As a new LEGOLAND California Annual Passholder, you can enjoy Bring a Friend benefits and discounted tickets based on your pass type. Benefits vary by eligibility date and must be used within specific windows.
✅ Pass Type Eligibility (Important Dates)
- New Passholders only: Complimentary Bring a Friend benefits apply only to newly purchased Annual Passes (not renewals or existing passholders).
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Eligibility date:
- For Elite and Platinum passes purchased on or after November 18, Bring a Friend tickets are released in scheduled “drops” throughout the year (see schedules below).
- Passes purchased before November 18 may follow legacy entitlements; please check your Passholder Portal.
Note: Complimentary and discounted tickets are valid only at LEGOLAND California and are subject to blockout dates.
🎟 Complimentary Bring a Friend Tickets (New Passholders)
New Passholders receive a set number of free Bring a Friend tickets that grant single‑day admission during designated booking windows.
Platinum Passholders (Purchased on/after November 18)
- Entitlement: 2 Bring‑a‑Friend tickets per calendar year
- Release cadence: Distributed in two separate drops each year
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Important use rule:
- Each Bring‑a‑Friend ticket is valid only during its specific drop period
- Tickets cannot be combined, stacked, or used at the same time
- Unused tickets do not carry over into another drop period
2026 Release Schedule:
Ticket Drop 1
- Booking & Visit: January 14 – July 2, 2026
- Blockout Dates: March 6–8, April 6–14
Ticket Drop 2
- Booking & Visit: July 8 – December 17, 2026
- Blockout Dates: July 3–7; September 12, 19, 26; October 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31; November 1
Elite Passholders (Purchased on/after November 18)
- Entitlement: 4 Bring‑a‑Friend tickets per calendar year
- Release cadence: Distributed in four separate quarterly drops
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Important use rule:
- Each Bring‑a‑Friend ticket is valid only during its specific drop period
- Tickets cannot be combined, stacked, or used at the same time
- Unused tickets do not carry over into another drop period
2026 Release Schedule:
Ticket Drop 1
- Booking & Visit: January 14 – April 5, 2026
- Blockout Dates: March 6, 7, 8
Ticket Drop 2
- Booking & Visit: April 15 – July 2, 2026
- Blockout Dates: None
Ticket Drop 3
- Booking & Visit: July 8 – October 11, 2026
- Blockout Dates: October 3 & 10
Ticket Drop 4
- Booking & Visit: October 14 – December 17, 2026
- Blockout Dates: October 17, 24, 31
💲 Discounted Bring a Friend Tickets (Gold, Platinum & Elite)
New Gold, Platinum, and Elite Passholders can purchase discounted Bring a Friend tickets—$15 off the regular price—throughout the year.
How it works:
- Purchase in person at Guest Services on the day of your visit
- Passholder must be present to purchase and to enter with the guest
- Valid only at LEGOLAND California
📲 How to Redeem Your Bring a Friend Tickets
- Use the Passholder Hub here to access your Bring a Friend entitlements during the valid windows.
- Select a date within your booking & visit window (and avoid blockout dates).
- Complete the free ticket booking for your guest and bring the confirmation to the gate.
👉 To redeem your Bring a Friend tickets, click here.