Season Pass/Annual Pass

[jchriscandy]

Is there a difference between Season Pass and Anual Pass

Is there a difference between a season pass and an annual pass? And if there is can a season passholder go to the preview of Nemo?

 

[mrerk]

It is my understanding that seasonal passes are only available to FL residents. That being said, I believe the only difference are the black out dates (annuals don't have black outs) and no free parking (annuals have free parking).

As long as the preview isn't during a blackout date I can't see why you couldn't attend.

 

[Chape19714]

Season passholders get the same benifits as Annual Passholders with 2 exceptions.

1-Parking is only included with an annual pass

2-Seasonal Pass has block-out days on which you cannot visit the parks

Both are elegiable for Previews, discounts etc.

Seasonal Passes are only available to FL residents. :wave:

 

[goofyfan13]

It is my understanding that seasonal passes are only available to FL residents. That being said, I believe the only difference are the black out dates (annuals don't have black outs) and no free parking (annuals have free parking).

As long as the preview isn't during a blackout date I can't see why you couldn't attend.

That is correct, the FL Resident Seasonal Pass is only for Florida Residents, and is about 200 bucks. There are blackout dates(Around Christmas, Spring Break, Easter, and a good chunck of the summer. Also there is no free parking. Annuals can be bought by anyone. The Annual for Florida residents is about 300, and non Florida Residents is about 400. Those numbers aren't anywhere near exact, just rounded off.

 

[Chape19714]

That is correct, the FL Resident Seasonal Pass is only for Florida Residents, and is about 200 bucks. There are blackout dates(Around Christmas, Spring Break, Easter, and a good chunck of the summer. Also there is no free parking. Annuals can be bought by anyone. The Annual for Florida residents is about 300, and non Florida Residents is about 400. Those numbers aren't anywhere near exact, just rounded off.

Those are close to the renewal numbers, it's about 20-30 more for 1st timers.

 

[goofyfan13]

Those are close to the renewal numbers, it's about 20-30 more for 1st timers.

Oh yea, forgot about that. :wave:

 

[jchriscandy]

Thanks for the help. Only 4 more days for us.:sohappy:

 

[5mins2disney]

Does anyone know what you need to do to qualify for the FL resident's pass? Reason being...we bought a vacation home there this summer... and we had heard there was a way to get a kind of exemption to still be able to get the FL resident pass if you own a place there. There's some kind of permit or something you can get from the state...kind of like a state id or something similar??

We bought a 10 day no expiration pass this last trip and it was as much $$ as a pass would have been, in retrospect we should have probably bought the pass, since we'll be going back down again soon I'm sure since we're now owners of a place there and all...

Anyhow...thanks, if anyone knows what to do I'd appreciate it!!

 

[Chape19714]

Disney always asks for Florida Photo ID when issuing Annual passes. There are a few alternatives, like a Florida voter's card with coorsponding photo ID (like a work ID) or a military ID from a FL base.

 

[5mins2disney]

Yes, but I think I heard or read somewhere on these boards actually that there's a way for me to get a Florida Photo ID pass now that I own a property there. Not a driver's license..just the photo ID... and that with that ID...it's valid to get your annual pass (which is the whole reason to get the FL photo ID!).

I also heard from someone who had titled their cars down there in a similar move to get reduced insurance rates! (I asked them why they had Florida plates on their car here in Chicago).

 

[mkt]

Go to the DMV and tell them you want a nonresident license. It's identical to a standard florida license and you don't surrender your out of state one.

 

[teebin]

funny, when I got my annual pass a few years ago... I thought I was one of a few thousand... I have quickly figured out that there are probably hundreds of thousands that have annual passes here in central florida alone. Just watch the cars that arrive at the parking booth around noon at any park... watch no money or cc change hands... just the show of a pass of some kind.

Some people gamble, some do drugs, We get an annual pass to WDW to get away from reality. Gotta love it!

 

[MissM]

Go to the DMV and tell them you want a nonresident license. It's identical to a standard florida license and you don't surrender your out of state one.

Yup, because Florida is home to a lot of part-year/seasonal residents, you can get a Florida DL or Florida ID if you own a home here and only make your residence part-time in the state.

[FONT=verdana, arial, Helvetica][FONT=verdana,arial,Helvetica]Part-time Resident[/FONT]

• [FONT=verdana,arial,Helvetica]Drivers who hold a Class E license and are part-time residents may elect to retain their valid out-of-state license and receive a Florida license which states "Valid in Florida Only."[/FONT]

[FONT=verdana,arial,Helvetica]http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/geninfo.html

The information on the documents you need and the proof of identity is also available on the site.
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[donald23]

We live in Miami and plan on going to WDW in February where we'll buy seasonal passes. It's great if you live only a few hours or less away because it's not as hard to plan around the black-out dates.

 

[Gorjus]

... I have quickly figured out that there are probably hundreds of thousands that have annual passes here in central florida alone. Just watch the cars that arrive at the parking booth around noon at any park... watch no money or cc change hands... just the show of a pass of some kind.

Actually, those people are probably WDW hotel guests. If you are staying at a WDW resort you are given a parking pass that is displayed in your window. When you arrive at a park, you do not have to pay for parking.

Gorjus

 

[5mins2disney]

Sounds like I need a Florida ID next time we visit! Hehe $300 for an annual pass is a deal...we paid as much for a 10 day pass with parkhopper and no expiration...and it doesn't include the parking!!

We still have 5 days left on our last 10 day pass though...so we'll probably use those up first. Thanks to all of those who responded!

 

[mkt]

Sounds like I need a Florida ID next time we visit! Hehe $300 for an annual pass is a deal...we paid as much for a 10 day pass with parkhopper and no expiration...and it doesn't include the parking!!

We still have 5 days left on our last 10 day pass though...so we'll probably use those up first. Thanks to all of those who responded!

they're only like $20 or 25 at the DMV.. just schedule an appointment, and also have your social security card and birth certificate, or passport and birth certificate. Florida is extremely about that

 

[goofyfan13]

Disney always asks for Florida Photo ID when issuing Annual passes. There are a few alternatives, like a Florida voter's card with coorsponding photo ID (like a work ID) or a military ID from a FL base.

Also, a valid FL University ID.

 

[LiveInOrlando]

Actually a Florida State ID last time I checked was $3. I live in Orlando, but my parents are in FL for 3 months. They used my address and both got FL ID cards. This allows them not only the ability to get a Disney pass, but many other discounts in FL for FL residents.

 

[Master Yoda]

One thing you will need to confirm is the address on your no resident FL DL. If you can put your vacation homes address on the DL then no worries, but if your address on your FL DL is out of state then it is my understanding that it would be a no go for Fl resident discounts.