Hi Karen,
I'm so glad you returned to get clarification on this question. We definitely don't want you to miss any of your photo memories at Walt Disney World!
There is a discount on
Memory Maker when you purchase it in advance of your trip. The only catch is that once you buy it, you can't use it right away, you have to wait 3 days. So, if your trip starts on a Monday, I recommend purchasing Memory Maker no later than the Thursday prior to make sure it's active by the time you arrive at
Walt Disney World. That way it will be active from the moment you arrive through the day you leave and all of your photos and videos will be available for download.
If you choose to buy Memory Maker at the non-discounted price while in the parks, it will start immediately and there is no waiting period. I typically add Memory Maker a month or two before our vacation to give my budget a break and maximize savings.
I hope this clears things up for you! Please let us know if you have any other questions as you plan. Wishing you a fun-filled adventure!
Andrea U.