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Where to Get Disney World Silhouette Portraits


Imagine capturing a moment at Disney World in a way that’s both unique and timeless.
Disney World Silhouette Portraits are a perfect, affordable alternative to traditional souvenirs.
These hand-cut portraits are made from black cardstock and capture a simple yet elegant profile of you or your loved ones.

You can watch skilled Disney artists bring your silhouette to life, adding just enough detail to make it special. You’ll find this portrait stand at various locations in Disney World, such as Main Street, USA, near Uptown Jewelers and Crystal Arts, or in Liberty Square close to Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. For fans of EPCOT, head over to the France Pavilion for your silhouette keepsake.

Head over to Disney Springs for even more options. The Marketplace booth at Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers is another spot where you can get your silhouette portrait. These make thoughtful gifts for family and friends, capturing the memory of your trip to Disney World in a fun and unique way.



Locations at Disney World

You can find Disney World silhouette stations at various spots within the park. The main areas include Magic Kingdom and EPCOT


Walt Disney World Resort is full of hidden gems and secrets that make visiting again and again a treat! One of these secrets is a unique souvenir that is often overlooked – the cut-paper silhouette. But what exactly is it, and where can you get one?

Cut-paper silhouettes are portraits, generally cut in profile, that are made from black card stock and then pasted on a light background, and often framed. As a silhouette mimics the shape an object makes in shadow, there is very little detail, with only the outline forming any sort of shape.

An art style dating back to ancient times, silhouettes are a great way to memorialize a person at a specific point in his or her life. They were first seen on Ancient Greek and Roman urns depicting famous battles, but cut-paper silhouettes gained significant popularity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries as an affordable alternative to painted portraits or miniatures. Although the invention of photography stifled the art form’s growth, it can still be found today – like at Magic Kingdom!

Speaking of which…

Cut-paper silhouettes at Walt Disney World

Perhaps unsurprisingly, cut-paper silhouettes can be found in the areas of Magic Kin



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The 18th Century Selfie

Capture a timeless memory from the comfort of your own home with a Silhouette Portrait, meticulously hand-cut by a skilled Walt Disney World artist. This unique keepsake, inspired by an 18th-century European art form, features your profile against your choice of a white or colored background, allowing you to own a piece of personalized artistry that blends tradition with the magic of Disney.

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How to Take the Best Photo

To capture a perfect silhouette, take a clear right-side profile picture of the subject. The subject should be standing 4 feet away from the camera in front of a plain wall, with the camera positioned at their eye level. Make sure the subject remains still and does not smile, and that the photo captures their entire head and hair. If you’re unsure, you can send several photos, and our artists will choose the best one


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As you walk around Disney World, you may see carts selling silhouettes in black frames. This custom souvenir is a Disney tradition that goes back to the early days of Disneyland itself, and it’s one of the most affordable personalized mementos at Disney World. Hand-cut by Disney artists on black cardstock, they can be purchased with or without a frame.



Sitting for a silhouette portrait takes only a minute or two. You sit still while the artist cuts the black paper to match the profile of your face. It’s pretty incredible to watch them work! They’re very skilled, and you’ll find the same Cast Members cutting the portraits over many years. We’ve seen stories of people who had their first silhouette cut in childhood, and their child’s first silhouette cut by the same artist decades later.

The artists actually use two sheets at once, so you’ll get two mirror-image silhouettes. You can display your portrait facing in either direction – or keep one and give the other to another family member. The artists can cut profiles of sleeping children (which is sometimes easier if you have a squirmer). They can do profiles of multiple people at once