How to Buy Disney Florida Resident Tickets

Co-authored by Aly Rusciano

Last Updated: August 8, 2022 References

Do you live in Florida and want to go to Disney World? Well, you’re in luck because you can get discounted tickets as a Florida resident! Getting a Disney Florida Resident ticket takes a few extra steps, as you’ll need to select a specific option while buying your ticket and verify your residency. Doing this is a piece of cake, and we’ll help you every step of the way! Keep reading to learn how to buy a Disney World ticket or annual pass as a Florida Resident, so you can experience the magic at a fraction of the cost.

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How much do Disney World Florida Resident tickets cost?

Florida Residents can save up to 40% on Disney World tickets. On average, one-day one-park tickets cost $109 per person but fluctuates depending on the date and theme park you’re visiting. As of July 2022, Florida Residents can save 40% on 4-Day Tickets and 30% on 3-Day Tickets.^{[1]
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- Sign in to your Disney account or My Disney Experience app to calculate the specific cost of your trip with your Florida Resident discounts.^{[2]
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How to Buy Disney Florida Resident Tickets

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Create a Disney account or sign in to the My Disney Experience app. Setting up an account before you purchase tickets can speed up the process. Simply follow the prompts and submit your information as instructed, making sure to include your Florida address.
- Listing your Florida address while creating your account will prompt purchasing menus to include Florida Resident options.^{[3]
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- Your Disney and My Disney Experience account are the same thing.
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Head over to Disney World’s website or the My Disney Experience app. Go to disneyworld.disney.go.com/admission/tickets or open the My Disney Experience app on your phone. Log in to the account you created in the previous step (on the website, a prompt stating, “Special tickets and prices may be available for Florida Residents” will be available for you to click at the top of the page).
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Purchase your tickets following the website or app’s prompts.^{[4]
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- The more days you choose, the lower your overall ticket rate will be.
- Take a look at the Reservations Availability calendar before picking your vacation dates. Some parks are only open on specific dates, and although you’ll be able to reserve your park dates after purchasing your tickets, you won’t be able to change your ticket dates.
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Prove that you’re a Florida Resident. You'll be asked to verify your residency online when you checkout to purchase your Florida Resident tickets. Fill out the “Your Florida Resident Information” form when checking out online, or select the “Customize Your Tickets” step after checking out on the My Disney Experience app.^{[6]
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- Valid Florida driver’s license (with Florida address)
- Valid Florida state-issued ID card (with Florida address)
- Valid Florida-based military ID
- Current homeowner’s insurance policy or bill (no more than 2 months old)
- Current utility bill (no more than 2 months old)
- Mail from federal, state, county, or city government agencies (no more than 2 months old)
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Consider adding Park Hopper to your ticket. If you want to visit more than one park in a day, you’ll have to pay a little extra. Disney’s Park Hopper ticket add-on lets you go to multiple parks throughout the day, as long as park capacity allows. Park Hopper isn’t included with Florida Resident tickets, but the option can be added after purchasing a ticket.^{[7]
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- Keep in mind that Park Hopper doesn’t start until 2 PM each day, meaning that you won’t be able to switch parks until this time.
- For example, if you get to Magic Kingdom at rope drop and spend the morning there, you’ll be able to hop over to Epcot starting at 2 PM to catch a 5 PM dinner reservation.
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Make park reservations after purchasing your ticket. Now that you’ve purchased your ticket for your selected days, you must specify which parks you want to visit on what days. Disney’s website or the My Disney Experience app will prompt you after your purchase to reserve your park passes with the Disney Park Pass system through My Disney Experience.^{[8]
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- Create your party with your Family & Friends list. Select the people who will be joining you in the park. If you don’t see someone on your list, click “Add a Guest.” Everyone in your party must have the same type of ticket.
- Choose the date and park you’d like to visit. Some parks may not be available on certain dates, so consult the calendar carefully.
- Review and confirm your reservation. Once everything is submitted, you can view your park reservations in the My Plans tab online or in the My Disney Experience app.

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Can you purchase Disney Florida Resident tickets for nonresidents?

No, only Florida Residents are able to use Florida Resident tickets. All guests over the age of 18 are required to show valid proof of Florida residency if they purchase and/or use a Florida Resident ticket. Because of this, anyone in your party who’s not a Florida Resident must purchase a standard theme park ticket.^{[10]
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- A Florida Resident ticket can be purchased for someone under the age of 18, but the buying adult must still provide proof of their (the adult’s) residency with a valid Florida ID or documenting paper.

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Are Florida Resident Annual Passes available?

Yes, Florida Residents can buy Disney World Annual Passes. As of September 2021, Disney World’s Annual Passes follow a 4 tier system. If you’re a Florida Resident, you have exclusive access to 3 of the 4 tiers: Disney Sorcerer Pass, Disney Pirate Pass, and Disney Pixie Dust Pass. Each of these tiers has its own unique perks, block out dates, and price points:^{[11]
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- Disney Sorcerer Pass ($899): Limited blockout dates and 5 park passes^{[12]
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- Disney Pirate Pass ($699): Peak and holiday blockout dates and 4 park passes
- Disney Pixie Dust Pass ($399): Weekdays only and 3 park passes
- All annual passholders receive a 20% discount on select food and shopping locations, free parking, and exclusive merchandise and events.
- Disney World Annual Pass availability and prices vary throughout the year. Check Disney World’s website for real-time updates.

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Optional Add-Ons

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MagicBands MagicBands are magical bracelets guests wear on their wrists that help them unlock doors, make reservations, and spark surprises inside the parks. As of July 2022, MagicBands are no longer complimentary and must be purchased before or during arrival. Depending on the chosen style, these bands can cost anywhere from $20 to $50.^{[13]
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- If you don’t want to purchase a MagicBand, consider activating Disney MagicMobile in the My Disney Experience app. This will hold all the same information a MagicBand would, just on your phone.
- If you don’t have a MagicBand or ability to access Disney MagicMobile, ask Guest Relations or your Disney hotel for a Key to the World card to store your ticket, room key, and/or credit card information.^{[14]
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Genie+ Plan your day, check wait times, and make reservations using Disney’s new Genie app. The app lets you create a personalized itinerary for your visit while also providing tips and tricks for making your Disney day more magical. The Genie service is complimentary; however, Genie+ is a paid upgrade of $15 per day per person that includes one Lightning Lane each day.^{[15]
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- Not all attractions with Lightning Lane are offered with Genie+ and require an additional Individual Lightning Lane purchase, including Rise of the Resistance, Seven Dwarves Mine Train, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (these attractions may change, so always check the Genie app before making additional purchases).
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Lightning Lanes Lightning Lanes are Disney’s new version of FastPass, letting you skip the line to get on a ride faster. This service can be purchased with Genie+ or a la carte in the Genie app as an Individual Lightning Lane. Two Individual Lightning Lanes can be purchased each day one at a time once the first has been used or expired.^{[16]
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- The prices for Individual Lightning Lanes vary depending on attraction and park but generally range between $7 and $17.

Community Q&A

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How do I find out the prices of Disney Florida resident tickets?

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Head over to Disney World's website to see what magical discounts and specials are going on for Florida Residents! Select the "Parks & Tickets" tab on the top menu, and then click "Florida Residents" under "Admissions."
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I have a mortgage under my name in Florida, my wife's names is not on the mortgage. We both reside in Massachusetts at the same address. Would I be able to purchase a resident ticket for her?

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Unfortunately not. If your wife is over the age of 18, she'll need to provide separate proof of residency to purchase a Florida Resident ticket under her name.
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If I temporarily live with my grandparents who live in Florida but am over the age of 18, can I still get Florida resident tickets?

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If you have a valid ID, insurance policy, or utility bill with a Florida address on it, you'll be able to purchase Florida Resident tickets. If not, you will have to buy a standard ticket.