No. If you have a Gold Pass, you can get your pass scanned before entering the attraction.
If you purchased your LEGOLAND Gold Pass at LEGOLAND New York Resort (Goshen, NY) or on LEGOLAND New York Resort's website, you must first activate your pass at LEGOLAND New York Resort (Goshen, NY). You will not be able to visit LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey until you active your pass. Click here for more information.