As a Florida resident, you can enjoy special pricing on select Walt Disney World theme park tickets and Annual Passes. Additionally, Disney World periodically offers hotel discounts, dining deals, and other savings opportunities to residents of the Sunshine State. Let’s look at these Disney World Florida resident deals to see how you can save on the cost of your Disney vacation.
1. Disney Theme Park Ticket Deals for Florida Residents
You can save big on tickets at the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks when you live in Florida. These deals don’t last long, and the types of deals Disney offers are constantly changing, so be sure to take advantage of them when they’re available.
Here are the current theme park ticket promotions for Florida residents:
Florida Resident Weekday Magic Tickets
Sunshine State residents can purchase a multi-weekday ticket for as low as $59 per day. These tickets, which are valid only on Mondays-Fridays from October 2, 2023 to December 22, 2023, are priced as follows:
- 4-Day Ticket: $235 plus tax ($59/day)
- 3-Day Ticket: $115 plus tax ($72/day)
- 2-Day Ticket: $195 plus tax
Tickets do not have to be used on consecutive days, so you can spread out your usage if you like. These base prices are valid for one theme park per day (no park hopping). If you’d like to add more options, here are the choices and additional fees:
- Add Park Hopping: $40 plus tax
- Add Water Park and Sports Option: $35 plus tax
- Add Park Hopper Plus Option: $55 plus tax
See important details on the Disney World website or by contacting your travel agent.
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2. Disney Resort Hotel Deals for Florida Residents
Disney routinely offers hotel discounts for Florida residents. Most savings are available during the Value and Regular seasons, though some promotions run during the Peak season. Disney usually announces their Florida resident deals two to four months in advance.
Discounted rooms are limited and not available for all dates at all resorts. If you don’t get the room you want the first time, you should check periodically to see if it becomes available again. As people change or cancel their reservations, discounted rooms often open up again.
Current Room-Only Promotions for Florida Residents
There are currently room-only discounts available for Florida residents on most nights from July 11 – September 28, 2023, at official Walt Disney World resorts.
Here are some examples of discounts off Disney World room rates in 2023:
- Save Up To 30%:
- Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Save Up To 25%:
- The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- Save Up To 20%:
- Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
- Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
- Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Standard Rooms
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- Save Up To 15%:
- The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
- Save Up To 10%:
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
At check-in, residents of Florida must provide proof of residency, and there may be a minimum length of stay requirement.
The offer is room-only, but you can add tickets to make it a package.
Disney’s promotional discounts exclude certain resorts (offered only at “select Disney resort” locations), room types, and dates. It’s best to be flexible if you wish to book a discounted room.
There are a limited number of rooms available for this offer, so act fast!
If you read this article after the stated deadline in September 2023, don’t fret because a new promotion may be available for Florida residents. Contact a Disney travel agent and ask about the latest promotions. As always, we recommend the fantastic travel advisors at The Vacationeer to help guide you.
Florida Residents can save on Resort Hotels
3. Florida Residents Deals on Disney World Annual Passes
Florida Residents can enjoy the magic of Disney all year long with an Annual Pass. These passes allow entrance into each of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks, but often include limitations such as blockout dates.
Walt Disney World offers a discounted monthly payment option to Florida residents who purchase new Disney World Annual Passes. New Annual Passes can now be purchased at any theme park ticket booth or Guest Relations location, or you can set up your monthly payment program at disneyworld.com/payments.
The Disney Pixie Dust Pass for Florida Residents Only
Residents of Florida can purchase the Disney Pixie Dust Pass for just $19 per month, plus a $205 down payment. Monthly payments are based on the balance remaining after a one-time charge of $205 at the time of purchase. You will make the first payment on, or shortly after, the purchase date.
If you want to pay in full, you can pay a one-time charge of $399 for the pass.
Check additional terms and conditions before purchasing.
The Annual Passes are designed to bring a special kind of magic tailored just for you. In addition to park admission, you’ll also receive other perks. And you can customize your experience with add-ons like Water Park and Sports (+$99) and Disney PhotoPass Downloads (+$99).
Other Passes With Florida Resident Pricing or Payment Plans
The Disney Pirate Pass is offered to Florida residents for $50/month after $205 down payment ($749 total). Or, get a Disney Sorcerer Pass for $69/month after $205 down payment ($969 total). Finally, the top tier Disney Incredi-Pass is $108/month for Florida residents after $205 down payment ($1,399 total).
Now is the perfect time to plan your next Walt Disney World vacation! Take advantage of these great deals and start planning now!
In the past, other special passes were offered to Florida residents, such as an EPCOT After 4PM pass for evening hours, and a Weekday Select pass that provides savings in exchange for blocking weekend admission. Those sales are currently suspended and it’s unclear if they will resume. Your Disney travel agent know about all the latest discounts news and can advise of any new pass deals that might become available.
4. Walt Disney World Water Park Deals for Florida Residents
As a Florida resident, you can enjoy special rates on select water parks at Walt Disney World Resort. With so much to see and do, Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water parks are the perfect destinations to cool off and have fun.
Current Florida Resident Water Park Ticket Deals
While Disney’s Blizzard Beach is currently closed, residents of Florida can still splash into magic at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon.
There are currently no water-park only deals, but the Multi-Day theme park ticket deals for Florida Residents often include the ability to add water parks at a discounted rate.
Florida Residents can Splash Down at Disney's Water Parks
5. Disney Dining Discounts for Florida Residents
In the past, Disney has offered discounts to Florida residents on dining. One such program is/was called Tables in Wonderland.
Until 2021, Florida residents could join Tables in Wonderland for $175 a year. Sadly, the program has been suspended, and Disney has not yet indicated a return date. We are hopeful it will resume shortly and want to include the information below in case it does.
What is/was the Tables in Wonderland program?
Florida residents can/could benefit from Tables in Wonderland’s discount dining program, which offers a 20% discount on food and beverages (including alcohol) at over 100 restaurants and lounges at Disney World parks and hotels.
In addition to 20% off food and beverages, membership includes complimentary resort/hotel parking (including valet parking) at resort restaurants, reimbursement for theme park parking at theme park restaurants, and invitations to exclusive member-only events (such as the Chef’s Table Experience at the Contemporary Resort).
A Tables in Wonderland purchase is/was valid for one year following its date of purchase.
The member must be present and must provide the discount card when ordering.
There are blackout dates for Tables in Wonderland, including holidays such as Mother’s Day, Easter Sunday,4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
Again, we hope Disney resumes the Tables in Wonderland program OR offers a worthy replacement for Florida residents shortly.
Contact The Vacationeer for the latest Disney World Florida resident dining deals.
How do residents of Florida verify their residency?
If you are a Florida resident, you can verify your residency online when buying select tickets. This process will save you time. Here’s how you can do it:
- Fill out the “Your Florida Resident Information” form at Disneyworld.com as you purchase tickets.
- If you purchase your tickets through the My Disney Experience app, you can verify your residency in the “Customize Your Tickets” section.
If neither of these options appeals to you, don’t worry. In-person verification of Florida residency via a valid state-issued photo ID will still be available at Vacation Planning windows.
Ready to book your Disney trip?
You cannot deny that Disney World is a magical place, but it is also quite expensive. With a bit of planning and smart shopping, you can find ways to save money on your trip. If you live in Florida, you have even more options for saving money on your Walt Disney World vacation.
Be sure to take advantage of the great deals available to you. All you need is a valid Florida ID and a willingness to have fun!
Please note: There may be new discounts on Disney World resort hotels since this publication. That’s why it’s important to contact The Vacationeer. They can help you locate the best deals and show you how much you can save as a Florida resident.
These expert Disney travel planners can handle your entire trip from when you land in Orlando to when you head back home. They’ll get you the best possible price on hotel reservations and manage your park tickets, dining, and more.
