Disney’s Memory Maker

 I thought I would do a post on using the PhotoPass system at Disney. And also the benefits of using memory maker if you are a solo traveler. As you may know, my daughter went to Disney last year on a sola trip. It was her first time there by herself and needless to say I think she had a great time. I was unable to do the series about her trip but I thought I would “snatch” some of her photos and give you guys a blogpost of some of the highlights from that trip. Stay tuned later this week (Thursday to be exact) for a rewind of my last trip to Disney (now almost 6 years ago 😳). It’s hard to believe it has been that long and that I’m finally getting to go back after so many ups and downs the last few years . So much has changed and I can’t wait to share this journey with you all. 

But I digress! Let’s get back to my daughters trip and my thoughts on Memory maker and using Disneys PhotoPass. I use to do a better job of documenting my girls trips. My daughter actually said she was shocked when she was perusing my blog looking for photos from a long ago Disneyland trip she took. Frankly I am just as surprised as she is and I plan to do better from now on. I actually miss blogging but it’s been harder and harder to keep up after I started my Disney channel. 

So here is my first effort at getting back in the game.

I know that getting the Memory maker package goes against everything I say about doing Disney on a budget. But hear me out. First off if you are going to take the plunge I would suggest purchasing before your trip. At the time of this post a memory maker will cost you a whopping $169.00 if you purchase in advance versus $199.00 if you wait until you arrive. So of course you know which one I will suggest! They also have a park day choice, but that’s $69.00 per day! Say what?? So if you are going to purchase a package I highly suggest working it into your budget ahead of your upcoming trip. 

The cons of using the package to me would be the cost first and foremost. And if you are traveling with family I don’t see as much of a need for it that I do if you are a single travel. 

I do want to put this one caveat out there before I start with some of the reasons you should consider getting the package. In most cases when taking photos at Disney, if you ask a castmember they will take a photo for you with your own camera or phone.  

One of my favorite things to do while at Disney is to walk up to someone who’s trying to take a family selfie and offer to take their photo for them. This has happened to us on many an occasion, so just look at it as paying forward! 

One of the pros of the package (other that the fact that you only need to have one person within your group purchase it and then connect it to the others in your  party), is that when you are on your own it is nice to have someone take the photos for you versus trying to do a selfie on your own. 

One of the things I most loved about my daughters trip was seeing all of her photos (and videos) she uploaded. I especially enjoyed seeing the ones of her with characters, in the ride vehicles and of her in front of the castle. 

By far my most favorite thing though was the photos the castmembers took of her with the addition of some “special” guest! Photos she wouldn’t have by using her own camera. My favorite photo surprisingly was her “guest” rider on the Haunted Mansion ride. 

Those little extra touches to me, helped to make her trip extra special. And photos have always been one of my most favorite memories/souvenirs to bring back from a trip. 

In the end whatever way you decide to go, (whether with a memory maker package or not) the most important thing is that you and your family have a magical trip. So tell me have you utilized the memory maker package? What did you think of it? And would you recommend it for others??