The Quick Read
Key Takeaways
- What: Tinseltown Photos is a walk-in PhotoPass studio with a retro Christmas living room set.
- Where: Just left of the main entrance turnstiles at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- When: Open since November 7, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on holiday-season park days.
- Price: Portraits are included with park admission. Single downloads cost $16.95 each.
- Upgrade: Memory Maker One Day at $85 beats single downloads at 6 photos.
OPEN Brief: Tinseltown Photos is the closest holiday card shot to the gate at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Taking the photo is easy. The harder call is how you pay to download it.
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Where Is Tinseltown Photos at Hollywood Studios?
Tinseltown Photos sits immediately to your left after the main entrance turnstiles at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Tinseltown Photos is inside the Hollywood Boulevard building long known as Sid Cahuenga’s One-of-a-Kind. A Disney PhotoPass photographer takes your portrait, and the session is included with park admission. The same room also works as a PhotoPass service desk.
Since it’s at the front of the park, the studio costs you almost no extra walking. Make it your first afternoon stop or your last one on the way out. For the rest of your day, see OPEN’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios guide.
What’s Inside the Tinseltown Photos Holiday Studio?
The Tinseltown Photos holiday studio is a mid-century modern Christmas living room built for holiday card portraits.
Red velvet curtains frame the room, and oversized ornament cutouts hang overhead. The tree is trimmed with silver tinsel garland and white lights, with a gold star on top. A photographer guides each party through a few poses.
Which Easter Eggs Hide in the Tinseltown Photos Set?
The Tinseltown Photos set hides a nod to classic film and one to a former Hollywood Studios attraction.
- Rosebud sled: The wooden sled labeled “Rosebud” is a nod to Citizen Kane.
- Toy train: The stationary toy train sits around the base of the tree.
- Red area rug: The patterned rug matches the carpet from the former MuppetVision 3D theater.
Look for the sled while your party waits. It’s easier to spot from the line than from the posing mark.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Tinseltown Photos?
Tinseltown Photos usually has its shortest line in mid-afternoon, after the opening rush and before the pre-close crowd.
Each party gets a few minutes of guided posing, so this line moves slower than a standard PhotoPass spot. The line builds when the doors open at 1 p.m. and again right before park close. Exact hours follow the park’s daily schedule.
Does Tinseltown Photos Open During Disney Jollywood Nights?
Tinseltown Photos also operates during Disney Jollywood Nights, the separate-ticket holiday event.
Disney Jollywood Nights runs on select nights through January 5, 2027. PhotoPass digital downloads are included with the event ticket, so a Tinseltown portrait that night costs nothing extra. Event dates are on the OPEN Orlando events calendar.
Is Memory Maker Worth It for Tinseltown Photos?
Memory Maker beats single downloads once you want 6 photos in one day or 11 across a trip.
Single downloads are sold one at a time in the My Disney Experience app and include basic borders and stickers. Memory Maker covers unlimited photos and ride videos for a set window. Here’s where each option breaks even.
| Option | Price | Coverage | Breaks Even At |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single download | $16.95 each | 1 high-resolution photo | Baseline |
| Memory Maker One Day | $85 | 1 day, 6 a.m. to 5:59 a.m. | 6 photos ($101.70 value) |
| Memory Maker Advance | $185 | 30 days, bought 3+ days ahead | 11 photos ($186.45 value) |
| Memory Maker Standard | $210 | 30 days, immediate activation | 13 photos ($220.35 value) |
The right pick depends on how many park days you have.
- Portraits only: Single downloads are cheapest if Tinseltown Photos is your only stop and you want 1 to 5 photos.
- One big park day: Memory Maker One Day wins if you pair the studio with characters and rides like Tower of Terror or Slinky Dog Dash.
- Two or more days: Memory Maker Advance wins. Two One Day passes cost $170, and $15 more buys 30 days plus photos for up to 25 linked Family & Friends members.
Advance Timing Rule
Memory Maker Advance only works if you buy it at least three full days before your first park day. Photos taken within 3 days of the purchase date are excluded.
What Else Can You Do Inside Tinseltown Photos?
Tinseltown Photos is also a full PhotoPass service desk and a quiet display of the park’s 1989 opening.
- Photo help: Cast Members can link missing ride or photographer photos to My Disney Experience, combine family accounts, and activate Memory Maker.
- Prints and frames: Viewing counters show all your vacation photos, and you can order prints or custom-framed keepsakes on the spot.
Got a missing ride photo? Fix it here at the front of the park. It saves a call later.
What Was Sid Cahuenga’s One-of-a-Kind?
Sid Cahuenga’s One-of-a-Kind was a real Hollywood memorabilia and antique shop when the park opened in 1989.
Sid Cahuenga’s sold genuine movie props, celebrity autographs, and screen-worn costumes. One famous piece was a $65,000 jacket from Mary Poppins. In Disney lore, Sid Cahuenga was a fictional autograph hound and prop collector who opened the bungalow to sell his finds.
Nothing is for sale now, but the walls still hold framed celebrity photos, vintage posters, and “Hidden Walts,” personal photos and artifacts tied to Walt Disney. Look around while you wait for your turn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a reservation for Tinseltown Photos?
Tinseltown Photos does not take reservations. It works on a walk-in basis, unlike the booked Capture Your Moment sessions elsewhere at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
How long do Disney PhotoPass photos stay in your account?
Disney PhotoPass photos stay in your account for 45 days. You can preview the watermarked versions at home and buy only the ones you want.
Does Lightning Lane Multi Pass include PhotoPass downloads?
Lightning Lane Multi Pass includes digital downloads of your on-ride attraction photos and videos for that day at no extra charge.
Holiday studio hours and Memory Maker prices are current as of November 13, 2026. Daily hours can shift with the park schedule.
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