PhotoPass the name of Disney’s photography division. Photopass sells a lot of photo products — just like Shutterfly does in the real world. One of the PhotoPass products is called Memory Maker. Memory Maker is a digital download of ALL photos taken of you by Disney’s PhotoPass. See the distinction?
First-- let’s look at where you can have pictures taken.
Then, we’ll look at how you may purchase them - single photos, mugs or Memory Maker.
- Theme parks and Water parks
- Character meet & greets
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Pirate League
- Deluxe Resorts
- Seasonal Parties
- Dinner show and Character meals photos
- On rides
Parks
Photographers are located along paths in all the theme parks and water parks. They are positioned to get those great shots with Disney icons in the background, such as The Tower of Terror, Cinderella Castle, or Spaceship Earth.
Character Meet and Greets
Often, photographers or automated PhotoPass cameras can be found at character meet and greets -- but not always. Always be sure you have your camera if the shot is important to you.
Both candid and formal photos are available at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Candid photos are taken thru out the transformation experience. Formal photographs at one of the Disney photography studios are also available.
Dining Photos
Dining locations that offer digital photo packages are as follows:
- Cinderella's Royal Table
- Akershus
- 1900 Park Fare
- Chef Mickey's
- Be Our Guest Restaurant Dinner
- 'Ohana (breakfast)
- Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
- Tusker House (breakfast)
Attractions photos and videos
Digital action photos taken on rides are available at the following attractions:
Digital action photos taken on rides are available at the following attractions:
Magic Kingdom
Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (video as well)
Pirates of Caribbean
Haunted Mansion
Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (video as well)
Pirates of Caribbean
Haunted Mansion
Epcot
Test Track
Frozen Ever After
Test Track
Frozen Ever After
Hollywood Studios
Tower of Terror (video as well)
Rockin' Roller Coaster
Slinky Dog Dash (MagicBand required)
Tower of Terror (video as well)
Rockin' Roller Coaster
Slinky Dog Dash (MagicBand required)
Animal Kingdom
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Disney's PhotoPass Magic Shots
Mickey, Minnie Cap’t Hook, Lilo, Stitch, Tinker Bell and more have all found themselves magically superimposed into guest’s photographs. If the PhotoPass photographer asks you to look at a certain spot with a look of surprise, or cup your hands - this is why.
Mickey, Minnie Cap’t Hook, Lilo, Stitch, Tinker Bell and more have all found themselves magically superimposed into guest’s photographs. If the PhotoPass photographer asks you to look at a certain spot with a look of surprise, or cup your hands - this is why.
Now that we’ve looked at how to get pictures taken, let’s look at how to get them home.
Linking Photos to your My Disney Experience Account
When your photo is taken, the PhotoPass photographer will scan either your MagicBand, or park ticket. Since your MagicBand or park ticket is already linked to your My Disney Experience -- your photos will now also be linked to your PhotoPass account.
Photo Sharing
Folks traveling together can both add and view photos from the same PhotoPass account. So, if you are at the pool while Aunt Clara is sliding down Splash Mountain, she can add the photo to the account so that you all can see it.
If everyone is listed on THE SAME My Disney Experience account, photos are added simply by scanning individual MagicBands. If folks have SEPARATE My Disney Experience accounts, you can still share. First, your My Disney Experience accounts must be linked. Then, on the Friends and Family page, make sure you all check the options that allows photo sharing.
Log into your My Photo site on My Disney Experience on your computer (not the app!) and edit your photos by adding borders, special effects. Make sure you make a copy of the photo BEFORE you edit it so you can have the edited version and the original. Add the picture you want to download to your cart. You can visit as many times as you wish before your photo storage expires.
Purchasing your Photos PhotoPass Products
There are a variety of product to choose from when it comes to purchasing the PhotoPass photos you had taken while at Disney.
A la Carte products.
Individual Photos and photo products such as mugs, magnets and mouse pads are available for purchase on the PhotoPass site.
The Memory Maker product includes all PhotoPass photos above, as well as all dining photos, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, The Pirates League, photography studio, attraction photos and available attraction videos and animated photos. Memory Maker is a digital ONLY product. If you purchase Memory Maker before you go on vacation, the cost is $169. Once you are within 3 days of your vacation, the cost is $199.
One Day Memory Maker is also available and comes in handy if you are only visiting for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. As soon as you have your first PhotoPass photo taken, the option to purchase a 1 day Memory Maker will appear in your My Disney Experience app.
Photo Storage
Disney will store your photos for 45 days from the date they were taken. A one time extension of 15 days may be purchased. After that, your photos will be gone.
Disney will store your photos for 45 days from the date they were taken. A one time extension of 15 days may be purchased. After that, your photos will be gone.
Ask them to Use Your Own Camera as well - Not only may your camera be of higher quality than Disney's, but if you decide not to purchase PhotoPass or any modifications, you will still have all the pictures on your own camera.
Disney's PhotoPass Photographers are *not* professionals - Some Disney's PhotoPass photographers will inevitably be better than others. It's better to be thrilled with 1 out of 25 photos with Cinderella Castle in the background than to not be happy with just the one you got. Asking for multiple shots increases the chances that you will get a good picture.
From everyone at HelpAroundtheMouse.com -- We hope this information, and all of our Help Around the Mouse Clue Ins, contributes to you having an even more magical Walt Disney World vacation! K
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