Festive PhotoPass Magic Shots and Holiday Photo Ops Across Walt Disney World

Disney PhotoPass photographers add holiday magic to portraits all season long at Walt Disney World, with festive props, seasonal Magic Shots, and party-exclusive photo ops spanning all four parks, the PhotoPass Studios, and select resorts. Here's where to find each one — and how Memory Maker lets you take them all home.

During the holidays, Disney PhotoPass photographers turn an ordinary park photo into a Christmas-card-worthy keepsake with festive props, seasonal backdrops, and exclusive Magic Shots across Walt Disney World Resort. From Cinderella Castle to the Tree of Life, here's a tour of the holiday photo ops available this season — and where to find each one.

A Florida Winter Wonderland — No Coat Required

Holiday photos taken around Walt Disney World look like a trip to the North Pole, even when the weather calls for festive flip-flops instead of snow boots. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and PhotoPass photographers lean into it with holly-jolly props, Magic Shots, and more to make every snapshot merrier.

Festive Magic Shots and Props Across the Four Parks

Characters, Castles, and Holiday Backdrops

Studio Portraits and Resort Photo Ops

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Exclusive Photo Ops

Guests attending Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park can capture photo ops available exclusively during the separately ticketed event (weather permitting).

Take Home Every Shot with Memory Maker

With so many Magic Shots and props scattered across the resort, the simplest strategy is to ask each photographer which options they have available at their location — it's the easiest way to collect a wide variety of festive photos. To deck the halls with all of them, guests can purchase Memory Maker, which lets you download all the Disney PhotoPass photos and videos from your vacation — including on-ride attraction photos — for one price. A MagicBand or an eligible mobile device with Bluetooth enabled in the My Disney Experience app is required for certain attraction photos, and standard terms, activation windows, and expiration policies apply.

What This Means for Holiday Guests

The holidays may be the busiest time at Walt Disney World, but they're also the most photogenic. With festive Magic Shots in nearly every land — and party-exclusive ops layered on top — guests planning a winter visit can build an entire holiday album without ever leaving the parks. The move is simple: keep a Memory Maker entitlement ready, and ask every photographer what's new at their spot.