Does Memory Maker work retroactively?

[1GoldenSun]

We got APs in 2015, without the Memory Maker option. Then in 2016 they changed the way the tiers are set up, making it worth our money to get one of our APs with Memory Maker. When it went into effect, we were given access to all of our pictures, even all of those that were taken in 2015 when we did not have Magic Maker.

We did not get APs for 2017 because we anticipated a very busy year and didn't think we'd be able to go much. However, I am planning on taking the kids to MNSSHP in September. I want the photos from that, so I'm considering buying the one-day Memory Maker. However, we are planning on getting APs again for 2018, with Memory Maker. So when we get those APs, it may be that we will then have access to the MNSSHP photos.

So my question is, do you think it was a fluke that signing up for Memory Maker one year gave us access to the previous year's photos as well, or is this supposed to happen? I wouldn't want to count on being able to get the party photos and then have them be gone.

 

[mrsR123]

As of now, 12-13 months of photos are active when you get the AP. That could change before you buy, I suppose.

 

[hakepb]

I've had both answers happen with different AP's.

1st time I upgraded to the gold AP (with photopass) in December, and my July photos did not exist in MM (just the stock ride photos)

This July, I bought and AP, and my July 2016 photos were available.

So I think there's a basic attempt to link previous photos, but there's no guarantee they will show up.

 

[1GoldenSun]

Hmmm... so it sounds like I would likely be able to access them, but it's maybe not for sure. I might be better off buying the one-day photopass just to be safe, since it's not that much money and I want to be sure to get the party pictures.

Thank you!