From castle portraits to on-ride surprises, Disney PhotoPass offers plenty of ways to bring home the magic. Disney’s guide walks through where to find photographers, how Magic Shots work, and options for saving your favorite photos. Check out the full Disney Parks Blog guide below.

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Walt Disney World vacation is full of memories worth revisiting for years to come, and Disney PhotoPass Service captures the photos that will take you back to the magic every time.

Whether it’s photos from seeing the newly repainted Cinderella Castle, helping Maximus find Pascal at The Magic of Disney Animation, or becoming a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, here’s a guide to all the can’t-miss PhotoPass spots around the resort.

Disney PhotoPass at Walt Disney World

What is PhotoPass?

Disney PhotoPass Service is located throughout Walt Disney World and is there to snap the photos you’ll treasure for a lifetime. You can spot our talented PhotoPass cast across our parks, resorts and Disney Springs, as well as at special events like runDisney races. They’ll help you pose, they’ll frame the best shot and they’ll capture all the magic of the moment.

Disney PhotoPass at Disney World Parks

Let’s start this guide in the parks, where there’s no shortage of photo-worthy stops… we’re talking more than 175 Disney PhotoPass locations. You’ll find photographers near icons like Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom, the Millennium Falcon at Hollywood Studios, and more.

Photopass at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom
Photopass at Walt Disney World

Magic Shots

Don’t forget to ask your photographer about Magic Shots! This PhotoPass exclusive includes over 100 special effects that are digitally (or, auto-magically) added to your photos. You may see characters, pixie dust, or fun seasonal and event overlays.

Photopass at Walt Disney World

Looking for another unique way to step into the picture? Head into The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where you can help Maximus find Pascal, pump up party balloons with Baymax, and set sail with Moana and the Kakamora through interactive gameplay in the Portrait Gallery.

As you play, Disney PhotoPass captures the fun and adds your game score to the photos, giving you a special keepsake and official bragging rights.

Photopass at Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Zootopia Characters

In addition to the icons and scenic park stops, PhotoPass can be found at select character greetings for everything from hugs to high-fives.

Photopass at Walt Disney World Space Ranger Spin Ride Photo
Photopass at Walt Disney World

PhotoPass on Rides

On-ride photos and videos give you more than one way to relive your adventures at more than a dozen attractions. Some of the newest PhotoPass memories come with a little extra pixie dust.

Whether it’s your mission score and rank on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin or a variety of concert-inspired posters from Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, attraction photos are more personalized than ever. And even more PhotoPass attraction magic is on its way… stay tuned!

Capture Your Moment

If you’ve got a little extra time in the parks, try Capture Your Moment. It’s a personalized 20-minute Disney PhotoPass session. With the parks as your backdrop, our photographers can capture special moments like first visits, birthdays, graduations, and more.

Ready to strike a pose? Capture Your Moment is at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios with separate sessions available in Batuu.

Photopass at Walt Disney World
Photopass at Walt Disney World Grand Floridian

PhotoPass at Disney World Resort Hotels

For even more options, check out Signature Portrait Sessions: Resorts which provides a longer, more personalized and all-inclusive photo shoot experience. Choose between the elegance of Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort & Spa, the tropical oasis of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, or if you have a specific resort in mind, request a session by reaching out to DisneyPortraitSessions@disney.com.

These private photo sessions include up to 40 minutes of photo capture and consultation time, access to special props, photo retouching, and downloads of photos. They’re led by specially trained photographers and photo assistants who will capture professional photos tailored to your needs.

Sessions are available to book online or in the My Disney Experience App today and can be booked up to 60 days in advance.

Photopass at Walt Disney World
Photopass at Walt Disney World Mickey's Pumpkin Patch

Disney PhotoPass at Disney Springs

The Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs is another easy photo stop to add to your vacation must-dos. Located in the Marketplace, the indoor studio offers a complimentary photoshoot with no reservation required, featuring new, immersive backdrops and seasonal sets that change throughout the year.

During your visit, choose from themed photo adventures inspired by your favorite Disney stories. Guided by a PhotoPass photographer, journey into the worlds of Frozen or Toy Story as the studio transforms around you.

Memory Maker

Once your photos are taken, they’ll be added to your Disney PhotoPass gallery, available online or in the My Disney Experience app where you can purchase and download your favorites.

If you want access to download all your photos, consider purchasing Memory Maker. It includes unlimited downloads of all your photos and videos from your vacation, and you can save $25 when purchased in advance.

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