Upgrading to FL Resident AP's

[jksgrammy]

I've been reading, reading, & reading about this! Appears we are eligible to upgrade to FL Resident AP's because we own a condo in Sarasota, FL (NOT a timeshare). We are snowbirds and are in FL from Oct. - May each year.

I'm trying to figure out the difference we will need to pay when we go to WDW this upcoming November.

Just bought 10 day hopper tickets from undercover tourist (prior to increase on 8/5/10).

Are my calculations correct?

Disney price for 10 day hopper - $336.54 (inc. tax)
FL Resident AP - $403.64 (NOT sure if this inc. tax)

Difference: $67.10

Also, PLEASE DON'T FLAME, just asking: Are we allowed to upgrade our grandkids tickets from their 7 day hopper to FL AP's? If this is allowed, then obviously we would take advantage of this.

I know that we need to use our original tickets one day before upgrading to AP's so that it will lock in the Disney price for the tickets.

Just trying to make sure I budget correctly.

 

[eeyoremommy]

According to the Disney website, this is what it says is required to show Florida residency:
Florida Resident Tickets and Passes:
Proof of a Florida residential address is required. For each adult ticket purchased, you may provide any of the following:

•Florida driver's license
•Florida state-issued ID card (must have a Florida address)
•A college ID for a Florida college
•Florida-based military ID
The persons who will use the Florida Resident adult tickets must be present at the time of ticket pick up. If you do not have one of the IDs indicated above, then for each adult ticket purchased you must provide one of the following dated within the last two months and evidencing a Florida residential address together with a corresponding picture ID (passport, driver's license, state identification card):

•Monthly mortgage statement
•Florida vehicle registration or title
•Homeowner's insurance policy or bill
•Automobile insurance policy or bill
•Utility bill
•Mail from a financial institution, including checking, savings, or investment account statement
•Mail from a Federal, State, County or City government agency

I don't know how they will address the children's passes.

 

[budmonster]

I've been reading, reading, & reading about this! Appears we are eligible to upgrade to FL Resident AP's because we own a condo in Sarasota, FL (NOT a timeshare). We are snowbirds and are in FL from Oct. - May each year.

I'm trying to figure out the difference we will need to pay when we go to WDW this upcoming November.

Just bought 10 day hopper tickets from undercover tourist (prior to increase on 8/5/10).

Are my calculations correct?

Disney price for 10 day hopper - $336.54 (inc. tax)
FL Resident AP - $403.64 (NOT sure if this inc. tax)

Difference: $67.10

Also, PLEASE DON'T FLAME, just asking: Are we allowed to upgrade our grandkids tickets from their 7 day hopper to FL AP's? If this is allowed, then obviously we would take advantage of this.


I know that we need to use our original tickets one day before upgrading to AP's so that it will lock in the Disney price for the tickets.

Just trying to make sure I budget correctly.

Also, PLEASE DON'T FLAME, just asking: Are we allowed to upgrade our grandkids tickets from their 7 day hopper to FL AP's? If this is allowed, then obviously we would take advantage of this.

I believe you are able to do this if the grandkids are Florida residents.

 

[jksgrammy]

Also, PLEASE DON'T FLAME, just asking: Are we allowed to upgrade our grandkids tickets from their 7 day hopper to FL AP's? If this is allowed, then obviously we would take advantage of this.

I believe you are able to do this if the grandkids are Florida residents.

But what would I need to bring to prove they are FL residents? And if only my husband goes to upgrade our tickets (don't think I need to be with him, do I, as long as my name is also on any documentation he takes).

 

[Luvchefmic]

But what would I need to bring to prove they are FL residents? And if only my husband goes to upgrade our tickets (don't think I need to be with him, do I, as long as my name is also on any documentation he takes).

I can only answer 1/2 of your question you DO need to be with him

If you can find the "sticky" re tickets or find a post from Cheshire Figment he has a short cut to it in his signature line, you may find the answers re-the grandchildren

 

[jksgrammy]

I can only answer 1/2 of your question you DO need to be with him

If you can find the "sticky" re tickets or find a post from Cheshire Figment he has a short cut to it in his signature line, you may find the answers re-the grandchildren

Thanks for letting me know that I will need to go with hubby to upgrade my ticket.

 

[Luvchefmic]

Thanks for letting me know that I will need to go with hubby to upgrade my ticket.

you are most welcome...hope it all works out for the kids too!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

I always do the math without the tax; adding it at the end. The ten day hopper is $316 and a Resident AP is $379. As far as the children; 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 Florida Voter’s Registration Card with the Guest's name and address with corresponding photo ID
* Valid Florida University / College Student ID
* 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 TimeShares 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:
* Proof of Rent, Mortgage or Ownership such as a Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential lease.
* Current homeowner's insurance policy or bill, current automobile insurance policy or bill or current utility bill.
* Statement from a financial institution showing checking, savings, credit card or investment information or mail from a Federal or Florida State, County or City government agency.