FL resident ticket discount question.

[aharbin88]

Can a FL resident buy tickets for out-of-state family members?

 

[LilGMom]

Yes, FL residents can buy out-of-state friends and family WDW tickets, anyone can purchase a WDW for whomever they would like. BUT FL Residents can not buy the WDW tickets that are discounted for FL residents and require proof of FL residency in order to use. Meaning that a FL resident can purchase a standard MYW ticket for a non-FL resident and that person can use it. A FL resident can NOT purchase a ticket that is offered specifically for FL resident like the 4-Day FL resident ticket. In order to use the FL resident discounted tickets one must provide proof of FL residency by the ticket user, not by the ticket buyer.

HTH

 

[Laracroft72]

I have 2 questions about the FL resident questions as well. I hope the OP doesn't mind me asking here.

1) I know I will have to show my ID for the tickets but do my kids (ages 16 and 12 have to have an ID) we all live in FL.

2) When I go to a park with the above tickets, can we leave go back to the resort and rest and come back to the same park that day? Will they stamp our hand etc? I have always had APs, this is my first time with tickets.

 

[mesaboy2]

2) When I go to a park with the above tickets, can we leave go back to the resort and rest and come back to the same park that day? Will they stamp our hand etc? I have always had APs, this is my first time with tickets.

Yes. All tickets allow leaving and reentering the same park on the same day. No handstamps, just have the ticket ready.

 

[parkhopping]

Yes. All tickets allow leaving and reentering the same park on the same day. No handstamps, just have the ticket ready.

Correct. It will work just like your APs did. And you probably already know this, but unless you add the Park Hopper option, you cannot visit two different parks in one day.

 

[WDSearcher]

I have 2 questions about the FL resident questions as well. I hope the OP doesn't mind me asking here.

1) I know I will have to show my ID for the tickets but do my kids (ages 16 and 12 have to have an ID) we all live in FL.

If the kids are with you, they will not need IDs. If they are ever going to be on their own in the parks, or switching parks for a couple of hours (going to DHS to ride something while mom and dad stay at Epcot), then they will need ID.

 

[WDSearcher]

Can a FL resident buy tickets for out-of-state family members?

You can buy Disney tickets for out-of-state family members at regular full price.

You cannot buy Florida-resident discount tickets for out-of-state family members. The person using the ticket needs to be a FL resident.

When you purchase FL resident discount tickets, you must show a valid Florida ID in order to activate the tickets. Each person must have their own Florida ID (except for kids) in order to use the tickets. You can't, for example, purchase a dozen Florida resident tickets and activate them all with just your Florida ID.

 

[Laracroft72]

Thanks for the quick answers! I appreciate it so much.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Can a FL resident buy tickets for out-of-state family members?

1) Yes.
. . . they can buy REGULAR PRICE tickets for anyone
. . . any age

2) No.
. . . they cannot buy Florida Discount tickets for adults (18+)
. . . for the discount, a Florida ID must be presented at ticket purchase, or
. . . for the discount, a Florida ID must be presented at voucher redemption

3) Yes.
. . . they can buy Florida Resident tickets for kids (under 18)
. . . kids do not need an ID to validate the tickets/vouchers
. . . this is done all the time for grandparents buying grandkids tix

 

[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)

As of August 20, 2010, Voter Registration Card is no longer an allowed ID
As of August 20, 2010, Florida University/College Student ID is no longer allowed

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.

Effective August 20, 2010 Proof of Rent, Mortgage or Ownership such as a Deed, mortgage payment booklet or residential lease are no longer allowed.