Hi there, Nick! Welcome to
planDisney, and thank you so much for trusting us with your vacation planning question!
I think you deserve the Boyfriend of the Year award for planning on taking your girlfriend to the
Walt Disney World Resort... and it's her first time, too? Oh my goodness, you two are in for the vacation of a lifetime!
Nick, you don't have to worry about a single thing, because your tickets will be safe and sound in your My Disney Experience mobile app after purchasing and linking them! Before making your purchase, make sure to open a My Disney account by heading to the Walt Disney World Resort website and hovering over the My Disney Experience tab. Once you've done that, linking your new tickets will be much easier!
I'm happy to report that you can absolutely request physical tickets at checkout. All you need to do is select the option to have them delivered to you, but keep in mind that extra charges may apply. If you want to avoid any extra charges, you can also request physical tickets at the ticketing booths, any Guest Relations location, or the Disney Ticket Center located at
Disney Springs once you're in Orlando. This is actually much easier, because you can also request a card featuring your favorite characters instead of waiting to see what shows up in the mail. I've seen Chewbacca, Elsa, Mickey Mouse, Miguel Rivera, Moana, Nemo, Simba, Tiana, Tinker Bell, and Woody in the past!
I hope this helps, Nick. Please don't hesitate to reach back out to us if you want any more tips on how to make your girlfriend's first visit the most magical experience possible! Remember to pick up a complimentary First Visit pin for her at some point during your vacation, okay? Have a magical weekend!
Warm hugs,
Ana Paula