Hi Kim, welcome to planDisney!
Congratulations on your recent move to the Sunshine State and happy upcoming 8th birthday to your daughter! Being a Florida resident certainly provides some amazing Walt Disney World perks. However, other than the
Florida Resident Annual Passes, I haven't seen anything on when/if special ticket offers will become available for January 2024.
There are a few places you can keep an eye out for Florida resident discounts. The first is the
Florida Residents – Special Tickets, Passes, and Offers. I would suggest you bookmark this page as it nicely centralizes information for Florida residents related to theme park tickets, resort hotel savings, must-do experiences and so much more. The
Special Offers, Deals & Discounts page includes information related to both Florida and non-Florida residents. The
Disney Parks Blog is also a great resource for everything Disney and I often see new promotions announced there as well.
In order to purchase a Florida Resident theme park ticket or annual pass, you will need to show
proof of Florida residency. If you have a valid Florida driver's license or state-issued ID card (whichever you have must contain your Florida address), you will be able to prove your Florida residency when you purchase your tickets online. This will allow you to bypass Guest Relations and go straight to the parks. If you don't have a Florida driver's license or state-issued ID card, there are other ways you can prove your residency as outlined in the
proof of Florida residency policy.
Kim, with your January 19, 2024 arrival date, you can make dining reservations beginning at 6:00 a.m. EST on November 20, 2023. Perhaps a
Character Dining meal would be a great way to celebrate your daughter's special day!
I hope you find this information helpful and please let us know if there is anything further we can assist you with as you continue to plan your magical vacation.
Diane