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  • On Jul 15, 2026
    Charito from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I tried to purchase unlimited photos for our upcoming cruise this August and there’s a time at 8 am that I need to choose or hit. What does this mean?

    Ahoy, Charito! Welcome to planDisney, where we aim to answer all of your Disney Cruise Line questions.

    I completely understand your confusion about having to choose 8:00 AM under the “Select Time” drop-down box when you booked your photo package and the short answer is that it really doesn’t mean anything. Once your cruise balance is paid in full and your advance booking window opens, you have the opportunity to make reservations for a variety of cruise activities for your upcoming sailing. Those reservations are divided into categories, including Port Adventures, Spa & Fitness, Premium Dining, Onboard Fun, and Nursery. Since the option to pre-purchase the unlimited photo package for your sailing is listed under Day 1 under the Onboard Fun category, it uses the same reservation system as all of the other activities. The rest of those activities do require you to select a specific time for the event or appointment, so the reservation system automatically features a drop-down box to select a time. As a result, you must click on the 8:00 AM option that comes up under “Select Time” in order to successfully add the unlimited photo package to your reservation. The time selection does not impact your unlimited photo package benefits at all.

    If you have seen the new Toy Story 5, then you know that it addresses the impact of technology. As Woody tells Jessie: “Toys are for play, but tech is for everything.” We may use tech for everything these days, but it definitely isn’t always perfect!

    I hope everything is smooth sailing from here and that you have an amazing time on your upcoming sailing in a few weeks. If you have any other questions, then we humans at planDisney are always willing to help give you an answer. Happy sailing!

    Catherine
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Meet the Panelist: Catherine, Virginia

Get ready to set sail for adventure! I’m a wife, mom to one son, and public defender, originally from Richmond, Virginia. As a Platinum Castaway Club member, I have been sailing away, savoring churro Mickey waffles, and successfully completing my Disney trivia character medallion collection aboard the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Now I’m ready to help answer all of your questions as you prepare to embark on your own journeys to where magic meets the sea. Learn More About Catherine

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