This latest addition to the Magic Shot line-up is fantastic! Disney PhotoPass has made over 100 Magic Shots available so you can sprinkle some fairy dust on your pictures from Walt Disney World! Best of all, you can download all of your Disney PhotoPass vacation pictures when you pay $169 for a Disney MemoryMaker package (if booked up to three days in advance). This includes ride images and videos, Magic Shots, and more!Pose for a wild Magic Shot with Baby Animal from @TheMuppets! 🥁 Now available near Muppet Vision 3D at #HollywoodStudios. pic.twitter.com/gP7aymjttd
— DisneyPhotoPass (@DisneyPhotoPass) May 31, 2023

Updated planning context for 2026 visitors
This older Magic Shot update still helps families understand how PhotoPass extras work. Magic Shots can add characters, props, or effects to a photo, but availability can change by season, location, and photographer.
What this means for your trip
If you are near Grand Avenue or another PhotoPass spot, ask the photographer what Magic Shots are available before posing. It takes only a moment and can turn a normal family photo into a better souvenir.
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Quick answers
Do Magic Shots cost extra?
Taking the photo does not usually cost extra, but downloading it may require PhotoPass purchase, Memory Maker, or another entitlement.
Are Magic Shots always available?
No. They can vary by location, photographer, time, and season.
Should families ask for Magic Shots?
Yes. It is an easy way to find out what special photo options are available without losing much time.