Why does Disneyland take my picture?

Why does Disney take my picture at the entrance turnstiles? Disney takes a photo of all guests, whether it is a single- or multi-day ticket, when they use that ticket to go through the turnstile the first time. This photo is entered into the ticketing system and used to identify the guest on subsequent park entries.



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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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Frequently Asked Questions According to Disneyland Park Operations
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When you visit the Disneyland Resort Main Entrance Turnstiles, the Cast Members there will scan your tickets, and take a picture of each Guest. This is how the tickets will be assigned to the Guests.

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Rides such as Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Incredicoaster, Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission BREAKOUT! and Radiator Springs Racers have cameras that snap you while you're riding. On-ride photos make a fun memory of you screaming on Incredicoaster or before you go over the hill on Splash Mountain.

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Disney is tired of being featured on our website because of injuries, which is leading to the Disney World selfie ban. In 2022, there were over 500 selfie-related injuries at Disney World. While most of these are small bruises, they can be severe. In fact, people die every year taking selfies.

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Photos and videos taken at select theme park attractions. Professional photos taken in picturesque park locations during a Capture Your Moment photo session at any of the 4 theme parks: Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios or Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.

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Through Disney PhotoPass and the My Disney Experience Mobile App you may allow anyone who is connected to your Family & Friends list to view your photos. Photo sharing is set one person at a time, so you control who is able to view all the Disney PhotoPass photos connected to your Disney account.

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First of all, Disney has far more photographers than any other theme park we've ever been to. 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.

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Few realize that Simms was paid $75,000 to shout it out after the game. And even fewer know that Denver quarterback John Elway was paid the same amount for saying nothing.

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MagicBand+ devices are not GPS-based and do not enable collection of continuous location signals. However, we may be able to detect the location of Guests who choose to use or wear MagicBand+ products while visiting the Disneyland Resort and other Disney vacation properties.

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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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It doesn't cost anything to have Disney PhotoPass photographers take your photo. However, there is a charge to download photos, to buy images on Disney's PhotoCD, or to purchase unique gifts that display your favorite vacation photos.

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