how exactly does the memory maker work

[kitkat4622]

I will be going to disney in october for the first time with my grandson, how exactly does the memory maker work, like how do you know where to go to get pictures taken by CM's this is all new to me and not the smartest when it comes to modern technology..thank you

 

[butterfly71076]

I will be going to disney in october for the first time with my grandson, how exactly does the memory maker work, like how do you know where to go to get pictures taken by CM's this is all new to me and not the smartest when it comes to modern technology..thank you

Any PhotoPass photographer will take your pic. They are all over and at most character meets. After, they will scan your MagicBand and your pictures will be able to be downloaded on to your computer using My Disney Experience. So, whenever you see a PhotoPass guy just tell them you have Memory Maker. Have fun and don't forget to ask for some "magic" shots!!

 

[cfriend416]

I will be going to disney in october for the first time with my grandson, how exactly does the memory maker work, like how do you know where to go to get pictures taken by CM's this is all new to me and not the smartest when it comes to modern technology..thank you

Photopass photographers will have one khaki pants and a khaki vest, typically. You really can't miss them. They'll always have a big fancy camera and sometimes a tripod. They'll be at most of the character greetings, and at iconic spots in the parks, such as in front of the castle at MK.

If you want your picture taken, just ask and they'll take it for you. You can also give them your own camera and they'll take one with your camera. After they take your picture with their camera, they'll scan your magic band.

If you purchased memory maker, you'll have unlimited rights to download the pictures for 30 or 45 days after they're taken (I can't remember which). You access them by going to My Disney Experience (the site, not the mobile app). If you do not want to do memory maker, you can still have pictures taken and scan your band, and then just purchase the ones you want. I'm not sure about the pricing on that.

Oh, you also get ride photos with memory maker.

 

[kitkat4622]

so how do the ride photos work?

 

[cfriend416]

so how do the ride photos work?

At the end of a ride with a photo, you check out the screens when you get off the ride, make a mental note of your photo number (or write it down) then go to the photo counter in the gift shop and tell them your number and that you have memory maker. They'll bring your picture up on the screen, and then you just have to scan your band.

 

[sheila <3 WDW]

At the end of a ride with a photo, you check out the screens when you get off the ride, make a mental note of your photo number (or write it down) then go to the photo counter in the gift shop and tell them your number and that you have memory maker. They'll bring your picture up on the screen, and then you just have to scan your band.

Can anyone in the party get ride photos? We did PP+ last trip and needed the special card to get the ride photos, which they only gave one for. If Memory Maker is on the reservation for the whole family I'm hoping myself or my DH could use it.

 

[ariel326]

This is what I responded to another post earlier today...
It may be time to make a Memory Maker Sticky

I know it seems confusing but it's really not that bad once you get there and start using it.

You purchase memory maker before you go for 150. You make sure everyone that is in your party is listed under MDE under friends and family and that they are all linked to memory maker as well. (if you are unsure you have done it right, stop at the hotel front desk before going into the parks - they are awesome and will help you out and make sure everything is linked correctly)

When you get your picture taken - have them scan your band or your MM card if you are not onsite. They will do a few different shots. With Characters they will start taking pictures as soon as your kid starts interacting with the characters (those are some of my favorites). It doesn't matter whose band is scanned, but it is good practice to have them all scanned one the same band unless you split up.
For rides- go to the counter, tell them then number and have them scan a band. Once again, as long as all bands are linked to the account, it doesn't matter whose band is scanned.

If you have a ipad or laptop with you- you can view the pictures at the hotel at night. https://mydisneyphotopass.disney.go.com/
That is what I did. I kept a running total of the pictures (our goal was 150 since it cost 150) and made sure they are all there. YOu can view picture taken from your bands AND if you happen to get photopass cards from things like Enchanted Tales with Belle and so forth you can type in the number on the back of the card and those pictures will upload as well.

There are two links on that site- a memories link, and a products link. THe memories link is where you see the photos- download them, make copies and decorate them and so forth. The products link is where you will see the photo CD option, photo scrap book, coffee mugs, Christmas ornaments, calendars, etc.

When you get home- you can download them all. There is even a button that says download all photos. Depending on how many pictures you have, it will set them up into zip files- you open the zip drives save them to a folder on your computer. I made a folder on my desktop and just selected all the pictures from the zip file and dragged them into the folder on my desktop. It was pretty easy. It took a minute to get the hang of it but once I did, I was golden..


the 45 days- the pictures expire 45 days from when they are taken. Which means - So for us pictures that were taken on January 17th expired on March 6th. Pictures that were taken on January 18th expired on March 7th and so forth.

So if you want a CD - just make sure you order it before they start expiring.

For missing pictures - call the phone number on MDE under memory maker. Give them as much info as you can - approx. what time the photo was taken, where, who was there etc and they will find it. For us, she found it in minutes and uploaded it for us.

Hope that helps!

 

[cfriend416]

Can anyone in the party get ride photos? We did PP+ last trip and needed the special card to get the ride photos, which they only gave one for. If Memory Maker is on the reservation for the whole family I'm hoping myself or my DH could use it.

I got different answers to this depending on who I spoke to. Some said anyone can scan their bass as long as they're linked in your friends and family on MDE. Others said only the band of the designated user or the card could be used. In the end, we only ever needed to use my band anyway so it didn't matter.