One of the unrealized promises of Disney’s MyMagic+ technology is the ability to match up your magic band with your face for some surprise photopass photos and videos around the park. That promise is now a lot closer to reality…
New Photopass added inside Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom
When the ghost host says a ghost will follow you home, he means it. Now photographic proof has materialized thanks to a new Disney PhotoPass moment added to the iconic Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The passengers…
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party exclusive Disney photopass magic moments
The holidays at Walt Disney World are known for the extra dusting of magical theming that festoon the parks and resorts. It’s very photographic and Disney’s Photopass photographers are always there to assist you with a selfie or family portrait.…
Imagineering Research creates Augmented Reality digital character tool
Disney Imagineering’s research division is actively working with brilliant student groups around the world. It’s a big part of their recruitment program and occasionally creates something that could make its way into the parks or resorts in a few years.…
Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Disney’s Bambi at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
With Walt Disney’s animated classic “Bambi” celebrating its 75th anniversary this year (the US premiere was yesterday in 1942) we were wondering why there wasn’t some sort of theme park tie-in. The good news is that this weekend, August 25-27,…
Disney PhotoPass Service adds extra magic to China Pavilion
The Disney PhotoPass service that comes with your Annual Pass or a Memory Maker package can be a great way for guests to capture those special moments from the park without lugging their own camera around. The Disney cast members…
Magic Kingdom testing exclusive Princess greeting with Memory Maker purchase
The elusive Princess photo can be one of the more difficult memories to score while on your Walt Disney World vacation. When you’re at the Magic Kingdom, either you commit a Fastpass+ for a character at the Princess Fairytale Hall…
NextGen Technology StoryMaker adds personalized farewell to “it’s a small world”
To me the real promise of the next-generation technology Walt Disney World reportedly spent northwards of $1.6 billion installing in its parks has always been to augment the guest experience with even more magic. Disney chose to start with a…