Second, yes, they do use finger scanners and there are debates whether or not they “really” scan the user’s finger and store it to memory; however, if you tell the cast member you choose NOT to use the finger scanner, which you CAN do, you will have to show a picture ID and the name on the ID will have to match your ticket.

On more than one occasion when the finger scanner was acting up and it wasn’t “reading” my finger, I was asked for my ID and they checked it against my annual pass.

If your grandparents are going to buy your tickets for you with 2 separate IDs, that’s up to you if you want to risk possible embarrassment at the gate.

Since I’m not with the company anymore, whenever I’ve purchased FL resident passes (whether they were premium annuals, annuals, seasonals, after 4 Epcots, and now the weekday passes – yes, I’ve had them all) they’ve ALWAYS asked for DL / ID cards for EVERYONE who presented themselves at the ticket counter. They put in your name, address, etc. which matches your ticket and then you also receive passholder things in the mail, i.e. updates, advertising, etc. So, I really doubt you’ll be able to slide the adults by as “residents.”

They won’t let you purchase 2 resident passes under your 1 name either. The kids, on the other hand, are easier to slide by. However, if they’re 16+, a “thorough” ticket agent may ask to see ID.

Keep in mind that Disney is pretty strict about FL resident passes. If they allowed a huge loophole in buying them for out-of-state family members, from a business standpoint, they’d lose money and be taken advantage of. It’s just meant to be a perk for FL residents to encourage locals to frequent the parks.

Hope this helps!

It’s valid 1 year from date of purchase and is NOT part of that deal they have with the +3 months. That’s only for FL Res Seasonal (the regular 7-day one), Annual, and Premium.

Stinks there, but oh well!

I usually get to Disney pretty early and since I just love being on property, I don’t mind doing my little “roadtrip” to either.

The key is a pkg lot near the Boardwalk. It’s open to the public. It’s across from the BW service entrance. It’s “technically” for employees, but there’s no guard and no gate. I, along with other locals, have used it for years to park. From there, you can either take the short walk up to the BW, turn right (like past ESPN club) and enter Epcot thru the “back door” between France and UK. Even though World Showcase won’t be open at 9 a.m., you can still get in and walk through it. Not very many people will be there, so you can manuever pretty quick through Epcot. Get on the monorail. Take it to the TTC. Get on the RESORTS monorail (not the MK one – too long a wait!) and it’ll loop you around a few stops at the Contemporary, Poly, Grand Fla, but it’ll take you right to MK entrance. If you happen to say way late (like 11p.m.) at MK and obviously can’t retrace your route thru Epcot (’cause it closes at 9), then, from MK, take the RESORT BUS to the Boardwalk. You won’t be asked for any hotel keys / proof, or anything. It’ll take you right near where your car is in the pkg lot.

AK – park at same pkg lot, take BW resort bus to AK.

Yes, all these routes may take up to 1 hour to complete, but if you wanna save a buck and get a little “scenic tour,” – and just love being on property – that’s the way to go about it.
There’s a few other “secrets” to the pkg thing, but I don’t want to spill all the beans!

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/tickets-passes/

For the weekday pass, us residents can go on the days when it is MUCH LESS busy, and for the majority of the dates the passes DO allow, the weather is GREAT!

Oh, and re: parking. There are ways around that. If you are a seasoned Disney pro, you can figure it out. I won’t divulge my secrets. And NO, I don’t consider it “stealing” from Disney b/c I have spent SO much money there over the years, and it is perfectly legit…you just don’t necessarily end up where you started. If you’re a Disney pro, you may know what I mean, if you’re not…oh well!