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  • On Oct 24, 2025
    Stephanie from NM Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I booked a Disney vacation package next year for my son's 3rd birthday, he will not need a ticket for all the days we will be there because he doesn't turn 3 till the middle of our trip. How do I get him a ticket for only the days he needs one?

    Hello Stephanie! A very warm welcome back to planDisney! I'm so excited for your upcoming visit to the Happiest Place on Earth and the magic in store for you and your little birthday boy!

    You are correct - once your little Mouseketeer turns three years old, he'll need his very own theme park ticket (and park reservation) to enter the parks. You could buy his tickets ahead of time on the Disneyland website or in person at a ticket booth near the park entrances. Since you have a Disneyland Vacation Package, I would reach out to a Cast Member by giving them a call to see what your options are. I hope that helps!

    Tip: Guests under the age of three eat free at all Character Dining locations in Disneyland so I recommend making your dining reservations for earlier on in your trip, before the Big 3 Birthday! Don't forget to add your prince on the Guest count, however, as you'll want a royal seat waiting for him!

    Oh boy! If your two-going-on-three-year-old is anything like mine was, meeting Disney Pals, watching parades, and enjoying sweet treats will be the highlight of his visit to the Happiest Place on Earth. Your darling one is going to love it - and seeing the magic through his eyes?! I'm pretty sure you're going to love it too.

    I hope this has been helpful to you in your planning, Stephanie, and that you and your sweet one have so much fun immersed in the Disneyland magic. I'm so thrilled for you both to experience this magical place together - just as Walt intended. Say "hi" to Mickey for me!

    Warmest wishes,
    McCayla
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Meet the Panelist: McCayla, Washington

Hello from the Pacific Northwest! I'm McCayla, a wife and mom dreaming of adventure in the great wide somewhere, yet also completely content watching Toy Story from the couch. My love of Disneyland began as a little girl on Peter Pan's Flight and only grows with each visit. But even when I'm not physically at the Happiest Place on Earth, I truly feel that same joy when I can help others (YOU!) experience the magic of Disneyland Resort too.

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