Can you take your own photos with Disney characters?

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'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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People understand they need photo proof that they did in fact go to Disney World, so people on social media can scroll past it and not care. However, there is now a selfie ban in place at Disney World and the reason may shock you. Back in 2015, Disney implemented a selfie stick ban.

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Each Princess receives Guests in her own special nook amidst magnificent surroundings and resplendent décor. You can pose for photos, collect autographs and “hold court” with up to 3 of the world's best-loved Disney Princesses at any given time.

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While having your photo taken using the Disney PhotoPass service is free of charge, downloading or keeping photos comes at an additional cost. Walt Disney World offers a few photo packages, including Memory Maker, that can be added on to your vacation so that you don't miss a single moment!

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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.

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Disney World and Disneyland Cast Members and retirees can now access Disney PhotoPass Lenses for free through January 1, 2023. Access to Disney PhotoPass Lenses is normally only available to guests who purchase the Disney Genie+ service.

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Children of all ages are very welcome to hug Disney princesses and other meet-and-greet characters at Disney theme parks. What would be the best way to spend 6 days in Disneyland with two 3 year olds if money is not an issue?

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For Guests 14 Years of Age or Older: All Guests may dress as their favorite character, but may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests. Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.

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Meet-and-Greet with Anna and Elsa at Princess Fairytale Hall | Magic Kingdom.

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AYou are able to bring in an outside photographer and/or videographer for your event at any location on property, except Magic Kingdom park. If you choose to bring photo/video services from an outside vendor, please note: An agreement must be signed between your photographer/videographer and Disney.

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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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What three words can't Disney employees say? The three words that Disney employees are trained not to say are “I don't know.” “If a guest asks you a question, you always have to have an answer, no exceptions,” an anonymous former Cast Member shared online. “If you don't know it, find out, but don't say you don't know.

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If you've purchased a Memory Maker in advance, the pictures should automatically be linked to your account when you scan a MagicBand or MagicMobile enabled phone. If your pictures are not automatically linked, click “link photos” in the PhotoPass section of the My Disney Experience app.

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Each 20-minute photo session is $99, including tax. Gratuity is not included or required. Valid admission and park reservations are required for Magic Kingdom park, and are not included in the session price.

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Disney PhotoPass photos, dining photos and attraction photos in your account will expire 45 days from the date the photo was taken. If you would like to extend the expiration date to 60 days from the date the photo was taken, you may purchase an Expiration Extension.

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