Hello and welcome to planDisney, Monica!
I'm so glad you stopped by with your question. There is nothing quite as Magical as a last-minute trip to the Walt Disney World Resort, so let's talk about same-day tickets.
Monica, the quick answer is yes, you are permitted to purchase
tickets at the gate, however, it's important to note that
a (complimentary) theme park reservation is required to enter the park in addition to your ticket. Because of that, I would highly encourage you to check availability before heading out the door. You can view theme park availability
HERE and search by date.
Now, Monica, to keep spontaneity alive and still get the most out of your Disney day, my best recommendation would be to download the
My Disney Experience Mobile App in advance
(just in case you decide to visit) and sign up for a
My Disney Experience account if you don't already have one. (Both of these are complimentary.) This way, should you wake up in the morning with a desire to see Cinderella Castle up close, you could check availability and purchase your ticket through the app. You'll also have the added bonus of being able to check wait times for attractions and get recommendations for restaurants with
Disney Genie!
Monica, I hope this helps as you're considering a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. Whether you choose
Magic Kingdom Park,
EPCOT,
Disney's Hollywood Studios or
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, I hope you have a pixie-dusted day! Please come on back to planDisney with any additional questions.
Lauren