Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Will Feature Interactive, Personalized Smart TV Systems with Free On-Demand Movies

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Walt Disney World Resorts are finally learning to embrace smart technology, and no, I’m not just talking about those jumbotrons in the newly-refurbished rooms across Disney’s Pop Century, All-Star Movies, and Coronado Springs Resorts. With Gran Destino Tower opening its doors to its first guests ever in the next few weeks, they’ll also be debuting … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Lion King” Inspired PhotoPass Magic Shots Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney has just announced four brand new Magic Shots themed to “The Lion King” coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the animated film. Check out all the details below!Beginning today, you can enjoy these photo opportunities from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day this summer when you visit … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Limited-Time Super-Zoom and Character-Inspired Animated Magic Shot PhotoPass Experiences Coming to Walt Disney World

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Disney has just rolled out some innovative new ways to capture your picture-perfect vacation memories at Walt Disney World. The PhotoPass team has recently introduced several new offerings, including super-zoom and character-inspired Animated Magic Shots. Check them all out below! Capture Cinderella Castle like never before with a limited-time photo and video experience from Disney PhotoPass … Read more

PHOTOS: Automated PhotoPass Cameras Installed at Star Wars Launch Bay Meet and Greets, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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As we previously reported, automated PhotoPass cameras are being introduced at select Walt Disney World meet and greet locations. These automated cameras will take your picture instead of PhotoPass photographers once activated. The camera will be positioned in the room to take photos throughout the duration of the interaction with the characters. We recently showed you … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 2/14/19 (Roaming Kevin, Pandora Maintenance Work, Valentine’s Day Offerings, ETC.)

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It was a beautiful day out at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. While we were out and about, we heard the squawks of a new bird in the park. Kevin, the lovable bird from Disney Pixar’s “Up” can now be found exploring Discovery Island. She’s a wandering character, but she does stop occasionally to investigate her new surroundings. … Read more

Cinderella’s Carriage Returning for Valentine’s Day Photos at the Magic Kingdom February 13 to 15

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Disney PhotoPass is feeling the love this Valentine’s Day. And what could be more romantic than a photo with your beloved posed by Cinderella’s very own coach? (Some would argue that this is cheesy, but that’s an argument for another day.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtwfdFEhEku/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Disney PhotoPass photographers will be at the ready to capture your fairytale moments … Read more

New Peter Pan PhotoPass Magic Shot at Disneyland Park and The Magic Kingdom

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You don’t need faith, trust, or pixie dust to have Peter Pan fly with you, thanks to the latest Magic Shot at Disney Parks. The newest PhotoPass opportunity will have Peter Pan soaring above you as he flies off to Neverland. The Magic Shot is available at the main entrance to Disneyland Park and Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Automated PhotoPass Cameras Installed at Town Square Theater

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As we previously reported, automated PhotoPass cameras are being introduced at select meet and greet locations. These automated cameras will take your picture, instead of PhotoPass photographers. The camera will be positioned in the room to take photos throughout the duration of the interaction with the characters. Lets take a look at the automated cameras at … Read more

PHOTOS: Hakuna Matata Character Photo-Op Debuts at Animal Kingdom

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A new “Lion King” photo op has been spotted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the park-wide celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary continues. The display features Timon and Pumbaa walking with a young Simba across a log above a waterfall, reminiscent of the “Hakuna Matata” scene in the movie. The photo op is located next to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Lion King Photo-Op at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates Film’s 25th Anniversary

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We’ve been keeping our eyes on the construction walls erected around the Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Photo Frame for a while now. It looked like it was going to be replaced with a new frame, but we weren’t prepared for this masterpiece. (What is this, #ArtfulEpcot?) This new “The Lion King” photo op at Disney’s Animal … Read more

Photo-Op with Cinderella’s Carriage Comes to Disney World for Two Days

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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo: Cinderella’s carriage has appeared at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for a photo op. A post from the Disney PhotoPass Instagram account says the carriage will be in Fantasyland, near Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, on Sunday and Monday only. Guests can stop by to get their picture taken by a PhotoPass photographer in front of … Read more

EDITORIAL: New Walt Disney World PhotoPass Plan Sparks Considerable (Hasty?) Reaction

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There is no way to overstate how truly passionate a great swath of us are regarding any and all things Disney. Take the general and immediate reaction to any bit of Disney news as an example. Deeply, emotionally attached, we’re not always completely rational. This week, we once again condemned ineffective Walt Disney World management … Read more

Select Meet and Greets Will Have Automated Cameras Installed at Disney World

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Disney is getting ready to introduce automated cameras that will take your picture, instead of PhotoPass photographers at select meet and greet locations.  An automated camera will be positioned in the room to take photos of your interaction with the characters. To start, there will be 9 different meet and greet locations that will be … Read more

Experience New Limited Time Magic Shots At Animal Kingdom

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Animal Kingdom is known for its beautiful scenery – which also makes it perfect for taking beautiful pictures. Like all Disney Parks, they offer magic shots via PhotoPass. However, they are offering a few brand new shots including characters from favorite Disney movies such as Aladdin and The Jungle Book. You will not want to … Read more

Disney’s PhotoPass Service is Back at the Water Parks Through Labor Day

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Just like last year, Disney is offering its ever popular PhotoPass service at the Walt Disney World Water Parks for the summer months. This year, the service will be available 6/21 (today) through 9/3 (Labor Day). Disney is stating that their photographers will be available at certain “picturesque” locations in the parks as well as … Read more

Six New Magic Shots Available For PhotoPass At Walt Disney World Resort

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Magic Shots are popular ways to add some pixie dust to your stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. PhotoPass photographers wander throughout the parks, giving you and your party chances at pictures in front of Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, and sometimes even the purple wall, as well as other locations throughout the parks. You … Read more