How long is a Memory Maker purchase good for?

How Long Does Memory Maker Access Last? Memory Maker access lasts for thirty (30) days and is triggered by “downloading or unlocking” a PhotoPass photo.



When you purchase Memory Maker at Walt Disney World, the "window" for capturing photos depends on the type of entitlement you buy. For the standard "advance purchase" or "full price" Memory Maker, you can capture unlimited photos for 30 days from the date of the first photo taken or the date you activate the entitlement. Once a photo is taken, you have a 45-day expiration window to download it before it is permanently deleted from the Disney PhotoPass system. For the "Memory Maker One Day" option, you receive all photos captured on a single selected day of your choice. In 2026, the 45-day expiration policy remains a strict standard, though guests can pay a fee for a one-time 15-day extension if they need more time to organize their vacation memories. It is important to link your Memory Maker to your "My Disney Experience" account immediately so that all attraction photos, character meet-and-greets, and professional "Magic Shots" are automatically funneled into your gallery for viewing.

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Multi-day Memory Maker packages are priced at $185 (plus tax) if purchased more than three days prior to your trip or at $210 (plus tax) if purchased less than three prior to your trip, during your trip, or after your trip. Walt Disney World Annual Pass holders may add Memory Maker to their pass for one-year for $99.

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Photo Content taken during the Memory Maker Window must be downloaded before they expire. All Photo Content will expire pursuant to the expiration policy. We do not offer options for permanent storing of Photo Content. Expired Photo Content will be deleted from the system.

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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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What is this? 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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Save when you buy in advance! However, any photos taken within 3 days of (or prior to) the date Memory Maker is purchased are not included and must be purchased separately. Purchase is nonrefundable.

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Disney PhotoPass Memory Maker packages at Walt Disney World have increased in price effective October 11, 2023. Advance purchase Memory maker is now $185, previously $169. Standard purchase, during or after vacation, is now $210, previously $199. Memory Maker One Day is now $75, previously $69.

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If you expect that you'll want to purchase more than a couple of photos, or have a long trip ahead, there's value in getting Memory Maker — especially if you purchase in advance of your trip. Memory Maker is a photo package that includes all of the photos from your trip, whether that's a single day or 10 days.

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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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Now, to activate your Memory Maker, simply open any of your Disney PhotoPass photos and start the download process. Downloading a picture is actually what officially activates the product. You will then have 30 days from the time of that first download to keep adding photos before your Memory Maker will expire.

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