Hello Erin,
Not only are we both fond of Mickey and the gang. But I'm a Solon Comet too! I no longer live in the area but we try to go to several of the varsity football games. So who knows...we could run into each other in the fall!
I am the family appointed photographer. So you rarely will find me in vacation photos. That's why I love
Disney's PhotoPass service. The photographers have their professional gear and cameras. So you can have you family pictures taken by PhotoPass photographers in the Theme Parks or other designated locations, and you can rest assured you'll be in the shot.
When you first have a PhotoPass picture taken, you'll be given a PhotoPass card. You will give that same card to each PhotoPass photographer you meet. At the end of your trip, the card links all of your vacation photos so you can view them online. Easy peasy!
I still recommend bringing your personal camera with you. PhotoPass photographers just can't be
everywhere and you'll want your camera to capture the magic when they're not around. With PhotoPass, you'll also be able to upload your personal photos to the site and add some special Disney touches like borders.
I hope this helps. I'm always glad to help a fellow Clevelander! Good luck with trip planning!