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Home » Blog Posts » 2026 Disney Memory Maker Military Discount: Save on PhotoPass at Disney World

2026 Disney Memory Maker Military Discount: Save on PhotoPass at Disney World

22 July 2026 by Steve Bell 45 Comments

2026 Disney Memory Maker Military Discount at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World offers eligible U.S. military members and spouses a deeply discounted Memory Maker for $98 in 2026.

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  • 2026 Disney Memory Maker Military Discount at Walt Disney World
  • 2026 Military Memory Maker Price and Rules
  • Can You Rope Drop Before Buying Military Memory Maker?
  • The Best Time to Purchase Military Memory Maker
    • For EPCOT and Skyliner-Area Resorts
    • For Magic Kingdom and Monorail-Area Resorts
    • During a Midday or Evening Break
  • Is the Military Memory Maker Worth $98?
    • Military Memory Maker Is Best For
    • You May Not Need It When
  • PhotoPass vs. Memory Maker
  • What Is Included with Memory Maker?
  • How PhotoPass Works in the Parks
    • Need Help Planning Your Disney Vacation?
  • How Long Do You Have to Use and Download Memory Maker?
  • Who Qualifies for the Military Memory Maker Discount?
    • What About Non-Retired Veterans?
  • Where to Purchase Memory Maker with the Military Discount
  • Common Military Memory Maker Mistakes
    • Waiting in Line Before Rope Drop
    • Assuming It Can Be Bought Online
    • Buying the Regular Version by Mistake
    • Forgetting the Military ID
    • Failing to Connect Family and Friends
    • Downloading One Photo Too Early
    • Letting Photos Expire
    • Assuming Every Photo Will Appear Automatically
  • Do You Need a MagicBand?
  • Military Memory Maker vs. an Annual Pass Photo Benefit
  • Is There a Disneyland Military PhotoPass Discount?
  • Disney Military Memory Maker Terms and Conditions
  • FAQ: Disney Military Discount on Memory Maker
    • How much is the 2026 military Memory Maker?
    • Can I take pictures before buying the military Memory Maker?
    • Does the three-day Memory Maker waiting period apply?
    • Where can I buy the military Memory Maker?
    • Can I purchase it on my arrival evening?
    • Can the military Memory Maker be purchased online?
    • Who qualifies for the discount?
    • How many military Memory Makers can we purchase?
    • How long does Memory Maker last?
    • How long do PhotoPass pictures remain available?
    • Does Disneyland offer the military Memory Maker discount?
    • Is military Memory Maker worth buying?
  • How to Purchase and Use the Military Discounted Memory Maker
    • Planning a Disney Vacation?
    • Need Help Planning Your Disney Vacation?
    • Get Free Disney Military Discount Updates

The military price is available through December 18, 2026. Regular Memory Maker currently costs $185 when purchased at least three days in advance or $210 at the regular purchase price, making the military offer one of Disney’s most valuable military discounts.

Memory Maker allows you to download the Disney PhotoPass photos and attraction videos associated with your account during your vacation. This includes photos taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers, select attraction photos and videos, Magic Shots, character photos, and photos from select dining locations.

The important catch: You cannot purchase the military-priced Memory Maker online before your vacation. The eligible military member or spouse must purchase it in person at Walt Disney World and present a valid military ID.

Disneyland does not offer a military discount on its PhotoPass products.

Military Discount on Disney Memory Maker and PhotoPass

2026 Military Memory Maker Price and Rules

2026 Military Memory Maker Details
Military price $98
Offer end date December 18, 2026
Purchase limit Two per eligible member or spouse per offer year
Purchase method In person at Walt Disney World
Military ID required Yes
Disneyland military discount No

No more than two Memory Maker products may be purchased at the military price during the 2026 offer. The limit applies to the eligible military member and spouse together—not two purchases for each person.

Memory Maker is nonrefundable, cannot be transferred or resold, and is restricted to personal use.

Can You Rope Drop Before Buying Military Memory Maker?

Absolutely—and I actually recommend it.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the military Memory Maker discount is that you have to buy it before taking your first PhotoPass picture.

You don’t.

Disney’s military Memory Maker must be purchased in person after you arrive at Walt Disney World, but Disney allows it to be purchased at any point during your vacation. Photos already linked to your My Disney Experience account are included, provided they have not expired.

The confusion comes from Disney’s Advance Purchase Memory Maker. That version, which anyone can buy online before their trip, has a three-day waiting period. The military Memory Maker is a completely different offer and does not use that advance-purchase system.

That means you can enjoy your first morning instead of standing in line at Guest Relations.

For example, you could:

  • Rope drop Magic Kingdom
  • Take your family photo in front of Cinderella Castle
  • Ride attractions with PhotoPass photos or videos
  • Meet Mickey Mouse
  • Purchase the military Memory Maker later that afternoon—or even another day during your vacation

As long as those photos are linked to your My Disney Experience account and have not expired, they’ll be available for download after your military Memory Maker is purchased.

STEVE RECOMMENDS: Don’t waste your first hour at Walt Disney World standing in a Guest Relations line just to buy Memory Maker. Rope drop is one of the best times to experience the parks with the shortest waits and some of the best PhotoPass opportunities. Buy your military Memory Maker later that day—or better yet, on your arrival evening at a convenient park entrance or Guest Relations location—and start your vacation enjoying the parks instead of running errands.

The Best Time to Purchase Military Memory Maker

The easiest strategy is to purchase it on your arrival evening or during a convenient break instead of adding another task to your first park morning.

For EPCOT and Skyliner-Area Resorts

Guests staying near EPCOT or along the Disney Skyliner route can visit the International Gateway ticket window or Guest Relations area near the entrance between EPCOT and the Crescent Lake resorts.

This can be especially convenient for guests staying at:

  • Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas
  • Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Villas
  • Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
  • Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
  • Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
  • Disney’s Riviera Resort
  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Disney’s Pop Century Resort
  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

You can combine the purchase with an arrival-evening walk around Crescent Lake, an EPCOT visit, or dinner in the BoardWalk area.

For Magic Kingdom and Monorail-Area Resorts

Guests staying at a Magic Kingdom-area resort can stop at the Magic Kingdom entrance ticket windows or Guest Relations without visiting the park, or before or after visiting the park.

This is convenient for guests staying at:

  • Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower
  • Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Villas
  • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Villas
  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Villas
  • Shades of Green

Guests staying at Shades of Green can take the resort bus to the Transportation and Ticket Center and continue to Magic Kingdom, or make the purchase during their first visit to another theme park.

During a Midday or Evening Break

You can also take your first morning’s photos and purchase Memory Maker later when ticket-window lines are shorter or when you are already passing the park entrance.

The best location is not necessarily the first park you visit. Choose the ticket window or Guest Relations location that fits naturally into your plans.

REALITY CHECK: Purchase locations and Cast Member procedures occasionally change. Disney’s official 2026 terms specify Walt Disney World theme park ticket windows. A park entrance location is the safest choice when planning where to make the purchase.

Is the Military Memory Maker Worth $98?

For many military families, yes.

The military price is substantially less than the regular Memory Maker prices, and the package includes unlimited digital downloads rather than charging by the photo.

At a regular individual-download price of approximately $15 per photo, seven purchased photos would cost more than the entire $98 military Memory Maker.

The larger question is not whether $98 is a good discount. It is whether your family will take enough PhotoPass and attraction photos to use it.

Military Memory Maker Is Best For

  • First Walt Disney World vacations
  • Once-in-several-years family trips
  • Trips with children or grandchildren
  • Extended-family or reunion trips
  • Character-heavy vacations
  • Celebrations such as retirements, anniversaries, birthdays, and graduations
  • Families that enjoy attraction photos and videos
  • runDisney participants
  • Families that want the usual photographer included in the pictures

You May Not Need It When

  • You are taking a very short trip
  • Your party rarely stops for PhotoPass photographers
  • You are visiting mainly for dining, shopping, or resort time
  • You already receive PhotoPass downloads through an eligible Annual Pass
  • You only want one or two individual pictures
  • Your group does not care about attraction photos or character pictures
STEVE’S TAKE: At $98, Memory Maker does not require an enormous number of pictures to justify the cost. The real value is that everyone can be in the photographs. For a major family vacation, celebration trip, or visit with children and grandchildren, that often matters more years later than it does while you are standing in the park.

PhotoPass vs. Memory Maker

Disney PhotoPass and Memory Maker are related, but they are not the same thing.

Disney PhotoPass is the photography system. PhotoPass photographers take the pictures, and Disney’s attraction cameras capture select ride photos and videos.

Memory Maker is the prepaid digital-download product that lets you download the qualifying PhotoPass media connected to your account during the Memory Maker window.

Option How It Works Best For
PhotoPass without Memory Maker Photos appear in your account, but you purchase individual downloads or products separately Guests who want only one or two pictures
Memory Maker Includes unlimited digital downloads of qualifying PhotoPass photos and videos during the applicable window Guests who want multiple photos, ride images, and videos

Disney PhotoPass photographer and military Memory Maker information

What Is Included with Memory Maker?

Memory Maker includes qualifying photos and videos linked to your Disney account during the applicable Memory Maker window.

These can include:

  • Disney PhotoPass photographer pictures
  • Magic Shots and other enhanced photos
  • Select attraction photos
  • Select attraction videos
  • Select character-location photos
  • Select dining-location photos
  • runDisney race photos linked through your race information
  • Photos shared by connected Family & Friends

Disney currently allows the Memory Maker owner to download photos and videos shared by up to 25 connected members of the Family & Friends list.

Memory Maker is a digital product. It does not include printed photographs, photo books, frames, or other physical products.

How PhotoPass Works in the Parks

Disney PhotoPass photographers are stationed throughout Walt Disney World, including many locations near park icons, character experiences, seasonal displays, and scenic areas.

When you have your picture taken:

  1. Ask the photographer to take your photo
  2. Have the photographer scan your MagicBand, park ticket, or Disney MagicMobile pass
  3. Check your My Disney Experience account after the photo uploads

For attraction photos, a MagicBand or eligible Bluetooth-enabled mobile device may be required for certain photos and digital content to connect automatically to your account.

Some attractions also provide a location where guests can scan a park ticket or MagicBand to associate a photo with their account.

Photos can take time to appear. Disney advises that it may take as long as 24 hours in some cases.


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  • Experienced with Disney military discounts and eligibility rules
  • Military-family owned and operated
  • Same Disney pricing as booking directly with Disney
  • Additional planning assistance available for guests wanting more personalized help
  • Can help reduce stress, save time, and avoid common planning mistakes

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How Long Do You Have to Use and Download Memory Maker?

Standard Memory Maker includes qualifying PhotoPass media captured during a 30-day Memory Maker window.

The window begins when you first download or unlock a PhotoPass photo—or otherwise activate the Memory Maker entitlement—and continues through the following 30 days under Disney’s current terms.

PhotoPass photos currently expire 45 days after the date each photo was taken. Download the images before they expire. They disappear individually based on their capture dates, not all at once at the end of your trip.

Do not activate Memory Maker too early for a long or split vacation. Once activated, the 30-day window begins.

Who Qualifies for the Military Memory Maker Discount?

Eligible Service Members include active and retired members of the U.S. military, including:

  • Army
  • Marine Corps
  • Navy
  • Air Force
  • Space Force
  • Coast Guard
  • National Guard
  • Reserves
  • Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service
  • Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The spouse of an eligible member may purchase the military Memory Maker without the member present when the spouse can present a valid and active U.S. military dependent ID.

A valid military ID is required at the time of purchase.

What About Non-Retired Veterans?

Non-retired veterans do not qualify for this offer solely because they are veterans.

Veterans with qualifying service-connected disability, Purple Heart, former POW, and designated caregivers under the Equal Access Act may qualify for certain military benefits and ticket-office access, but Disney’s Memory Maker offer uses Disney’s narrower Eligible Service Member definition.

See our Disney military and veteran discount guide for other offers that may be available.

Where to Purchase Memory Maker with the Military Discount

The military-priced Memory Maker cannot be purchased online or through the My Disney Experience app.

Disney’s official 2026 terms state that it must be purchased by an Eligible Service Member or spouse at a Walt Disney World theme park ticket window.

Practical locations include the park entrance ticket-window and Guest Relations areas at:

  • Magic Kingdom
  • EPCOT Main Entrance
  • EPCOT International Gateway
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The eligible member or spouse must present a valid military ID.

Where to purchase the Disney military Memory Maker discount

Common Military Memory Maker Mistakes

Waiting in Line Before Rope Drop

You do not need to purchase Memory Maker before your first photograph. Enjoy rope drop and buy it later.

Assuming It Can Be Bought Online

The military price is an in-person offer. The $98 version will not appear as a military purchase option in My Disney Experience.

Buying the Regular Version by Mistake

Do not purchase the $185 advance version or $210 regular version online when you intend to use the military discount. The military offer must be purchased in person.

Forgetting the Military ID

The eligible member or spouse must present a valid military ID.

Failing to Connect Family and Friends

Confirm that everyone whose photos you want is connected to the Memory Maker owner through My Disney Experience and is sharing PhotoPass photos.

Downloading One Photo Too Early

Downloading or unlocking the first photo activates the standard Memory Maker window. Consider the timing carefully if your Walt Disney World visits span several weeks.

Letting Photos Expire

PhotoPass images currently expire 45 days after they are taken. Download them before the individual expiration dates.

Assuming Every Photo Will Appear Automatically

Technology is not perfect. Check your account regularly and contact Disney PhotoPass Guest Support promptly when a picture is missing.

Do You Need a MagicBand?

You do not need a MagicBand to have a PhotoPass photographer take your picture. The photographer can scan a linked admission card or Disney MagicMobile pass.

However, Disney states that a MagicBand or an eligible mobile device with Bluetooth enabled may be required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content.

A MagicBand can therefore make the system more convenient, especially for attraction photos that are captured automatically.

Not staying at a Disney Resort hotel?

You can still purchase a MagicBand and link it to your My Disney Experience account.

See: MagicBands for Shades of Green Guests

MagicBands for Disney Memory Maker and PhotoPass

Military Memory Maker vs. an Annual Pass Photo Benefit

Before buying Memory Maker, check whether someone in your party already has a Walt Disney World Annual Pass that includes or has added the Disney PhotoPass download benefit.

When an Annual Passholder’s photo benefit covers the necessary dates and the traveling party is properly connected through Family & Friends, purchasing a separate Memory Maker may be unnecessary.

Do not assume that every Annual Pass automatically includes downloads. Confirm the benefits attached to the specific pass before your trip.

Is There a Disneyland Military PhotoPass Discount?

No.

Disneyland does not offer the Walt Disney World military Memory Maker discount.

Disneyland uses the Disney PhotoPass system, but its PhotoPass purchasing options and Lightning Lane benefits are separate from Walt Disney World’s Memory Maker program.

Military families visiting both resorts should not assume that purchasing the $98 Walt Disney World Memory Maker provides Disneyland downloads. It does not.

Disney Military Memory Maker Terms and Conditions

  • The special $98 price is available through December 18, 2026
  • Only an Eligible Service Member or spouse may make the purchase
  • Valid military identification is required
  • No more than two products may be purchased by the eligible member or spouse together during the offer year
  • Memory Maker includes qualifying photos taken during the applicable Memory Maker window and linked to the Guest’s Disney PhotoPass account
  • A MagicBand or eligible Bluetooth-enabled mobile device may be required for certain attraction photos and other digital content
  • Photos expire under Disney’s PhotoPass expiration policy
  • Valid theme park admission is required for photo locations inside a park
  • Memory Maker cannot be sold or transferred
  • Downloads are restricted to personal use
  • The offer cannot be combined with another discount
  • Missing, lost, or damaged photos are not guaranteed
  • The offer is subject to restrictions and change without notice

FAQ: Disney Military Discount on Memory Maker

How much is the 2026 military Memory Maker?

The 2026 military Memory Maker costs $98 and is available through December 18, 2026.

Can I take pictures before buying the military Memory Maker?

Yes. Unexpired PhotoPass photos already associated with your My Disney Experience account are included when Memory Maker is purchased at the regular purchase price. You can rope drop, take pictures, and purchase the military Memory Maker later.

Does the three-day Memory Maker waiting period apply?

No. The three-day exclusion applies to Memory Maker purchased online at the discounted advance-purchase price. The military Memory Maker is purchased in person and is not the advance-purchase product.

Where can I buy the military Memory Maker?

Disney’s official 2026 terms specify Walt Disney World theme park ticket windows. Convenient choices include the entrance areas at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and EPCOT’s International Gateway.

Can I purchase it on my arrival evening?

Yes. Purchasing it at a convenient theme park entrance on your arrival evening is an excellent way to avoid using first-morning park time.

Can the military Memory Maker be purchased online?

No. The eligible military member or spouse must purchase it in person and present a valid military ID.

Who qualifies for the discount?

Eligible Service Members include active and retired members of the U.S. military, National Guard, Reserves, Coast Guard, Space Force, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and PHS Commissioned Corps. A spouse with a valid and active military dependent ID may also make the purchase.

How many military Memory Makers can we purchase?

The eligible member or spouse may purchase no more than two total during the 2026 offer year. The limit is shared between the member and spouse.

How long does Memory Maker last?

Standard Memory Maker includes qualifying photos and videos captured during a 30-day window that begins when the entitlement is activated through the first download, unlock, or other redemption.

How long do PhotoPass pictures remain available?

Disney PhotoPass photos currently expire 45 days after the date each photo was taken.

Does Disneyland offer the military Memory Maker discount?

No. The $98 military Memory Maker is a Walt Disney World offer and does not include Disneyland PhotoPass downloads.

Is military Memory Maker worth buying?

It is a strong value for families who want multiple PhotoPass, attraction, character, or celebration photos. Guests who only want one or two pictures may spend less by purchasing individual downloads.

How to Purchase and Use the Military Discounted Memory Maker

  1. Confirm eligibility. Make sure the eligible military member or spouse has a valid military ID.
  2. Connect your party. Add traveling family and friends to My Disney Experience and enable PhotoPass sharing.
  3. Choose a convenient purchase time. Consider purchasing on your arrival evening, during a midday break, or after rope drop.
  4. Visit a theme park ticket window. Go to the entrance ticket-window or Guest Relations area at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, or International Gateway.
  5. Present your military ID. Ask to purchase the 2026 specially priced military Memory Maker for $98.
  6. Link the entitlement. Confirm that Memory Maker appears in the correct My Disney Experience account.
  7. Take and link photos. Have photographers scan a MagicBand, admission card, or Disney MagicMobile pass.
  8. Check attraction photos. Keep Bluetooth enabled in My Disney Experience or wear a linked MagicBand where required.
  9. Activate carefully. The 30-day Memory Maker window begins when you first download or unlock a photo—or otherwise redeem the entitlement.
  10. Download everything before expiration. PhotoPass media currently expires 45 days after each image was taken.

This article was written by Steve Bell, founder of Military Disney Tips.

Steve is a retired U.S. military member who has been visiting the Disney Parks since 1971 and writing about Disney military discounts and vacations for the military community for over 18 years.

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Need Help Planning Your Disney Vacation?

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That’s why Military Disney Tips recommends The Mouse Experts Military Disney Vacation Specialists.

The Mouse Experts is a military-family owned and operated Disney-specializing travel agency that has partnered with Military Disney Tips for over 17 years. Their agents personally use the same military discounts that you do and understand the unique challenges military families face when planning Disney vacations.

  • Experienced with Disney military discounts and eligibility rules
  • Military-family owned and operated
  • Same Disney pricing as booking directly with Disney
  • Additional planning assistance available for guests wanting more personalized help
  • Can help reduce stress, save time, and avoid common planning mistakes

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Comments

  1. Keri says

    13 January 2021 at 12:07

    Our daughter is going to Disney with a friend. Is she not able to purchase the memory maker or photo pass with her military ID?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      13 January 2021 at 16:31

      Hi Keri,

      Disney’s rules on this discount explicitly say that the Memory Maker discount is for the “Eligible Service Members and their spouses.”

      So your daughter would have to pay full price.

      But, can’t hurt to try…

      Reply
  2. Danelle says

    20 June 2021 at 12:08

    Hi, Steve. Any update if this is still being offered with the reopening of Disneyland? Their page only shows the general public price and nothing for military page loads since they have not reinstated Salute program there. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Steve says

      21 June 2021 at 07:49

      HI Danelle,

      No, sorry, none whatsoever. Sadly Disney will be silent until and if the release it.

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disneyland/disneyland-opening-nationwide-and-the-disney-armed-forces-salute/

      Reply
      • Danelle says

        21 June 2021 at 11:02

        Thanks, Steve. We went ahead and bought tickets last month since we will be out there and didn’t want to risk sell out by awaiting if Salute will happen. However, I wasn’t sure about Memory Maker. But, they do have a daily option right now that really is pretty similar so we will just buy that for pics. Thanks again!

        Reply
  3. Rachel Rohrback says

    12 October 2021 at 13:56

    is there any way to purchase the photo maker with military discount prior to coming to disney? online, or somewhere local?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      12 October 2021 at 14:33

      Hi Rachel,

      Sorry, no. Disney only does this in person.

      Reply
  4. Robin L. Toblin says

    30 November 2021 at 13:20

    Hi Steve thanks for your helpful newsletter. I was so proactive in getting ready for Disney, that I bought memory maker prior to realizing there was a military discount. If I go to guest services when I arrive, will they provide me a refund for the full price that I paid already relative to what the discount would have been?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      30 November 2021 at 13:55

      Way to be on top of it Robin.

      Thanks for the kind words!

      I would definitely ask them to do so. It k=might require some dedication and asking for a manager.

      Reply
  5. Devon T says

    6 January 2022 at 14:09

    Hi Steve, we are going to Disney World in two weeks and I’m a little confused on the Memory Maker process!

    We are doing Hollywood Studios on our first park day; where in the park do we go to purchase the military discounted Memory Maker package? And it’s immediately available once we link it to the My Disney Experience app, right?

    Thanks so much for your help!

    Reply
    • Steve says

      6 January 2022 at 15:30

      Hi Devon,

      Yes. it’s immediately available!

      You should be able to purchase it just inside the park tot eh left at Guest Relations. If not there they can direct you.

      Reply
  6. Erica says

    21 January 2022 at 11:06

    Can you point me to where Memory Maker is priced at $149 for a pre-purchase?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      22 January 2022 at 08:12

      Hi Erica

      You can not pre-purchase with a military discount. You need to purchase after arrival as described in the post.

      Reply
  7. Jerod Mickelson says

    21 January 2022 at 21:01

    Hey Steve,

    We just finished our trip and time got away from us and we forgot to purchase the memory maker. Is there still a way to do it even though we left Orlando?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      22 January 2022 at 08:11

      Not that I’m awake of Jerod. They want to check your ID in person.

      Reply
  8. Judy W says

    27 March 2022 at 21:47

    I’m a bit confused.. The current price for the public is $169 not $149 as listed on the website. So is the military rate that’s purchased at our first park $149 or $98? And does that rate cover our full stay of 5 days?

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Steve says

      28 March 2022 at 10:06

      Hi Judy,

      Thanks, looks like WDW bumped up the general public price. The military price remains the same!

      Yes it does.

      Reply
  9. Ceslie says

    29 August 2022 at 20:54

    Is there a Military Discount for the One Day Memory Maker or just the multi day memory maker?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      30 August 2022 at 09:31

      Hi Ceslie,

      No, just the one listed here

      Reply
  10. luciano fernandes ribeiro says

    17 October 2022 at 22:29

    I’m a veteran military from Brazil, do I have a discount on memory maker?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      18 October 2022 at 08:06

      No sorry.

      Reply
  11. Barry says

    28 May 2023 at 20:28

    I am standing at Guest Services in Disney Springs and am being told that my VA service connected disability (in my case 80%) card does not qualify for the discount for the Memory Maker. I am stunned. I would either need to be active duty, retired or 100% disabled…and today is Memorial Day.

    Reply
    • Steve says

      29 May 2023 at 07:50

      Hi Barry,

      Unfortunately that is correct. It is stated in the note at the top of this page (6th sentence).

      VA cards, no matter the percentage are not valid for any Disney discount.

      I’m sorry about your confusion.

      Reply
  12. college brawl app says

    29 February 2024 at 01:49

    Thank you for sharing this information! As a military member, I’m always looking for ways to save money on Disney vacations. The Military Discount on Memory Maker is a great offer, and I’ll definitely be taking advantage of it on my next trip. It’s great to see Disney offering such wonderful discounts to those who serve our country.

    Reply
  13. NA7 WhatsApp says

    29 February 2024 at 02:13

    Excellent post! As a military spouse, I can appreciate the value of the Military Discount on Memory Maker at Walt Disney World. It’s great to see Disney continuing to show their appreciation for our service members and their families. I’ll definitely be taking advantage of this offer when we visit next year. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  14. Shea says

    16 March 2024 at 19:46

    We are traveling as a group of 9. 6 of us are using military salute tickets. My brother in law is the service member. Does he have to have a login to the Disney app to be able to purchase memory maker? Or can he purchase and it just shows on the rest of our MDE because we are all linked in the app? He doesn’t have a login, and I know he would prefer not to set anything up. I’ve been designated to do all the planning and handle all that to make it less stressful for him. He would be around to purchase it as he has to activate our tickets. I would just like minimize any hassle/stress ahead of time.

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    • Steve Bell says

      20 March 2024 at 20:56

      Hi Shea,

      I think he might. But he has to purchase the military discounted plan in person, so you an check then and just quickly create an account for him if needed and then friend and family everyone to share the pics.

      Reply
  15. AP says

    9 January 2025 at 20:14

    Thank you for sharing this information! It’s great to see Military families recognized with such discounts. The Memory Maker is a fantastic way to capture all those magical moments at Walt Disney World. Can’t wait to plan our trip and take advantage of this offer!

    Reply
  16. John says

    21 March 2025 at 09:43

    Thank you for the info. I have a quick question: I’m the ID card holder, we have a group of 8 going in early DEC25. Once we get to the park the teens will go their way, the 30’s with kids will go their way and the more mature will take it slower. Can we all use the same memory maker once I buy it as long as we’re all linked on the app?
    thanks

    Reply
    • Steve Bell says

      23 March 2025 at 06:52

      Hi John,

      Yes you sure can. All of the people that you have linked in your party in your My Disney Experience account will have their photos in the account.

      Reply
  17. Ned says

    21 March 2025 at 16:44

    This is such a great deal for military families! We always cherish our memories from Disney, and knowing there’s a discount on the Memory Maker makes it even more special. Thank you for sharing these tips!

    Reply
  18. James says

    23 March 2025 at 04:04

    Thank you for sharing this info! It’s great to see that Disney continues to honor military families with discounts. I can’t wait to take advantage of the Memory Maker offer during our next trip. It really helps make those precious memories even more special!

    Reply
  19. George says

    24 May 2025 at 10:26

    This is such a great deal for military families! The Memory Maker really makes capturing those magical moments so much easier. Thanks for sharing these tips, I can’t wait to plan our next trip to Disney World!

    Reply
  20. Amy says

    2 June 2025 at 21:55

    Thanks Steve! Couldn’t find the info on WDW, so glad we can come to you for this info.
    The difference between the Regular cost vs discounted 4 day Salute tickets for 4 people was approximately $1500 for our summer travel dates. That $1500 savings is the cost of our flights!
    The Memory Maker for Military is a solid win if we choose 6 or more photos. Even on a short trip this might be hard to pass up. We’ve skipped many photo stops at times when we hadn’t had the Memory Maker package bc well $15/photo adds up! Great information.
    Debating on combining this with a Capture the Moment shoot for 2nd trip later this year and its still less than regular cost! 🙂

    Reply
    • Steve Bell says

      3 June 2025 at 08:49

      Hi there Amy,

      So glad to be of service!

      Nice to know you can save that much, right?

      Reply
  21. Kay says

    5 July 2025 at 07:53

    We purchased the 4 day park hopper. Do we need to purchase the memory maker for each day?

    Reply
    • Steve Bell says

      5 July 2025 at 10:40

      Hi Kay,

      No, it’s a one time purchase.

      Reply
  22. Tom says

    24 September 2025 at 21:00

    Thank you for highlighting the 2025 Military Discount on Memory Maker! As a military family, we really appreciate the thoughtful ways Disney recognizes our service. Excited to capture all the magical moments during our visit!

    Reply
  23. P999 Login says

    8 January 2026 at 07:46

    This is fantastic news! The Military Discount on Memory Maker is such a great way for military families to capture and preserve their magical moments at Disney. Thanks for sharing these tips — I can’t wait to plan our next trip!

    Reply
  24. Carla says

    16 March 2026 at 21:31

    hello, I was wondering if I am a Vietnam veteran, do I qualify for the military memory maker discount?

    Reply
    • Steve Bell says

      17 March 2026 at 04:52

      Hi Carla,

      You probably do, here are various qualifications for year-round discounts, and one in Sept and Jan for all vets.

      See my Veteran Posts:

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/veteran-discounts-for-disney-universal-and-other-theme-parks/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-veteran-discount-and-disney-military-discount-eligibility-guide/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-discounts-for-veterans-who-did-not-retire-from-the-military/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-discounts-and-the-john-mccain-defense-authorization-act/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green/shades-of-green-stays-for-non-retired-veterans/

      Reply
  25. R says

    26 July 2026 at 13:48

    Can I purchase Memory Maker at the Disney Ticket Center in Disney Springs still?
    https://plandisney.disney.go.com/question/purchase-military-discount-memory-maker-tickets-military-517674/

    Reply
    • Steve Bell says

      27 July 2026 at 08:01

      Hi, from reports that I’ve heard, you still can. Although Disney isn’t currently listing there on the website.

      Reply

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