Disney is set to roll out automated cameras to take your photo instead of PhotoPass photographers at select meet and greet locations. Instead of a PhotoPass Cast Member, an automated camera will be located in the room to take photos of your interaction with the character.

For whatever reason, Disney has decided that a static camera will be able to capture your cherished memories better than a physical Cast Member. At the moment, we’re told that there will be 9 different meet and greet locations that will utilize the technology. The automated cameras are expected to debut in early 2019.

UPDATE (11/15 – 6pm): A Disney spokesperson has offered the following statement regarding our story.

We will continue to have over 100 locations where Disney PhotoPass photographers will capture photos. We will be installing automated cameras at nine locations that will capture every moment of the experience from start to finish to allow guests to receive a wider variety of photos from which to choose.

UPDATE (11/16 – 1pm): A second Disney spokesperson has reached out again with a longer statement regarding our story. Here it is, in its entirety.