With the prayer flags in Asia

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Asia in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is liberally draped in Tibetan prayer flags. These are a stunning photo-worthy sight that will give you rich photos that look like they could have come from the Himalayas themselves. Authentic prayer flags are printed with mantras that are believed to spread peace, compassion, wisdom, and strength when they blow in the wind. Animal Kingdom’s versions have symbols of wildlife that are non-theistic, but they’re still a gorgeous sight.

• Pose in front of the flags strung around Expedition Everest.
• Grab a seat on the bench between two massive foot statues with flags adorning the tree behind you.
• Crouch down for a photo gazing upward at the flags.

In the gardens in Canada

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Head to Epcot’s Canada and you’ll find some of the best garden views in Disney. While there are plenty of other gardens throughout the parks and hotels, these are some of the least crowded. Constructed to mimic the Victoria Gardens, they have vivid flowers, a peaceful pond, and even a small cabin. Head further into Canada and you’ll find a massive waterfall awaiting you as well.

• Pose with the gardens behind you for a romantic shot.
• Get an eye-level photo of the kids in front of the flower beds.
• Head back and get a picture dancing in front of the waterfall.

Beneath Spaceship Earth

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The standard photo of Spaceship Earth is from the front or back with the massive globe behind you. A better pick is to get underneath the attraction instead. The geodesic sphere is fascinating up close, and makes for an eye-catching background that will set off any Disney picture perfectly.

• Pose directly beneath the globe and take a picture of the kids from below.
• Stand near the bottom of the sphere and get a couple’s shot with the edge of the attraction behind you.
• Take an angled shot with the side of the globe in your picture.

Around Muppet Courtyard

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Muppet Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is packed with gags. They’re easy to miss if you’re not looking, so slow down and challenge your kids to see how many jokes they can spot around the area. Get a picture with your favorite examples of the muppets’ silliness.

• Pose in front of the fountain, mimicking the positions of the characters in it.
• Stand stoically beside the tuxedoed Kermit, or get a close-up with just his giant green feet.
• Gather your wild “animals” around the paint spattered lion’s head where Animal left his graffiti.

Steer clear of the overdone shots and look for the locations that don’t have a long line. Use a little creativity and channel your inner Imagineer to get unique shots on your next trip to Disney.