Welcome to the Moms Panel Elizabeth!
I am a big fan of Disney's PhotoPass and often pre-purchase the PhotoCD before my trip. Its a great way to save money and know I'm going to get some awesome shots of the whole family from our trip.
It sounds like you just created an account on
www.disneyphotopass.com. The 30 days doesn't start tolling until you actually add your Disney's PhotoPass ID to your account. The ID number will be found on the back of the Disney PhotoPass Card that the PhotoPass Photographer will scan and give to you in the parks.
If you received an actual PhotoPass Card through the mail as some sort of promotion, it shouldn't have any pictures on it yet. If that is the case, I'd suggest that you contact them at 407-560-4300. Their live phone hours are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. eastern time, and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. eastern time.
When you return from your trip and upload your PhotoPass Cards, be sure to play around with the editing, signature and border options. You can maintain the original print and come up with some really cute edited photos as well. On my last trip, I got an awesome shot of my oldest son with his favorite princess Cinderella - yes - boys love the princesses too. At the bottom I chose the "Just Engaged" border. So cute!
Wishing you minnie magical memories :-) Allison