All media courtesy Disney Parks BlogSummer is (unofficially) here. Many schools are already out, and adults are ready to use their vacation time. If that vacation is to Walt Disney World, you might want to consider adding Memory Maker to your package. That’s because there are special photo opportunities, just in time for summer! Here are the details from Disney Parks Blog.
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10 New PhotoPass Surprises this Summer at Walt Disney World
by Emily Southard, Communications Specialist
There’s always something new to capture with Disney PhotoPass Service, and this summer is no exception. From TRON to Tiana and even to a galaxy far, far away, check out 10 new photo ops available at Walt Disney World Resort.
Don’t miss out on downloading these special photo ops plus all the other Disney PhotoPass photos and videos from your vacation at more than 175 locations with the all-inclusive Memory Maker photo package. (Pro tip: If you buy early, you can save $25 – learn more here*).
Wild captures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
1. While Disney PhotoPass photographers love capturing close-ups, they’ve taken to the skies to capture a bird’s-eye view of you with the Tree of Life. The photographer across from Feathered Friends in Flight can capture a video taken from a unique angle up in the trees. Rest assured, photographers will leave the treetop acrobatics to the gibbons and stay firmly on the ground during this experience.
2. Right next to the riverbend on the pathway between Africa and Asia, say “cheese,” and Pocahontas’ snack-loving friend Meeko might appear in your photo. It sometimes takes a minute for Flit to warm up to strangers, but give it time, and he’ll probably appear in your photo too.
Did you know Magic Shots are Disney PhotoPass exclusives you can’t capture on your own? These special offerings are available at iconic locations around Walt Disney World Resort, including super zoom videos, 360-degree photos and 100+ whimsical photo effects.
Photos from another galaxy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
3. Join forces with Disney PhotoPass Service to capture scans showing your lightsaber igniting in Batuu. Near Oga’s Cantina during daylight hours, our Image Specialist’s capture droid has been modified to process scans in a way that will better transmit the glow of lightsabers when the planet’s suns are high in the sky. Travelers who haven’t assembled a lightsaber are welcome, as our Imaging Specialists are known for gathering some of the galaxy’s most unique items and are happy to share.
4. When you’re ready to relax between missions, Imaging Scanners near the Millennium Falcon can join you in playing Sabacc, the galaxy’s most popular card game. Well… from a certain point of view. You might not see all of the game pieces, but as Obi-Wan Kenobi once said, “Your eyes can deceive you.”
Want more capture time in Batuu? Book a private photo session with a professionally trained photographer for $99.** Learn more here.
Oceans of photo fun at EPCOT
5. For boatloads of photo fun, set sail to EPCOT for new Moana Magic Shots. If you’re not a master wayfinder, I have great news: You can capture all of these offerings inside Journey of Water. Just go with the flow, and eventually you’ll see a photographer who can capture them.
6. Speaking of those who tend to get lost, for more fin-tastic Disney PhotoPass fun, just keep swimming to the entrance of The Seas with Nemo & Friends. Here you’ll find that the talented escape artist Hank has broken loose yet again and might appear alongside you… well, sort of in front of you. Either way, it’s righteous.
7. As part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Days, we’re offering photo ops near Dreamers Point designed specifically for Annual Passholders. Starting tomorrow, donut miss out on our next offering available through June 26 featuring a donut prop, sprinkled with a Stitch Magic Shot.
Annual Passholders, don’t forget that you can access all of your memories for an entire year by purchasing the Disney PhotoPass Downloads add-on for just $99 plus tax while your Annual Pass is valid.*** This special product is exclusively for Annual Passholders, and with it you can download ALL the Disney PhotoPass photos and videos taken of you and up to 25 of your family and friends, including onboard more than a dozen attractions. You can add this upgrade at any time by clicking here and selecting “Upgrade Now.”
Photographing new frontiers at Magic Kingdom Park
8. Attention users. Outside of TRON Lightcycle / Run, prepare for your race through the Grid with an Identity Disc that’s specially energized with a Magic Shot.
9. From the digital frontier to the actual frontier, onboard Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (opening June 28!), Disney PhotoPass Service will serve up a special photo of you. To learn more about this experience, click here for more details.
Summery snaps at Disney Springs
10. Enjoy beach vibes – with air-conditioning! Visit the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs to capture photos with a new beachy backdrop, props and Magic Shots. The studio is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and no reservations are required.
Coming Soon
We’ll also be launching more photo ops celebrating Pride Month, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Fourth of July, the 30th anniversary of “The Lion King” and much more. Stay up to date on all the latest Disney PhotoPass offerings by following @disneyphotopass on Instagram and Facebook.
*Disney PhotoPass Service and Memory Maker are subject to the applicable terms and policies. Includes photos taken during the applicable Memory Maker Window as defined in such terms (generally, photos taken (i) within one day for Memory Maker One Day or (ii) within 30 days from the date of first activation for standard Memory Maker). If Memory Maker is purchased at the advance purchase price, any photos taken within 3 days of the date Memory Maker is purchased are not included and must be purchased separately. A MagicBand, or an eligible mobile device with Bluetooth® technology enabled for the My Disney Experience app, is required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass photos in your account will expire pursuant to the expiration policy. Downloads are restricted to personal use only. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Valid theme park admission and park reservations are required for certain photo locations.
**Photo sessions do not provide access to any attractions. Wedding attire and clothing that drags on the ground are not permitted. Attire and guest-supplied props need to abide by the Park Policies found here. No refund will apply for no-shows or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the session start time. Gratuity is not necessary. Prices and services offered are subject to change. Full payment is due at time of booking. Those who wish to capture photos with a photographer for longer than 20 minutes can book additional 20-minute sessions, with each session priced at $99. Additional time must be booked in advance. Capture Your Moment is only available during regular park hours. Available session locations will be provided by your photographer at the start of your session and are subject to change based on inclement weather and park operations. Because of other guest appointments, guests arriving late to their session cannot have their session extended beyond the stated end time. Guests under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older). Valid theme park admission and park reservations are required and not included in the session price. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.
***When you purchase the Disney PhotoPass Downloads benefit for your Annual Pass, you can access and download Disney PhotoPass photos linked to the Disney account to which your Annual Pass with the Disney PhotoPass Downloads benefit is linked and captured while the Annual Pass is valid for admission to a Walt Disney World theme park. A MagicBand, or an eligible mobile device with Bluetooth® technology enabled for the My Disney Experience app, is required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content. Photos and other digital content linked to a Disney account with an Annual Pass with the Disney PhotoPass Downloads benefit will expire 365 days from the date of capture. The Disney PhotoPass Downloads benefit is subject to Disney PhotoPass terms and conditions and expiration policy as well as the My Disney Experience terms and conditions. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Online registration required. Downloads are restricted to personal use by Passholder only. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.