Capturing the Disney World Magic with a PhotoPass Private Photo Shoot
If you’re planning a Walt Disney World getaway in 2023 then you can make your getaway even more magical by spending time with a dedicated Disney PhotoPass Photographer. Through Disney World’s Capture Your Moment package you’ll have dedicated time with a Disney PhotoPass PhotoPass photographer.
These special sessions start with a 10 minute consultation where you and your party (of up to 8 guests) can enjoy a 20-minute personalized photo shoot with some breathtaking backdrops. To help you maximize a Disney’s Capture Your Moment photo session, here are five tips!
1. Study Up on Available Photo Locations
Did you know that you can customize your private PhotoPass photo shoot? Disney World’s PhotoPass photographers on on hand to help you find the perfect location. You booking entitles you to one photo location per session. However most of the Capture Your Magic Sessions will feature a few different locations.
The locations you can go at each park includes:
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: On and nearby Discovery Island (including Africa, Asia, DinoLand U.S.A., and the Tree of Life Trails)
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Near the entrance of the park (including Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Tower Hotel, and Echo Lake)
- EPCOT: Select World Showcase pavilions (Germany, Italy, the American Adventure, Japan, and Morocco)
- Magic Kingdom: Around Cinderella Castle (including Main Street, U.S.A. and all four sides of Cinderella Castle)
2. Allow Yourself Extra Time to Get To Your Session
Since Disney PhotoPass photographers have allotted times for the Capture Your Moment photo sessions, it is imperative that you arrive to your appointment on time. As a matter of fact, we recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before your start time. Sessions cannot be extended due to late arrival.
Check-in locations are as follows:
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: The kiosk located outside of Island Mercantile
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Sid Cahuenga’s One-of-a-Kind
- EPCOT: At the podium outside Art of Disney – located in the American Adventure pavilion (note, this location is about a 20-minute walk from the main entrance of the park)
- Magic Kingdom: Box Office Gifts inside Town Square Theater
3. Include Props to Add an Extra Bit of Pixie Dust
Disney World has created props specifically for your Capture Your Moment sessions whether you’re celebrating a birth, engagement or other important milestone. Best of all, the props are uniquely themed to each park. Simply let your PhotoPass photographer know what you’re celebrating so they can help you pick out the perfect props.
Want to surprise your sweetheart with a Disney proposal? Disney’s PhotoPass photographers will even keep a secret for you until your ready. They’ll bring along the appropriate props but promise not to spoil your secret. For a proposal during your Capture Your Moment Session, we recommend that you reach out to Disney in advance at 407.939.7758.
Want to bring your own props? You can! But you’ll want to make sure that items brought into the park abide by the Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules which you can check out by clicking here.
4. Persistence is Key
Reservations for Capturing Your Moment open up 60 days in advance and slots book up fast! If you can’t find a session on the day you want don’t give up! We recommend that you check online via the My Disney Experience app the day before and day of your reservation. Last minute cancellations are known to happen!
Remember: Capture Your Moment sessions are available across all four theme parks. If one park’s sessions are fully booked, you can always try another!
5. Get Ready to Download
Photo’s are not included in the cost of your session, that’s why recommend getting a Memory Maker or Memory Maker One Day. Both of these pre-paid packages mean that you have access to unlimited downloads from those photos taken during your Capture Your Moment sessions at no extra cost.
Capture Your Moment costs $99 for a 20 minute session. If you want to go beyond your 20 minutes you can book a second session for another $99.
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