Photos are such an important part of our Disney Vacations, and Disney goes above and beyond to make those pics MAGICAL!! We like getting the Memory Maker on each trip and the PhotoPass Cast Members are awesome in making sure you get the best pictures with the best backgrounds. They will even add a touch of pixie dust to them if you ask for an even MORE magical memory! Read more
I’ll be the first to admit that I was skeptical about getting my money’s worth out of Memory Maker, and consequently very hesitant to pay the $169 purchase price. During past trips, I’d been more than content to bring a nice DSLR and take my own pictures or ask the PhotoPass photogs to snap one of all of us with my camera. The big difference this time was that we decided to ditch the strollers now that our kids are 6 and 7 years old. Skipping strollers was great and very freeing in many ways – but it also meant losing out on a lot of storage space for things that we now needed to carry in our backpack. DSLRs are pretty heavy so that was the first thing to go. Read more
On our last trip to Walt Disney World I decided to purchase the Memory Maker photo package. This was not something I had ever done, but knowing my son was going to propose, I decided it could be worth the expense! I was right! Not only was I able to enjoy the moment of him proposing, but I didn’t have to worry about handing off my cell phone or an additional camera to Cast Members for them to take pictures with. Read more
Resort reservation? Check. Dining Reservations? Check. Park tickets, airfare, car rental… Bet you think you’re done planning for your trip, right? Read more
As anyone who has been to Walt Disney World knows, there are photo-opportunities everywhere! Throughout the park, you will find places marked as Picture Spots, which make for fantastic shots. These are strategically located spots that can give you the most bangs for your picture. You will also want to capture those first time grins and smiles for those young and young at heart! Read more