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  • On Sep 27, 2025
    Kristina 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.

    If my friend who purchased a SoCal resident ticket is gifting it to me, also a SoCal resident, does it matter that her name is on the ticket? Do I need to change it to my name?

    Hello, Kristina,

    Hey! That's so sweet of your friend. It's very kind of her to share the magic of The Happiest Place on Earth with you.

    Generally, there is no problem with giving an unused Disneyland Resort theme park ticket to another Guest. As long as the ticket is still valid and the Guest using it is eligible relative to any restrictions for the use of the ticket (e.g., Southern California resident, military, etc.) the ticket may be used by that other Guest. The name associated with the ticket is convenient for identifying the ticket user when the ticket is linked in the Disneyland mobile app. But it is usually not required to match the Guest actually using the ticket. Be sure to have a proper government-issued photo ID to confirm eligibility for the ticket type.

    Verification of the Guest using a ticket is done by automated systems of the new entry gates at the Disneyland Resort. When a ticket is first activated, the entry gates will take a photo of the Guest. Each time the Guest leaves and re-enters a park after that, the photograph taken at the time of activation will verify that only the same Guest can use the ticket afterward.

    I hope you enjoy your visit to the Disneyland Resort, Kristina. Please let us know if you happen to have any more questions as you plan your experience. As fellow Guests like you, it's our pleasure to help make it as magical as possible for you.

    See ya real soon, Kristina!
    ~Tony

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