Not allowed to take pics of rides at CP!?
AznSpid3rman said:
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Gruelurks said:
Situations like this are not limited to just parks.
Check out what happened to a good friend of mine at a recent carnival event here in Livonia MI.
That's weird. I live in Livonia and was at the Spree every day and I saw a lot of people taking pictures. I don't see anything wrong with it?"
I am from Livonia too. I was at the Spree last Saturday. This year was the biggest Wade shows event I have ever seen. This was bigger then some amusement parks I have been too. I was impressed, not your ordinary street corner carnival.
Anyway, I am disapointed at what happened. Have you thought about filing a complaint? or at least going to the Police Station to get an explination?
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More people from Livonia, I am not alone...
I've never had any problem with picture taking at CP. Heck, I even brought a tripod with me before and nobody said a thing. I also have trouble believing that you can't take pictures of the Power Tower now. Your camera may be bringing more attention to you than you want, may want to use a smaller zoom lens.
I think that worker was just yanking your chain.
I bet you'd get in trouble if you were wearing a dress and taking pictures, though.
I think the only restriction regarding picture taking at any amusement park is to not take pictures while you are riding.
Jeff said:
The problem I have with SFWoA is that this is not a posted policy ANYWHERE that I've seen.
This is correct. And if there are signs, I haven't seen them and don't know anyone that has.
Out of the times I have talked wtih GR about this policy (I have been stopped in the midway 4 times for taking pictures), I have suggested that if they continue to pester guests with a policy they say doesn't exsist, they can perhaps add signs before entering the park that photography of the rides is prohibited.
Since such a rule is said not to exsist by GR, the signs haven't gone up, yet the strange policy seems to be enforced.
They gave me crap about shooting Villain once from the out-of-park picnic area. I tend to agree that it's like they don't want you to leave with something they're trying to hide.
Strange thing is, if they are trying to prevent photographs from being taken, why do they sell cameras in the gift shop?
-Sean
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Big Al: I think you're wrong. I know the signs say that you can't take photos on the ride, but I doubt very highly that people can't photograph the rides from the midways. As put it to me on a phone call today by a park official, "How strange -- people are more than welcome to take photos of the park from the midway!"
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Well that's good to hear, Jeff. I figured it was fine which is why I simply smiled, apologized and moved on. Like I said, I had no problem with any other employee the entire day.
Maybe I will start "introducing" myself in park offices when I visit and getting official word on the rules. Especially since I plan on hitting so many parks this season.
As far as tripods go, I actually attracted very little attention at Dorney with mine and got some great night shots. However I forgot to pack it on this last trip. Probably better that way as I seemed to draw enough attention without it.
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The worst day at Cedar Point is better than the best day at work.
So lets say for a second we can't take pictures of rides now...
What are people supposed to take pictures of then, the ground? ( Although I did that at IOA, they have nice ground) Why even let camera's into the park if you can't take pictures of anything except shrubs, garbage can's, freeway carts, signs that say no photography, etc..
I hate to keep harping on the subject but I just found another humorous tidbit on the SFWOA situation.
If you read my previous posts in this thread you know that SFWOA ride ops and security were on top on me ready to take my film even before the monorail stopped yet I just noticed this line on the back on my SF season pass:
"The bearer of this pass grants Six Flags the right to film, videotape or photograph the bearer for any purpose whatsoever without any payment"
So basically I can't take any photos of the rides in the park that SF doesn't like but they expect to be able to film and photograph me for any reason they see fit. Sheesh! Plus if you want to adhere to srict wording, this doesn't specify that this policy applies to the bearer in the park only. If we take it word for word as printed on the pass this little clause means SF can follow me home and film me getting out of my car and going into my house and use it for any purpose whatsoever...
...but I can't take pics of Big Dipper from the monorail for fear of me seeing something I shouldn't.
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Tommy Penner - Variable X
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Jeff, I have heard the same thing from supervision. It's strange how too many people in charge can lead to conflicts in the rules.
At PT, we are allowed taking people's sunglasses and hats and placing them on the tables after they are harnessed in. At the same time, we aren't allowed, and we have to open all restraints and make them get out of their seats to put them on the trays.
Last week, for an hour or so, we weren't allowing fannypacks to be worn on the ride, per a supervisor. Then, another supervisor called, and they said to let guests wear them again.
At the beginning of the season, we were trained to stand inside the platform fence, near the ride, and depress the enable button. Then we were told we must stand 'outside' the fence to hold the enable button. This story has changed back and forth a dozen times, and probably isn't over yet.
The only photo policy I've seen 'in writing' is the one on my ride sign that refers to picture taking or filming 'of ANY kind' and not simply 'while riding'. I don't enforce it myself, but as I said before...some ride ops at PT do enforce it. Until supervision comes up with one straight story, not 4 different versions from four different people, they will continue to enforce it.
I, however, tend to go with the 'other' side of supervision, the side that says it's ok as long as it's not on the ride, not in the exit queue, and not a camcorder in line, because camcorders are not permitted in the PT line.
That one IS clearly posted: All large cameras must be left with a non-rider.
Alan--PTC02
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*** This post was edited by Gemini on 7/2/2002. ***
I think you're taking the sign text out of context. I'm sure it means while you're riding. Don't they still have Kodak "Photo Spot" signs all over the park?
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Gemini said:
Isn't there a park sponsored coaster photo contest each year at CoasterMania?
Ha!
My Entry next year will be a Power Tower shot at night with tripod set up.
I've taken pictures at many parks on rides off rides wherever. Never been stopped. I own three professional cameras, however I have never taken any of them into the parks, simply because I spend too much time riding and not wanting to carry my heavy ass cameras through the park on onto rides. I usually bring a simple point and shoot or a disposable. They don't get nearly as much attention as a SLR with a large telephoto lens attached. Id have to agree that they probably thought you were taking pictures for commercial reasons. I think I would have called him on it myself. Id also write a complaint like Jeff said, let the park know they have an employee that needs to get a clue.
Funny, and true story. You're not allowed to take photos of security checkpoints at airports. My friend Dave, while flying to Disney World with me a few weeks ago snapped a picture of a friend while at the Cleveland airport. The security checkpoint was in the background. To quote Dave, "Don't take pictures of security at the airport because a very large, intimidating black man will walk up to you and say 'son, you're not allowed to take pictures, if you take any more I'll have to confiscate your film.' "
Airport security, I understand. But taking pictures at an amusement park that's not of a sensitive situation, and isn't endangering anyone I don't get.
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Jeff...I went all the way to the top (well, almost) and had this clarification.
The wording on the sign DOES say that no pictures of any nature are permitted. However, that is a poor choice of words, and not what it is supposed to mean.
A few words need to be added to clarify that this is enforced in the following ways:
-No picture taking on the ride
-No picture taking in the queues unless you are within the stopped line (i.e. not standing in the exit queue or in the middle of the entrance queue, blocking people from walking by)
-And of course, no camcorders past the entrance point of the ride
Funny...one of those situations where everyone was right. Yes, the policy DOES state this...but no, the policy is INCORRECTLY worded. We can all pat ourselves on the back, because we all got an A+.
Alan--PTC02
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