How long do Disney PhotoPass photos last?

Disney PhotoPass photos, dining photos and attraction photos in your account will expire 45 days from the date the photo was taken. If you would like to extend the expiration date to 60 days from the date the photo was taken, you may purchase an Expiration Extension.



In 2026, standard Disney PhotoPass photos (including those from attractions and character meets) will expire and be deleted from your account 45 days after the date the photo was taken. If you realize you need more time to download your memories, you can purchase a one-time Expiration Extension (usually for about $20), which adds an additional 15 days to the clock for a total of 60 days. It is important to note that for Disneyland Magic Key holders (the California annual pass), certain tiers receive a massive perk: their photos remain in their account for 365 days from the capture date. For all other guests, Disney does not offer a permanent storage solution; once that 45-day window closes, the photos are purged from the system forever, so the "pro-tip" is to download them to your personal device as soon as you get home from your vacation.

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Depending on the length of time since the images were captured, we may be able to recover expired images. We will do our best to assist you. If you wish us to attempt to recover expired images, click the Help link at the bottom of any page. Click the Contact Us icon and then fill out the online form.

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PhotoPass – Frequently Asked Questions A: Disney PhotoPass photos, photos from select dining locations, photos from select attractions and any other media in your account are subject to the Disney PhotoPass Expiration Policy and currently expire 45 days from the date the photo was taken.

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A: You can view your photos on Disney PhotoPass and on the My Disney Experience Mobile App! Select your favorites and add them to your cart. Visit My Downloads and download as many photos—as many times—as you wish.

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How long can I use my Memory Maker for? Once you've started using Memory Maker, you can capture photos and videos for the next 30 days. They will then be available to download from your account for 45 days from the date the photo was taken.

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First of all, Disney has far more photographers than any other theme park we've ever been to. That means, you'll have lots (and lots) of opportunities to get some great pics. Secondly, PhotoPass photographers will take pictures with their camera AND with yours.

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However, you can delete a photo from PhotoPass if you visit PhotoPass on a computer. Simply click on the photo you would like to delete and click the trash can icon in the bottom right corner. A message will pop up asking if you are sure you would like to delete the photo.

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All ticketed Disneyland Resort Guests will receive complimentary Disney PhotoPass digital attraction photos as a take-home souvenir. You can access these downloadable photos for free in the Disneyland App starting February 4, 2023.

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While the basic Disney PhotoPass lets you view and then purchase individual pictures, Disney's Memory Maker works by allowing you to collect an unlimited number of PhotoPass pictures taken throughout the park and download all those photos directly to your phone or computer.

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Visit a PhotoPass Viewing Location inside of the Parks. If you notice while you are at a Disney Park that you have missing PhotoPass photos, head to the front of the park to find its PhotoPass viewing location. There you can speak with a cast member who can assist you with your missing photos.

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Disney does not offer options for permanent storing of photos or other digital content. Expired photos and other digital content will be deleted from the system. To view the expiration date of a photo, select the photo from the Media Gallery to preview the enlarged photo.

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Disney PhotoPass photos, dining photos, attraction photos and other digital content in your account will expire 45 days from the date the photo was taken. If you would like to extend the expiration date to 60 days from the date the photo was taken, you may purchase an expiration extension.

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Disney PhotoPass is a complimentary service that gets everyone in the picture, capturing vacation photos and videos of your whole family throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

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