Hi Vickie,
You are going to love all the perks of the PhotoPass+. You will receive a package in the mail prior to your trip as long as you ordered 14 days before your magical trip. In this package you will receive a voucher to redeem for the actual PhotoPass+ card/lanyard. There will also be detailed instructions along with a promotional code that you will use once you return from your trip. Be sure not to lose either of these important documents. You will need to bring the voucher on your trip with you, but you can leave the instructional pamphlet with the promo code at home so it doesn't get lost or stolen. This promo code will be used to remove the cost of the PhotoCD (that's included in the price of PhotoPass+) when you order it upon your return home. Also included will be a gallery CD of over 400 stock photos from around all of Walt Disney World Resort.
There are a couple of options to redeem your voucher prior to entering the parks. You can redeem it at Team Disney in Downtown Disney or also at some select Walt Disney World Resorts. When I was there in June, I was able to redeem mine at a PhotoPass desk near the Beach Club Marketplace at Disney's Beach Club Resort. Keep in mind that these desks at the resorts have limited hours.
I also did want to let you know that according to the
official list of participating Walt Disney World Character Dining locations for PhotoPass+, Cape May Cafe is not listed. We also dined there this past June and there wasn't a photo package/opportunity to use the PhotoPass+. Don't worry, though, there are plenty of other great dining locations/attractions to use this very special service. So, in this case, you could also just wait to redeem your voucher until you get to the parks.
Say cheese and have a magical trip!
~Allison L