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  • On May 10, 2026
    Joe 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.

    I purchased a california resident ticket for a child that was the same price as the adult ticket. However the child cannot attend, can I use the ticket for an adult since the ticket price is the same?

    Hey there Joe,

    Welcome to planDisney and thanks so much for reaching out with your question! 

    Typically, theme park tickets to the Disneyland Resort will show the age ranges on the ticket itself to tell you the applicable age ranges that can use it. For example, I have tickets that I'm looking at for my family in the Disneyland Resort mobile app under "My Tickets & Passes" and the standard tickets for my wife and I say "Ages 10+" whereas our kids' tickets say "Ages 3-9," which would mean that only someone within those ages can use those tickets.

    For the California Resident Ticket Offer, I would check the same thing on your tickets! On the website for the tickets, it says that they are for "Ages 3+" but you would just want to confirm with your specific tickets that they say the same thing. If that is the case, then these tickets can be used by anyone 3 years and older (with anyone under 3 getting to enjoy complimentary admission). 

    One other caveat to note though, if this ticket that you're hoping to redistribute within your visiting party has already been used by someone else then it is locked in to that same person using it for its duration - it is not able to be used by anyone else. When you scan a theme park ticket for the first time, the Cast Member takes a quick picture of the ticket holder, which then locks that ticket to them for its duration.

    However, if it has not been used before and you've confirmed the other details above then you should be all set!

    Thanks again for your question, Joe! I hope you have a wonderful time visiting the Happiest Place on Earth.

    Have a Magical Day,
    Greg
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Meet the Panelist: Greg, Arizona

Hello there! Greg here from sunny Arizona. I'm a husband, dad to two young kiddos, and an avid fan of all things Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. I've been visiting the Disneyland Resort since I was 5 and have loved making all new magical memories as a family of 4. I enjoy helping friends get the most out of their trip to the Disneyland Resort, and I am excited to help you plan your most magical vacation ever! Learn More About Greg

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