If your vacation is 3 days or more away, then you are eligible to purchase Memory Maker in advance at a discount. Click on the previous link to purchase Memory Maker but remember in order to have the discount you must purchase 3 days or more before activating.

The most reliable and high-value way to get a discount on Disney's Memory Maker is to purchase it at least three days in advance of your visit. By buying early through the Walt Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app, you can typically save $30 off the "standard" price (as of 2026, the advance price is usually $169 compared to the $199 post-purchase price). This "Advance Purchase" version includes all the photos and videos captured during your vacation, but photos taken within the first three days of purchase are not included, which is why early planning is essential. Another peer-recommended strategy for 2026 is to check if a member of your traveling party is a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member or an Annual Passholder, as these groups often have the "PhotoPass" benefit already included or available as a high-value add-on. If you are traveling with a large group, you can also "split" the cost by linking everyone's accounts, as a single Memory Maker purchase can capture photos for everyone on your "Family & Friends" list.