2025 Disney Memory Maker Guide – Disney World Pictures and Disney PhotoPass

2025 Disney Memory Maker Guide – Disney World Pictures and Disney PhotoPass

2025 Disney Memory Maker Guide – Disney World Pictures and Disney PhotoPass

This article is your complete guide to the 2025 Disney Memory Maker and Disney PhotoPass! Whether it be an anniversary, birthday, first time, or just a routine Disney trip, the Disney World Memory Maker is an option to capture the moment forever. These PhotoPass picture spots are sprinkled throughout the parks, especially in front of park icons, picture-perfect backdrops, and special events. Walt Disney World photos are a complimentary photo service, with special Disney pixie dust for all of your park, dining, and character experiences.

So if you’re ready to learn everything we know about the Disney PhotoPass, let’s read on!

SPECIAL NOTE: If you are still in the process of planning your Disney vacation and need help picking the best time to visit Disney World be sure to check out our Disney crowd calendar below!

 Disney World Crowd Calendar

What is the Disney Memory Maker 2025?

The 2025 Disney Memory Maker is the paid service that Walt Disney World offers to guests to retrieve their photos taken around the park. The Memory Maker Disney service is mostly a package that includes all of your in-park photos, no matter where or when they are taken.

What is included in the Disney World Memory Maker?

The Memory Maker price includes:

• Digital downloads of all Disney PhotoPass pictures and videos
• Certain attraction photos and videos
• Professional shots taken at iconic Disney locations by PhotoPass Photographers
• Magic Shots – with appearances from special characters and more added to your Disney photos!

How much is Disney Memory Maker?

• One Day Memory Maker – $75 – Includes all photos and videos from one day of choice.
• Memory Maker Advance Purchase – $185 – Includes all your photos and videos from one vacation period. Must wait at least 3 days after your purchase to activate.
• Memory Maker – $210 – Includes all of your photos and videos from your vacation and is immediately available to use after purchase.

It is special to note that with new Annual Pass sales, the Memory Maker option is no longer free and only can be added to your pass. It is $99 to add on the Disney PhotoPass downloads to your pass.

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How Does Disney Memory Maker Work?

The Disney World Memory Maker is quite easy to use, and as long as you have your smartphone and a valid Disney ticket or MagicBand, you’re all set to use it. Photographers are already posted throughout the parks, and you’ll be able to spot them easily in their green uniforms, typically with lines of guests.

How to use Disney Memory Maker:

• 1 – Disney PhotoPass Photographers take your pictures in front of iconic locations, at character dining experiences, or at character meet n’ greets.
• 2 – Your MagicBand, PhotoPass card, or QR code is scanned, and then your Disney pictures are sent to your Disney account.
• 3 – You can download Disney pictures or videos straight to your phone.

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What are the Best Disney Memory Maker Locations?

If you’re running around the parks trying to get every attraction done and every snack purchased, it can be easy to overlook some of the best places to take pictures at Disney. Pictures are such a wonderful way to remember vacations, hence, why the gift shops have so many different Disney World photo albums or Disney World picture frames. To help you make the perfect Disney photo album, we’re going to list the best PhotoPass locations to get your picture taken!

Best Magic Kingdom Disney PhotoPass Locations

• Train Station
• Main Street
• Castle Hub
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Splash Mountain
• Castle Courtyard far shot

Best Animal Kingdom Disney PhotoPass Locations

• Tree of Life
• Expedition Everest Lake Overlook
• Main Sign Entrance
• Dinosaur Ride

Best Epcot Disney PhotoPass Locations

• Spaceship Earth
• World Showcase Locations
• Nemo and Seas Locations
• Test Track
• Frozen Ever After

Best Hollywood Studios Disney PhotoPass Locations

• Hollywood Boulevard
• Tower of Terror Ride
• Sunset Boulevard Attractions Outside View
• Grauman’s Chinese Theater
• Galaxy’s Edge – Millennium Falcon, or secret Rebel spy shots

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What are Magic Shots?

Magic Shots are part of the Disney Photo Pass and Disney Memory Maker at Walt Disney World and happen to be some of the best surprises guests can get! A Magic Shot is where a PhotoPass Photographer will have guests pose in certain ways so photos can be digitally enhanced with adorable images. One of our favorites is the Baby Yoda Magic Shot that can be periodically found in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Some of the newest PhotoPass Photo Spots happen to be at:

• Tron Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom
• Festival of the Arts magic shots with Figment!

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What are the Rides That Offer Disney World Memory Maker Photos?

As mentioned above, if you ride certain Walt Disney World attractions they come with a PhotoPass shot. The photo will be automatically linked to your MyDisneyExperience app, or simply added with a scan of your MagicBand. There is nothing like getting off of some of your favorite Walt Disney World attractions and seeing silly photos taken during your ride.

Many of the attractions that PhotoPass pictures on them also have fun borders or even videos taken on them. On Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the Disney PhotoPass feature captures a couple of seconds of you and your party on the ride right before the drop. There are also fun animations or themed videos that can accompany certain PhotoPass shots!

What rides have Disney’s PhotoPass on them?

Magic Kingdom

• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Space Mountain
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Haunted Mansion
• Splash Mountain
• Pirates of the Caribbean

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Dinosaur
• Expedition Everest

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Rock N’ Rollercoaster
• Tower of Terror
• Slinky Dog Dash

Epcot

• Test Track
• Frozen Ever After

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Is Memory Maker Worth It?

If you are planning on getting any photos of your Disney trip, have Disney character meet and greets or meals, or don’t want to take photos yourself, the Memory Maker is absolutely worth it. Every single ride photo is included, which are some of the best memories to be able to download from the app. The Disney Memory Maker is especially worth it if you stop for every single PhotoPass Cast Member you see to get a picture taken. This is such a great way to remember the trip without having to take as many photos yourself and happens to be one of the last great value perks that Disney offers!

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Disney Memory Maker 2025 FAQ

Q: How much is Disney Memory Maker?

The Disney Memory Maker 2025 is priced at $75 plus tax for a one-day package, which includes all photos taken at Walt Disney World, or $185 for your whole vacation.

Q: What is Disney Memory Maker?

A: The Disney Memory Maker is the paid service that Walt Disney World offers to guests to retrieve their photos taken around the park. The Memory Maker price includes:

When is The Best Time to Visit Disney World?

Our Disney  World Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We break down park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices, and average temperature. We also break down the best time to visit Disney World based on specific times of the year and special events.

Are You Ready to Plan Your Next Disney World Trip?

Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Be sure to speak with a Disney World Travel Agent for the most recent deals and promotions. The Park Prodigy will provide a Free Quote for all Disney World Vacation Packages. The Park Prodigy can also help you save up to $20 per ticket when purchasing your Walt Disney World Tickets, and we offer promotional discounts for special events such as Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Tickets and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets. If you’re brand new to Disney vacation planning we recommend our Walt Disney World Planning Page! Learn more about Disney hotels by reading our Walt Disney World Hotels Review page.

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