Hiya, Shena, and welcome to planDisney! Your sibling's visit sounds like a real adventure. My son is an only child, but when he was young, we allowed him to bring along a pal on our Walt Disney World Resort visits. Disney is a bit more magical with a partner, so I hope you and your brother have the best day ever.
I wanted to be sure I shared accurate information with you, so I explained your situation to the ticketing help desk. The helpful Cast Member said that if your parents purchase your admission using a
Florida Resident Special Offer, they should see an option to verify residency during checkout. But here's where it gets tricky.
Sometimes the online verification process isn't accepted, and the only way you'll know is after the purchase is complete. The tickets will have the word "Certificate" or "Cert" on them, indicating that additional proof of residency must be shown at the park entrance.
Unfortunately, the Cast Member clarified that all forms of ID must be from guests 18 and over, so if your tickets say "Certificate," you will be unable to complete the verification in person. You'd need someone over 18 with you to show
proof of Florida residency.
My suggestion is to purchase tickets only if a parent can accompany you to the park entrance on the first day of your visit, just in case there are any problems. Residency verification is only needed on your initial day in the parks, so you and your brother can head straight to the turnstile on any additional days.
Your parent won't need a park ticket; they'll present proof of residency at the ticket window just outside the park entrance. You can also take care of this at the
Disney Ticket Center at Disney Springs.
If having someone with you isn't possible, I'd recommend purchasing admission that isn't tied to residency or other special offers. With a
standard ticket, you and your brother should be able to scan in for a day of fun.
I'd also suggest bringing your valid driver's permit, as it will verify your age. Since guests must be at least
14 to enter a park unaccompanied by an adult, the attendants might question your age for safety's sake. When I was 15, I still looked closer to 12! I'm sure they would have asked for proof of my age.
Shena, I hope I've given you some options to consider regarding which theme park tickets will work best for your visit with your brother. You or your parents can also call the
Tickets & Hotel Reservations line to explain your situation in detail; they'll be able to pull up your account and help you purchase the best available admission.
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planDisney again, and have a practically perfect visit!
Magic awaits,
Elaine