Photopass Archives

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

February 5, 2019

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

February 1, 2019

automated photopass box town square theater

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

January 20, 2019

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

March 4, 2019January 17, 2019

Lion King Photo Op at Disney's Animal Kingdom 2

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

December 30, 2018December 30, 2018

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

November 17, 2018November 17, 2018

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

March 4, 2019November 15, 2018

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

March 4, 2019October 9, 2018

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

June 22, 2018

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

March 4, 2019May 16, 2018

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

Disneyland Celebrates May the 4th, Star Wars Day, With Merchandise and Photo Ops

May 5, 2018

In honor of May the Fourth, also known as Star Wars Day, Space Mountain relaunched as Hyperspace Mountain at Disneyland

To Star Wars fans, May 4th means more than just the day before Cinco de Mayo. It is Star Wars Day and Disneyland set aside some special surprises for guests visiting the resort to celebrate the occasion. After a brief closure, Space Mountain once again re-emerged as Hyperspace Mountain. The indoor thrill ride now has … Read more

PHOTOS: Giant Dole Whip PhotoPass Magic Shot Coming to Magic Kingdom

November 17, 2017September 21, 2017

Starting 9/25, guests at the Magic Kingdom can get a special PhotoPass Magic Shot with a giant Adventureland Dole Whip! No further information is available as of yet, but again, it is set to be offered by PhotoPass photographers at the Magic Kingdom beginning September 25th.

Dirk Wallen’s 1/11/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

January 11, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom earlier today and has some great newsworthy photos to share with us (including our first look at the Big Thunder Mountain interactive queue), so let’s take a look: More RFID entrances being installed at the Magic Kingdom Kodak references still up at Town Square Theater Plenty of … Read more

Introducing… Disney PhotoPass Booths?

January 7, 2013

We’ve seen some interesting changes to Disney PhotoPass recently, but the most interesting has to be this booth I came across at the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Arcade: I thought at first it was just a photo booth sponsored by PhotoPass, but is is more than that You can scan a PhotoPass card Not … Read more

PhotoPass Introduces “Disney Attractions+” for On-Ride Photos

December 12, 2012

A lot has been changing in the world of Disney PhotoPass recently (including the new logo seen above), but the biggest change has to be the new offering of Disney Attractions+. Here is an official description of the new service directly from Disney: One price… multiple thrills… take home all the memories! NEW! Disney Attractions+ … Read more

Banks Lee’s 7/19/10 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

February 5, 2024July 20, 2010

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip:

Off to the Magic Kingdom