garish, even.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 I agree with Mickeymouseclub's suggestions. What an easy way to offer a solution that feels like a plus. Granted, new folks wouldn't know about the perk until AFTER passing the signs. But it would certainly help.
Originally Posted By Donny Well I guess the thing people really like is to be in the picture or at least that has been my experience.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I guess they could use that scene in the pre-sale trip e-mails for the photopass. I have already received an envelope and online photo pass offers for upcoming trip in May. That would catch my eye for sure. The few times I have purchased the photo package I have liked the surprise inclusions more than the actual family photos! Another reason for Disney to consider this besides profit...it would stop people from taking photos in the areas that are specifically an intrusion to other guest enjoyment. But this one is in a danger zone so definitely needs to be given more attention than Disney seems to have right now.I know Disney does not like to accept ideas from us the non-imagineers but hey it is free advice!
Originally Posted By Christi22222 May be a dumb question, but is it really that easy to get a pic of it with your group? Sounds crazy!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub The scene I think we are discussing is as you enter WDW on the road and people are trying to take a photo while driving in a car and trying to get into the shortest toll lane and find your money or free parking,etc.
Originally Posted By leobloom How about building a parking lot for taking pictures with the sign. Disney could even charge $7 to park and get the picture. And then use that money to build another DVC.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Don't forget they would have to include a new restroom or was that really the incentive for a parking area?
