Memory Maker
What is Memory Maker?
Memory Maker is a hot topic since Disney promotes it a lot but lots of people are really confused about how it works and whether or not they should buy it for their trip. Here are more details about how it works, what's included, who should buy it and how to save money by pre-purchasing it.
PhotoPass is the overall system that Disney uses to take your pics in the parks, on rides and at some character meals. Anybody can use the PhotoPass system whether staying off-site or on-site.
First of all, you can purchase Memory Maker at any time (including after your trip), but to take advantage of the pre-purchase price (which saves you $20), you'll need to buy it at least 3 days before your trip. This can be added to your Disney Resort Vacation package. The pre-purchase price is $149 and the full price is $169.
When you're in the parks, you can just take photos with the photographers as you encounter them.
The attractions that offer on-ride photos are:
These meals/shows offer PhotoPass photographers and the digital photos will be added for Memory Maker:
A couple of notes: 1.) most of those photos are taken outside the restaurant/show, not at your table and 2.) these are digital photos
There are other opportunities for photos as well:
PhotoPass is the overall system that Disney uses to take your pics in the parks, on rides and at some character meals. Anybody can use the PhotoPass system whether staying off-site or on-site.
First of all, you can purchase Memory Maker at any time (including after your trip), but to take advantage of the pre-purchase price (which saves you $20), you'll need to buy it at least 3 days before your trip. This can be added to your Disney Resort Vacation package. The pre-purchase price is $149 and the full price is $169.
When you're in the parks, you can just take photos with the photographers as you encounter them.
The attractions that offer on-ride photos are:
- Magic Kingdom - Buzz Lightyear, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain (coming soon: Haunted Mansion)
- Epcot - Test Track
- Hollywood Studios - Rock ‘n Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror
- Animal Kingdom - Dinosaur, Expedition Everest
- Magic Kingdom - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Hollywood Studios - Tower of Terror
These meals/shows offer PhotoPass photographers and the digital photos will be added for Memory Maker:
- 1900 Park Fare
- 'Ohana (breakfast)
- Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
- Chef Mickey's
- Cinderella's Royal Table
- Tusker House (breakfast)
- Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue
- Akershus
A couple of notes: 1.) most of those photos are taken outside the restaurant/show, not at your table and 2.) these are digital photos
There are other opportunities for photos as well:
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique takes LOTS of pics and Pirate's League will have a photographer available as well
- Most scheduled character meet-and-greets have photographers
- Enchanted Tales with Belle has photos taken of the people who participate in the show
- Most parties (including the Halloween and Christmas parties) offer PhotoPass pics. There's also a 1 day Memory Maker option for the Halloween party available.
- Deluxe Resorts during the holidays have photographers at times to take pics
- Many other things that aren't listed here, but the bottom line is that there are lots of opportunities for pics
Disney Photopass Photographers
Disney Photopass Photographers will be dressed in khaki pants and vests and white shirts. They will have a distinct Photopass Logo on their shirt or vest. Some may have cameras on tripods or not and some may have fun props for you to use!
