Hiya Clint,
Welcome to planDisney! A Walt Disney World Resort vacation for Christmas?! What a super fun gift for your loved one. Someone is the MVGG (Most Valuable Gift Giver).
While I know having a physical ticket from Walt Disney World Resort would be the perfect way to surprise your loved one, I double-checked with a Cast Member, and unfortunately, once you select a method of delivery at checkout, you cannot change it. So if you chose a digital email ticket, you would have to wait until you can pick up a physical Theme Park ticket card at Guest Relations at
Disney Springs or a Theme Park ticket counter. I have some ideas on how you can symbolize your trip and have something to wrap under the tree other than an official physical ticket. In the past, I've printed out either the email confirmation or created my own unofficial ticket to Walt Disney World if I was giving one as a gift (I know there are multiple templates online if you are in a time crunch). Another idea is to purchase a Disney-themed carry-on luggage and put vacation essentials such as sunscreen, Mickey ears (or hat),
Disney Gift Card, and a
MagicBand+ inside. It will not only reveal the surprise trip, but it will also help them begin packing for the experience.
I'm sorry I couldn't give you the answer you were hoping for, Clint; I hope you found this helpful. Please come back and see us if you need anything else.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.