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Can you bring a digital camera to Disneyland?

You Can Bring Personal Cameras to Disney Parks As long as it is not a large, professional camera (think a TV Camera), you are free to bring your personal camera with you to Disney Parks. And we highly recommend it! There is nothing quite like looking back on all of your Disney vacation photos.



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As you mentioned, tripods and monopod stands that fit the size requirements are allowed inside of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. They cannot extend over 6 feet and must fit inside of a standard backpack when folded up.

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By following these rules, Guests and Cast Members can better maintain a safe and fun experience for everyone. Yes, you are permitted to take a gimbal for your camera or recording device. As long as it is not attached to an extendable pole, it should be fine.

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Yup, people bring all types of cameras with them to the parks. You can even buy disposable cameras in the park. Yes. They do not use X-ray machines so your film should be fine.

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The good news is that you can bring these on your Walt Disney World Resort vacation, as long as they don't extend! The Walt Disney World Resort rules state that selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles for phones or cameras aren't permitted. In my experience, since gimbals don't extend, you should be okay!

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You Can Bring Personal Cameras to Disney Parks As long as it is not a large, professional camera (think a TV Camera), you are free to bring your personal camera with you to Disney Parks. And we highly recommend it! There is nothing quite like looking back on all of your Disney vacation photos.

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Selfie sticks, hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices, flags and banners are not allowed in any theme park. Tripods or monopod stands that cannot fit inside a standard backpack or that extend over 6' (182 cm) are not allowed in any theme park.

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I'm glad to say that you can bring your Polaroid camera into the Disneyland Resort parks! I dare say that this is a great idea. I bet you'll be able to create some fantastic poses!

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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 ...

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This Capture Your Moment photo experience is only available during regular park hours at Magic Kingdom park. All photo sessions offer an iconic Magic Kingdom park setting—including a view of Cinderella Castle. Your photographer will tell you which locations are available at the start of your session.

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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.

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However, a Cast Member at the security checkpoint may ask to open your bottle to check its contents, since metal water bottles are opaque. Just keep in mind that alcoholic beverages and glass containers aren't allowed inside the Disneyland Resort, as stated in the Rules.

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Hi there, Adrian, Guests of the Disneyland Resort are allowed to take outside food and non-alcoholic beverages with them. Refillable water bottles are also allowed, even metal bottles like the brand you have.

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Although some seem to believe that the lack of mirrors is to discourage vandalism, there does seem to be a consensus that Disney's conspicuous lack of mirrors over the sinks in most theme park bathrooms is a matter of preserving the flow of traffic—as one Disney custodian (purportedly) anonymously confirmed on Quora.

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While they do allow some flexibility in terms of hairstyles and facial hair for Cast Members, visible tattoos and piercings are generally not permitted. Disney typically requires Cast Members to cover visible tattoos with clothing or makeup. I want to work for Disney World, but I have face and hand tattoos.

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Selfie sticks were banned at Disneyland in 2015 due to concerns about safety. The problem was that visitors were using selfie sticks even during rides, ignoring signs and admonitions from Disneyland staff, creating a hazard.

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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!

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That means, you'll have lots (and lots) of opportunities to get some great pics. Secondly, PhotoPass photographers will take pictures with their camera AND with yours. 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.

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Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind are prohibited. Smoking marijuana or other illegal substances is not permitted at any time. For the comfort of all Guests, Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex are smoke free.

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