Is it worth it to get Disney Memory Maker?

Is Memory Maker Worth It? We get this question a lot, and our answer is always: That depends! You know your family and the amount of photos you'd like best. If it's your first time at Walt Disney World and you'll be there a while, Memory Maker may be a good investment to ensure that you get all of those magical shots.



Whether Memory Maker is "worth it" depends entirely on your group size and how much you value high-quality photos where everyone is in the shot. For $169 (advance purchase) or $199 (during/after trip), you get unlimited digital downloads of every photo taken by PhotoPass photographers throughout the parks, as well as on-ride photos and "Magic Shots" (where characters are digitally added). If you are a family of four or more, or if it is a "once-in-a-lifetime" trip like a honeymoon or graduation, the cost per photo drops significantly. For example, if you take 50 photos, you're paying about $3.40 per professional image. It also relieves the "designated photographer" in the family from having to stay behind the lens. However, if you are a solo traveler or a couple who is perfectly happy with selfies and "iPhone photos," or if you aren't planning on meeting many characters or riding the big thrill rides (which have cameras), you might find the $169 price tag hard to justify. Generally, for a first-time visitor, the consensus is a resounding "yes" for the convenience and the high-resolution ride videos.

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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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You must add Memory Maker to your package at least 3 days prior to your arrival to take advantage of this advanced purchase pricing. If you decide to purchase Memory Maker during your trip, the cost will be $199.

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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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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.

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How long will Memory Maker photos be available in my Disney account? 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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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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With your Memory Maker purchase, you can download the photos of up to 25 members who are on your Family & Friends list. After your vacation, you'll have access to your vacation photos for 45 days from the day they were taken. So, with 14 others in your party, you are well within the sharing limit.

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In most situations, you'll fine if only one member of your family of passholders buys the Memory Maker add-on. (Remember from above that up that the photos of up to 25 linked Friends and Family can be added to one account.)

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With your Memory Maker purchase, you'll receive unlimited downloads of your Disney PhotoPass pictures. In order to have access to the photos of everyone in your travel party, you simply need to make sure that everyone is connected to your My Disney Experience Family & Friends List.

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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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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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To answer your question, there is only one difference between the Advance Purchase and the During & Post-Vacation Memory Maker packages: the price. If you purchase Memory Maker at least 3 days before your vacation, you can take advantage of pre-arrival savings.

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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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