Hi, Marissa, and welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
You will be pleased to know that attraction photos ARE included with your Memory Maker purchase! There are several attractions (such as Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park or Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park) where you'll need to scan your MagicBand or Theme Park ticket at the touch points in the photo area in order for your photos to upload to your My Disney Experience account, but you should typically see them pop up in your account in less than an hour. For some attractions, though (such as Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park), you'll need to wear your MagicBand on the ride for your photos to connect to your account. Those photos should appear within an hour or so (although I have had some attraction photos take up to two days to appear). There are also some bonus features--such as videos--that will only work with a MagicBand.
You will love Memory Maker! With multiple attractions offering photos, PhotoPass photographers stationed at dozens of locations throughout the Theme Parks and Water Parks, and even a PhotoPass studio at Disney Springs, you will definitely get your money's worth. Make sure you ask your PhotoPass photographers if they have any
Magic Shots available, as those are tons of fun to view and share. Speaking of viewing and sharing, make sure you've downloaded the
My Disney Experience mobile app for viewing and downloading your photos right on your phone. Use the "share" button to instantly upload your photos through text message, email, or any of your connected social media accounts.
Say "cheese!"
Amy