Welcome to planDisney Arnold! Thank you so much for sending in your question. It’s exciting to hear that you’re preparing for your upcoming
Walt Disney World visit, especially with a holiday trip right around the corner. Planning ahead for Lightning Lane purchases can make a big difference during a busy time of year, and I’m happy to help clarify how Florida residency validation works so you can feel confident moving forward with your plans.
Lightning Lane purchases do not require
Florida residency validation. As long as your tickets are valid for December 23rd and you are within your Lightning Lane purchase window on December 20th, the system will allow you to buy them even if your Florida resident status has not yet been verified.
Florida residency validation applies to Florida resident discounted tickets or passes. If the system could not validate your residency online, your tickets and Lightning Lane selections will still work, but you will need to complete residency verification before entering a park. This can be done quickly at
Guest Relations or a ticket window by showing a valid Florida ID.
Arnold, I hope this information helps you feel prepared as you finalize the details for your upcoming visit. Thank you again for reaching out to planDisney with your question. Wishing you a smooth planning experience and a magical vacation filled with unforgettable holiday memories.
Kay