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Easy Guide to Memory Maker and PhotoPass at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World photo packages explained

Walt Disney World offers a myriad of photo products to help capture your memories while on vacation. In this guide, Iā€™ll explain the difference between Disney Memory Maker and PhotoPass plus share the different options that are available such as Capture Your Moment sessions and Magic Shots.

What is the difference between PhotoPass and Memory Maker? Great question!

PhotoPass refers to all photo and video-related products and services offered throughout Walt Disney World.

Memory Maker is the product you purchase that allows you to download your photos and videos.

Disney World Memory Maker

Memory Maker at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World PhotoPass

Youā€™ll find Disney PhotoPass photographers throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. At select attractions and iconic park locations, Disneyā€™s professional photographers are on hand to capture your unforgettable vacation moments with one-of-a-kind photo opportunities.

Minutes later, your pictures are ready to view in your galleryā€”online or on the My Disney Experience app.

To enjoy the value and convenience of downloading all your vacation photos for one price, purchase Memory Maker.

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Walt Disney World Memory Maker

Enjoy all the Disney PhotoPass photos and videos from your vacationā€”plus special extrasā€”for one price.

How much is Memory Maker?

Currently, the advance purchase price is $185. You can purchase Memory Maker for $210 once you arrive at Walt Disney World.

If you would like to include Memory Maker as part of your vacation package, let me know so you can get the advance purchase price.

Memory Maker Tip: If youā€™re traveling with friends or family who have their own reservations, you can both share one Memory Maker account. Just link your Disney accounts together using the Family and Friends tool.

Memory Maker includes unique photos taken at iconic park locations (like in front of Cinderella Castle), Magic Shots and attraction photos.

Magic Shots ā€“ A Disney World PhotoPass Exclusive

Tiny World Magic Shots - Take photos to a new dimension with this 360-degree capture experience. You can find this right in front of Spaceship Earth at Epcot.

Super Zoom Magic Shots - A burst of photos comes together as a dynamic video of you and your family in iconic locations. My favorite location is at Magic Kingdom - go to the end of Main Street USA, to the hub in front of the Castle. Turn right, heading towards Tomorrowland, and look for the photographer.

Classic & Animated Magic Shots - Enhance your photos with whimsical effects to create a magical memento.

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Classic and Animated Magic Shots

Walt Disney World Capture your Moment Photo Sessions

This personalized 20-minute private photo session was so popular at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Animal Kingdom, that Capture Your Moment is now offered at EPCOT and Disneyā€™s Hollywood Studios!

Disneyā€™s Capture Your Moment is a great way to remember your:

  • Engagement

  • Honeymoon

  • Anniversary

  • Childā€™s Birth or Adoption

  • Birthday

  • First Walt Disney World Visit

  • Family Reunion

  • Family Portraits

  • Graduation

  • And more!

See more on Disney Worldā€™s Capture Your Moment professional photography sessions in my guide here.

Disney World Memory Maker One Day

Memory Maker One Day is available for $69 in the My Disney Experience mobile app once youā€™ve linked at least one Disney PhotoPass photo to your account from the day to which you plan to apply the entitlement.

Youā€™ll also find Memory Maker One Day at Walt Disney World Resort theme park ticket windows and Disney PhotoPass Centers.

Trying to decide between Memory Maker and Memory Maker One Day?

Memory Maker is a good option if youā€™re visiting Walt Disney World Resort for three or more days. If youā€™ll be visiting for one or two days (or only attending a special event such as Mickeyā€™s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party), purchasing Memory Maker One Day for each day of your visit is the better option for you.

Memory Maker One Day costs $69 per day.

Related to Memory Maker

Guide to Capture Your Moment Photo Package

PhotoPass Feature at Haunted Mansion

Birdā€™s Eye View at Magic Kingdom


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Disney World to Offer FREE Attraction Photos with Disney Genie+

On-ride photos will be FREE to guests who purchase Disney Genie+

Previously, Disney World announced a few enhancements being made to the Disney Genie+ service. I now have more details and a starting date.

Starting on March 20, 2023, guests will receive free access to attraction photos when they purchase Disney Genie+ service.

This is for on-ride photos only and does not include, for example, photos in front of Cinderella Castle or with your favorite character.

For these types of photo downloads, you will still need to purchase Memory Maker.

 
FREE attraction photos at Walt Disney World with Genie+

Starts on March 20, 2023

 

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Also starting on March 20, 2023, Annual Passholders with a My Disney Experience account will receive access to Disney PhotoPass Lenses and, one ā€œCinderella Castle Mural of Memoriesā€ experience (for Annual Passholders over the age of 18 who consent to use of their photos and this technology).

Additionally, Passholders will receive a new offering where you can create and share short Disney-themed video slideshows with favorite photos from your theme park visits.


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