Disney will be celebrating World Photo Day on August 19 by bringing Disney PhotoPass Day back to Walt Disney World! The special day will see all kinds of special photo opportunities and character experiences that aren’t normally offered.
Special Magic Shots, new characters, festive backdrops and more will be found throughout the four parks and Disney Springs. Here are the experiences you can look forward to on August 19:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Character Experiences:
- Meeko joins Pocahontas at Character Landing on Discovery Island
- Timon joins Rafiki at Rafiki’s Planet Watch
- Princess Atta joins Flik at Discovery Island near Creature Comforts
Photo opportunities:
- Dream Big Princess photo backdrop before the park entrance (daylight hours only)
- Jungle Book Magic Shot near Yak & Yeti Restaurant
- Visit the PhotoPass photographer in DinoLand U.S.A. from 9-10 p.m. to have magical Mickey light effects added to your photo
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Character Experiences:
- The Evil Queen, Maleficent and Cruella de Vil will meet with guests at Sunset Showcase from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Photo opportunities:
- Dream Big Princess photo backdrop outside the Theater of the Stars (daylight hours only)
- Poison Apple Magic Shot on Sunset Boulevard
- Fisheye lens in the Chinese Theatre Courtyard area
Epcot
Character Experiences:
- Genie will join Princess Jasmine in the Morocco Pavilion
- Mushu will join Mulan in the China Pavilion
Photo opportunities:
- Dream Big Princess photo backdrop near Epcot Character Spot (daylight hours only)
- Baymax Animated Magic Shot with the PhotoPass photographer located near Mouse Gear and the Fountain of Nations
- Fisheye lens near the fountain close to the entrance to Spaceship Earth
Magic Kingdom
Character Experiences:
- Dopey joins Snow White at Town Square Courtyard
- Captain Hook joins Peter Pan in Fantasyland
Photo opportunities:
- Dream Big Princess photo backdrop in Fantasyland (daylight hours only)
- Cinderella’s Coach in Fantasyland
- “Tangled” light painting photo opportunity near Ariel’s Grotto (available after dark)
- Mickey Mouse Magic Shot on the bridge near Fairytale Garden
- Main Street Vehicle near the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (available in the morning and early afternoon)
Disney Springs
Photo opportunities:
- Dream Big Princess photo backdrop next to the Marketplace Stage
- Fairy Wings Magic Shot near Tren-D (available from 1-10:30 p.m.)
- You can also visit the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs to enjoy special pricing on a Personalized Storybook now through August 20!
This is your chance to meet some of your favorite characters and get some unique photos that aren’t normally offered at Walt Disney World!
Source: Disney
