Hello Hays,
Welcome to Florida and to planDisney. I'm honored to be the one to answer your question about your plans to celebrate your late son at Walt Disney World as a newcomer to the state.
First, let me offer my condolences from a place of understanding. My husband and I lost our younger daughter suddenly a few years ago, and we've found that her birthday each year is a time for celebration, not sadness, a time for special remembrances of all the laughter and love.
We've been
Florida resident annual passholders for almost 30 years, and she had practically grown up in the theme parks, so it's a special place for us to remember her. I hope you find that same sense of peace and joy on your visit as well.
One of the benefits of living in Florida, in addition to proximity, is your ability to take advantage of a number of special offers on tickets, annual passes, resort reservations and more at Walt Disney World. Right now, through October 3, 2026,
the Disney Summer Ticket for Florida residents offers up to four days admission for as little as $65 a day. (Please note that prices are subject to change without notice.) There's a
summer resort discount for residents through October 3 as well.
You may decide that
Florida resident annual passes are as integral to your family's life here as they are to mine. Annual passes come with a host of
year-round benefits, including dining, merchandise and special event discounts and free standard parking at the theme parks. As a Floridian, you can even
spread the cost of the passes over 12 months interest-free after making a deposit.
Special offers for residents are updated frequently, and you can keep up-to-date on the Walt Disney World website or the
Disney Parks Blog.
Again, Hays, welcome, and please accept my best wishes for your very personal Disney celebration and a magical beginning of your time living in Florida. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me or any of my
planDisney colleagues if you have other questions about planning your Walt Disney World journey.
Wilma