5. Invest in smartphone lenses (no selfie sticks!)

Image: Jett Farrell-Vega (@mykingdomforamouse Instagram)

Do you really enjoy smartphone photography but hate the limits of the lenses? We’ve talked about smartphone lens kits before at Theme Park Tourist. No matter what phone you have, there are tons of choices for amazing smartphone lenses. Photojojo offers an extremely cool set of magnetic smartphone lenses that are compatible with almost any phone. Just pre-install a magnetic ring around your camera then snap on any of their gorgeous lenses. Want something less permanent? Try these clip on lenses from Amazon or this 3-in-1 kit from DOFLY. With a proper smartphone lens, you can expand your photo range to include distant details like the towers of Cinderella Castle or extreme close ups like that ladybug that landed on your leg during Kilamanjaro Safari.

Oh, and don’t forget that selfie sticks are banned at Walt Disney World. Don’t be that guy.

6. Post often!

Image: Jett Farrell-Vega (@mykingdomforamouse Instagram)

Remember how I mentioned taking tons of photos? Disneygramming is an extremely competitive niche of the Instagram community. If you want to gain a strong following, you will need to post regularly—daily if possible.

This isn’t a make-or-break issue for aspiring Disneygrammers, particularly if you are just doing it for fun. I will admit to some long seasons where my own account has fallen temporarily dormant. However, if you want to build a following, your viewers will be more likely to pay attention if you post often. While reposts are acceptable every so often, the best way to ensure a solid Instagram following is to have enough resources to post daily.

This is easier for frequent visitors and Florida residents, but it isn’t impossible for the average Walt Disney World tourist to accomplish. The beauty of the digital age is that guests can take thousands of pictures without even denting the storage capacity of their smartphone. Don’t be gun-shy about taking tons of photos on your trip. If some are terrible, you can always delete them while waiting in line for a ride or during your travel time. The key is to make sure you have plenty of material to sustain a steady Instagram page. Even some of the most mundane photos can become beautiful pieces of art if you use Instagram’s tools wisely.

What are your favorite tips for upping your Walt Disney World Instagram game?