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  • On Jun 17, 2026
    Keira from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    can i add park hopper to a military discount ticket when i’ve already entered disneyland

    Hi there, Keira!

    Oh boy! Twice the theme parks will give you access to twice the fun!

    Yes, as long as they are still valid, most Disneyland Resort theme park tickets may be upgraded, even after a ticket has been activated. Here are some conditions to be aware of:

    • The specific terms and conditions of the ticket must not state that the ticket is ineligible for upgrade. Tickets with upgrade restrictions aren't very common, though.
    • When upgrading a ticket, the new ticket type must be of equal or greater value than the original ticket type.
    • Unless it states it's ineligible for upgrade, a wholly unused ticket may usually be upgraded, even if it is expired.
    • A partially used ticket, such as what you are asking about, may usually be upgraded, too. For such tickets, the upgrade must be completed before the ticket expires and before midnight on the last day of the ticket.
    • A ticket upgrade usually costs the difference between the price originally paid for the ticket and the current cost of the regular, non-promotional ticket type of the upgrade.
    • To upgrade an eligible theme park ticket, simply visit Tickets and Passes in the Disneyland mobile app and select "Change Ticket."

    Your mileage may vary on the point about the upgrade cost. For example, earlier this month, I purchased a discounted ticket from GOVX. I just checked its eligibility for upgrade and what the cost would be. Sure enough, the "Change Ticket" button was available in the app. My ticket already has the Park Hopper option. So I checked to see how much it would cost to upgrade it from a 3-day ticket to a 4-day ticket. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the cost to upgrade the ticket would still retain the discount that I received on the original ticket purchase. Perhaps you'll enjoy that same perk with your ticket when you upgrade it!

    Tony's Tip: To extend the magic for a year, eligible tickets may also be upgraded to a Magic Key pass. To do this, look for "Upgrade to a Magic Key Pass" on the ticket's screen under "Tickets and Passes" on the Disneyland mobile app.

    Keira, I want to thank you and your family for your kind service to our country. You may also be interested in the ways Disneyland and other Disney theme parks will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great nation. I'm looking forward to experiencing Soarin' Across America when it debuts at Disney California Adventure Park early next month. And I may want to try an Apple Pie Churro too!

    I hope you have a magical time at the Disneyland Resort, Keira!
    ~Tony

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