Welcome to planDisney, Melissa! You've got a friend in me...and a fellow snowbird! My husband and I spend half the year in Florida, so I have some great ideas for you. I'm so happy to hear you enjoy visiting
Walt Disney World Resort. If you're an empty-nester like me, you will have the most magical time exploring all the great adult activities at the Theme Parks! But first, we have to get you in those parks. So let's take a look at some options.
If you will have a Florida address or ID, Melissa, I'd suggest you check out the
Pixie Dust Annual Pass. It's the only Annual Pass currently available, but it's only available for Florida residents. To
prove a residency, you'd need to show either a valid Florida state-issued ID or a piece of official mail addressed to you at a Florida address. The Pixie Dust Pass is for weekdays only and has just a few blockout dates. It's a great bargain if you plan to visit the parks more than three or four times. My husband and I camped in an RV resort a few miles from Walt Disney World Resort in January, and we used our Pixie Dust Passes to enjoy days at the theme parks or to pop over to
EPCOT for dinner.
If you don't qualify for this pass, you can watch for announcements on the
Disney Parks Blog because other Annual Passes could open back up. Sales are paused for now, but many guests are wishing and waiting for their return.
Standard Theme Park Tickets get cheaper the more days your buy, so another option is to purchase a ten-day ticket and visit during the 14-day use period. One advantage to visiting in January is the parks aren't typically as crowded, so you could enjoy many experiences and attractions in two weeks.
We enjoyed the
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts in January. Browsing the art displays and meeting many artists was a highlight of our stay. And the food trucks around the World Showcase offered some options that were as artistic as they were delectable. This festival usually runs from mid-January to mid-February, so I hope you grab a paintbrush and join the fun!
Melissa, I hope your snowbird months are all you dream of! Please
stop by planDisney anytime. I'd love to chat more about having grownup fun at the Most Magical Place on Earth!
Magic awaits,
Elaine