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14 Spectacular Photo Spots in Magic Kingdom at Disney World that Are Unforgettable (Plus 5 Bonus Locations!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make memories that last a lifetime with these 19 spectacular photo spots in Magic Kingdom.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ok, let\u2019s be honest. Anywhere you take a picture in Disney World is going to be Instagram-worthy. You\u2019re at freaking Disney World, after all. But if you\u2019re looking for the absolute best photo spots in Magic Kingdom<\/strong>, I\u2019ve got you covered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is so much going on at any given moment at Disney World that some of the best photo spots in Magic Kingdom slip under the radar. You could walk by one of these gorgeous backdrops and not even notice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It would be a tragedy if you returned home from the Most Magical Place on Earth and found out you\u2019d missed out on some of the juiciest photo opportunities at the park<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why I\u2019ve compiled this list of 19 spectacular photo spots in Magic Kingdom that will fill up your Disney photo album and your Instagram page. (By the way, number 5 is my favorite).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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1. The Purple Wall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You know this wall. You\u2019ve seen this wall a lot<\/strong>. The Instagram pictures of influencers posing in front of it, the TikTok videos of people replicating this wall in their homes. This is THE purple wall<\/strong>, and it\u2019s an absolute must for your list of photo spots in Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Purple Wall is a perfect example of how anything in Disney World can make a glamorous photo op.<\/strong> The Purple Wall was originally meant to be a background wall on the side of a building that didn\u2019t see a lot of traffic. But then people started to notice how great a photo spot it was in Magic Kingdom, and now the wall has become sort of a celebrity in its own right. Disney even sells merch to match the angular design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> The Purple Wall is located near the entrance of Tomorrowland<\/strong> on the side of the building where Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin are. When you first enter Tomorrowland take an immediate right, and you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: The Purple Wall in Tomorrow Land.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

2. Grass Hub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Grass Hub isn\u2019t just a superb photo op; it\u2019s also one of my favorite spots in the Magic Kingdom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a picnic area of artificial green grass in front of Cinderella’s Castle<\/strong> that is enclosed behind a little gate and blocked off from traffic. But don\u2019t let the lock off fool you\u2014anyone can hang out on the Grass Hub, and it\u2019s the perfect spot to take a little breather after a long day of magical adventures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We came here in the afternoon after spending a solid eight hours running around the park. It was so nice to rest my tired feet and lay on the ground and star up at the sky while making shapes out of the fluffy white clouds, like Carl and Ellie from Up<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring a picnic and relax between rides while people watching the folks who walk by. But don\u2019t forget to take a few pictures. The Grass Hub\u2019s location in front of Cinderella\u2019s Castle makes it one of the best photo spots in the Magic Kingdom.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> As you walk toward the Castle from Main Street USA, you\u2019ll see two enclosed grass spaces on either side of the walkway.<\/strong> This photo was taken from the Grass Hub on the left, which I thought gave a smashing view of the castle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Grass Hub is surrounded by a little fence, but there are two entrances at the northern edge of the Hub and another one on the left side as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: The Grass Hub.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

3. Wishing Well<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll feel like a princess as you make a wish upon a penny and drop it into Snow White\u2019s Wishing Well. It\u2019s one of the best photo spots in Magic Kingdom because this magical well is off the beaten path and away from the crowds<\/strong>. This means you\u2019ll have plenty of time to take the perfect photo and try out as many whimsical poses as your heart desires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, it\u2019s a unique photo op that captures the castle in the background without <\/em>capturing any other park guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> The Wishing Well is located on the Eastern side of Cinderella\u2019s Castle<\/strong> on the walkway that leads away from Fantasyland and toward Tomorrowland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get here from Main Street by taking the top left walkway out of the Castle Hub and walking as if going to the Merida Meet and Greet between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. When you reach Merida\u2019s stage, there\u2019s a fork in the road. Take the path leading towards the castle, and you\u2019ll be able to see the Wishing Well from here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: Snow White’s Wishing Well.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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4. In front of the Main Street balloons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for fun and unique photo spots in Magic Kingdom? Try taking a picture in front of the Main Street balloons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Street is an iconic segment of Disney World (although, honestly, what part of Disney World is not iconic at this point?), and getting a photo with the Main Street balloons has recently become an Instagram phenomenon.<\/strong> Honestly, it\u2019s a vibe, and I\u2019m here for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this picture, you have two options. Option one:<\/em> you can ask the balloon handler if you can hold the balloons for a quick picture. Option two:<\/em> do as I did and take a picture in front of the balloons without bothering the balloon handler or the other guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I chose to take a picture in front of the balloons because the handler was pretty busy, and I didn’t want to wait around for a lull. I was at Disney, after all, and there was way too much adventure to be had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> <\/strong>This one is easy to find. The balloons themselves make it hard to miss. Go about halfway down Main Street, and you\u2019re bound to see someone standing on the side of the road peddling balloons.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: Main Streat Balloons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

5. Garden by Town Square Theater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The garden by Town Square Theater is my favorite photo spot in Magic Kingdom. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We stumbled upon this quaint little turn-of-the-century garden after we went into the Theater to buy me a set of ears. The garden is at the exit of the shop and is hidden in the very southeastern corner of the park.<\/strong> There is next to no traffic here, and it\u2019s such a cute area to hang out in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The garden sits next to a covered walkway that provides shade and level lighting for the perfect photo setting<\/strong>, while the flowers make the perfect backdrop to show off a more elegant side of Disney. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because hardly anyone comes by this area, it\u2019s also the perfect place for people who are a little camera shy<\/strong>. You can take all the time you need posing for pics in this gorgeous garden, and you won\u2019t get interrupted by crowds of people like in the rest of the park. The Purple Wall mentioned above is also great for this as it\u2019s a low-traffic area as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> The garden at Town Square Theater is located at the exit of the Town Square Theater shop<\/strong>, but you don\u2019t have to go into the shop to get there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, enter Main Street from the entrance on the right side and pass under the railroad bridge. Then, as soon as you come out from under the railroad, turn immediately right. The garden walkway is the first thing you\u2019ll see when you enter Main Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: Town Square Theater Garden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

6. Roy and Minnie Statue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two famous statues on Main Street, and I\u2019d encourage you to get pictures of both of them if you can. But, if you only have time to get a picture with one of them, I would say the Roy and Minnie statue at the beginning of Main Street is the better of the two photo spots in Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Roy and Minnie statue is less famous than the \u201cPartners\u201d statue of Walt and Mickey, so there usually isn\u2019t as long of a line to get a picture in front of it.<\/strong> The Partners statue is iconic, which means that while it\u2019s a first-rate photo spot, you\u2019re also going to spend about 30 minutes or longer waiting in line to get a picture with Walt and Mickey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While they\u2019re not the stars of the show, Roy and Minnie are just as important to the Disney legacy as Walt and Mickey are. They\u2019re the supporting roles that catapulted the other two into the spotlight, and the Disney brand wouldn\u2019t exist without their help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when it comes down to it, the Roy and Minnie statue is easier to get a picture with because you\u2019re fighting fewer people for the opportunity.<\/strong> But don\u2019t be like me and wait until you\u2019re leaving the park to snag the photo op. You\u2019ll get a much better picture during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> Located on the bench in front of the flagpole at the entrance to Main Street, USA. <\/strong>You seriously can’t miss it when you enter the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: Roy & Minnie Statue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Cinderella\u2019s Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This one is the \u201cWell, duh\u201d photo spot on the list. Of course, you have to get a picture in front of Cinderella\u2019s Castle.<\/strong> Still, as popular as it is, it\u2019s still one of the best photo spots in Magic Kingdom. It\u2019s simply iconic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> You\u2019ll have the best chance of not getting strangers in your photos if you go all the way up to the foot of the castle for your photo op.<\/strong> Walk up Main Street, past the Hub, to the compass on the ground directly in front of the castle. That\u2019s going to be one of the best photo spots for Cinderella\u2019s Castle in Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: Cinderella’s Castle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

8. Side of Cinderella\u2019s Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another one of the best photo spots in Magic Kingdom is to take a picture on the side <\/em>of Cinderella\u2019s Castle.<\/strong> It\u2019s wonderful because the side paths that lead between the different Magic Kingdom lands are way <\/em>less traveled, so you\u2019re more likely to get a private photoshoot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seriously, not a single soul walked by while we were taking this picture. And it\u2019s a unique angle of the castle that is different from anything else you\u2019d see on Instagram.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> <\/strong>Both side castle paths make for perfect photo spots of Cinderella\u2019s Castle in Magic Kingdom, but this photo was taken on the path near Liberty Square. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leave the Hub of Main Street as if you were walking to Liberty Square, but then take an immediate right as soon as you cross the bridge.<\/strong> Walk down the side path toward Fantasyland, and you\u2019ll find this photo spot about halfway down the walkway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: Side of Cinderella’s Castle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

9. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Way back on the edge of Frontierland is one of the best photo spots in Magic Kingdom. At the exit of the Thunder Mountain ride is a little lookout area where you can look across the water to Tom Sawyer Island. It\u2019s a beautiful spot to take in the view and to take a few photos. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This lookout is often unoccupied because Thunder Mountain is so far away from anything else in the park.<\/strong> The only people who come by are the ones getting off the ride, and they\u2019re usually more excited to run off to their next adventure than to stop and take some pics. So it’s another super private photo spot that will leave you coming home with some pretty iconic photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> This photo spot is at the exit of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.<\/strong> You can get to it either by riding the ride and then finding the lookout toward your left as you exit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, if you\u2019re not a fan of thrill rides, simply follow the path that starts at the entrance of the ride. Instead of going into the line, go right and follow the path up near the exits, and you\u2019ll see the lookout on your right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adventurer\u2019s Note:<\/strong> Noticing a theme here? Most of the best photo spots in Magic Kingdom are in beautiful areas less traveled by.<\/strong> This way, you have plenty of time to take pictures without worrying about a line waiting to do the same. And because they\u2019re off the beaten path, you\u2019ll come home with a bunch of unique photos others may never have thought about taking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: Big Thunder Mountain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Related: Disney World Resort Hopping: What Is It and How To Do It in 2024<\/a>?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Tron Rollercoaster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tron is one of the newer rides at Magic Kingdom, released in the spring of 2023. It\u2019s a super fun coaster, and I highly recommend it if you\u2019re the thrill-seeking type of adventurer. But even if roller coasters aren\u2019t your thing, you can still hop over the edge of Tomorrowland to snap a pic at one of the best photo spots in Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, I\u2019m not going to lie. Getting this shot is going to be a little tricky. You want to time the snap so the camera also captures the roller coaster as it goes by. <\/strong>And that coaster is freaking fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recommend watching the coaster go by a couple of times so you can get a sense of what it sounds like just before it comes around the bend. <\/strong>Then have whoever is taking the picture of you do burst shots<\/em> so it takes a hundred pictures at once. This will be the best way to make sure you get the coaster in the background and don\u2019t miss it as it goes by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> Tron is on the edge of Tomorrowland, behind Space Mountain and Tomorrowland Speedway.<\/strong> Follow the path toward Tron Lightcycle Run as if you were going to get on the ride. For the picture, pick any spot along the upper half of the ramp where you can see the coaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: Tron Rollercoaster.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

11. In a candy shop <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This one is such a classic. And it\u2019s super easy. Step one:<\/em> pick a candy shop, any candy shop\u2014they\u2019re literally everywhere throughout the park. But I chose to go to the Confectionary on Main Street<\/strong> as it\u2019s a candy paradise. Step two:<\/em> Snap a pic of you choosing your favorite candy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s cute. It\u2019s whimsy. And that, in essence, is Disney in a nutshell. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> The Confectionary is the first store on the southern corner of Main Street.<\/strong> At the entrance of the park, walk past the flagpole area where Roy and Minnie hang out, and you\u2019ll see it on the right-hand side, across the street from the Emporium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: In a candy store!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

12. Casting Agency Door<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Main Street is absolutely stuffed with prime photo spots for Magic Kingdom. I\u2019ve listed a few, but I\u2019m sure you could find a hundred more just in this area of the park alone. Still, the Casting Agency Door is one of my favorites.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> <\/strong>This one was harder to find. I\u2019d heard about the Casting Agency Door, and I knew I had to check it out. But it\u2019s one tiny door tucked inside the chaos of a bustling Main Street. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how you get to the Casting Agency Door: Make your way about halfway up Main Street, going toward the castle. Keep to the left side of the street and watch for Disney Clothiers. Once you see this shop, you\u2019re going to keep walking but stay close to the building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Casting Agency Door is tucked away between Disney Clothiers and Casey\u2019s Corner, across the street from Crystal Arts and Main Street Bakery.<\/strong> If you\u2019ve hit the entrance for Casey\u2019s Corner, you\u2019ve gone too far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: Casting Agency Door on Main Street.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

13. Tangled Flower Wall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While earlier I said to try and get your pictures done during the day for optimal lighting, the Tangled Flower Wall is a picture that looks magical whether taken during the day or at night.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the area is well-lit and the purples and yellows stand out in the dark, if you get to Fantasyland after the sun goes down (and many of the kids have gone to bed) like we did, you\u2019ll still get a marvelous picture against Rapunzal\u2019s wall.<\/strong> In fact, it\u2019s one of the best photo spots in all of the Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This area of the park is just a restroom, but the Imagineers at Disney gave their all to make sure this restroom was the most iconic restroom in the park. It\u2019s beautifully decorated, and feels like you stepped into the Tangled<\/em> movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while it\u2019s surprising to hear, there\u2019s more than this one photo spot in the Tangled<\/em> restroom area. It was a little too crowded to snap more pictures, but if you go on a less crowded day, look around for more photo spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try standing on the bench in the square and leaning off the light post while your photographer captures the hanging lanterns as well as your cute pose.<\/strong> Or grab a selfie next to the flower wall in the women\u2019s restroom. Like anything else at Disney, your only limit is your imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location: <\/span><\/strong>The Tangled <\/em>restrooms are between Haunted Mansion and It\u2019s a Small World. You\u2019ll be able to see the spot from far away since it\u2019s marked by Rapunzel\u2019s tower. <\/strong>It\u2019s on the left-hand side of the entrance into Fantasyland when coming from Liberty Square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: The Tangled Restrooms!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

14. The Mad Tea Party Teacups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Talk about iconic. A picture on the Mad Tea Party Teacups is about as classic a Disney photo spot as you can get.<\/strong> Not only is this one of the best photo spots in Magic Kingdom, but this could end up being one of the best pictures you snap at any of the Disney World parks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We tried to take this picture a couple of ways. First, we took a pretty and posed picture while we were waiting for the ride to start. Pretty. Posed. Boring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then we took a few candid shots while the ride was spinning, and these turned out lovely. This one is one of my favorites from our entire trip because it\u2019s so authentic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While smiling for the camera can be fun, this candid shot shows the true joy of being at Disney. <\/strong>And that, my friends, is what memories are made of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/span> The Mad Tea Party is on the border between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland.<\/strong> Located in the center between Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Tomorrowland Speedway, and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Magic Kingdom Photo Spot: The Alice in Wonderland<\/em> Teacups.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Cool off from the summer sun at Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon<\/a>, the BEST Disney waterpark!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Unpictured Honorable Mentions\u2014 5 More Amazing Photo Spots in Magic Kingdom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. The Partners statue of Walt and Mickey in front of Cinderella\u2019s Castle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The Carrousel in Fantasyland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The Magic Kingdom Railroad Train.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Gaston\u2019s Fountain in Fantasyland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Be Our Guest restaurant entrance in Fantasyland.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Frequently Asked Questions About Photo Spots in Magic Kingdom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Where are the PhotoPass locations in Magic Kingdom?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Professional Disney-employed photographers are stationed throughout all of the parks to make sure you get the magical photos you deserve. They even have the ability to add a little extra magic to the photos by adding CGI characters with Magic Shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are hundreds of PhotoPass locations throughout the parks<\/strong>, and there won\u2019t always be a cast member stationed at all of them at any given time. They usually hang around the most popular photo spots, like on Main Street, in front of the Castle, or in front of popular attractions. You\u2019ll recognize the cast members from their blue shorts or pants, white shirts, khaki photographer\u2019s vest, and the big camera they hold in their hands.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here are a few places where you might spot one of the Disney photographers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n