Disney Testing Signature Portrait Sessions at Select Resort Hotels
By Rikki
Want professional Disney photos? Walt Disney World is now testing a brand-new Signature Portrait Sessions experience at select Disney Resort hotels and honestly, this looks like an incredible option for families, couples, and Disney fans wanting next-level vacation photos.
The new experience is currently part of a pilot program and is available for:
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
And yes…photo downloads and professional retouching are INCLUDED.
What Are Disney Signature Portrait Sessions?
Disney’s new Signature Portrait Sessions offer guests the opportunity to work with specially trained Disney PhotoPass photographers using:
- Advanced photography equipment
- Professional lighting
- Guided posing and location recommendations
Sessions are designed to create elevated, professional-quality Disney vacation portraits in some of the most beautiful resort settings at Walt Disney World.
Where the Sessions Take Place
Currently, the pilot program is available at:
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Guests can choose from:
- Indoor photo locations
- Outdoor resort backdrops
Photographers will also help guide guests toward the best lighting and scenery for their session.
What’s Included in the Experience?
The Signature Portrait Session package currently costs $399.
The experience includes:
- Up to 40 minutes of consultation and photography time
- A specially trained Disney PhotoPass portrait photographer and assistant
- Advanced lighting and photography equipment
- Access to props
- Professional retouching
- Digital downloads of all session images
Disney says guests should receive approximately 60 edited photos per session.
Why This Is Different from Standard PhotoPass
Unlike regular PhotoPass locations throughout the parks, these portrait sessions are designed to feel much more personalized and premium.
This experience offers:
- Dedicated photography time
- Professional portrait styling
- Customized guidance
- Resort-exclusive backdrops
- Enhanced editing and retouching
For guests celebrating:
- Engagements
- Anniversaries
- Honeymoons
- Family vacations
- Special milestones
- Tuesday 😉
This could become a very popular offering.
How to Book a Session
Guests interested in reserving a Signature Portrait Session can contact the Disney Portrait Sessions team directly by emailing:
DisneyPortraitSessions@disney.com
Since this is currently a pilot program with limited availability, spots may fill quickly.
Final Thoughts
Disney’s Signature Portrait Sessions feel like a natural evolution of the PhotoPass experience, offering guests a more elevated and personalized way to capture vacation memories.
If this pilot program proves successful, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Disney expand the offering to even more resort hotels in the future.
I personally think it’s a great option. People always as me, Rikki….what can I do that’s special for this occasion? And honestly, this is gonna be my number one answer moving forward!
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