With more than 600 million pictures taken at Walt Disney World Resort every year, it seems as though guests to the Vacation Kingdom enjoy capturing the memory of their vacations as much as they enjoy experiencing them.
Disney's PhotoPass, which debuted in all four Walt Disney World theme parks on 1st December 2004, presents guests with an alternative way to capture treasured moments.
Using professional digital SLR equipment, photographers take photos of guests throughout the theme parks. Instead of receiving a paper claim ticket, guests receive a Disney PhotoPass that links all of their vacation photos together into one online account for easy online viewing and sharing. Guests can use one PhotoPass for their entire vacation or get a new PhotoPass each time they take a photo.
Although Disney's PhotoPass replaces the existing photo system at Walt Disney World Resort, guests will still be able to view and buy their vacation photos at Disney Photo Centres located throughout property.
Guests will also be able to view, share and order their photos online at Disney's PhotoPass where you will need to enter the I.D. number on the back of your Disney's PhotoPass card to access your personal account. You can also add decorative borders and other Disney-themed elements to your pictures.
"We are always looking for ways to make our guest experience easier and more hassle-free," said Michael Colglazer, vice president, Disney Photo Imaging. "Disney's PhotoPass is a way of doing that. We think that Disney's PhotoPass will do for photography what Disney's FASTPASS has done for wait times at attractions - drastically reduce or, in some cases, eliminate the lines while making the overall vacation experience more enjoyable."
There is no charge for obtaining a PhotoPass or viewing or sharing your photos online. The cost of ordering prints from DisneyPhotoPass.com will be similar to the cost of buying the same photo at a Disney Photo Centre.
Disney's PhotoPass photographers are available at various locations around Walt Disney World Resort - at Downtown Disney and some Walt Disney World hotels as well as inside the four theme parks.
Tips & Locations
PhotoPass FAQ
Viewing your Photos online
When you get home and want to view your photos online, you will need to first log on to Disney's PhotoPass.
You will then need to insert your ID Number which is on the back of your card and then follow the onscreen instructions. Don’t wait too long though, your photos are only available online for 30 days.
Once you retrieve your vacation memories online, you can:
- Easily order high-quality Kodak prints of your favourite photos, and have them sent to your home.
- Share your photos online with friends and family - you can even add captions to tell your story.
- Enhance your photos by applying character signatures and fun Disney borders. You can even crop your photos to make them more special.
- Turn your favourite Disney's PhotoPass photo into a set of Photo Greeting Cards.
Shipping & Handling fees will be added to each order.
PhotoPass CD
You can purchase a CD containing all of your PhotoPass photos for $149.95. All photos are high resolution and include a copyright release so you can get them printed anywhere.
The CDs are available for purchase from:
Magic Kingdom
Town Square Exposition Hall and County Bounty in Mickey's Toontown Fair.
Epcot
Camera Centre in Future World
Hollywood Studios
Cover Story on Hollywood Boulevard
Animal Kingdom
Garden Gate Gifts
Downtown Disney
Next to Guest Relations
Grand Floridian
M. Mouse Mercantile
You can also purchase the CD from here.
Pre-order the CD before your visit and save 20%.
Prices
5" x 7" -- $12.95
8" x 10" -- $16.95
5" x 7" plus 4 wallet size -- $19.95
Set of 20 greetings cards -- $24.95
Extra sets of greetings cards -- $19.95 each
PhotoMovie -- $49.95
Personal PhotoBook -- $49.95
Professional PhotoBook -- $69.95
PhotoCD -- $124.95
Grand Floridian, Polynesian or Saratoga Springs, Personal PhotoPass Session
Session cost, if PhotoPass CD pre-ordered or purchased in parks -- $74.95
Session only, photos on CD -- $149.95
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PhotoBook
Disney's Personal PhotoBook $49.95.
- Every page is customizable. Choose from 6 Disney-themed backgrounds and 15 photo layouts for each page.
- Includes 20 glossy, acid-free pages (10 double-sided sheets) with your choice to include captions or not.
- Use up to 80 images uploaded from your own camera.
- Book is sewn and bound with deluxe hard-cover.
- Additional pages are $1.49.
- Dimensions 11" x 8.75"
Disney's Professional PhotoBook starts at $69.95 and includes all the features of the Personal PhotoBook Plus:
- The ability to use your Disney's PhotoPass photos
- Enhance your book with over 100 photos from Disney's Photo Gallery.
Resort Photo Sessions
Portrait sessions are available at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Polynesian Resort and Saratoga Springs Resort.
Purchase separately or add on to your PhotoPass CD.
Click here for more details.
Other PhotoPass Merchandise
Disney's PhotoT-Shirts
Turn your Walt Disney World® memories into wearable fashions with Disney PhotoPass® Service! Simply retrieve your images online (registration required) and select your favorites to turn into fun shirts for everyone.
Disney's PhotoPass® PhotoMugs
Remember your visit with every sip when you use the magic of Disney's PhotoPass® Service (online registration required) to customize a mug with one of your cherished Park photographs and creative Disney designs.
Disney's PhotoPass® Photo Calendars
Relive the memories from your visit all year round when you use the magic of Disney's PhotoPass® Service to turn your photographs into a one-of-a-kind PhotoCalendar.
Disney's PhotoPass® Photo Ornaments
A festive keepsake makes things all the merrier when it captures a fond memory. Use the magic of Disney's PhotoPass® Service to turn your precious Walt Disney World® photos into Photo Ornaments.
Disney's PhotoPass® Canvas Prints
Turn your Walt Disney World® memories into works of art when you convert your photos into full-size Canvas Prints. These full-color prints are high-quality and are covered with a protective coating.
Disney's PhotoPass® Photo Magnets
Show off your favorite Walt Disney World® moments on colorful and durable 2.357" X 3.375" Photo Magnets!
Disney's PhotoPass® Photo Luggage Tags
Take your favorite Walt Disney World® memories with you, wherever your travels take you, when you use the magic of Disney's PhotoPass® Service to create your personalized Photo Luggage Tags.
Disney's PhotoPass® Photo Mouse Pad
Relive your favorite Walt Disney World® memories every single day when you use the magic of Disney's PhotoPass® Service to turn your photographs into a Photo Mouse Pad.
Disney's PhotoPass® PhotoCards
Send the magic of your Walt Disney World® vacation in the mail when you use Disney's PhotoPass® Service to create custom 5" x 7" PhotoCards featuring your favorite photographs.
Disney's PhotoPass® Photo Panels
Put your favorite Walt Disney World® celebration memories on display when you use the magic of Disney's PhotoPass® Service to create scratch-resistant Photo Panels with back easels, using your vacation photographs.
