SoCal resident AP questions

[Bounce_Tigger]

Hello! I'm new to this forum and DL in general. I'm moving to Los Angeles from Boston for 5 months beginning in January and I had some questions
Since I'm a huge Disney-phile I plan on going to Disney a lot! I was thinking about just getting an AP since it seems that it would pay for itself just after 2 or 3 visits. However, I'm moving to LA with school and my apartment is part of my tuition costs, so I won't have any bills or anything. I may or may not be getting a CA license (I have a MA one) and I'll be renting a car for the 5 months I'll be out there. What will they take as proof of residency? If I get a letter from the apartment complex, will that work?

Also, since the AP has a lot of blackout dates (including every Saturday, which is frustrating) does that mean that I have to pay full price in order to go on a blackout day? I read something about an upgrade fee, but that may have been in reference to something else.
What are the other benefits of the AP (discounts, etc?) Thanks!

 

[Padstack]

I believe that you need to show a California license as proof of residency.

The cost to enter for a blackout day is $40. Which can be used to upgrade the AP before leaving the park for the day.

Here is the website which will give you all the info you need:

Annual Pass Website

 

[Disney Davo]

Just give DL a call they will tell you what you need to show for proof. I didn't need to show my California License.

 

[audrabolster]

I brought my drivers license to verify my identity and a copy of my lease.

 

[pixiewings71]

When we got our AP's in July we had to show our ID when we bought them. So, we were not able to get the So Cal passes altho we do live in CA.