Hi Lisa -
Thanks for stopping by planDisney with a great question! The Discover Disney ticket is a great special offer and is available exclusively to Florida residents, just like you!
Lisa, let's take a closer look at this park ticket. The
2026 Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket is available in both a 3-day and 4-day option and is valid for visits January 12 through May 16, 2026. These park visits do not need to be on consecutive days, and you have the flexibility to choose which park you want to visit each day.
Theme park reservations are required for these tickets, but can easily be made after completing your purchase. It's also important to note that you will need to
verify your Florida residency to take advantage of this deal.
To make your theme park reservations, you'll first want to make sure that your purchased ticket is linked to your My Disney Experience account by viewing your tickets in the
"My Plans and Tickets" section of the Walt Disney World Resort website. You can then choose to
make your theme park reservations for your selected dates and the park you want to visit each day. You do not need to make all four theme park reservations at once, but theme park reservations are subject to availability, so I would suggest making them as soon as you have an idea of your plans. If your plans change, you can always log back into your account to modify existing reservations. While you don't need to make your theme park reservations at the time of purchase, you can
check the current availability before buying if you'd like.
Your theme park reservation will also be important if you plan to purchase any
Lightning Lane passes during your visits. Guests who are staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass, Multi-Pass, and/or Single Passes seven days before their check-in date, while all other Guests can purchase their selections three days before heading to the parks. Availability for these passes is limited and fluctuates in real time once the purchase window opens for Guests. Lightning Lane passes are a great way to save time waiting in line and squeeze as much magic into the day as possible!
While you are making your plans, I'd recommend visiting the
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts if your schedule allows. This festival is full of creative artists, dazzling performances from Broadway talent, and lots of delicious food. The festival runs from January 16 to February 23, 2026, which is perfect for your Discover Disney Ticket!
Lisa, I hope this information has been helpful and that you enjoy visiting Walt Disney World Resort with this incredible deal! If you have any other questions, please stop by to see us again here at planDisney!
See ya real soon!
Kristi