Can you take photos with Disney characters?


Can you take photos with Disney characters? I'm very happy to report that you're more than welcome to use your smartphone or personal camera to take pictures with the characters at the Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, I do it all the time!


Can I bring my own photographer to Disneyland?

Professional photographers with professional cameras or recording equipment, who are visiting the Disneyland Resort with the intent to take photographs or recordings of people, Disneyland Resort properties, or icons for professional purposes must request permission and make prior arrangements with appropriate ...


Are the Disney photos free?

While photos are not included in the price of the session, Guests who have Memory Maker, Memory Maker One Day or a qualifying Walt Disney World Annual Pass with a Disney PhotoPass benefit can download these Capture Your Moment photos at no extra cost!


Can you interact with characters at Disneyland?

The lines to meet characters at Disneyland are, for the most, part much shorter than at Disney World. For characters that walk around, they don't allow lines to form, but you can walk with them or ask them for a photo.


Can you take pictures with Santa at Disney?

Alongside the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays (runs from November 24 through December 30, 2023), there are plenty of opportunities to see Santa around the World Showcase, including a chance to have a Disney PhotoPass Photographer take your photo with him.


Can you take pictures with cast members at Disneyland?

Yes. PhotoPass photographers and other cast members can use your camera to take pictures of you in addition to the Disneyland PhotoPass pictures with their camera.


Are Disneyland photos free?

All ticketed Disneyland Resort Guests will receive complimentary Disney PhotoPass digital attraction photos as a take-home souvenir. You can access these downloadable photos for free in the Disneyland App starting February 4, 2023.


Will Disney photographers take pictures with your phone?

That's right: Even if you never purchase a single photo from Disney, you can still have PhotoPass photographers snap pictures with your phone or camera. This is a great tip and something we recommend; it basically doubles your chance of snagging the perfect shot.


Do Magic Key holders get free photos?

Enjoy complimentary or discounted standard theme park parking at select lots (excluding blockout dates) based on pass type** Get unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads for Inspire and Believe Key pass types*** Receive a collectible Magic Key magnet, with this year's program purchase or renewal.


Can you take pictures on your phone at Disneyland?

You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney. Thank you so much for stopping by with your question! I'm very happy to report that you're more than welcome to use your smartphone or personal camera to take pictures with the characters at the Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, I do it all the time!


Why does Disney take your picture?

At the time of activation, a ticket will be associated with one Guest. Each ticket holder will have their photo taken at the park entrance. That photo will be used to verify each Guest when they use their ticket for re-entry on the same day as well as on subsequent days for a multi-day ticket.