I can see the Meet & Greet situation from both sides and think there needs to be an element of pragmatism and understanding from fans and Event Travel.
Ultimately, it is about keeping everyone as safe as possible and reducing the risk of the tour having to be cancelled etc.
I think the proposed set-up offers scope for a more 'creative' photo and my hope would be that there would be some thought put into this (by Event Travel, Fascination and Steps themselves) to offset any perceived disappointment and 'make the best out of a bad situation'. Also, I think those attending the Meet & Greet could be offered additional merch as a goodwill. Ultimately, I'm just happy this is all going ahead.
That said, I also think Event Travel could be a little more pragmatic/flexible and understanding and offer a partial/full refund to those fans who genuinely feel they are not getting the experience that they "signed up" for 14 months ago in the hope/faith that restrictions would be gone. I'm sure the Meet & Greets were sold with a similar hope on the part of Event Travel.