Hey Hennie, Proof of residency is required for Florida residents, however you dont have to be a Florida resident to buy an Annual Pass. I have the regular Annual Pass for the big 4 parks and I live in NYC. I think it was well worth the money. Just in the room discounts that are available to passholders, I have paid off my pass a few times over from last year. I Am working on this year now!!! Florida residents have more types of an AP to choose from and do gget a discount on the pass itself, but it isnt so substantial that Id go nuts trying to set up Florida ID for your out of town guests. The last time I priced a regular AP for just the big four parks it was 399.92 per adult with no blackout periods. Hope this helps!!! Belle