Well, hello there, Amber! Oh boy, I just love that you're planning ahead for your upcoming December visit to the Disneyland Resort! It sounds like you had such a wonderful experience capturing your family's magical moments in the past, and I completely understand wanting to recreate those personalized memories.
When it comes to a dedicated, pre-bookable photo session, Walt Disney World Resort over on the East Coast currently offers a service called
Capture Your Moment. While this specific offering is not currently available at the Disneyland Resort, there’s another service that has been offered in the past that sounds a bit similar—
Disney PhotoPass Excursions. These were typically walk-up opportunities in specific picturesque locations around the park during certain hours, where a Disney PhotoPass photographer would spend about 10 minutes with each group, capturing a variety of poses in that area. Since this isn't a service with widely published schedules, your best bet would be to inquire directly with a PhotoPass photographer in the area, or speak with a Cast Member at
Guest Relations once you’re in the park. Its availability can vary, and it may not be offered during your visit.
What is always available and a fantastic way to capture your memories is the standard
Disney PhotoPass Service! You'll find friendly Disney PhotoPass photographers stationed throughout both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park at iconic locations, character greeting spots, and even at select dining experiences. They're experts at capturing those magical moments, often suggesting fun poses and even adding
Magic Shots (where Disney Characters or special effects appear in your photo after it's taken). These are super fun! In fact, Stitch himself recently hopped into our family photo when we visited the parks a few weeks ago!
The easiest way to locate PhotoPass photographers during your visit is by using the
Disneyland mobile app. Simply open the app, tap the map pin icon in the menu at the bottom, and select the “PhotoPass” button above the map. You may need to scroll through the list to find it. PhotoPass photographer locations are marked as pins on the map, and you can tap on these pins to see their general location.
To enjoy PhotoPass digital downloads from your entire visit, Amber, you have a few fantastic options. Unlimited downloads are included with the purchase of
Lightning Lane Multi Pass for the day. This service also includes access to Lightning Lane entrances at select attractions, making it a great value! Additionally, if you or someone in your party is a
Magic Key holder with a Believe Key or Inspire Key pass, unlimited PhotoPass digital downloads are included as a benefit of that pass. You can also purchase Disney PhotoPass+ One Day to download photos from that day.
Whether you're striking a pose with a character, having your photo taken on a thrilling attraction, or simply capturing your family against a beautiful Disneyland backdrop, Disney PhotoPass is an awesome way to preserve your precious vacation memories without having to worry about snapping photos yourself.
I hope this helps you capture all the magical moments of your trip, Amber! Have a wonderful time!
Cody