Welcome back to planDisney, Christine! I'm excited to chat with you today about one of my favorite products at the Walt Disney World Resort - the
Memory Maker! As an Annual Passholder, I opted to upgrade my pass to include Memory Maker access for the entire year so I never miss a moment to capture the magic and download the memories to have for years to come!
Christine, if you do not purchase Memory Maker before your trip, you can still visit with as many PhotoPass photographers as you'd like during your visit, and yes, you can still ask them to capture any available MagicShots for you! All of the photos you take will appear with a watermark in your
My Disney Experience mobile app for viewing, and if you later decide to purchase Memory Maker, you'll be able to download them all without the watermark! If you decide not to purchase the Memory Maker, you can still purchase individual picture downloads for $16.95 on the My Disney Experience mobile app (note that this price is subject to change).
As you snap your memories on vacation, I'd love to offer a few of my top tips for getting the most out of Memory Maker if you do decide to purchase it:
- Visit the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs to capture some fun photos with different backgrounds! There's no cost for the session, and you don't need to make an appointment in advance; you can just stop by!
- Stick around after park closing time for some photos with lighter crowds! The PhotoPass photographers are typically available up to an hour after the posted closing time, so we love to take our time exiting the park and stopping for some last-minute MagicShots along the way!
- Don't be afraid to ask about MagicShots! They are always changing for different seasons, and many photographers have different ones that they can surprise you with in your photos!
- If you're visiting or dining at a Disney Resort hotel, you may find some PhotoPass photographers in the lobbies capturing images! We've had some fun photos snapped at Disney's Polynesian Resort and Disney's Contemporary Resort!
Christine, I hope this helps! No matter what you decide, I'm sure you'll capture many magical memories both on film and in your heart! If you have any other questions before your trip, come back to
planDisney any time and let us know! We're always here to focus on the magic!
Taking pictures is making memories,
Alison