Very Disappointed :-(

[Justin Jett]

When I renewed my Annual Pass by phone, I asked the cast member if I can still use my Brevard Community College ID to pick up my renewed annual pass, she said "Yes," and helped me renew it.

Just got word that Non- Resident Florida college students are no longer eligible for an annual pass. I have to give mine up on February 16, 2011. Very disappointed.

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

Any advice is appreciated.

 

[WaltD4Me]

I'm sorry Skip. I can't believe they would do this. What? The parks are so crowded they don't need college students? How long have non-Florida resident students been able to get an annual pass? Was it a recent thing or something that has been around awhile?

Sorry I don't have any good advice for you.

 

[Justin Jett]

I'm sorry Skip. I can't believe they would do this. What? The parks are so crowded they don't need college students? How long have non-Florida resident students been able to get an annual pass? Was it a recent thing or something that has been around awhile?

Sorry I don't have any good advice for you.

Not sure how long they allowed it, but I had no problem at all picking up my pass with my Brevard Community College ID in November 2009.

 

[mainegal]

Well, you aren't really a Florida resident. What they need to offer is a pass for poor, starving college students. Push them for a new category!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Sorry to hear that Skip...

 

[Cherinva]

Sorry Skip...that bites

 

[mikelan6]

Skip, may I suggest that you try again, but IN PERSON the next time you're at WDW. It doesn't hurt to try.

 

[disprincessatheart]

How about getting a state id card from the DMV? Its been a few years but I knew someone who had one of those and an out of state drivers license at the same time. You obviously are in fl a good portion of the year to be in school there.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

How about getting a state id card from the DMV? Its been a few years but I knew someone who had one of those and an out of state drivers license at the same time. You obviously are in fl a good portion of the year to be in school there.

I would agree with this. As of August 20, 2010, a Florida College Student ID as well as a Florida Voter's Registration Card is no longer valid. However, there are additional options.

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.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Definitely try to get a state ID card.

 

[Justin Jett]

Skip, may I suggest that you try again, but IN PERSON the next time you're at WDW. It doesn't hurt to try.

Heading to Guest Services tomorrow.

 

[sshaw10060]

That change is a bummer. The Fl resident seasonal pass was a great bargain while a college student.

 

[tink576]

This is crazy, as a student you'd be in Florida at least 9 months of the year, that's longer then the snow birds! I don't know if you live on campus or off (off you would have rent/mortgage payments to snow). But if you lived on campus I would try taking in your current tuition bill. My only guess is that many Florida schools do not have a date on their ID cards (like mine here in NY). When I bought student software I had to send in a copy of my ID proving my student status and if it didn't have a current date printed on the card I also had to send a copy of a transcript or bill. I would possibly try bringing those with you as well. Good luck!

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.

 

[bkoehl]

Quote:
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)

You could see if one of the Podcast team will claim you as their minor child...

 

[Justin Jett]

Florida college ID was accepted. New annual pass in hand, and very relieved.

Skip via Eticket

 

[tink576]

Florida college ID was accepted. New annual pass in hand, and very relieved.

Skip via Eticket

Yea!
I'm so glad

 

[WaltD4Me]

Florida college ID was accepted. New annual pass in hand, and very relieved.

Skip via Eticket

Yea!

 

[Gretta]

Great news, Skip!

Gretta

 

[mel&me]

Glad to see they gave it to you.