5 Favorite Reasons Moms Should Get Disney World's PhotoPass Memory Maker

Walt Disney World is the best place to capture those special moments you want to remember forever. It's even easier to take these cherished memories home with you with Disney PhotoPass service and Memory Maker option, which allow you download unlimited photos with PhotoPass photographers at iconic Disney World locations and download them after your trip.

From fun poses in front of the Millennium Falcon at Disney's Hollywood Studios to "magic shot" captures near Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom, you're guaranteed to take home more than just pricey merchandise. Memory Maker is hands-down my favorite, splurge-worthy souvenir as a mom of four.

Disney World for moms can often feel overwhelming. That's why I'm sharing my 5 favorite reasons why you should consider purchasing Memory Maker to make your next magical trip easier:

Disney's Memory Maker option allows you to download all your professional photos taken for one fixed price.

1. Everyone Gets in the Photo

It's not easy herding your whole party into one picture, especially when one person is usually the trip's designated photographer. And who wants to interrupt a random stranger to snap a picture multiple times a day? Memory Maker eliminates this problem. Nearly 100 Disney PhotoPass photographers are stationed throughout the parks. This means you're likely to get great family photos that include everyone in your group.

Even extended family members love this perk. When we brought Grandma with us on our last Disney World trip, she got her own professional photos taken with the grandkids in front of iconic Disney Parks landmarks. We turned these photos into Christmas gifts she will always cherish.

2. Experience Magical Photo Surprises

Certain PhotoPass photographers can add a little pixie dust to your photos, which you'll see once they're uploaded into your My Disney Experience app. Known as "Magic Shots," this fun surprise shows up usually within a few hours. It's an added touch of magic you will never forget.

One photographer instructed my son to hold out his hand when we posed for a photo in front of the Millennium Falcon at Hollywood Studios. When the photo showed up in My Disney Experience app a few hours later, to our surprise, it showed our family mesmerized by an adorable porg perched on his hand. It's one of our favorite captures from the vacation.

3. Access the Best Photo Spots

A PhotoPass photographer's location tells you right away it's going to be a great photo opp. Their neon green shirts also make them easy to spot throughout Walt Disney World locations. When it's your turn to take a photo, you can expect the VIP treatment with a professional photographer's full attention and professional guidance on how to look your best.

With multiple family members of all ages in tow, I considered a professional photographer's guidance worth every penny. No more jostling against the masses to get a prime spot for a photo. No more barking at your family to smile. A Disney PhotoPass photographer's patient, professional help and picture-perfect locations guarantee that beautiful, magical moments will be captured forever.

4. Capture Candid Family Moments

PhotoPass photographers don't just take posed pictures. They capture precious smiles when your toddler meets Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater for the first time. They take photos of your kids doing an impromptu dance-off with Pluto at Epcot. They capture your daughter's first visit to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. And they memorialize the biggest group hug with Chewbacca at Star Wars Launch Bay

These candid captures are even more magical because they show the real-time Disney joy. Instead of having to pull out your phone to snap those fleeting moments, you can take part in the fun and have the pictures to prove it.

5. Have Peace of Mind

You use your phone enough to navigate the parks, dining, and Lightning Lanes. Memory Maker gives you one less thing to worry about with your phone. Why not live in the moment by leaving it to a Disney photographer to professionally capture the memories you'll look back on decades from now?

There are so many more good reasons to splurge on Memory Maker. Consider adding it ahead of your trip for a currently discounted price of $185. If you wait until visiting the parks to purchase, you can still take advantage of the PhotoPass photographers.

However, the price increases to $210 to access all the photos if you decide to purchase them during or after the trip. You can also purchase one-day Memory Maker options, allowing you to download one day's worth full of photos at your favorite park.

Despite the price, Memory Maker is worth it for the service and priceless souvenirs you'll cherish long after your Disney trip.