Family Walking the Beach
  • On Aug 5, 2026
    Ashton from TX Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We’ve seen online that a private family photo shoot is available through shutters on Castaway Cay and Lighthouse point. We are only seeing an option for booking a shoot in the studio on the DCL app. How do we go about reserving this for the island? Thanks!

    Ahoy there, Ashton! Welcome back to planDisney! 

    Disney Castaway Cay is one of my favorite places on Earth, so I’m super excited that you’re going to be visiting there! Whether it’s your first visit to the island or your fifth, there’s always so much to do. The other thing that never changes is how beautiful the scenery is throughout. All of that stunning scenery makes for the perfect photo backdrops. I would be happy to share more about reserving the private photo session on Disney Castaway Cay. 

    You can reserve a private photo session on Disney Castaway Cay in the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App. Initially, it might seem that it would be reserved under “Port Adventures” since it’s on the island and not on the ship, but the spot where you would reserve the activity is actually under “Onboard Fun”.

    Open up your reservation on the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App or the Disney Cruise Line website. In “My Plans”, click “Onboard Fun” on the day you’re going to be at Disney Castaway Cay. Here is where you will see the “Shutters Castaway Cay Portrait Session” and where you can reserve it. Please remember that you may begin reserving the activities in “My Plans” once your booking window opens, which is tied to your Castaway Club Membership status. 

    If you have any questions about your reservation, I would also visit the Shutters Photography Shop on board your cruise, and they can answer them. They will also be in contact with you during your sailing about a meeting time and location regarding your photo session on Disney Castaway Cay. 

    My family and I reserved this photo session on our last visit to Disney Castaway Cay. The Shutters photographers always do such an amazing job at capturing our family, and they are truly some of our favorite and most treasured photos, so I’m excited for you to experience it too! 

    Ashton, I hope that I was able to guide you in reserving that photo session on Disney Castaway Cay. I wish you beautiful memories during your cruise, and also captured during your photo session! Please sail back to planDisney if you have any other questions. 

    You’ve Got a Friend in Me, 
    Rana 
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Meet the Panelist: Rana, Michigan

Welcome aboard, friends! I’m Rana, a wife and mom of two from Michigan. I’ve practically raised my family aboard Disney Cruise Line and thus have experienced so much that Disney cruises offer—for kids, adults, and multigenerational groups. Creating magical moments for my family is what I Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Do-Best and I would love to help sprinkle magic on your Disney Cruise Line adventures!   Learn More About Rana

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