Craft the perfect souvenir that you and your family can look back on. A Disney scrapbook is a great way to capture the Disney magic in photographs, food tickets, autographs, and more. Follow this ultimate guide to creating a Disney scrapbook and gather all the materials you’ll need for a beautiful keepsake.
Magical Locations To Take Photos for Your Disney Scrapbook
A personal scrapbook starts with photos commemorating your visit to the Disney parks. Stop by these notable, classic locations to photograph your family for your Disney scrapbook.
Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom
Start your scrapbook with a timeless photo in front of the castle. These castles never fail to impress, whether it’s a sunrise shot with warm sunlight kissing the spires or a magical nighttime photo with twinkling lights. Use this photo as your front page or a center point in your scrapbook.
Character Meet-and-Greets
Capture the joy on your face as you or your family hug your favorite Disney character. Meet famous characters, such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse or Anna and Elsa, and take unforgettable photos of the experience. Find out their meet-and-greet schedules in Disney apps and line up early to avoid those long lines and save time.
Themed Lands
Each page in your scrapbook could represent one of the themed lands at the Disney parks. Take photos in places such as Frontierland or Main Street for inspiration. Each location offers its own immersive design and unique vibe to build your scrapbook.
Pose in front of these backgrounds while also taking photos of the scenery itself. This way, you’ll have a variety of photos to play with on the page. Focus on those close-ups and wide photos of the scenery to add more details to your scrapbook.
The Rides and Attractions
Many rides and attractions offer photo opportunities for those on the ride. Save these photos for your scrapbook to procure candid photos of your fun adventure. Add these photos as part of your Disney scrapbook, whether you take a goofy photo on Splash Mountain or capture the thrills on Space Mountain.
How To Pose for Magical Disney Photos
A scrapbook is more involved than your traditional photo album. While you lead your family to different photo opportunities, think about the different poses you and your family could include for a fun image. Use these photography tips to create a story-telling scene for your scrapbook.
Recreate Disney Scenes
Get inspired by your favorite Disney characters and pose like you’re from one of your favorite franchises. Hold out your arms in a “let it go” pose like Elsa or hold up a book like Belle. It’s a fun and interactive way for Disney fans to bring their favorite stories to life in their own photos.
Use Props
Include souvenirs, clothes, and accessories in your Disney photos. Hold out your Disney balloon, Mickey ears, or a sweet treat, and set the scene for your photo. These props add a whimsical touch and make your shots more vibrant.
Go Candid
Sometimes, you can take the best photo by living in the moment. Capture genuine joy as you laugh with your group, eat a Mickey-shaped snack, or react to magical surprises. These candid moments are rich with emotion and translate beautifully into your scrapbook.
Take Group Photos
Include everyone in your group with a fun formation! Stand in a line, link arms, or make silly faces together. Group photos add warmth and camaraderie to your memories.
Take advantage of Disney’s PhotoPass opportunity if you want to include everyone in the photo. This service allows you to take photos at notable landmarks with professional photographers. Group up and take memorable photos with your family and friends.
Capture Silhouettes and Abstract Shots
Use this time to take advantage of the lighting in your photos when the sun starts to set. Stand in dimly lit areas to make silhouettes or play around with the reflections in the water. These aesthetic photos will stand out in your scrapbook.
Using Quality Materials To Create Your Scrapbook
Once you have your photos, gather the rest of your supplies to craft the pages in your scrapbook. Use a high-quality album base and look for these decorative embellishments for your design.
Choosing a Sturdy Scrapbook or Album Base
Look for a solid, sturdy base to hold the pages of your scrapbook. Many craft and souvenir stores offer Disney-themed scrapbooks full of characters and designs. Start with one of these scrapbook bases as a template for your keepsake. Use albums with acid-free pages so your photos won’t fade or degrade over time if you want to make a scrapbook from scratch.
High-Quality Stickers and Embellishments
Add playful stickers, washi tape, and cut-out embellishments to bring your pages to life. These designs could correspond to your trip and complement the colors in your photographs. Arrange these extra parts around your images to give character to your scrapbook.
Photo Printing Tips
Print out your favorite photos in different sizes and shapes to add variety to your layout as you prepare the images for the page. Avoid fading my printing out high-quality photos for your scrapbook. Instead, use a matte finish instead of glossy to prevent fingerprints on your images.
Add Tasting Cards and Tickets
Include any paper mementos you have from your trip to add to your scrapbook. Your park entry tickets, tasting cards, or any receipts are physical reminders of your adventures. Tell the story of your trip with these pieces of evidence.
Additional Creative Scrapbook Ideas
Once you settled on your main design, add lettering and captions to personalize your scrapbook. Use this ultimate guide to creating a Disney scrapbook.
Tell a Story Through Chronology
Organize your scrapbook page by page to guide readers through the day as it unfolds. Include photos of when you enter the park first thing in the morning and close the scrapbook with nighttime photos of the fireworks.
Use Captions and Quotes
Add captions under each photo describing the moment, or even include your favorite Disney quotes to enhance your page designs. For instance, commemorate the Pixar film “Up” by writing “Adventure is out there!” within the scrapbook. Don’t forget to write in your captions with your favorite Disney pen set!
Include Autographs from Characters
Add more physical memories of your time at Disney by including autographs from the meet-and-greet sessions. Bring your scrapbook with you or cut out a piece of paper for the characters to sign to add extra detail to your scrapbook.
Mark your Disney trip as a chapter in your travel scrapbook. These souvenirs retell the story of your adventures through photographs, embellishments, and captions to create a personal keepsake. Commemorate your time at the Disney parks with a fun, captivating art project.