Let’s talk PhotoPass
Have you ever been on vacation and then looked back at your pictures and realized you aren’t in any of them? If you purchase Disney’s memory maker and utilize it often throughout the parks this won’t happen on your Disney vacation. I almost always purchase the memory maker for all the fun pictures but it may not be for everyone. First let’s talk about what memory maker and photopass is and how it works.
PhotoPass is the name of the photo service found at the Disney parks. Memory maker is something you can add to your vacation for a day or the entire vacation to download all those pictures. If you have ever been to a Disney park I’m sure you have noticed a photographer or two taking pictures. Other amusement parks have photographers who take your picture and it is similar at Disney only at they take it up a notch and make it much more user friendly. Photographers are all over the parks. Just look around wherever you are in the parks and you are pretty sure to notice one. They now wear bright green shirts and carry big cameras so you can’t miss them. If you want a picture all you have to do is go up and ask them or just hop in the line that has probably formed behind them. This is especially true if you are trying to get a picture with any of the Disney parks icons (Cinderella’s Castle, Tree of Life, Spaceship Earth or Tower of Terror)
This is one of my favorite Memory Maker photos
I think Disney makes it so much easier to access your photos as well. When you go up to the photographer they will scan your magicband or ticket which is how the pictures link to your account. The pictures that you take will all show up on your My Disney Experience App pretty soon after the pictures have been taken. If you have prepurchased memory maker for your trip you will see your pictures without a Disney photopass watermark but if you haven’t you can still view your photos with the watermark in your app. Then you can decide later if you want to purchase memory maker. I would suggest doing it before your trip if you think you will utilize it as it is a little bit cheaper as an advance purchase.
Another favorite PhotoPass moment in Disney’s California Adventure
Memory maker may not be for everyone. If you have just come to Disney for the rides and you don’t plan on stopping to take the time to get pictures taken then you will probably want to skip it. You will need to make time for the pictures. We have gotten so many memorable pictures from Disney so personally I suggest getting the memory maker. The photographers get such sweet shots of you with the sights around the parks and also great pictures when meeting the characters. Also make sure you ask the photographer for magic shots. These are where you get special things added to your pictures.
Magic shot with Tinkerbell
These are the current Memory Maker prices:
Memory Maker One Day ($69) —includes all of your photos and videos from one day of your choosing. May be used upon purchase.
Memory Maker Advance Purchase ($169) — includes all of your photos and videos from your vacation. You must wait at least three days after purchase to activate. Once activated, it lasts for 30 days.
Memory Maker ($199) — includes all of your photos and videos from your vacation. May be used upon purchase. Once activated, it lasts for 30 days.
Memory maker also includes ride photo downloads. However right now Genie+ includes your ride photo downloads so if you are just wanting all your fun ride pictures just purchase Genie+ for the day.
Here’s a tip: Even if you never purchase a single photo from Disney, you can still have PhotoPass photographers snap pictures with your phone or camera.
Have you ever had PhotoPass photos taken? Do you love it? Let me know in the comments. Also if you have any questions or are looking for someone to help book your next Disney trip send me an email or check out my Instagram page. My services are free and I’d love to help!