Greetings Lyndsey!
How exciting to know you're planning a trip to the
Happiest Place on Earth!
Thanks for visiting the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
Currently, if you wish to use gifts cards for merchandise purchases at the
Disneyland Resort, the gift cards must have your name printed on them and Cast members will ask for your ID to match the name on the gift cards. This does not apply to
Disney gift cards but all others must include the guest's name in order to be accepted as a method of payments.
The good news is, gift cards may be used for theme park ticket purchases at Disneyland Main Entrance ticket booths.
I hope this answers your question so you can continue planning a magical vacation.
Don't forget to download the
Disneyland Mobile App before arriving to take advantage of such features as attractions wait times, dining reservations, and
PhotoPass downloads!
See Ya Real Soon!
-Anabel M.