Well, hello there, Elizabeth! Welcome back to planDisney! It makes me so happy to see you here again—after all, “plan” is in our name, and I love that you’ve been thoughtfully preparing for your Disneyland Resort adventure for some time now. Each question is another step toward building the kind of trip that’s every bit as magical as
Main Street, U.S.A. lit up at night.
Now, to your question: yes, you can absolutely enjoy
Disney PhotoPass without purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass. If capturing memories is your main goal, you’ll want to look into
Disney PhotoPass+ One Day, which gives you unlimited digital downloads of every PhotoPass photo captured that day. From castle portraits to attraction photos (think mid-scream on
Space Mountain or striking a pose on
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!), you’ll be able to keep them all.
Here are a few handy tips, Elizabeth: in the
Disneyland mobile app, you can filter the map to see where PhotoPass photographers are scheduled to be stationed. Simply open the tap, press the map pin icon, and tap the “PhotoPass” button above the map. While you’re with a photographer, don’t be shy about asking if any
Magic Shots are available—Tinker Bell, Mickey Mouse, or other Disney pals might make a surprise appearance in your photo. (Stitch himself crashed my family’s picture earlier this summer, and it’s now one of my all-time favorites!) For on-ride photos, remember to snap a quick picture of the photo ID number on the screen as you exit the attraction—that way you can easily link it in the app later.
And here’s something extra magical to keep in mind: the
Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration is currently underway and scheduled to run through at least the summer of 2026. That means you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the dazzling décor,
magnificently decadent treats,
commemorative keepsakes, and celebratory touches that make this milestone anniversary one to remember.
Elizabeth, may your PhotoPass photos capture not just smiles, but the joyful enchantment that makes your Disneyland Resort memories timeless.
Have a magical day!
Cody