Where to Find Every PhotoPass Magic Shot at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2026
If you’re attending this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, you might want to take advantage of the special PhotoPass locations available throughout Magic Kingdom. From holiday backdrops on Main Street, U.S.A., to festive fun with favorite characters, the event offers exclusive Magic Shots and seasonal photo spots you won’t find any other time of year.
These photo opportunities are available in select locations and can vary from year to year. Many of them are exclusive to the Christmas Party. To help you figure out what options are available and where to find them, we’ve put together a list of Magic Shot locations for the 2026 party. We’ve organized them in a table of contents, so you can quickly jump to an option if you prefer to use this guide at the party. We also recommend making a list of party must-dos and saving it to your phone. If you go that route, make sure to include any favorite Magic Shots options, including where to find them!
As always, to take advantage of these PhotoPass opportunities at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, you’ll want to purchase the Memory Maker. You can buy it for your entire vacation, or purchase a one-day option and use it on the night of your party. You can view current Memory Maker pricing on Disney’s website. (If you’re buying it for an entire trip, you can purchase it up to 3 days in advance for a significant discount.)
2026 Magic Shots at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Use the table of contents below to quickly find a specific Magic Shot, or keep browsing the full list.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse
📍 Mickey & Minnie Mouse: Available from most Disney PhotoPass photographers on Main Street, U.S.A. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, from Nov. 8 through Dec. 22.
Olaf
📍 Olaf: Available from most Disney PhotoPass photographers on Main Street, U.S.A. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, from Nov. 8 through Dec. 22.
Holiday Orange Bird
📍 Holiday Orange Bird: Available from the Disney PhotoPass photographer located near the Swiss Family Treehouse in Adventureland.
Pluto
📍 This Magic Shot is available at the Park’s entrance. It is also available on the bridge leading from Cinderella Castle into Liberty Square.
Stitch
📍 Stitch: Available from the Disney PhotoPass photographer located on the bridge leading from Cinderella Castle into Tomorrowland during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, from Nov. 8 through Dec. 22.
Mickey Peppermint
📍 This Magic Shot is available from PhotoPass photographers in the Cinderella Castle Hub.
Muppets Christmas Carol
📍 This Magic Shot is available in Liberty Square near The Hall of Presidents.
Bean Bunny
📍 Bean Bunny: Available from the Disney PhotoPass photographer located near The Hall of Presidents.
MVMCP Party Prop and Border
📍 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Prop & Border: Available from Disney PhotoPass photographers located on Main Street, U.S.A., before Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, from Nov. 8 through Dec. 22.
Santa Jack Sleigh (Sandy Claws)
📍 Santa Jack Sleigh: Available from Disney PhotoPass photographers located at the top of Main Street, U.S.A., between the lawns during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Mistletoe
📍 This special photo opportunity is available from most photographers around the park. Disney recommends always asking your photographer!
Chip ‘n’ Dale Ornament
Chip ‘n’ Dale Ornament: Available from the Disney PhotoPass photographer located near the Swiss Family Treehouse in Adventureland during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, from Nov. 8 through Dec. 22.
Holiday Gift Box
📍 Available by the holiday tree in Town Square
Holiday Mickey Mouse Lights
📍 Available by the Christmas Tree in Town Square
Holiday Light Painting
📍 Available on the bridge leading from Cinderella Castle into Fantasyland
Goofy Gifts
📍 Available on Main Street, U.S.A., beginning at Main Street Cinema up to Casey’s Corner
Mickey Mouse Snowman
📍 Available by the Partners statue and in the Cinderella Castle hub area
Winter Confetti
📍 Available from most photographers around the park
Tinker Bell
📍 Available in most locations facing Cinderella Castle, and near the Cinderella Castle walls by Pinocchio Village Haus
Zero
📍 Available by the exit of the Haunted Mansion
Capture Your Moment During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Looking to take home a few extra holiday memories? Disney has added additional Capture Your Moment session times for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
These private, 20-minute photo sessions cost $99.00. (Additional sessions are available for advance booking at the same price.) However, the session fee does not include photo downloads, which are purchased separately. Per Disney, photos can be downloaded for $16.95 each. For the best value, guests should consider purchasing Memory Maker or a Memory Maker One-Day option to access all session photos and other PhotoPass memories. For more information about availability, booking, and session details, visit Disney’s Capture Your Moment page.
Final Thoughts
We hope you’ll get to take advantage of some of these Magic Shots at this year’s Christmas Party. For more of our party coverage, you might like the following:
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