Disney and photography…. I am not sure if I could tell you which is more important to me. Now mix the two together and be still my heart! I am that person you see touring Disney with a HUGE camera. I may or may not have been mistaken for a Disney photographer during some of my last trips. I even go a step further and take both my IPhone AND a high powered point and shoot. You know…for those times where it is just not feasible to lug around a huge camera. I don’t mess around with the capturing of my Disney memories and you shouldn’t either. This is why today I am going to plead my case for Disney’s Memory Maker. What? Check out my reasons why below.
1. You get to be in photos! Say what? If you scroll thru my Disney photos you will notice that I am absent from most of them. Why? Well because I am the one behind the lens. Now I get to be in the pictures too!
2. Tour the parks with less gear! With memory maker I don’t feel like I have to carry around my huge, heavy camera. I know that I will be able to get high quality shots from Disney’s photographers.
3. Ride Photos! Don’t risk losing your expensive phones and point and shoots on rides! Let Disney do the work for you!
4. Magic shots! What the heck is a magic shot? A magic shot is a fun picture where a character or Disney element is digitally added. Not all Disney photographers are trained to do them, but JUST ASK! Some magic shots you can currently get at Disney World are balloons, Tinkerbell, a frog, butterflies, Simba, Stitch, Sven, and even Olaf! (There are more…)
5. Animated shots! These are pretty new at Disney World. The photographer takes a regular photo of your group and then an animated version of a character is added to the shot. I have seen animated shots with Sven, Sulley, and Lumiere. The options I am sure will change so make sure you ask! Right now the only way you can download them is if you purchase memory maker. They are .mp4 files.
6. Cost effective! Memory maker costs $169 if you purchase it at least 5 days before your first photo is taken. ($199 regular price) So I will be completely honest, at first I was a skeptic on this aspect of memory maker. My pictures are 100% free, I took them they are mine, ALL mine. Well, what happens when you look at the pictures that a Disney photographer took of your baby’s first encounter with Mickey and not only does he have the perfect smile, but GASP you are in them? It would only take about 10, yes 10 photos to make up the cost of a memory maker. Printed versions cost anywhere from 12.95 for a 5×7 to 16.95 for an 8×10! (There are more options this is just a couple.)
7. You can share! Did you know that if you travel with another party everyone can use the same memory maker for the price of just one? Say what? UNLIMITED photos for my family and every family/friend traveling with us? Yes please.
8. Don’t want to give up your photographer status? Don’t! Use memory maker as a back-up. You never know what you could lose (GASP!) a memory card, camera, or phone. You have invested so much money and time planning the perfect vacation. Capturing those memories is a must and made easy with memory maker.
9. Eases the stress of capturing the perfect e meet and greet photos! You will find that Disney photographers don’t just capture posed smiles. They will record the story of a meet and greet.
10. Allows you to live in the moment! I know for me, a photographer, and someone who takes a million photos I am always so caught up in getting the memory recorded that I forget to enjoy it. Be present. Memory maker helps me with that and it can for you too.
Have questions about memory maker? Need help planning your Disney vacation? I can help! Contact me at [email protected], on Facebook or by phone at 1-800-670-4312, ext. 143.
FAQs
Is Memory Maker Worth It? We get this question a lot, and our answer is always: That depends! You know your family and the amount of photos you'd like best. If it's your first time at Walt Disney World and you'll be there a while, Memory Maker may be a good investment to ensure that you get all of those magical shots.
What is Disney's memory maker? ›
With Memory Maker, you can download and share all of your one-of-a-kind photos and videos, plus those of select Friends & Family linked to your My Disney Experience profile. Memory Maker includes: Photos taken at more than 100 locations: Iconic spots at all 4 parks.
Do you need a magic band for memory maker? ›
If a Guest does not have a MagicBand, they can associate their attraction photos (other than Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Frozen Ever After, The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Slinky Dog Dash locations) to a Memory Maker card or Park Admission ticket, by touching their card or ticket to the photo touch ...
Can I purchase a memory maker after my trip? ›
If you purchase it during or after your trip, it's $210. You can purchase Memory Maker on the Walt Disney World website. As long as you are signed in to your My Disney Experience account when you purchase Memory Maker, it will already be linked to your account.
Do Disney travel agents make commission on memory maker? ›
U.S. and Canadian retail travel agents can now earn 10% commission on Disney's photo package, Memory Maker.
How do I get the most out of Disney memory maker? ›
Tips for Disney Photos, Photopass & Memory Maker
- Scout out postcard-worthy locations. ...
- Shoot in different locations at different times of day. ...
- Capture the spirit when the parks are decorated for events and holidays. ...
- Coordinate your look to match the scenery.
How Long Does Memory Maker Access Last? Memory Maker access lasts for thirty (30) days and is triggered by “downloading or unlocking” a PhotoPass photo.
How many people can use Disney memory maker? ›
With your Memory Maker purchase, you can download the photos of up to 25 members who are on your Family & Friends list. After your vacation, you'll have access to your vacation photos for 45 days from the day they were taken. So, with 14 others in your party, you are well within the sharing limit.
Can you share Disney memory maker? ›
Photo sharing is set one person at a time, so you control who is able to view the images linked to your MyDisney account. Guests who you allow to view your photos will also have the option to purchase prints, digital downloads or keepsakes of any of your photos.
Can I use my phone instead of a MagicBand? ›
What is MagicMobile? MagicMobile is a free feature of the My Disney Experience smartphone app that turns your phone into a MagicBand.
Depending on the length of time since the images were captured, we may be able to recover expired images. We will do our best to assist you. If you wish us to attempt to recover expired images, click the "Help" link at the bottom of any page. Click the Contact Us icon and then fill out the online form.
How to claim Disney memory maker? ›
Go to disneyworld.disney.go.com/link/memory-maker and follow the instructions for how to link your Memory Maker entitlement. You will there enter your Memory Maker ID, MagicBand ID or Ticket Order Number. If you purchased Memory Maker as part of a vacation package you will need to link your reservation to your account.
Will Disney photographers use my camera? ›
First of all, Disney has far more photographers than any other theme park we've ever been to. That means, you'll have lots (and lots) of opportunities to get some great pics. What is this? Secondly, PhotoPass photographers will take pictures with their camera AND with yours.
Can you refund memory maker? ›
Purchase of Memory Maker is non-refundable. For additional help, contact Memory Maker Support at 407-560-4300. And if you want a professional photographer to take a portrait of your family with a variety of Disney backdrops and fun props, you can stop in the Disney PhotoPass Service Studio in Disney Springs.
Does memory maker include ride photos? ›
Just like traditional PhotoPass pictures, you can purchase ride photos individually or if you have purchased Memory Maker, your ride photos will be included with that. Additionally, guests who have purchased Lightning Lane Multi Pass also have their ride photos included with their purchase.
How long do Disney memory maker photos last? ›
Disney PhotoPass photos, as well as photos from select dining locations, photos from select attractions and any other media in your account are subject to the Disney PhotoPass Expiration Policy and currently expire 45 days from the date the photo was taken.
Can you buy Disney photos without memory maker? ›
If you take any photos with a Disney PhotoPass photographer or have photos from an attraction you wish to download from your gallery you can do so for a fee. If you do not purchase Memory Maker which gives you access to all of these images then purchasing individually is the way to go.
What is the difference between memory maker and PhotoPass? ›
At Walt Disney World, the easiest way to distinguish Memory Maker and PhotoPass is by thinking of Memory Maker as the package you purchase that gives you access to your photos, and PhotoPass is the service that Disney offers with Cast Members taking your photo around the park.
