So Cal resident's do you need ID at gates?

[summer0407]

I live in Northern Cali but both my sister and brother live in southern california. They said they can get me the So Cal 2fer but my question is will I need to show ID at the gates for either park? I know they show ID when they buy them but I don't want to have to deal with a hassle when I try to use them. Any info would be great. Just trying to save some money if I can.

Thanks

 

[sonnyjane]

Well, bottom line is they say they check for proof of residence and that they are for SoCal residents only, but I'm not sure how often they check as I've read conflicting things on these boards - I'd say it's a gamble.

 

[spacemermaid]

When I still lived in L.A. (and could still get the SoCal-priced tickets), I was able to buy a ticket for myself & a friend who lived out of state; I was asked for ID when buying the tickets, but neither of us were asked for ID when using the tickets. This was several years ago, though, so I don't know if that's still the procedure.

 

[mousecrazy]

Does anyone have any current experience to share? I'm specifically interested in knowing if ID is requested at the turnstile (not at point of purchase).

TIA

 

[ttds17]

My sister lives in SoCal. She buys us tickets at the SoCal price using her ID all the time. We have NEVER been asked for ID at the turnstile or anywhere else. I believe the policy says that they CAN ask you. However, we've done this many, many times and no one in our party has ever been asked. I suppose it's a gamble, but I'd do it again in a heart beat.

Allyson

 

[Disney Dreams]

Does anyone have any current experience to share? I'm specifically interested in knowing if ID is requested at the turnstile (not at point of purchase).

TIA

If you are asking, "Is it allowed?"

From Disneyland.com:
"Tickets valid for Southern California residents within ZIP Codes 90000–93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP Codes 21000–22999. Proof of residency required for admission. Admission valid for one day at Disneyland® Park, and another day at Disney's California Adventure® Park, but not for both Parks on the same day. Tickets are valid 30 days from first use. First use must occur between 1/5/10 through 4/12/10. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. May purchase up to 8 tickets per person per day with valid ID. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. Offer may not be combined with other discounts or promotions. Offer not valid before 1/5/10. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. "

If you are asking, "Will they check?"
They could.

 

[HydroGuy]

If you are asking, "Is it allowed?"

From Disneyland.com:
"Tickets valid for Southern California residents within ZIP Codes 90000–93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP Codes 21000–22999. Proof of residency required for admission. Admission valid for one day at Disneyland® Park, and another day at Disney's California Adventure® Park, but not for both Parks on the same day. Tickets are valid 30 days from first use. First use must occur between 1/5/10 through 4/12/10. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. May purchase up to 8 tickets per person per day with valid ID. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. Offer may not be combined with other discounts or promotions. Offer not valid before 1/5/10. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. "

If you are asking, "Will they check?"
They could.

Since I left SoCal I have never bought these. But I seem to remember that if you are visiting DLR with SoCal residents they can buy on your behalf and that is OK. The statement above does not address if every person in the group has to prove residency or just one. I think it is understood it only needs to be one. If anyone knows different please correct me.

 

[LuLusApple]

I see this along the same lines as a military ticket; DS could get discounted tickets by showing his ID and get others tickets, friends, family who were not in the military.
It seems that these are all marketing efforts to get bodies in the parks. The money is certainly made in retail sales.
Disney has always been basically giving away tickets. The socal locals are obviously very important to their base. To extend that to their visitors really only
makes sense. Imagine having your relatives over and wow I can get you all in DL for cheap. Your gonna go, as opposed to "I myself can get in cheap and you all have to pay full price." I don't think everyone would jump at that.
Me personally I wouldn't do it cause I am a chicken lol. But I can see where Disney would let it slide. JMO

 

[Leofoenget]

I live in Northern Cali but both my sister and brother live in southern california. They said they can get me the So Cal 2fer but my question is will I need to show ID at the gates for either park? I know they show ID when they buy them but I don't want to have to deal with a hassle when I try to use them. Any info would be great. Just trying to save some money if I can.

Thanks

Differing opinions on this. Last year there was quite a hoha about it.
We used it and never had any issues. If you search the boards for "DL So Cal Summer fun pass" for a discussion about it from last year

 

[lindseysmomma]

It says you can buy up to 8 tickets with a valid ID, I take that as people can buy you a ticket.

On another note, we live in So Cal. and have never been asked for ID at the gates.

 

[LavenderPeach]

It says you can buy up to 8 tickets with a valid ID, I take that as people can buy you a ticket.

On another note, we live in So Cal. and have never been asked for ID at the gates.

Yes, this is where there seems to be some confusion. I agree that it seems to mean that a SoCal resident can buy up to 8 tickets for other people who may or may not live in SoCal. When this was brought up about the summer fun pass there was at least one person who thought that this statement meant that you could buy up to 8 tickets for other SoCal residents and for children (who usually don't have IDs) and therefore the tickets themselves were only for SoCal residents, not that they could only be purchased by SoCal residents.

My MIL does not live in SoCal but has successfully used 2fer tickets for several years now when she's gone to DLR with my BIL's family. They were bought by her son who lives down here and there have been no problems. She's planning on doing this again in a few weeks.

 

[Raindown]

Friend of mine went last week. They are SoCal residents. Did not check using a 2-day hopper e-ticket (printable).

 

[bumbershoot]

I personally wouldn't do it, and haven't (brother lives in San Diego, so we certainly *could* have him buy us discount tickets), but if you are going to go for it, just have the money in your wallet to upgrade to a regular ticket, if they check. Be prepared for them to enforce their rules, so it's not a hardship if they do.

 

[HydroGuy]

I am sure lots of folks are thinking this but no one has come out and said it. If one is not a Southern California resident and one tries to buy these tickets to save some money, that is cheating. One might as well try to sneak into DLR without paying at all if one wants to cheat. Or maybe take cuts in line for rides.

If, however, one is traveling with SoCal residents who can legitimately buy these tickets then that appears to be fine.

HydroGuy

 

[LavenderPeach]

I am sure lots of folks are thinking this but no one has come out and said it. If one is not a Southern California resident and one tries to buy these tickets to save some money, that is cheating. One might as well try to sneak into DLR without paying at all if one wants to cheat. Or maybe take cuts in line for rides.

If, however, one is traveling with SoCal residents who can legitimately buy these tickets then that appears to be fine.

HydroGuy

That is my understanding of it as well. I know some people disagree with this interpretation but that seems to make the most sense (to me).

I think part of the confusion is also that people who have asked CMs about this have gotten different answers. I have a feeling that Disney probably thinks it's okay to use the 2fer if traveling with SoCal residents but they aren't going to really advertise it too much that way.

 

[Leofoenget]

Yes, this is where there seems to be some confusion. I agree that it seems to mean that a SoCal resident can buy up to 8 tickets for other people who may or may not live in SoCal. When this was brought up about the summer fun pass there was at least one person who thought that this statement meant that you could buy up to 8 tickets for other SoCal residents and for children (who usually don't have IDs) and therefore the tickets themselves were only for SoCal residents, not that they could only be purchased by SoCal residents.

My MIL does not live in SoCal but has successfully used 2fer tickets for several years now when she's gone to DLR with my BIL's family. They were bought by her son who lives down here and there have been no problems. She's planning on doing this again in a few weeks.

Yes the summer fun pass debate. Last year I called Disneyland like 4x about this and all 4 times I was told that out of towners COULD use the pass if purchased by a so cal resident, and that ID SHOULD be checked when the ticket is purchased but not at the gate. He also said sometimes Military tickets ID were checked because names were printed on them (I'll take his word for it on this one) So as I said last year pick your expert opinion. I can't imagine any other reason for allowing residents to get up to 8 a day

 

[nana50]

I just did this. I went with 17 of my closest Canadian relatives. I bought tickets, my neice in Fontana bought tickets, and my daughters bought tickets. None of us were asked for ID anywhere. Each California resident is allowed to buy up to 8 tickets, but nothing is said about the other 7 having to be residents. I wasn't asked at my local safeway because they know me so well. No one was questioned at the turnstile.

 

[Mugglemama]

I am sure lots of folks are thinking this but no one has come out and said it. If one is not a Southern California resident and one tries to buy these tickets to save some money, that is cheating. One might as well try to sneak into DLR without paying at all if one wants to cheat. Or maybe take cuts in line for rides.

If, however, one is traveling with SoCal residents who can legitimately buy these tickets then that appears to be fine.

HydroGuy

Does this same line of thinking apply to those who have relatives that buy the passes for them, but don't actually go to DL with the group?

We are from the SoCal area and used to have AP's. We just moved back into CA 10 days ago, and are going to DLR in May. I had planned to just purchase the non-SoCal tix...but if it seems reasonable to ask my sis to purchase the SoCal tix even though she probably won't go to DL with us (she lives about half an hour away), then I would love to do that (not sure she'd be willing to go through the trouble to drive all the way out there to buy them, but still...).

Does this still seem to fall into the category of "cheating"? Thoughts?

 

[indiesgirl4ever]

We went with the 2fer and were not asked for ID's at the entrance. (this was about a month ago)

 

[HydroGuy]

Does this same line of thinking apply to those who have relatives that buy the passes for them, but don't actually go to DL with the group?

We are from the SoCal area and used to have AP's. We just moved back into CA 10 days ago, and are going to DLR in May. I had planned to just purchase the non-SoCal tix...but if it seems reasonable to ask my sis to purchase the SoCal tix even though she probably won't go to DL with us (she lives about half an hour away), then I would love to do that (not sure she'd be willing to go through the trouble to drive all the way out there to buy them, but still...).

Does this still seem to fall into the category of "cheating"? Thoughts?

To me it seems clear that SoCal tix are offered to SoCal residents and their guests. It is not a "I know someone in SoCal who can buy them for me" type thing. Why would Disney do that? They are obviously trying to get more locals to come.

The proof of the pudding is what would happen if they asked at the gate to see ID. Although I have never done it, if I was with my sister or folks who are still SoCal residents then I would feel safe using SoCal tix.