Hi, Chelsea! What a great question!
Last spring break, I traveled with a second family (as well as my own, of course), and they purchased
Memory Maker but we did not. Since we were connected through
My Disney Experience in the
“My Friends & Family” section, I was able to see their
Disney PhotoPass photos and vice-versa. However, when I saw the photos, there was a watermark on the image as I could not download them myself. The other family had to download all of the Disney PhotoPass photos, including ours, and then share them with me. If this seems like too much extra work, then I suggest that each family purchase Memory Maker, but it is not necessary.
Speaking of Disney's PhotoPass Service, did you know that certain PhotoPass Photographers offer special “Magic Shots”? Be sure to ask them if they have any! Also, by downloading the
My Disney Experience mobile app, it is easy to manage all of your photos!
Say cheese, and have a magical vacation!
Jen