Little girl with Minnie Mouse; holding hands; front of castle; castle bridge
  • On Sep 15, 2026
    Renee from WA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I have lightning passes that I heard you get access to a photo pass. Since I don't have a phot pass, I heard that you can download a QR code for photographers to scan while at the park. Is this correct, and if so, I do I do this?

    Hey there Renee,

    Welcome to planDisney and thanks so much for your question! I'm happy to hear you'll be taking advantage of all the benefits that come with the Lightning Lane Multi Pass - this is a must purchase for me and my family during our visits.

    Luckily there is a really easy way to manage this while you're in the parks as well. After you get your photos taken by a Disney PhotoPass photographer, they'll ask to scan your QR code to essentially give you access to your photos.

    My preferred method is to pull up the Disneyland mobile app, tap the menu button (the three horizontal lines), and then select "Link Photos." In this section, you can select "Show PhotoPass Code" and it will bring up a QR code that the photographer can scan that will automatically load your photos onto your Disneyland mobile app for easy access.

    The second option is to ask the photographer for a free card that they will scan and put your photos on. This same card can be used throughout your trip and will have all your photos linked to it. You can either then access them online to download at the URL on the card or go back into the Disneyland mobile app, tap the menu, select "Link Photos," and then select "Link PhotoPass Card." This option will use your phone camera to scan the card's barcode and link your photos to your mobile app.

    If you're ready to view and download your linked photos from the mobile app, go back into the menu, scroll down to the Disney PhotoPass section, and select "Photo Gallery." In here, you'll see all your linked photos and can download them straight to your phone.

    Thanks again for your question, Renee! I hope you have a wonderful time on your upcoming trip and capture some beautiful memories.

    Have a Magical Day,
    Greg
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Meet the Panelist: Greg, Arizona

Hello there! Greg here from sunny Arizona. I'm a husband, dad to two young kiddos, and an avid fan of all things Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. I've been visiting the Disneyland Resort since I was 5 and have loved making all new magical memories as a family of 4. I enjoy helping friends get the most out of their trip to the Disneyland Resort, and I am excited to help you plan your most magical vacation ever! Learn More About Greg

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