Hello and welcome to planDisney, Evans. We're so glad you're here to share this question with us. It sounds like you're planning to share the magic of the Disneyland Resort with a friend coming from a long distance and I'm here for it!
You absolutely can purchase a
theme park ticket on behalf of someone else. You can make the purchase at the Disneyland site or in the
Disneyland app. When your friend arrives stateside, they can download the Disneyland app and add the ticket to their account so they have access to it during their visit. To link the ticket in the app, tap the "☰" to open the menu and then tap the "My Tickets & Passes" tile. Next, tap the "+" in the upper right followed by tapping "Link Tickets & Passes." You can use the "Camera" feature to quickly scan the barcode of the ticket to link it in the app. Or, if you like, you can also just keep the ticket in your app and manage it on behalf of your friend. This is what I always do when my husband goes to the parks with me.
2025 is going to be a great time to visit as
Disneyland will be celebrating its 70th anniversary. I can't wait to see all the magic that's in store. Keep an eye on
Disney Parks Blog and follow
@disneyland on Instagram to stay updated on all of the news and announcements as we get closer to this momentous occasion.
Well, Evans, I hope this is helpful as you are planning for your best Disney day. Please come back to visit us with any other questions that we can help with. Until then, I wish you happy planning for a most magical visit to the Happiest Place on Earth!
Michelle