Hi Barbara,
I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed with your purchase last year. I'd love to help you find ways to maximize your use of Memory Maker so that you can enjoy LOTS of fun photographs on your next visit to the Walt Disney World Resort!
With
Memory Maker, you'll not only have access to any photographs taken by PhotoPass photographers, but you'll also be able to view, download, and share any photos captured while you're on select attractions. My family loves seeing our reactions on attractions like Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Some attractions may even feature video footage of you enjoying your experience, and with Memory Maker you'll have the ability to download and share videos, too.
Also, I'd encourage you to download the
My Disney Experience app if you haven't already. Within the app, underneath "My Photos" is an option to "Find Photographers." Simply click that and you'll see all of the places where you can find PhotoPass photographers. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how many of them there are! You'll notice that many Character experiences offer this service, but you'll also find PhotoPass photographers in multiple other places around the theme park.
I have one other tip for you: be sure to ask your photographers if they have any Magic Shots available! I won't spoil anything, but enjoy discovering some fun surprises when you view your photos later!
Hopefully these ideas will help you get the maximum value from Memory Maker, and the photos captured will bring a smile to your face for years to come. Thanks so much for visiting us at the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Barbara, and have a truly magical vacation!
Missy