Hey there, Bea! Welcome to planDisney! I’d like to be the first to wish your daughter a very Happy Birthday! I can’t think of a better place to celebrate her special day than at the Disneyland Resort!
It sounds like you have some questions about Disneyland tickets for US military members. Just like there are different paths to adventure in Fantasyland, there are a couple of different ticket types your friend might have picked up at the military base.
First, let's chat about the
Military Promotional Park Hopper Tickets, which come in 3-day and 4-day options. They're a fantastic perk for our amazing U.S. Military service members who want to soak in all the Disney wonder over several days. Now, here's something to keep in mind: for these special tickets, the Eligible Service Member or their spouse needs to be present with the party during the first day of their use, and must use one of the tickets themselves. When you first enter the park with these tickets, the person who bought them—either the military member or their spouse—will need to show their valid military ID. This is just for the purchaser, so no need for everyone to have their IDs ready! If you have more questions about this ticket type, the
offer details page has all of the specifics. You can also call
Guest Services and speak with a Cast Member who will be happy to assist!
Now, let's talk about the other ticket type that may be purchased from the military base office: standard theme park tickets. It sounds like the 1-day Park Hopper ticket your friend purchased might fall into this category. If that’s the case, then no military ID will be needed at the gate to enter the parks. It’s as simple as that!
If your friend has already sent you the ticket and it's linked to your Disney account, you can actually check the ticket type right in the
Disneyland mobile app in a few easy steps. Just tap the menu button (three-lined icon at the bottom right), then select "My Tickets & Passes". Right under the Guest's name, you should see the ticket type listed. If you see the word "military" nestled in the ticket details, it means your friend will likely need to join your adventure and present their valid military ID when you enter the parks together.
Since your visit is just around the corner next month (how exciting!), let's do a quick check on those park reservations. Have you grabbed your spot yet, Bea? Head over to the
theme park reservations page to book your visit and make sure your magical entry is all set!
I hope this helps clear up any questions you had about your tickets, Bea! If anything else pops into your mind, don't hesitate to ask. Have a truly magical time celebrating your daughter’s birthday at the Disneyland Resort!
Cody