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(@cinderelley)
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I am a travel nurse, and I am planning on taking a contract down in Florida to visit a friend who lives there. We plan on visiting WDW quite a bit. What do you need to bring to get a Florida resident annual pass? Which would be the best pass for me to get? I will be living there for 13 weeks.


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Posted : October 21, 2014 3:00 am
(@DizneyRox)
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I not sure you'll qualify.

Florida Resident Tickets:
Proof of a Florida residential address is required. For each ticket purchased for an adult, you may provide any of the following:

Valid Florida driver's license
Valid Florida state-issued ID card (must have a Florida address)
Valid Florida-based military ID
If you do not have one of the IDs indicated above, then for each ticket purchased for an adult you must provide one of the following dated within the last 2 months and evidencing a Florida residential address (not a PO Box) 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
The persons who will use the Florida Resident adult tickets must be present at the time of ticket pick up. A print of an electronic bill of the type described above is acceptable. Photocopies and fax copies of bills are not acceptable.


 
Posted : October 21, 2014 4:52 am
(@cinderelley)
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Thanks. He doesn't have a driver's license due to medical reasons, but he does have a state ID.


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Posted : October 21, 2014 6:19 am
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So he will qualify, but you will not.


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Posted : October 21, 2014 7:43 am
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Pirate Granny;2438070 wrote: So he will qualify, but you will not.

:ditto: The Florida resident passes are only for full time Florida residents. Even many of the "snowbirds" who come here 2-3 months out of the year can't get it.


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Posted : October 21, 2014 8:02 am
(@cinderelley)
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I know I won't, but I am wondering which pass would be best for me. I'll be there for 13 weeks. Initially I thought the 10 day pass wouldn't be enough, but I think an annual pass will be too much. Will we even be able to do much if we just pick up and go on my days off?
He lives there, so he can continue to go even after I leave.


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Posted : October 21, 2014 8:50 am
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Cinderelley;2438073 wrote: I know I won't, but I am wondering which pass would be best for me. I'll be there for 13 weeks. Initially I thought the 10 day pass wouldn't be enough, but I think an annual pass will be too much. Will we even be able to do much if we just pick up and go on my days off?
He lives there, so he can continue to go even after I leave.

Your price point once you get up to those 10 day tickets is pretty close to an out of state annual pass (because remember you'd have to add the expensive no expiration option to stretch those 10 days over 13 weeks).

It's kind of a tough call, but I'd think about the following things when making the decision
-with an AP you'd have the ability to pop over for a few hours on a weekend or Friday night without feeling like you're wasting a ticket

-conversely, with an AP you could find yourself feeling like you need to go to Disney a lot to get your money's worth. While Disney is great, there's a lot more to do in Florida besides going to the theme parks every single weekend you're here.

-whether you're going to be 5 minutes away from the parks or an hour away will impact how often you feel like going.


 
Posted : October 21, 2014 11:35 am
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And don't forget about the $17 parking charge if you don't have an AP.

We always found that an AP worked well. Between the park hopping and the peace of mind not worrying about wasting a day . We would also not think about a quick weekend trip later in the year.

For 13 weeks, personally, I'd look at an AP As mentioned, between the no expiration option and the parking, I'm sure you'll be above an AP. Make sure he gets one without blackout days, unless you want to be subject to those blackout days as well.


 
Posted : October 21, 2014 3:00 pm
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Strmchsr;2438072 wrote: :ditto: The Florida resident passes are only for full time Florida residents. Even many of the "snowbirds" who come here 2-3 months out of the year can't get it.

My parents are snowbirds and they get the state ID. But they own their own place. What was explained to them was that you have to own your place if you are not a full time resident to qualify for state ID. I have snowbird relatives who are not able to get it since they rent.


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Posted : October 21, 2014 4:30 pm
(@cinderelley)
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Thanks for all the advice. It sounds like an AP is the way to go. Do they still have the annual pass that covers Disneyland and Disney World? I was looking for it, but I couldn't find it.


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Posted : October 23, 2014 9:45 am
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Cinderelley;2438286 wrote: Thanks for all the advice. It sounds like an AP is the way to go. Do they still have the annual pass that covers Disneyland and Disney World? I was looking for it, but I couldn't find it.

Yes. It's called the Premier Passport and you can get all of the info here. It's around $1000/person


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Posted : October 23, 2014 9:52 am
(@cinderelley)
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Strmchsr;2438288 wrote: Yes. It's called the Premier Passport and you can get all of the info here. It's around $1000/person

You are awesome! Thank you so much. :mickey:


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Posted : October 28, 2014 2:39 am