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Disneyland PhotoPass Apple Watch Hack

If You're Wearing an Apple Watch at Disneyland, This Cool Trick Will Blow Your Mind

Jun 25 2018

Just when I thought I knew ALL the Disneyland tricks and tips, one of the park's PhotoPass photographers practically knocked my (millennial pink) mouse ears right off my head on my most recent trip with this genius hack. Before I get to the steps, you'll need to download the Disneyland app and have Maxpass. You'll also need an Apple Watch. OK, are you ready to have your mind blown? Keep reading to find out how to speed up the photo process at Disneyland with this easy tip — you'll save so much time, you might even get in a few extra rides!

(One note for Disney World visitors: MagicBands work in a similar way as this hack, so you don't actually need it for that park!)

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Open the Disneyland app and click on "Show PhotoPass Code."

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Screenshot the code on your phone.

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Edit the image by cropping it as a square just around the code.

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Select the image in Photos and click "Create Watch Face."

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Select the top option, "Photos Watch Face."

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Click "Add" below "Photos."

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Give it a minute; it takes a little bit of time, but the code will automatically show up on your Apple Watch.

Now for the rest of your trip, anytime you have a Disney park photographer take your photo, all they have to do is scan your watch. You don't have to pull out your phone, open the app, and wait for everything to load. It's just a one-step process.

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After the Disney park photographer scans your watch, open up the Disneyland app and click "Photos."

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Your PhotoPass photos will be there for you to upload to your phone!

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