Hi there, Sharon!
What a great advantage to being a Floridian: getting to have fun at the Walt Disney World that's just a hop, skip, and a jump away! And Disney loves to thank its residents with
loads of special deals throughout the year.
Actually, as a minor, your Florida high school ID should suffice as validation. But your instinct is correct. Your friend, having reached the age of majority, would need to purchase the tickets for both of you, providing the following proof of residency:
Valid Florida driver's license
Valid Florida state-issued ID card (must have a Florida address)
Valid Florida-based military ID
That's language taken directly from Disney's own
Validation Requirements for Florida residents. And once you turn 18, you'll fall under those same guidelines.
Have an incredible time!
See you later, celebrator,
-Deborah B.