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  • On Jun 4, 2025
    Jennifer from FL 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 am a Disney pass holder but I’m buying tickets for my parents can I buy them through my Disney app or do I need to do it separately?

    Hi Jennifer, and welcome to planDisney! I’m always happy to chat with a fellow Passholder. So let’s talk about the best way to purchase tickets for your parents so you can have a magical day together in the parks!

    I'm also a Passholder who often buys my parents regular theme park tickets. I usually purchase them on the Disney World website or through the My Disney Experience app (you'll need to be logged into your MyDisney account). During checkout, it'll ask you to select the guest who will be using each ticket. If your parents don’t have their own MyDisney accounts, you can choose Add a New Guest which will create profiles for them that you’ll manage (you can always invite them to take control of their profiles at a later time).

    If your parents have their own MyDisney accounts but are missing from this drop-down menu, make sure you’re on each other’s Family & Friends List. To do this, visit your Family & Friends List, click the Add a Guest button, select Search for a Guest, and input their name and phone number or email address. They’ll receive a notification asking them to confirm your request. Once this is done, they should show up on that drop-down menu at checkout.

    When it comes time to scan into theme park and Lightning Lane entrances, if you control your parents’ profiles, you can add their Disney MagicMobile passes to the mobile wallet in your phone. Alternatively, you can link a MagicBand to their profile for them to use or pick up a Key to the World Card from Guest Relations.

    While you’re in the parks this week, don’t miss V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days which is currently underway. You can even save 40% at select dining locations Monday through Thursday, which would be perfect for a special meal with your family!

    I hope you have a pixie-dusted visit to Disney World with your parents this week. If you have any other questions, you’re always welcome at planDisney.

    JoAnna
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Meet the Panelist: JoAnna, New York

Hi, friends! I’m JoAnna, an Imagineering nerd and dog mom from New York. I’ve traveled to all of the Disney parks around the globe, but Disney World will always be home.

Whether I’m navigating Rider Switch with my nephew or snacking around World Showcase with my friends, I love discovering what’s special about each of the different Disney destinations. I can’t wait to help plan your next adventure and get you on your way to making magical memories!
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