Is it legal to take movies of the rides?

[NEXTDIZCEO]

Happy Holidays! I am going to WDW in 11 days and was planning on bringing my DV camcorder. I would love to take video of rides so that I can watch them to remind me of that magical place. The only problem is I don't know if it is legal. Because filming movies is against international copyright laws, I would guess that theme park attractions would be the same way. I really want to film but only if it is legal. HELP!

[faline]

Filming is permitted on a number of the rides as long as you do not use an external light source on your camera. (The external light source includes an open side door - you'll need to use the viewfinder!).

As you enter a ride or attraction, you'll be told if it doesn't permit filming.

[LorrieP]

I taped POC with my side door opened and nothing was said. I didn't even think of it as a light source. I did have to use night shot though which makes it black and white.

I watch my videos all the time. [img]graemlins/mickey.gif[/img]

[ilovestitch]

A lot of people sell videos of the rides on ebay. That is probably illegal, but the auctions don't get pulled. My bf bought a tape of the HMH at DL on ebay, its pretty neat. -Stephanie

[DisRuss]

I videotaped about 8 hours of ride footage a few years ago. I watch them all of the time it's awesome. I even taped MV3D I put the 3D glasses over my camera lens.

[piget]

Is it just me - or does anyone else find that others doing this kind of taping is both distracting and kind of rude - not meant as a personal assault on any individual poster - talking in general here...

Please, please listen to the "spiels" at the beginning of the attractions - and at the VERY least be kind enough to follow these....and at the most take your fellow guests into consideration - and just because a CM doesn't come over and say anything - doesn't mean it is right!

[SteveL]

You are permitted to videotape in some attractions.
If the Cast Member instructs you that no photography, video, or audio recording is permitted in an attraction, then in all probablity it would be a violation of copyright laws to do so. A prime example of this was the old Sony Superstar Theater.
Keep in mind that Intercot vigorously discourages the violation of these laws.

[DisneyDudet]

I just got a new camera on my Birthday... Sat... and I plan on doing a lot of recording.. especialy the night time christmas stuff.... I don't think I'll do the ride videos... except maybe on splash.. but thast just b/c I love the ride...hehe... I don't even know if i'll do that... i don't really like it when ppl do that.

But I do want to record the Xmas parade and CP... will they let me record CP? I think that would be fun if i can!

[faline]

I'm not aware of any prohibition against taping during the Candlelight Processional. I've got snippets of tape from two different performances.

[piget]

Taping outside stuff is fine! - I mainly meant the inside attractions! Even if it is allowed - I just think it is distracting for others and really isn't considerate.....besides how can you fully enjoy it with a camera in your face/concentrating on filming?... I would rather fully enjoy it at the time and take home the memory in my mind that is so much more than a camera can pick up - and I would never do anything to detract from the experience for others!!!!

[WDWCP Spring99]

Just last week I sat down and got ready to tape the Carousel of Progress (because who knows how much longer it will be around). I pulled out my camcorder and then they tell me that there is no videotaping....RATS!! Oh well, I still enjoyed seeing the Carousel again, but wish I could have somethig to remember it by.
I was allowed to tape "Food Rocks" which is nice because I know it will be closing in January.
My major gripe is with the people taking flash pictures inside the dark rides. I was on Spaceship Earth last week and a group of cheerleaders decided that they would all use their camera flashes. It was really distracting.

[andromedaslove]

Ok, the last thing that I would ever want to do is inconvenience someone else while at WDW. I don't see how my videotaping a ride or show could bother someone. As long as I am not using a light, or a sideview then I just don't get where the inconvenience is. I have yet to figure out how to turn the flash off on my camera so I don't use it inside rides. This however will be remedied by the time I go down in January. Some of the best pictures I have gotten have been from on the rides.

[piget]

It is definately the viewers - the light from them that is distracting! Having someone in front of you in a dark theater/ride is really annoying. So, if people are taping without using these - I am probably not noticing ..so that is cool and in no way inconsiderate to otthers.

[ December 18, 2003, 10:12 AM: Message edited by: piget ]

[Donalds Duckie]

I taped rides using my infrared through the view finder and it worked great! Plus, other riders won't even know unless they look at you and see the camera to your eye.

[TiggerRPh]

Originally posted by faline:
Filming is permitted on a number of the rides as long as you do not use an external light source on your camera. (The external light source includes an open side door - you'll need to use the viewfinder!).

I've taped rides and attractions for years with a camcorder with an LCD screen and used it many times without being told not to. The LCD screens really don't give off enough light to ruin the dark illusion of any ride.

The fact that someone is taping a show, ride or an attraction....if that is bothering you, then I think you're just looking for things to complain about. Unless the person is directly in your line of sight, you shouldn't even be noticing it.

Another suggestion I have is to go into your menu and disable the 'record' light. CM seeing this will ask you to stop thinking that it's a infrared emitting light which I've been told can affect audioanimatronics on some rides.

[ December 22, 2003, 01:24 AM: Message edited by: TiggerRPh ]

[faline]

Originally posted by TiggerRPh:
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Filming is permitted on a number of the rides as long as you do not use an external light source on your camera. (The external light source includes an open side door - you'll need to use the viewfinder!).

I've taped rides and attractions for years with a camcorder with an LCD screen and used it many times without being told not to. The LCD screens really don't give off enough light to ruin the dark illusion of any ride.
</font>[/QUOTE]I never thought of the open door as an external light either. All I can say is that I got yelled at by a cast member for using it and was I ever [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img] !

[piget]

I am NOT looking for something to complain about - as I said they ARE right in front of me and it IS distracting - amazing the lengths some people will go to justify their inconsideration to others! Heaven forbid you realize that you may be doing something that is rude and inconsiderate - as if the attraction is just there for your personal taping/use - but go right ahead and explain it away by saying it must somehow the fault of the other person!!! Again, no thought or consideration given to the other person - just "it can't possibly be me or my actions.."

People here complain about rude and boarish behavior at "the World" (and outside) - this is why it prevails: you make an honest statement that "hey this is bothersome" ...and instead of looking at their own behavior and saying "oh, I never thought of that way...maybe I should rethink my actions"....they just justify their actions by assuming there is fault with the other person....amazing!

Here I am making an honest contribution to a thread on this board - and once again, someone has to get nasty and make a personal attack!

[ December 22, 2003, 08:43 AM: Message edited by: piget ]

[Ian]

Hey guys, let's play nice, k?

Everyone has an opinion on every subject and we're not always going to agree on everything.

I don't think anyone in this thread crossed the line to personal attacks ... There are just differing opinions being expressed.

As long as we're respectful in the way we do it, that's what this board is for. It is, after all, called a discussion forum.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled thread. [img]graemlins/mickey.gif[/img]

[piget]

I am sorry - but it is NOT respectful when someone makes a statement directed at me and states I am "just looking things to complain about" - it is rude and out of line for someone to dismiss my feelings and opinions this way... to suggest that there can't possibly be any validity to them!

I find it ESPECIALLY so coming from a moderator - and then to have another come along and back it up!? I thought the moderators were here to forward the discussions and keep them from from going this route....!?

[Ian]

I apologize if you thought I was only stepping in to side with a board moderator. That was not the intent of my post.

I was just trying to smooth things over and get the discussion back on track. I wasn't taking either side.