Is Memory Maker the only photo option?

[mmbrad02]

Is Memory Maker the only option to purchase or is there any photo pass options that are less expensive? With a little one, we won't have a need for ride photos so I didn't know if there was anything else or not.

 

[MomForFrozenAddicts]

PhotoPass CD is also available. It includes all PhotoPass pics except rides/dinner. There was a link for a pre-arrival discount, but no longer active. However, the price is about the same with PhotoPass CD and Pre-Arrival MM. You need to purchase 3 days before MM activation to qualify for discount.

 

[isabellea]

I think you can also buy individual photos for 15$ each. That is what I plan to do if there's gems in the lot.

 

[georgina]

Yes, I just had a few photos taken (they scanned my magicband afterward) and they are $14.95 for a 4 x 6 inch print. I also had the CMs at the character meet and greets take photos with my phone.

 

[siskaren]

PhotoPass CD is also available. It includes all PhotoPass pics except rides/dinner. There was a link for a pre-arrival discount, but no longer active. However, the price is about the same with PhotoPass CD and Pre-Arrival MM. You need to purchase 3 days before MM activation to qualify for discount.

The pre-arrival discount for the PhotoPass Archive CD is still available:

https://mydisneyphotopass.disney.go.com/wdwsave

And you don't need to purchase MM 3 days before activation to qualify for the discount. It's just that if you have any pictures taken within 3 days of purchasing it, they won't be included.

 

[mmbrad02]

So the photo pass CD will get me all the pics and I can do the edits and add borders and stuff. Memory Maker will get me access to my pics online to edit but also adds ride photos and restaurant photos? I'm trying to figure out the best option for my family of three - I definitely want one of the two.

 

[mmbrad02]

Also, for the breakfast at CRT, if I have the Memory maker, will the pictures with Cinderella be added to it or do we just get the hard copy of the pictures?

 

[Momof2Singers]

Also, for the breakfast at CRT, if I have the Memory maker, will the pictures with Cinderella be added to it or do we just get the hard copy of the pictures?

They should be added to your band

 

[AmyB2006]

The pre-arrival discount for the PhotoPass Archive CD is still available:

https://mydisneyphotopass.disney.go.com/wdwsave

And you don't need to purchase MM 3 days before activation to qualify for the discount. It's just that if you have any pictures taken within 3 days of purchasing it, they won't be included.

Thank the Lord Baby Jesus!!!! LOL Seriously, I couldn't get any of the links I found to work for this. Thank you so much for posting this.

 

[MomForFrozenAddicts]

The pre-arrival discount for the PhotoPass Archive CD is still available:

https://mydisneyphotopass.disney.go.com/wdwsave

Thanks for the link. I am thinking about switching the MM to PhotoPass CD.

 

[mom2AidanAndEli]

I find this all so confusing! Let me see if I'm getting this right...

Memory Maker is $149, Photopass is $119

Memory Maker includes all Photopass photos plus rides and restaurants.

Photopass is just the pictures taken by the photographers in the parks.

Memory Maker is completely digital--I need to go online and download all my pictures. But then I can add borders, different sizes, multiple images, etc. Basically I own the photos once downloaded.

Photopass includes a CD--but I still need to go online and do the borders and sizes, etc. It's just that then they're put on a CD instead of downloaded to my computer.

Neither includes anything printed. Everything is digital and I'm responsible for having stuff printed myself.

Have I got this all right? Looks like for an extra $30, I get to add all the ride photos--which are huge for my family--so that seems to be a better deal. Once downloaded, I can just burn a CD at home. Am I missing anything?

 

[mickenme]

Ok, it's been a while since I've been to Disney, and we are going in October, but only for a weekend. I'm not planning to buy MM or Photopass. Can I still buy a photo that the photographer takes for $15.00 (If I like one)? How would I be able to view the photo? I will have a magic band, but I guess what I'm asking is if I do not buy either one, MM or Photopass, can I still have the photographers take my picture and will I be able to view and buy that picture?

 

[LoverDisney]

Ok I don't mean to hijack this thread...but what rides are included with MM?

 

[AmyB2006]

Memory Maker is $149, Photopass is $119

PRE ORDERED photopass is $119. PRE ORDERED MM is $149. After the fact they are $169 and $199.


Memory Maker includes all Photopass photos plus rides and restaurants.

Yes


Photopass is just the pictures taken by the photographers in the parks.

Well, pics taken at restaurants that include the photos in the price of the meal like CRT or Akershus, you can add the digital photos taken to your Photopass account.

Memory Maker is completely digital--I need to go online and download all my pictures. But then I can add borders, different sizes, multiple images, etc. Basically I own the photos once downloaded.

Yes


Photopass includes a CD--but I still need to go online and do the borders and sizes, etc. It's just that then they're put on a CD instead of downloaded to my computer.

Sort of. Photopass includes a CD of stock images (I believe), you can still do borders just the same as MM, and you used to have the option of the CD being mailed OR downloading to a computer. I always downloaded. So you can download if you want. You still own the images once downloaded.


Neither includes anything printed. Everything is digital and I'm responsible for having stuff printed myself.

Right.


Have I got this all right? Looks like for an extra $30, I get to add all the ride photos--which are huge for my family--so that seems to be a better deal. Once downloaded, I can just burn a CD at home. Am I missing anything?

I don't think so.

 

[AmyB2006]

Ok, it's been a while since I've been to Disney, and we are going in October, but only for a weekend. I'm not planning to buy MM or Photopass. Can I still buy a photo that the photographer takes for $15.00 (If I like one)? How would I be able to view the photo? I will have a magic band, but I guess what I'm asking is if I do not buy either one, MM or Photopass, can I still have the photographers take my picture and will I be able to view and buy that picture?

Yes. Put all the pictures either onto a PP card that photogs will give you, or your MB and then you can view them on the PP website. You can order digital photos separately for $15.00.

I'm not sure if you have to physically link your MB to the photopass website. Maybe check that out before you get there. I know you can use the MB for collecting photos without having MM.

 

[AmyB2006]

Ok I don't mean to hijack this thread...but what rides are included with MM?

Attractions
Space Mountain ® attraction
Splash Mountain ® attraction
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin ®+ attraction
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™++
Rock ‘n Roller Coaster ® attraction
Expedition Everest ® attraction
Dinosaur
Test Track ® attraction

Dining Locations
1900 Park Fare
‘Ohana
Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
Chef Mickey’s
Tusker House Restaurant
Hoop De Doo Musical Revue

 

[Joy]

We always get the photo book but never use the picture for anything else. We do like to get the ride photos though. I think you used to get a digital copy all of the ride photos for $50. Is that still an option?

 

[dawnhaze]

We always get the photo book but never use the picture for anything else. We do like to get the ride photos though. I think you used to get a digital copy all of the ride photos for $50. Is that still an option?

Yep, my friends were at WDW last week for a wedding and they bought Attractions+ for ride photos for $50 - it's available only at the parks, no online pre-order as far as I know.

 

[siskaren]

Memory Maker is $149, Photopass is $119

PRE ORDERED photopass is $119. PRE ORDERED MM is $149. After the fact they are $169 and $199.

You can't get MM after you get home. You can get it in the parks and that's when it would cost $199.

Memory Maker is completely digital--I need to go online and download all my pictures. But then I can add borders, different sizes, multiple images, etc. Basically I own the photos once downloaded.

Yes

Actually, you would add the borders before you download.

Photopass includes a CD--but I still need to go online and do the borders and sizes, etc. It's just that then they're put on a CD instead of downloaded to my computer.

Sort of. Photopass includes a CD of stock images (I believe), you can still do borders just the same as MM, and you used to have the option of the CD being mailed OR downloading to a computer. I always downloaded. So you can download if you want. You still own the images once downloaded.

The PhotoPass + CD (which was replaced by MM) included a CD of stock images but the PhotoPass Archive CD doesn't.

 

[MomForFrozenAddicts]

Also, for the breakfast at CRT, if I have the Memory maker, will the pictures with Cinderella be added to it or do we just get the hard copy of the pictures?

Just the digital copy. No hard print with MM. With the retired PhotoPass+, you get both with made PP+ a great deal. If I read the details on MM, I would have pre-ordered PP+ for this year. Both the same price, MM doesn't give stock photo CD or print package at dinner.