Yes to both statements above. I just purchased one, and had to show ID here; I don't know about the park...I'll find out when I get there. It expires on June 7th, and is blacked out Easter week. It was cheaper for me to purchase it for my son's friend, who we're bringing as a weekend guest. We all have seasonal passes, which I'll be upgrading (at least mine) when they expire. It was cheaper to buy it for him rather than a park hopper, or individual day admissions. (of course, I could have spent the extra money for a seasonal and just given it to him,but his family doesn't go to Disney very often, or he would already have one!)