costs and how to go about living somewhere for a few months

[mom4scrapbooking]

I am not sure where to post this but I know my dis friends won't think I am too crazy.

We moved this last year to live closer to family. We sold our home and currently don't have any debt. We are on a 2 year lease with the rental home we are in. We pay close to $2000 a month for it.

So needless to say we talked about the idea of when our lease is up to move somewhere else. Then we realized that with DH new position we can live anywhere. So we decided with our disney love we would love to live in Florida for at least the summer of 2015 if not for longer.

So any ideas of how to do this. Do i need a rental so i can get annual passes? Do i book a vacation home? Where or how is the cheapest way to live out or dream to live there for a little while?

I appreciate all feedback.

 

[purpledisneyprncess]

I think if you get a FL drivers license you can get the FL discount rate. Or I also read you can get the discount if you have a utility bill and bank statement in your name with a FL address. Not 100% sure though!

Good luck, I would really love to be in Fl for the weather and Disney!!

 

[Marionnette]

I am not sure where to post this but I know my dis friends won't think I am too crazy.

We moved this last year to live closer to family. We sold our home and currently don't have any debt. We are on a 2 year lease with the rental home we are in. We pay close to $2000 a month for it.

So needless to say we talked about the idea of when our lease is up to move somewhere else. Then we realized that with DH new position we can live anywhere. So we decided with our disney love we would love to live in Florida for at least the summer of 2015 if not for longer.

So any ideas of how to do this. Do i need a rental so i can get annual passes? Do i book a vacation home? Where or how is the cheapest way to live out or dream to live there for a little while?

I appreciate all feedback.

Cheshire Figment has information about FL APs in the ticket FAQ sticky on the TPAS forum.
http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37137291&postcount=21

There are only three allowable forms of ID for the buyer. These are a Florida Driver's License, a Florida State-issued ID card, or a military ID card with proof that the service member is stationed at a military base on Florida. If multiple passes are being purchased, the other Passholders may have any other acceptable form of Florida Resident documentation.

I'm not sure that you would have any of those unless you are making Florida your permanent residence and you are renting until you can find a suitable permanent home.

 

[mom4scrapbooking]

I am trying to decide if it is better to rent somewhere and then get the perks of being a Florida resident to go to Disney and other places.

Or should I do a vacation home and pay regular tickets.

Just wanting to know all my options I guess.

 

[MickeyP]

How would you get perks of being a Fl resident if you are renting for a month?

 

[Marionnette]

I am trying to decide if it is better to rent somewhere and then get the perks of being a Florida resident to go to Disney and other places.

Or should I do a vacation home and pay regular tickets.

Just wanting to know all my options I guess.

Like I said already, you would need one of the following in order to purchase a FL Resident pass:

• a Florida Driver's License
• a Florida State-issued ID card
• a military ID card with proof that the service member is stationed at a military base on Florida.

If you don't have one of those, you won't be able to purchase a FL Resident pass of any kind. Renting for the summer does not make you a FL Resident and just showing a rental contract or utility bill is no longer acceptable.

 

[delmar411]

I am trying to decide if it is better to rent somewhere and then get the perks of being a Florida resident to go to Disney and other places.

Or should I do a vacation home and pay regular tickets.

Just wanting to know all my options I guess.

You won't be a FL resident so might as well take that out of the equation. Summer visitor doesn't make you a resident.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

These are the official rules:

Florida Resident tickets are only available to actual Florida Residents and cannot be purchased for out-of-state family or friends.

An adult Florida Resident may purchase Florida Resident media for more than one Florida Resident from any location that provides an exchange certificate and not an actual ticket.

Children under the age of 18 are not required to provide proof of Florida residency if they are accompanied by an adult with valid proof of Florida residency

If the Guest has an exchange certificate, a valid form of Florida ID will be required when the exchange certificate is redeemed for the actual pass

One ticket only per valid proof of Florida residence (a Florida resident may buy tickets for minors in the party)

Exchange Certificates may say:

"After sale..., may not be transferred except as a gift." This means that the certificate may be given as a gift, so long as the recipient meets the defined Florida residency criteria.

"Purchase and redemption of this exchange certificate requires proof of Florida Residency."

The following items are the only documents accepted as proof of Florida Residency:
* Valid Florida State Drivers License
* Valid Florida State issued ID Card with Florida Address
* Valid Military ID stationed at one of the Florida Military Bases listed below:
(List of bases removed as unneeded)

For Part-Year Residents the following original documents are acceptable.

Note that fax and photocopies are not acceptable, that bills and mail cannot be more than two months old, that PO Box addresses are not allowed, and items related to Time Shares are not permitted.

Must have a driver's license or state photo ID card from another state, or a non-US Passport and at least one of the following items which does show a Florida address:
* Monthly mortgage statement
* Current homeowner's insurance policy or bill, current automobile registration, insurance policy or bill or current utility bill (Power/Phone/Cable/Water).
* Statement from a financial institution showing checking, savings or investment information or mail from a Federal or Florida State, County or City government agency.

 

[lovinpoohbear]

You may want to check out Palm Coast, Florida! We are 90 minutes from WDW, 30 minutes from St Augustine. We moved here from Connecticut almost 2 years ago and we love it here
We are on the ocean and my kids love it here! Top rated schools
If you have any questions, PM me

 

[Traveliz]

Cheshire Figment has information about FL APs in the ticket FAQ sticky on the TPAS forum. http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37137291&postcount=21 I'm not sure that you would have any of those unless you are making Florida your permanent residence and you are renting until you can find a suitable permanent home.[/QUOTE

Actually this isn't the whole story. You can also use any state dl or ID and another form of proof. I don't have the list right here but utility bill or banking with fl address are both on the list. I also believe that lease agreement is as well. You can find the whole list on the Disney website. I use my Illinois license and the checkbook from here. My husband uses his Illinois license and the utility bill.

Liz

 

[mom4scrapbooking]

Thanks everyone so far. I am not there just to get a disney annual passholder cause I can buy one with out being a Florida resident as well. Just trying to weigh all my options as far as living is concerned. Who knows we might absolutely love it there and make it our permanent address. Just trying to sort through it all. You don't know unless you go and try something new. If you can dream it you can do it right?

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

.....If you can dream it you can do it right?

Not really.

I can dream about:

Being tall
Becoming a nuclear engineer
Winning the lottery
Understanding calculus

It's not going to happen!

 

[star72232]

These are the official rules: For Part-Year Residents the following original documents are acceptable. Note that fax and photocopies are not acceptable, that bills and mail cannot be more than two months old, that PO Box addresses are not allowed, and items related to Time Shares are not permitted.

Part-year residents are eligible? I didn't know that! My parents live in FL for 5 months of the year and own 2 homes there, but they don't have an FL ID. It's nice to know they can get resident passes for themselves if we come down this year.

 

[bek]

Summer is the worst time to be in Florida. October to April is the best. WDW is also much nicer October to April; except, of course, Thanksgiving and Christmas to New Years. The cost of living in the Orlando area is quite reasonable in comparison to most of the USA. The cost of living can be even less if you investigate the more rural areas like towards Ocala or between Orlando and Tampa or Orlando to Jacksonville.

I live in Gainesville FL which is less than 2 hours from WDW. I can do day trips to WDW or take a few days and spend time at a WDW resort. Gainesville is a small town with lots of trees. It is very bike and walking friendly with a great arts culture. I don't like the sprawl of Orlando, which requires a car to go just about anywhere with lots of automobile gridlock. If you draw a two hour circle around WDW, there are lots of options from rural to urban to coastal.

If your work is not place dependent, why not give Florida a real try and visit during its nicer (and hurricane-free) months. Some people never adapt to the humidity and creepy-crawlies. But you won't know if you like it unless you try it.

 

[supergoofy]

Like I said already, you would need one of the following in order to purchase a FL Resident pass:

• a Florida Driver's License
• a Florida State-issued ID card
• a military ID card with proof that the service member is stationed at a military base on Florida.

If you don't have one of those, you won't be able to purchase a FL Resident pass of any kind. Renting for the summer does not make you a FL Resident and just showing a rental contract or utility bill is no longer acceptable.

I would think rent a home/apartment would make you a resident as long as there was one utility bill in your name.


When I moved to Oregon I went to DMV and proof I was a resident(I used my home loan docs) but you could use a utility bill also to prove residency.

They handed me a license on the spot from Oregon.

Once you have a license in hand then go get tickets.



Personally if I had this opportunity I would find an apartment and stay for atleast 6 months. Try to split two seasons to see if you really like it.

 

[Traveliz]

I would think rent a home/apartment would make you a resident as long as there was one utility bill in your name.


When I moved to Oregon I went to DMV and proof I was a resident(I used my home loan docs) but you could use a utility bill also to prove residency.

They handed me a license on the spot from Oregon.

Once you have a license in hand then go get tickets.



Personally if I had this opportunity I would find an apartment and stay for atleast 6 months. Try to split two seasons to see if you really like it.

From Cheshire Figment a few posts up and also directly available on the WDW website:For Part-Year Residents the following original documents are acceptable.

Note that fax and photocopies are not acceptable, that bills and mail cannot be more than two months old, that PO Box addresses are not allowed, and items related to Time Shares are not permitted.

Quote:
Must have a driver's license or state photo ID card from another state, or a non-US Passport and at least one of the following items which does show a Florida address:
* Monthly mortgage statement
* Current homeowner's insurance policy or bill, current automobile registration, insurance policy or bill or current utility bill (Power/Phone/Cable/Water).
* Statement from a financial institution showing checking, savings or investment information or mail from a Federal or Florida State, County or City government agency.



So yes a utility bill will work.

Liz

 

[hsmamato2]

Thanks everyone so far. I am not there just to get a disney annual passholder cause I can buy one with out being a Florida resident as well. Just trying to weigh all my options as far as living is concerned. Who knows we might absolutely love it there and make it our permanent address. Just trying to sort through it all. You don't know unless you go and try something new. If you can dream it you can do it right?

wow... some of these responses are less than..encouraging.... IDK, OP, I think it sounds exciting, the chance to move somewhere for a while,to see if you want to stay for a while.... I think you should go try it, go to DIsney as much as you can,and enjoy the adventure!!!

 

[sherreis]

We moved to the Orlando suburbs a year ago and we love it. We used to live in Maryland and summers there were hot and humid - it just lasts longer here. So much to do in this area! And, I love just being able to go to WDW and not feel sad when I walk out.

 

[tina.tina]

Hmm. I'm in school right now and trying to talk DH into moving to FL when I finish. I would love to be in your situation. If you can live anywhere, find the place you really want to be and go for it.

It's calling for 2-4 inches of snow and high winds here tonight. I sure wish I were somewhere warmer!

 

[cherrybomb11]

So any ideas of how to do this. Do i need a rental so i can get annual passes? Do i book a vacation home? Where or how is the cheapest way to live out or dream to live there for a little while?

I think the first step is to decide whether you want to really MOVE everything - would you rather put all of your major stuff in a storage unit or pod, and live in a furnished home or move all of your stuff in? Vacation rentals are likely going to be fully furnished.

If you're going the vacation home route, start with VRBO.com to get an idea of what monthly rates would be. From what I've seen, you could get vacation home, fully furnished, all utilities included for just over $2,000. A standard 1 bedroom apartment lease, you can get for $1100/month but you'll have to bring furniture, set up utilities, etc. I don't know if you have kids or how much space you need. It just depends on how long you want to be there and what you'd pay for convenience.