As part of their Halfway to Halloween marketing push, Disney has announced that they have launched a new, dynamic on-ride photo at Haunted Mansion. Here’s the announcement:
For an attraction that specifically asks for no flash pictures due to the spirits being sensitive to bright lights, I’m about to talk about something ironic: onboard photos.
Starting today, all foolish mortals materializing onboard this attraction at Magic Kingdom Park will notice that your photo will have a new look. As they’re known to do, the grim grinning ghosts are coming out to socialize – in the dead space of your photo! And if you ride this attraction about 10+ times each visit like I do (not hyperbole), you’ll also notice that each time you ride, a different ghost might follow you home.
Let me make this clear – Disney PhotoPass Service utilizes lightning to help capture photos onboard. So for those of you who constantly wonder where the camera is on this attraction, let that be your clue. Or, you know, just ask me in the comments, and I’ll tell you where it is.
Remember, there’s no photo preview wall at the exit of this attraction where you can link your photo, so there are two options to have it automatically linked to your Disney account while riding:
- Use your mobile device. Enable Bluetooth® for the My Disney Experience app before riding, ensure you’ve logged into the app sometime earlier that day, and keep your device out of low power mode. Then just put your device in your pocket or bag while you enjoy the ride.**
- Wear a MagicBand that’s linked to your Disney account. If you plan to reuse a MagicBand from a previous visit, click here for a few tips about your Disney PhotoPass experience.
This update at the Haunted Mansion is the first in our ongoing efforts to enhance onboard photos at some of your favorite Walt Disney World Resort attractions.
Love this ride always wondered where the cameras are.
Okay please tell me where these photos are taken. We always seem to miss the photo spot and end up with terrible ride photos each time.
I believe the photo happens in the portrait gallery at the beginning of the ride when the lightning is flashing.
That is where it’s located. The lightening is masking the flash of the camera.
I always thought the pic was at the end. Am I wrong?
We are going to MK tomorrow, so I really need to know when the picture is taken. Don’t want to miss being ready! 👻
You can learn more here: https://blogmickey.com/2019/04/video-haunted-mansion-on-ride-photo-portrait-effect/