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New PhotoPass Magic Shots To Celebrate The New Year

  • Writer: Haley
    Haley
  • Dec 30, 2025
  • 2 min read

Ring in 2026 in style with these fun and festive magic shots offered by Disney PhotoPass throughout Walt Disney World! 


Disney PhotoPass is stepping up their celebration spirit by offering multiple fun Magic Shot opportunities throughout Walt Disney World. These Magic Shots will be available from December 30th – January 4th. Exact PhotoPass locations for each shot can be found below. 


  • Fireworks (Night-time Only):

    • At the park entrance and in the Cinderella Castle hub at Magic Kingdom 

    • At the main entrance, in the center of World Celebration Gardens, and heading into World Showcase from World Celebration near the Disney Vacation Club kiosk at EPCOT

    • In most locations on Hollywood & Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    • At the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs. 

    Family of five in front of a lit-up castle at night, pointing at fireworks that spell "2026." Happy expressions, colorful outfits.
    The Fireworks Magic Shot

  • Balloons:

    • At the park entrance and in most locations facing Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom

    • In most locations at EPCOT, except World Showcase

    • At the entrance of Animal Kingdom before the ticket windows

    • In most locations at Hollywood Studios 

    • In outdoor locations at Disney Springs

    • At select Walt Disney World Resorts


Three kids in colorful outfits hold Mickey balloons. Cinderella Castle is illuminated in blue and pink at night. Balloons read 2026.
The Balloons Magic Shot

  • Sparklers (Night-time Only):

    • At Magic Kingdom Park near Astro Orbiter and on the bridge in front of Be Our Guest Restaurant FROM DECEMBER 30 – 31 

    • In the Cinderella Castle hub to the right-hand side at Magic Kingdom FROM JANUARY 1 – 4 

    • At the main entrance of EPCOT

    • On Hollywood Boulevard closest to the fountain and by The Trolley Car Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    • At the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs


Two smiling people in festive clothes hold sparkler numbers "2026" and Mickey shapes. A castle is brightly lit in the night background.
The Sparklers Magic Shot

  • Confetti: 

    • In most locations at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs, and select Walt Disney World Resorts


Woman in a white sweater blows gold confetti into the air, standing on a nighttime street with lit buildings in the background.
The Confetti Magic Shot

  • Confetti Popper:

    • At Magic Kingdom Park by the exit of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and by the entrance to Storybook Circus FROM DECEMEBER 30 – 31

    • In the Cinderella Castle hub to the left-hand side FROM JANUARY 1 – 4

    • In the center of World Celebration Gardens, and heading into World Showcase from World Celebration near the Disney Vacation Club kiosk at EPCOT

    • On Sunset Boulevard furthest from the Hollywood Tower Hotel, and by Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    • Between Pizzafari and Creature Comforts by the “Tree of Life Garden” sign, between Yak & Yeti Restaurant and Anandapur Theater in Asia, and by Tiffins Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park 

    • At the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs and select Walt Disney World Resorts

Two people smile at night in front of a lit castle, wearing festive outfits. Gold confetti floats around, creating a joyful, celebratory mood.
The Confetti Popper Magic Shot

Which of the offered Magic Shots screams, “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” to you?


Source – Disney PhotoPass

Photo – Disney PhotoPass 



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