Disney’s PhotoPass gives guests the opportunity to have great high-resolution photos taken by Disney Photographers who use state-of-the-art digital equipment, taking photos in some of the most picturesque locations. The best part? The whole family can be included in these professional shots since Disney is taking the pictures! It’s a great way to get every member of your family in a few photos, even the typical cameraperson, and will allow guests the opportunity to create wonderful family memories. Go ahead – give it a try!
Once you return home, your photos can then be accessed, shared, as well as ordered online. Our PhotoPass page includes information for Walt Disney World resorts.
Photopass Locations How it Works Accessing Photos PhotoPass Studio Capture Your Moment Memory Maker Disneyland Photopass+ Other Camera Services
PhotoPass Quick Link Reference:
- Disney PhotoPass Website
- Walt Disney World Memory Maker Pre-Arrival Savings Offer
- Photopass locations Pocket Guide PDF
What services does Disney’s Photopass offer?
Disney’s PhotoPass offers guests two main services. They include Disney’s PhotoPass and Disney’s Memory Maker.
- Disney’s PhotoPass: Guests can choose to get their photos taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers in the parks and buy those that they want when they arrive home. This can be done either as individual photo downloads or all together for a single price. Purchasing photos after the trip can be more expensive than pre-paying.
- Memory Maker: In addition, pre-pay for up to 30 days of unlimited photos ahead of time. With this service, guests will be able to get not only all of their Photopass photos, but they’ll also get any attraction and dining photos all available to download digitally. Memory Maker can be purchased in advance of your trip at a savings, either separately OR as part of a Disney Vacation Package.
How Disney’s PhotoPass Service Works
Disney’s PhotoPass Guide: Comprehensive Features and Tips
Getting Started with PhotoPass
Receiving a PhotoPass Card or Using Your MagicBand:
- First Photo: You’ll receive a PhotoPass card with a unique 16-digit barcode or have your MagicBand scanned.
- Scanning Process: Disney PhotoPass photographers will scan the barcode or band each time a photo is taken.
- Card Safety: Keep your PhotoPass card safe and accessible at all times. Present it to the photographer for each photo.
Locating PhotoPass Photographers:
- Identifying Photographers: They carry professional camera equipment and wear green shirts with blue pants or shorts.
- Locations: Found throughout Walt Disney World Resort’s theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and other locations.
Options for Linking Photos:
- MagicBand: Scan the Mickey logo on your band to link photos to your MyDisneyExperience account.
- My Disney Experience App: Have the photographer scan the app.
- PhotoPass Card: The photographer will scan and provide a free plastic card with a 16-digit barcode.
Viewing and Sharing Photos
Accessing Photos:
- View, share, order prints, and create Disney keepsake products before photos are deleted.
- Photos are deleted at midnight on the day of expiration. The day before the expiration date is the last full day to access your photos.
Sharing Options:
- Share via email, blog posts, or directly to your Facebook news feed.
- Friends and family can view and order prints but cannot edit your photos.
No Purchase Obligation:
- You are not required to purchase photos taken by PhotoPass photographers.
- Share photos online with friends and family for up to 30 days even without purchasing.
Enhancing Your PhotoPass Experience
Photo Storage Extension:
- Extend your PhotoPass time for $19.95 for an additional 15 days.
- Check the PhotoPass “Special Offer” area for occasional discounts.
Additional Features:
- E-Cards: Create and send personalized e-cards with your photos and music.
- Photo Sharing: Use PhotoPass’s free options to share photos while on vacation through email, e-cards, or Facebook.
- WiFi Access: All Walt Disney World resorts and parks provide free WiFi, allowing easy photo sharing.
Managing Multiple PhotoPass IDs
Combining IDs:
- Combine multiple PhotoPass IDs by clicking “Add another ID” under your account information.
Re-using Cards:
- Re-use a PhotoPass card from a previous vacation, but ensure you can still access the card before your trip.
- PhotoPass keeps track of all entered card numbers indefinitely.
Lost PhotoPass Card
Finding Lost Photos:
- Fill out a Lost PhotoPass Form online with as much information as possible if you lose your card. Disney can help find photos taken within the last 30 days.
- Visit a photo center in the park for assistance if you lose your card in the park.
Special Character Photos
Character Meet and Greet Locations:
- At select locations, Disney will add stock photos of your favorite characters to your PhotoPass account.
Stock Photos:
- Use stock photos for Disney’s Photo Book, Calendars, Greeting Cards, or high-resolution files on Disney’s PhotoCD for personal use at home.
MouseForLess PhotoPass Park Tips:
Storing Your Card:
- Store your PhotoPass card in a clear plastic sleeve attached to a lanyard around your neck for convenience and easy access. It can be scanned through the plastic.
Group Travel:
- Each member of a group can have the same photo added to multiple cards. After the trip, combine the cards into one account online.
- If your party splits up, get a card for each family member. Combine multiple cards online later.
Ask for Multiple Poses:
- Disney photographers are glad to take multiple poses, including silly shots or specific requests. They can also use their own camera to take photos.
Character Superimposition:
- Disney may superimpose characters into your PhotoPass photos, varying by location. Ask photographers about available characters.
Bring Your Own Camera:
- PhotoPass photographers may not be available in all locations, especially on rainy days. Keep your own camera handy to capture special moments.
- Photographers are often happy to use your camera to take photos, ensuring you get great pictures with your entire party.
Register Early:
- Register your PhotoPass card(s) as soon as possible to start sharing photos during your vacation.
Track Expiration:
- Remember the 30-day period from the first photo access to make enhancements and purchases.
Check for Discounts:
- Look out for special offers on photo storage extensions to save money.
By following these tips and utilizing the features mentioned, you can make the most of Disney’s PhotoPass service and ensure your magical moments are well-captured and shared.
PhotoPass Magic Shots
Disney PhotoPass Service offers “Magic Shots,” which add magical elements like Disney characters or surprises to your photos using props. These special photos can be taken at various locations. If a photographer directs you to pose unusually or look at an empty spot, you might have a Magic Shot to view on MyDisneyExperience later.
Guests can also receive animated magic shots. These pictures come alive with animation when viewed on the MyDisneyExperience app and can be shared online. There are a few locations for these animated pictures. Be on the lookout for other animated magic shots for special events or seasons.
- A shot featuring Mickey as a magician is available outside Crystal Arts on Main Street or at the entrance of Magic Kingdom Park.
- A shot adding a picture of your family to Ariel’s undersea collection can be found on the bridge outside of Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid.
- Your group can join the resistance with a special shot near the X-Wing and A-Wing fighters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Also in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, your pictures are added to a slideshow that showcases Hollywood and can be added in multiple locations, including Outside of Tailors to the Stars and Keystone Clothiers on Hollywood Boulevard, in front of Mickey’s Runaway Railway, near the pathway to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster on Sunset Boulevard, and from the photographer closest to the Hollywood Tower Hotel on Sunset Boulevard
- When you meet Cinderella before dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table or visit her at Princess Fairy Tale Hall in Magic Kingdom Park, you’ll be welcomed with an Animated Magic Shot featuring Jaq and Gus.
- Guests with Memory Maker will be able to enjoy animated shots of their attraction photos on several attractions including: Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Tower of Terror.
Magic Shots change frequently and you never know what you’re going to get! Always ask the Disney PhotoPass Photographer if they have a special Magic Shot for that location.
How To Access Photos
Disney PhotoPass Service now offers an online experience at MyDisneyPhotoPass.com, working alongside MyMagic+ and MagicBands. Through the website, guests can organize photos in a timeline, edit them, and add Disney-themed borders, stickers, and icons.
First-time users must register for an account, while existing My Disney Experience users can log in with their credentials. For photos from Disneyland Resort, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and Aulani, use separate website links.
Photos will expire 45 days from the date taken, but guests can purchase an extension to extend this to 60 days. This extension applies to all photos in the account as of the purchase date, and extensions can only be made once.
Guests can also share photos, and purchase specialty prints, greeting cards, photo books, and other products. To view a photo’s expiration date, enlarge the photo and check below it. You will receive an email notification before photos are removed, so ensure your email address is valid and check your Spam folder. Most importantly, Disney may not upload photos deemed poor quality or offensive, and no extensions will be granted beyond the 30-day period for viewing, sharing, and purchasing photos.
PhotoPass Locations at Walt Disney World Resort
Here is a list of some common Photopass locations. Check the MyDisneyExperience app under the Photopass tab to find specific locations on the day of your visit to the parks.
Magic Kingdom Park
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- Adventureland Entrance
- Agrabah Bazaar Meet and Greet – photo opts with Aladdin, Jasmine and the Genie
- Ariel’s Grotto Meet and Greet – have your photo taken with Ariel
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
- Be Our Guest Meet and Greet – meet the Beast
- Big Thunder Mountain
- Cinderella Castle
- Enchanted Tales With Belle – Have your photo taken with Belle
- Fairytale Garden Meet and Greet
- Fantasyland Bridge
- Fantasyland Teacups Meet and Greet – Alice and Wonderland characters
- Fantasyland Thoughtful Spot Meet and Greet – meet Pooh and Tigger
- Haunted Mansion Courtyard- outside the queue by the carriage
- Gaston’s Tavern Meet and Greet – meet Gaston from “Beauty and the Beast”
- Liberty Square Meet and Greet
- Liberty Square Bridge
- Magician Mickey Meet and Greet – stop by Town Square Theater for photos with Mickey
- Main Street USA, near Emporium
- Main Street USA, near the Flagpole
- Main Street USA, near Guest Information Board
- Main Street USA, near Main Street Bakery
- Main Street USA Train Station
- Partners Statue
- Pete’s Silly Sideshow – meet either Daisy/Minnie or Goofy/Donald
- Plaza Garden- Super Zoom Magic Shot
- Plaza Garden East
- Princess Fairy Tale Hall – meet either Rapunzel or Cinderella, each joined by a Princess friend
- Prince Eric’s Castle- Fantasyland
- Tomorrowland Bridge
- Tomorrowland Meet and Greet – meet Buzz Lightyear
- Town Square Meet and Greet – Disney characters often stop by here in the morning
- Tangled Restroom Area
- TRON Lightcycle Run Entrance
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EPCOT
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- China Meet and Greet – meet Mulan
- China Pavilion
- EPCOT Main Entrance
- France Meet and Greet – meet either Belle or Aurora
- France Fountain
- France Fragrance Gardens Meet and Greet
- Frozen Ever After Attraction Photos
- Fountain in Front of Spaceship Earth
- Fountain in Front of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- International Gateway Bridge
- Italy Pavilion
- Japan Torii Gate
- Germany Meet and Greet – meet Snow White
- Mexico Meet and Greet – meet Donald dressed ready for Fiesta!
- Mexico Pavilion
- Morocco Pavillion
- Morocco Meet and Greet – meet Aladdin and Jasmine
- Norway Meet and Greet – meet Anna and Elsa from Frozen
- Norway Pavilion
- The Seas with Nemo and Friends
- United Kingdom Meet and Greet
- World Showcase Overlook
- World Showcase Plaza- Meet Asha
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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- Animation Courtyard: Meet Pluto
- Center Stage near Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Disney Junior Meet and Greet
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios Arch
- Echo Lake
- Edna Mode Experience- Meet Edna Mode
- Hollywood Banner
- Hollywood Blvd
- Hollywood Blvd Meet and Greet – Meet with popular Disney characters like Donald, Goofy, and Chip n’ Dale.
- Hollywood Studios Entrance
- Hollywood Tower of Terror
- Mickey and Minnie Meet’n’Greet – Red Carpet Dreams
- Pixar Plaza- Meet Pixar Pals
- Olaf Meet’n’Greet – Celebrity Spotlight
- Red Carpet Dreams- Meet Disney Stars
- Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: A-Wing
- Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Galaxy’s Edge Entrance
- Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Kylo Ren’s TIE Echelon
- Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Millennium Falcon Overlook
- Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: X-Wing
- Star Wars Launch Bay: Meet Chewbacca
- Sunset Blvd
- Sunset Blvd- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Archway
- Toy Story Land Entrance
- Toy Story Land Meet and Greets
- Walt Disney Presents- Meet Ariel
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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- Adventurers Outpost Meet and Greet – meet with Mickey and Minnie
- Dinoland USA Service Station
- Discovery Island Trail – meet Pocahontas and friends
- Donald’s Dino Bash – Meet Donald, Daisy, Chip and Dale
- Expedition Everest Overlook
- Everest Bridge
- Feathered Friends in Flight- Super Zoom Magic Shot
- Jungle Ruins
- Lion King Corner
- Main Entrance
- Oasis Bridge to Discovery Island
- Pandora Entrance
- Pandora Floating Mountains
- Pandora Mountains Waterfall
- Tree of Life
- Tree of Life Garden
- Tree of Life Overlook
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- Disney PhotoPass photographers are available at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach water parks on a seasonal basis, and may not be available during the late fall/winter/early spring months. Look for cool miniature PhotoPass cards that you can wear on your wrist.
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – get photographs before and after the magical transformation.
- Select Dining Locations – If you dine at any of the following locations AND purchase the photos offered tableside, those photos can be added to your Disney’s PhotoPass account. If you have purchased Memory Maker these photos will be included
- Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park (photos included with meal price)
- Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Storybook Dining at Artist Point
- Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Locations
- Check our MNSSHP page beginning mid-August for specific character locations
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Locations
- Check our MVMCP page beginning sometime in late November for specific character locations
- Other Holiday Locations
- Deluxe resort lobbies next to the Christmas trees.
- Christmas trees located outside of the park entrances of Animal Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios and inside the park at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.
- Tour Guide Gardens in the Magic Kingdom Santa Meet & Greet
- The Odyssey Pavilion in EPCOT Santa Meet & Greet
- Disney Springs Marketplace Santa Meet & Greet at Christmas Chalet
- Tour Guide Gardens in the Magic Kingdom Easter Bunny Meet & Greet
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In addition, PhotoPass locations are marked on all theme park maps. Just look for the PhotoPass icon.
MouseForLess Photo Locations Tips:
At Walt Disney World, Disney Visa offers cardholders a free private meet & greet daily between 1:00 and 6:30 pm at EPCOT’s Imagination pavilion and at the Animation Courtyard in Hollywood Studios from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
During holiday parties in the Magic Kingdom, such as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, make sure to get a PhotoPass card if you don’t have a MagicBand with you. You can add your party PhotoPass card to your other PhotoPass cards online when you get home.
Furthermore, don’t overlook using Disney PhotoPass photographers at Disney water parks. Photographers position themselves in some unique locations to get shots you would not normally get, like at the bottom of select water slides or in the wave pools.
The small-sized PhotoPass card you get at Disney’s water parks comes attached to a stretch bracelet you can slip around your wrist. These cards are so cool and handy, that you may want to consider using them as your main once you get one. They work in the theme parks as well!
Without a doubt, the time of day can make for completely different photos. Trying capturing some gorgeous nighttime versions of the photos you took earlier in the day.
When taking your own photos at the theme parks, look for the Picture Spot signs that mark great backdrops for your photos. Look for the camera icon on your guide map to locate them.
MouseForLess Photo Purchase Tips:
Disney often offers special promotions on individual items. Just click the “Special Offer” tab on any online Disney PhotoPass page to see what is currently being offered. For example, PhotoPrints are usually discounted 20-25%.
Follow PhotoPass on Facebook and Twitter. Occasionally special deals are offered just for fans!
DisneyPhotoPass.com accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards for payment. You can also make purchases with the Disney Gift Card and the Disney Rewards Card.
For those taking a Disney cruise, PhotoPass offers a Disney Cruise Line photo book cover and set of 20 ship-themed pages. To create the book, you must upload your own photos or photos purchased on the ship.
PhotoPass Studios
A Disney PhotoPass Studio can be found in the Marketplace at Disney Springs. Here, guests choose from a standard background or virtual background of Disney scenes and take a photo. This is a great spot for a family photo.
On the portrait side of the studio, we will update the backgrounds throughout the year to match the season! There will be different sets and props so you can enjoy a different photo experience each season. With the virtual backdrops on the other side of the studio, there are so many options, and Disney is always creating new virtual backdrops to make things unique. The Studio also has view stations where guests can easily preview, purchase, and print all of the vacation memories linked to their Disney account. However, you don’t need reservations to visit the Disney PhotoPass Studio. The studio links the photos you take to your My Disney Experience account. An active Memory Maker entitlement also includes studio photos.
Capture Your Moment
Are you looking to have a special moment photographically captured while on your Walt Disney World vacation? Well, currently, there is a great way to have a private photo session, at any of the four Walt Disney World theme parks called Capture Your Moment.
Guests who book the Capture Your Moment photo package will get more time with a Disney PhotoPass photographer for a personalized photo session. This is available during regular park hours and is the perfect option for those looking to capture celebrations and milestones. (Like a proposal, baby announcement, graduation, anniversary, family reunion, first visit, birthday, etc.)
At the start of your session, your photographer will share available photo shoot locations and discuss with you what you’d like to capture before escorting you to your photo shoot location. Once you arrive at your photo shoot location, you will have the opportunity to capture photos for up to 20 minutes and your Disney PhotoPass photographer will customize your photo shoot to your needs.
The cost of the Capture Your Moment session is $99. But if you need additional time, you can choose to book two Capture Your Moment sessions back-to-back. This will give you up to 40 minutes with your photographer and you’ll have the option to visit at least two photo locations.
The price of a Capture Your Moment session does not include prints and digital downloads. However, those who have purchased Memory Maker, Memory Maker One Day, as well Annual Passholders can download the photos from their Disney accounts at no extra cost.
To book one of these sessions, call 407-939-7758.
Memory Maker
Walt Disney World has a great way to keep up with all your Disney photos – the Memory Maker package. This package lets guests collect, view, download, and share all their Walt Disney World vacation photos linked to My Disney Experience. However, this system contains the exact same access to photographs that was once available with Disney’s PhotoPass+. The main difference is that this system is 100% digital, making it easy to use right from your smartphone. Guests can enjoy unlimited downloads of digital photos taken during their stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. No longer will you have to purchase each photo individually! You can relive all your memories, as well as have the ability to share them with family and friends. Ask your travel agent to add Memory Maker to your Walt Disney World vacation package.
In addition, here is a video that explains in detail what Memory Maker offers and you can also check our Memory Maker page for more info.
Contacting Disney’s PhotoPass
You may contact the Disney PhotoPass support team by emailing disneyphotopass_support@disneyworld.com, via online contact form or by calling 407-560-4300 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET. For lost photos, use the Lost Photos form.