Disney Parks Blog has shared a closer look at the cast members behind runDisney race weekend photos, highlighting the Disney PhotoPass team that captures millions of runner moments across Walt Disney World each season.
The story centers on Dave Devore, a Disney PhotoPass cast member and retired U.S. Air Force veteran whose work helps document the smiles, celebrations and finish-line moments runners take home after each event. According to Disney Parks Blog, nearly 3 million photos are taken during a race season, with photographers stationed throughout the course to catch runners at key moments.
Devore said photography has been part of life since time in the service, and that passion eventually turned into a Disney career after retirement. Before each race weekend begins, Disney PhotoPass photographers go through specialized training focused on action shots, which helps them capture runners in motion during some of the busiest event weekends at Walt Disney World.
How Disney PhotoPass supports runDisney weekends
Disney says more than 1,000 cast members help each runDisney weekend happen at Walt Disney World, from the operations teams who set the course to entertainment, custodial and Disney PhotoPass photographers spread across the route.
That scale helps explain why runDisney weekends feel bigger than a typical road race. The races move through Walt Disney World property, include themed entertainment along the course, and give runners multiple chances to stop for race photos, character moments and finish-line celebration shots. Disney also said guests can visit Disney PhotoPass locations around the resort after the race for runDisney-themed Magic Shots.
Adam Ball, Vice President of ESPN Wide World of Sports and runDisney, said the cast is the reason runners keep returning year after year. Disney also noted that Devore received the Walt Disney Legacy Award, the highest honor a cast member can receive, for the way work reflects that spirit.
Tips Disney shared for getting better runDisney photos
Disney Parks Blog included a few practical tips for runners who want stronger on-course photos during future race weekends. Runners should watch for Disney PhotoPass photographers in bright green shirts and look for lighting setups along the route. When approaching a photographer, Disney recommends smiling, waving or showing off a race-day look to help create better action shots.
That is a useful reminder for anyone planning a future runDisney trip. The race medals and finish-line photos usually become part of the full weekend memory, especially for first-time runners or families doing an event together.
For more Walt Disney World planning help, readers can check our month-by-month guide to the best time to visit Disney World in 2026, our full 7-day Disney World itinerary, and our earlier coverage of the Disney Princess running shoes released for runDisney weekend.
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Source: Disney Parks Blog
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