Florida Resident Discount.

[homie wanna liv]

I have even called and have not received a clear answer so hopefully you experts can help me out.

Thanks in advance.

So basically I have moved to Florida for school at the end of October and went to WDW, I was able to use my school ID to prove I lived in Florida. Then looking through all the rules I read that a school ID is not valid as proof for a resident discount. So my problem is I want to purchase an annual pass, I called an asked about valid proof because I have a NJ driver's license but can use utility bills to prove my address. Then the person taking my call went on to say that I need some sort of FL ID card to show who I was that shows my address. But looking through their rules is says I can have a utility bill for my address then my NJ drivers license to prove who I am.

This all might seem very confusing but I have a NJ ID and have utility bills from FL. (School ID as well but they no longer accept those)

Can I get the FL resident discount when buying an annual pass?

ps - when getting the tickets the first time I had an renters insurance policy with me.

Any help would be appreciated because I have been getting mixed answers every time that I have called. Correct me if I am wrong, do I have to purchase my annual pass online before going to the parks? If not I can just go there and try to work it out in person.

 

[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.

I hope this will clear up any confusion. Note these are available at all ticket issuing locations at WDW.

 

[yvettedem]

why don't u get a Florida ID? You don't have to get a drivers license..its a form of "id" or just get the drivers license...unless there is a reason you don't want to? When I renewed mine, they let me keep my old one and if I am not mistaken, you can have 2 drivers licenses..honestly not too sure about that one?!!?? I would at least get the ID......

 

[rlovew]

why don't u get a Florida ID? You don't have to get a drivers license..its a form of "id" or just get the drivers license...unless there is a reason you don't want to? When I renewed mine, they let me keep my old one and if I am not mistaken, you can have 2 drivers licenses..honestly not too sure about that one?!!?? I would at least get the ID......

You can't legally have a FL driver's license and another state license as well. They used to allow it but since the real id act stuff has been put into place it is no longer allowed by the state. To get a FL id now you need to give up residency in the other state as well.

 

[yvettedem]

well that just stinks! if the OP moved to Florida anyway is the other D/L necessary? That's all I got lol

 

[jksgrammy]

We recently obtained FL Resident WDW Annual Passes by providing a copy of our latest utility bill (which has our names and FL address on it) and also showed our Michigan drivers licenses. Had absolutely no problem upgrading our 10 day/ph passes to FL Resident Annual Passes. We did this at Guest Relations/Services at Downtown Disney. The cast member who assisted us was Travis (he was great by the way!).

 

[Ziggie]

These are the official rules:



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.


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

I hope this will clear up any confusion. Note these are available at all ticket issuing locations at WDW.

Thanks a TON for posting this. I'm always getting this question!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

If you are a CM go here (Hub access required) for the official posting

 

[avgeek81]

I upgraded a few weeks ago with my bank statement that had my florida address. I had no problem. At Universal they gave me a little bit of a hard time because it was from a connecticut bank but ended up selling me a florida pass in the end.