Hey there, Kevin! From one lifelong Floridian to another, welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
What an exciting trip you have planned for your little guy’s big day! Coming home to the Sunshine State and visiting the Walt Disney World Resort sounds like a practically perfect plan.
Kevin, here’s the scoop on the
Florida Resident Ticket program. Any adult who plans to use a Florida Resident Ticket must provide
current proof of Florida residency at Guest Relations before entering any of the Theme Parks, so you wouldn’t be eligible for the discount since you’ve moved out-of-state. However, Florida residents can buy tickets for children using their discount, so you’ll just need one of your Florida family members to show their proof of residency to purchase and activate your son’s ticket. That way, your birthday boy can have a blast in the Parks, and you can save a few bucks!
While you’re there, don’t forget to pick up a “Happy Birthday” button! You'll find them at Guest Relations or at most retail shops in the Parks. Your son will love all the warm wishes he gets while wearing it. If you have a special birthday meal planned, you can call
Disney Dining and have your celebration noted on your reservation for a little extra pixie dust for the birthday boy. And if you need a cake, Disney has you covered there, too! You can
special order a cake and have it delivered right to your table. It will make your son feel like a Disney superhero.
And of course, there’s a whole world of things to do at Walt Disney World for kids of all ages! If you need some ideas, there’s a
planning guide for parents of teens and tweens you may find helpful. My nine-year-old’s favorites are
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad,
Avatar Flight of Passage, and
Test Track. I'm sure your son will find some new favorites as well!
I hope this helps you plan a magical birthday for your little guy at Walt Disney World, Kevin. Please come see us again if you have any more questions!
Keep Disney Dreaming,
Kathy K.