Hi Bobby! Welcome to planDisney! Thanks so much for stopping by and asking us this question. I'm happy to help!
Wow! It's so generous that your friend gifted you
Theme Park Tickets to The Happiest Place on Earth! If the tickets are from the California Resident Ticket Offer, you are correct that you would need to upgrade them. The California Resident Ticket Offer requires a government-issued photo ID showing an address within a valid ZIP code for entry into a theme park. The only way to upgrade the tickets is to visit a ticket booth at the Disneyland Resort, and you would need to pay the difference in price in order to use the Theme Park Tickets.
I hope this information helps with your planning. I recommend downloading the
Disneyland Mobile App before you arrive to easily access your Theme Park Tickets. You can also use the app to view dining options, attraction wait times, and so much more!
Whether you're visiting
Disneyland Park,
Disney California Adventure Park, or both during your visit, I hope you have a wonderful time! Please stop by
planDisney again in the future when you have more planning questions. We would love to help!
See ya real soon!
Smiles,
Lisa