Membership Frequently Asked Questions

It may take up to two weeks for your membership card(s) to arrive to your home by mail. If your membership was purchased online and you would like immediate access to the museum, please print out your temporary membership card—which is attached to your confirmation e-mail—and bring it directly to the gallery entrance.

To accommodate our guests safely, we encourage all guests—including members—to reserve tickets prior to their visit. Admission to the main museum is available on a timed-ticket basis with limited capacities set for each time slot. Please visit waltdisney.org/visit/admission to book your reservation. For guests not included under your membership, see section below.

To accommodate our guests safely, we encourage all guests—including members—to reserve tickets to the special exhibition prior to their visit. Member guests can purchase tickets to the special exhibition online or by visiting our Ticket Desk—accompanying member must be present. Please visit www.waltdisney.org/visit/admission to book your reservation.

Yes, when you present your membership card, please also be prepared to show a photo ID.

Membership cards are non-transferable and may only be used by the person whose name is on the card. A valid photo ID is required when using your personalized membership card.

If a valid membership card is lost, please notify our Membership Coordinator by emailing membership@wdfmuseum.org for a replacement. If needing day-of admission assistance prior to the delivery of a new valid membership card, please visit Ticket Desk and our Guest Experience staff can accommodate your visit.

Every membership level include at least one guest admission to the main galleries—the number of guests allowed is determined by your membership level. More information on how many guests each membership allows can be found on the Membership page.

Additional guest tickets may be purchased at $4 off per ticket for admission to the main galleries. To redeem discount, please visit Ticket Desk on the day of your visit or email membership@wdfmuseum.org prior to your visit. 

Children ages 5 years and under always receive complimentary admission to the museum's permanent collection, regular screenings, and special exhibitions.

The member does not need to be present for their VIP tickets to be redeemed. If VIP tickets are lost, they will not be replaced; VIP tickets have no cash value and must be redeemed before the expiration date printed on the ticket.

There are two named card holders with Dual, Friend, and Supporter membership levels. Family, Family+, Walt's Circle Donors, and Corporate Members have opportunities to have multiple cards issued.

Individual memberships must be assigned to individual names that also appear on membership cards. If you have a change in your family's status and wish to make a one-time change to names covered on your account and included in cards, please contact membership@wdfmuseum.org. Cards may not be issued with the name "Guest," but members holding Friend level memberships and above may request multiple cards imprinted with their own name. In such cases, that member must be present for each museum visit.

Memberships are valid for one year from purchase and are renewable annually. You may also renew in advance for an additional one-year period (maximum of two years).

Yes. You may upgrade to any level by paying the pro-rated difference between the remaining dates of your membership at your current level and the cost of the upgraded level you wish to join. If you have 90 days or fewer remaining before your current membership expires, you may also elect to add an advance renewal of your membership at the upgraded level for your convenience.

Yes, but the amount of the contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of any money (and the value of any property other than money) contributed by the donor over the fair market value of goods or services provided by the museum. A good faith estimate of the fair market value of the goods or services is provided on our membership website for each level of membership and Walt's Circle donor gifts.

No, lifetime memberships are NOT available at this time.

You may cancel your membership at any time, but membership dues cannot be refunded. 

Due to processing time, some materials may cross paths in the mail. You should not receive further reminders to renew once you have received your updated membership packet. If you continue to receive prompts for renewal, please contact our Membership Department at membership@wdfmuseum.org or 415.345.6810. 

Yes. Please let us know as soon as possible so you will not miss any important member communications. You can update these details by calling 415.345.6810 or emailing membership@wdfmuseum.org. 

Our museum participates in a variety of reciprocity programs, including Time Travelers, which is included with all membership levels, and the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM), which are included with Dual-level memberships and above. 

Time Travelers is a free reciprocal membership network for historical sites and museums throughout the United States. The Missouri History Museum created the program in 1998 so that members of historical institutions could receive exclusive benefits and privileges at museums and historical sites nationwide. Currently, the Time Travelers program includes over 250 organizations in more than 40 states across the country. Members of these organizations can receive a variety of exclusive benefits and privileges. For current list of participants, visit the Time Travelers website. 

Please Note: This benefit is included in all membership and donor levels.

The North American Museum (NARM) Association is an affiliation of arts and cultural institutions across North America. Individuals who join a participating NARM institution can receive free admission/discounts at over 650 institutions. For current list of participants, visit the NARM website. 

Please Note: This benefit is included with Dual-level memberships and above.

Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) was created in February of 2013 to fill a need among museums and their members: a free reciprocal network that connects world-class institutions for the benefit of our members. Formed by a group of museum membership professionals, ROAM is built to work for everyone and museums of all sizes and types. The list of participating ROAM museums is growing every day. For current list of participants, visit the ROAM website. 

Please Note: This benefit is included with Dual-level memberships and above. 

The member magazine will be mailed to the address affiliated with your membership. If you do not receive your copy, please email membership@wdfmuseum.org or call 415.345.6810. 

Enews is sent our monthly plus additional special announcements to the email address affiliated with your membership. Make sure the enews doesn’t go to your SPAM folder by adding The_Walt_Disney_Family_Museum@mail.vresp.com to your address book. 

Please be aware that the museum sends invitations for special events, members only programs, and opportunities to purchase advance tickets to programs via email. If you determine you do not wish to be included in email communications, we'll be sorry to see you go. You may unsubscribe by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our e-mails. Please note, if you only wish to lessen the frequency or the type of communication you receive from us via email, please speak with our Membership Coordinator at 415.345.6810 or membership@wdfmuseum.org. 

Show your membership card during checkout to receive your discount.

The discount varies program-to-program. Check our calendar for upcoming schedules and ticket pricing.

Programs, events, and special film screenings are announced through enews and on the museum website. You may purchase your tickets online, over the phone, or in-person at the Ticket Desk.

Yes, the museum offers advance sales (or reservation for free events) for ticketed programs for all membership levels. In most instances, access to advance ticket sales is tiered by level of donor and membership contribution. Ticket on-sale date and times are provided in email communications as part of our quarterly program update or as individual programs are announced.

For most programs, there is a limit of six tickets available for purchase per household, unless otherwise stated, for any ticketed program or event, including non-paid ticketed programs and events. The museum reserves the right to void tickets purchased in excess of this limit. In some instances, the museum will impose lower limits based on capacity of venue and/or special considerations. These additional limitations will be stated in the program description.

The museum does not issue refunds for unused or returned tickets. However, if you have purchased tickets to a program or event and you are not able to attend, you can donate your tickets back to the museum for resale and receive credit for a tax-deductible gift. You may donate your tickets until 10am two days before the program or event and receive a record of your tax-deductible contribution equivalent to the ticket price. To donate your tickets back, please send an email to tickets@wdfmuseum.org indicating the confirmation number for the original ticket purchase. You will be sent a donation receipt via email once your unused tickets have been accepted for donation back to the museum.

Please note the museum is not able to accept tickets for donation after 10am two days prior to the program or event. We cannot accept donations of tickets over the phone or in-person. 

Due to the overwhelming popularity of programs events at the museum, tickets often sell out quickly. The museum does not collect waitlists for programs or events.

While we encourage guests to visit with friends and family, and find inspiration and entertainment in our galleries, The Walt Disney Family Museum does not allow independently-organized tours, sketch sessions, meet-ups, or other group activities wherein an individual or entity collects revenue from guests. To organize a guided or self-guided group visit with discounted admission, please visit our Groups page. To host a private event, please visit our Venue Rentals page to learn more from our Events Team. For additional general information about visiting the museum, please see our Visitor Information page. 

The Walt Disney Family Museum reserves the right to terminate or deny membership at any time. The member or prospective member will be notified by museum staff and will receive a prorated share of any dues payment if applicable. Cause for termination is at the sole discretion of the museum, but can include: showing disrespectful behavior towards the staff, volunteers, or guests of the museum; inappropriate conduct, including, but not limited to, conduct that is disruptive, abusive, or violent; conduct that damages facilities, displays, or artifacts; and/or abusing membership privileges.