Do I have to show my ID to get into Disneyland?

If you are using Standard Theme Park Tickets, you do not need a valid government-issued photo ID for admission into the Disneyland Resort parks. However, there are special tickets that DO require a valid government-issued photo ID for admission, such as military tickets.



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Welcome to planDisney! Thanks so much for stopping by to ask us your planning question about visiting the Disneyland Resort. How exciting that you're planning to visit The Happiest Place on Earth! For standard Theme Park Tickets, identification isn't required, so you and your travel party should be all set to visit.

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To go through the gates at the theme parks, you will not be asked to show photo identification. However, if you need to pick up a ticket card at one of the ticket booths for entry, you will need to show a photo ID, proof of purchase, and original form of payment.

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To enter Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park, each Guest age 3 and older must have a valid theme park ticket and a theme park reservation for the same day.

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Teenagers who are 14 years old or older can visit the park on their own, but parents or guardians should consider their maturity level and ability to handle themselves in a crowded and busy environment. Which park should I go if I'm going to LA with my 2 kids, 4 and 2 years old, Disneyland or California Adventure?

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The name linked to your theme park ticket is a useful way to help keep multiple tickets straight in the Disneyland mobile app. However, in most cases for standard tickets, it is not strictly necessary for the name to match exactly with the Guest using the ticket.

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Once a person uses a Disney Theme Park Ticket, all subsequent admissions are specific to that person and cannot be transferred to anyone else. If you have not yet used a ticket, you may transfer it to another person. You may also buy a new theme park ticket online or at the theme park Main Entrance.

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No, Disney does not expect you to bring any proof of age for children under 3. The honor system is pretty easy to follow at that age, so you are good just arriving and having a magical time.

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How exciting that you have a trip planned to the Disneyland Resort here soon! If you are purchasing a theme park ticket for a child, the age range for a child's ticket is 3-9 years old. Children younger than age 3 do not need a ticket.

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There are some park tickets that do require identification when you scan in through the Main Entrance Gates while others do not. If you have regular single-day or multi-day One Park Per Day and Park Hopper tickets, you will not be asked for ID.

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When you visit the Disneyland Resort Main Entrance Turnstiles, the Cast Members there will scan your tickets, and take a picture of each Guest. This is how the tickets will be assigned to the Guests.

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Photo ID is not required for children under 17 to enter the parks, Mercedes, but let's take a moment to go over what is required. All Guests over the age of three must have valid admission, a theme park reservation, and a method of entry (MagicBand, admission card, or Disney MagicMobile pass).

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No, Disney does not expect you to bring any proof of age for children under 3. The honor system is pretty easy to follow at that age, so you are good just arriving and having a magical time.

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Bear in mind that Disneyland tickets are free for those under 3 years old. We went to Disneyland with a two-year-old Arlo, but it was just a week before his third birthday, which saved us a lot of money! Also, you don't have to prove the child is under three, so make of that what you will!

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When you purchased your theme park tickets, you selected a start date for your ticket. The length of time your ticket is valid to be used is determined by how many days are on your base ticket. For example, a 7-day ticket expires 10 days after the selected start date.

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You can purchase tickets at the Main Entrance Ticket Booth located in the Esplanade between the two park entrances. While buying in person is possible, I highly recommend that you purchase your tickets ahead of time to avoid the worry of being able to get same-day reservations.

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Your ticket will be connected to you when you scan in and the Cast Member takes your photo. The name is more for you to differentiate the tickets if you have multiple people in your party. Be sure to check out Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ services while you are in the parks.

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