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Mallory Park at Lakewood Ranch is a gated village of single-family homes and town homes nestled around 36 acres of wetlands and lakes. Located off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard north of State Road 70, Mallory Park is one of the newer villages in Lakewood Ranch inspired by a Coastal/Island feel. Homes are designed with a soothing pastel palette, which differs from the neutrals and beige seen in many communities. Built by DiVosta, Mallory Park at Lakewood Ranch offers a wide variety of floorplans and options with over 400 home sites in the village. Today, we take you on a village tour of this neighborhood and introduce you to the Creekview Model.  Amenities in Mallory Park:
Homes for sale in Mallory Park range in size from 1,800 square feet to over 4,000 square feet of living space. Pricing starts in the low $300s and there are both single-story and two-story plans available. Town homes for sale in Mallory Park range from 2-4 bedroom plans with an optional third floor. The plans offer 1,600 to 2,000 square feet configurations with pricing starting in the high $200s. All homes are designed with open floor plan to optimize living space for families. To view current homes for sale in Mallory Park, check this link: https://www.soldbychenkus.com/mallory-park-lakewood-ranch---bradenton-home-search.html To see other villages in Lakewood Ranch, watch our playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9SUJR4DbeL4_hxMa1e4KeaRXA-7aWser
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Hurricane Preparedness in Florida
June in Florida brings around thoughts of summer, as well as concerns over the beginning of Hurricane Season. Each year, the next five months conjure up some pretty nasty storms, typically peaking in August and September. 2020 is shaping up to be a busy year for storms, so we wanted to share these tips to help you and your families prepare. How likely is it that a Hurricane will make landfall in Florida? On average, only one to two hurricanes make landfall on the eastern coast of America every year, and of those, only 40 percent actually hit Florida. Generally, the Florida Keys are the most vulnerable and any coastal towns, depending on the track of the storm. The Lakewood Ranch area is far enough inland that we do not need flood insurance, so the main concerns during hurricane season are high winds, losing power, and lightning. The lightning is no joke, either. They don’t call us the Tampa Bay Lightning Bolts for nothing! Sometimes we just sit and watch the lightning outside – it’s like free entertainment! Anyways, I digress. In our experience, the storms typically take the shape of very intense thunderstorms and sometimes have potentially damaging winds. On the (semi) bright side, the benefit to hurricanes is that they are tracked for long periods of time prior to making impact, giving you plenty of time to prepare your home and yourselves, or evacuate if needed. The majority of the homes in Lakewood Ranch are new and therefore meet the most recent standards of building. Homes built on or after March 2012 can withstand winds of up to 150 mph, or a Category 4 hurricane. Homes built between March 2012 and March 2002 can withstand winds of up to 130 mph, or a category 3 storm, in Manatee county, and homes on the coast built before March 2002 can only handle winds of up to 110 mph, or a Category 2 storm. If the home was built in Manatee County prior to March 2002, it may only be able to handle winds up to 90 mph, or so. Knowing when your home was built can help you to be more prepared for the potential storms. What supplies should you have on hand? The Division of Emergency Management in Florida recommends having at least 7 days of supplies like food, water, medicine, batteries, etc in case of a true emergency. Here is a checklist of items they recommend keeping in your Hurricane Kit, or just having on hand this time of year: https://www.floridadisaster.org/globalassets/plan--prepare/disaster-supply-checklist.pdf They also recommend having a plan in case you do need to evacuate, and there is a helpful resource they provide for residents based on their address: https://apps.floridadisaster.org/getaplan/ Hurricane shutters come with most new homes in the area, unless all of your doors and windows are impact-proof, in which case you do not need the shutters. If a hurricane is predicted to make landfall and be dangerous, the county will issue warnings and you can decide if you want to put up your shutters or just secure any lose furniture or items. There are hurricane shelters designated for each area, and you can find that information here: https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/shelters/ Each year, Florida has a tax-free week for residents to buy the necessary supplies on their hurricane checklist, which is a wonderful way to remind everyone to stock up! We cannot predict how bad the season will be, so it helps to be prepared and have a plan! For more information on Hurricane Prep in Florida, contact the Florida Division of Emergency Management or visit their website for all disaster preparation details: https://www.floridadisaster.org/ Contact us with any questions! We are always here to help!  #Floridalife is best enjoyed in the sun (sunshine state, right?) so most people moving to the area want to have a pool in their own backyard. This raises a lot of questions about pool maintenance and cost, the benefits of adding a pool while building or buying a home with a pool, and much more! Today, we hope to answer those questions for you.
2. How much does it cost to add a pool while building versus adding separately? Swimming pools are very much like homes in that they can be as custom as you want. Some builders have a standard pool they add on to new construction homes, with a spa and pavers and the cage, for about $60,000 OR you can design your own and build it for around the same price, if not less! An average size custom pool runs about $30,000, then you add another $8,000 or so if you want the hot tub portion and heater, plus the cage enclosure which is $8000+. You make choices like tile, design, cage size, heater vs no heater, and other aspects that can impact the cost, but going directly with a pool company does eliminate some additional fees added on by the builder. They want to make money off the pool, too, so you end up paying a premium to have it constructed with the home. Now, it is definitely more convenient to do it all at once, so you just have to weigh the options and see what works best! We built our home and did not love the pool design required by the builder, so we decided to design and install our own pool after the home was built. Now, the builder would not allow the pool company to start construction until we owned the home (obviously), so we had to essentially wait until we had closed before we could add the pool. We designed every element, right down to where the pool lights would be placed, and opted for a panoramic cage because we love our water view. Our final cost ended up being very close to the builder cost, and we got so much more for our money! We had the inconvenience of waiting for it to be built, but for us it was totally worth it. We used the community pool while we waited! What does it mean if a listing says “wired for pool” or “pool ready”? Does that save any money? Sometimes builders construct the home and add the wiring for the pool, but they do not include the pool. This means the electrical is done and it’s very easy to add the pool, saving you about $1500 off the pool install. 3. Saltwater versus Chlorine? What's the difference? Misconception: salt water pools do not have chlorine This is not the case (and I was guilty of thinking this, too!) A salt water pool IS chlorinated by chlorine, but you use the salt to electronically convert it to chlorine. The benefit of this is you do not need to buy chlorine tablets constantly, the salt in the water makes the pool feel soft and silky, and the constant flow of chlorine from the generator keeps the pool cleaner longer. It is also more efficient and easier to maintain in the long run, but the upfront costs are higher to install a salt cell generator. Traditional chlorine pools are the most common type, especially when going with a new construction home that includes a pool. They have a lower initial cost, but require more maintenance in the long run. The pH level needs to be tested more frequently and chlorine tablets need to be refilled every couple of weeks. The use of the tablets makes the delivery system for the chlorine very simple, and this works on all types of pools. Basically, it just depends on your personal preference. For us, the salt water pool seemed more cost effective and easier to maintain on our own. 4. Why do I need a cage? Are there different types of cages? The cage enclosure is beneficial for many reasons. The cage filters the sun so the UV rays coming through are less damaging for you to enjoy the Sunshine State. Cleaning your pool is a million times easier when it is covered with a screen enclosure because nothing can really get it in. It also provides security from unwanted critters (lovebugs, anyone!?) and larger unwanted visitors (GATORS, SNAKES, LIZARDS oh my!) And it is extra security for the neighborhood so no one wanders into your pool. The screen enclosure also extends your living space and makes the pool area feel more like a part of your home to relax and enjoy the outdoors, without those pesky “no-see-ums”. The cage enclosure is built to withstand strong winds, helps to reduce chemical evaporation from the pool water making it easier to maintain, slows algae growth in the water, and helps maintain water temperature which keeps your energy costs down. There are some customizable choices to make with the cage beyond the size; you can choose different types of screens depending on how tight you want it and how much visibility you want, you can also choose varying finishes on the aluminum and different roof styles for the cage to best match your home. We opted for a panoramic screen so we had an unobstructed, bug-free view! 5. How much does it cost to maintain and care for the pool? Do I need to hire a company? There are many pool companies that will come out and help care for your pool on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. They will test the chemicals and make adjustments, clean the pool for you, check the equipment and keep your pool working efficiently. This hands-off approach is great if you do not want to be worried about the pool and should cost about $85 to $200 a month depending on the company you choose. If you have a saltwater pool and feel confident in your pool-cleaning abilities, you can handle the maintenance yourself. Pool stores offer free water testing, so bring the water in once a week (at first) and test the chemicals to get them balanced correctly. You may have to buy a few things to add to it, but you shouldn’t spend more than a couple hundred dollars a year on this. We did a separate video on this process: Be sure to take good care of your pool and equipment if you aren’t hiring the pros! 6. How much should I expect to pay for a home that has a pool? Does it add value? Yes! In Florida a pool definitely adds value to a home. Which is another reason builders tend to not include pools on homes that are priced at $350,000 and under. They have to account for the cost of the pool, which then drives the price of the home up. You can expect to add about 60% of the cost of the pool onto the value of the home. So, if the home price is $350,000 without a pool, and the pool costs about $50,000, then the home is worth more like $380,000. In this area of Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota, you should expect to pay at least $400,000 for a 3 bedroom new home with a pool. Anything less will be built without a pool, but you can easily add your own, just factor that into your budget. 7. How much does it cost to heat my pool? What are the types of heaters? Choosing the right heater is another component of designing your own pool. If your home is built with a pool, you most likely have a gas heater. These are inexpensive to purchase and heat the pool water quickly, but they are expensive to operate and can cost you $300 per month, or more. They are not as energy efficient and only have a lifespan of about 5 years. (They also aren’t very environmentally friendly) Electric heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat to the pool. These are much more inexpensive to operate, costing only about $50 a month. They are energy efficient and have a much longer lifespan, as well. The pool water will heat more slowly, but once it reaches the desired temperature it is easy to maintain it (in the warmer months, especially). These systems are pricier to purchase, but save you money in the long run. And they use renewable energy sources which makes them friendly for the environment. Solar heaters are a third option, and in the Sunshine State this is definitely a viable option! The solar panels collect heat by sitting in the sun and transfer that heat to the water. These are very inexpensive to operate, very energy efficient, and very environmentally friendly. They can be expensive to purchase and it requires having a spot to place the solar panels near your pool, but it might be a good option if you get a lot of sun and don’t mind being dependent on the weather for heat. If you live in a community with an HOA, you may have to check with them before installing this kind of heater. 8. How do I keep the pool safe if I have kids? In order for a pool to pass the inspection and be considered safe, there must be a pool alarm on the doors and windows leading to the pool, an alarm in the pool itself that alerts homeowners to a splash, and/or a child safety gate installed around the pool. This is something you can take down when using the pool, but leave up when you aren’t in order to feel safe having your children near the pool. 9. How long does pool equipment and cage last? Pool pumps are designed to last for 10-12 years, on average. The pool shell itself should have no issues for 40+ years. Pool filter cartridges should be replaces every 2-3 years. The PebbleTec finish in most pools will last 20+ years if well-cared for, and the water line tile should last for up to 20 years. A gas heater should last 10-12 years and salt cell generator 5-7 years, maybe longer if well-cared for. The pool enclosure itself should last a long time (up to 20 years!) but the screens are more fragile and may need to be replaced sooner. If they are well-cared for and not damaged, they should last almost as long as the cage structure. (Some of that life expectancy depends on the quality of the screen initially installed, as well) 10. Can I use my pool all year round? Yes! Generally, temperatures stay warm enough to use your pool from March through October, and if you have a heater then you can warm up the water in November – February and keep swimming!  Please note - we are not pool pros! We wanted to share the information we learned through our own research, but be sure to contact a pool company for specific information and pricing. We will gladly give you a referral! Also, if you would like a list of current pool homes in Lakewood Ranch within your budget, fill out this form: If you’re moving to Florida, chances are you want to be near a beach, or at least within driving distance to one! A common question we get is: how close is Lakewood Ranch, FL to the beach? Well, today we answer that question by taking you on a trip to Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida, which happens to be the number one beach in the USA! Now, bear with me because driving videos are tough to make smoothly, but we wanted to be as real as possible. We head out of Lakewood Ranch at 1:36 PM and that is from the center of town, so a good central location to gauge the travel time. We have an easy ride and arrive in Siesta Key around 2:00PM, so less than 30 minutes! Siesta Key Beach has plenty of public parking, restrooms, and concessions for you enjoy your entire day. This beach is voted #1 because it has pure white sand that doesn’t get hot, crystal clear blue water, and some of the most beautiful sunsets. They do a drum circle on Sundays around sunset and you can also visit Siesta Key Village for additional dining, shopping, and social options. Siesta Key Beach is one of many beaches within 35 minutes or so from Lakewood Ranch. You can also try Lido Key Beach, Anna Maria Island, Cortez Beach, and Bradenton Beach. Plenty of options to enjoy those sunny days! If you are looking for housing options in the area, give us a call or send us an email! We would love to help you out. Thanks for watching! Make sure you subscribe to see new videos each week! We would love to talk to you about Lakewood Ranch, Florida real estate! Email us: Contact@chenkus.com Follow us on social media: @soldbychenkus Welcome to Part 2! This time, we are taking you on a tour of the Outrigger Model by Homes by Towne in LakeHouse Cove as Waterside Lakewood Ranch. As a reminder - Waterside Village has two sections: Shoreview and LakeHouse Cove. Shoreview is built by Pulte and has its own amentities, while LakeHouse Cove has a variety of builders including Homes by Towne, Arthur Rutenberg,and Lee Wetherington. Homes By Towne builds two series of homes in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch: the Clipper series, which are smaller homesites, and the Catamaran series. The Clipper series offers floorplans ranging from 1,600 square feet to just over 2,500, while the Catamaran series starts at 2,300 and goes up to almost 3,500 square feet with those floorplans. Clipper Series pricing starts in the high $300,000s for the base price of a home and can end up in the $500s, depending on lot choice, upgrades, pool, etc. Catamaran Series pricing starts at close to $500,000 and can end up in the $900s depending on choices. The base price does not include the lot, pool, or additional interior upgrades. The HOA fees for all homes in LakeHouse Cove by Homes by Towne are under $300/month and include maintenance & irrigation, as well as access to the LakeHouse Cove amenities such as the resort style pool, fitness center, Boat House, and more! This particular video is of the Outrigger Model in Lakehouse Cove at Waterside Lakewood Ranch, which is a great floorplan. This is 1 story plan with 3 bedrooms plus a den and over 2,700 square feet of living space. It has 2 full bathrooms and a 3-car garage, which is great for storage and those golf carts! The Outrigger base price is $533,900 and that does not include the lot premium, pool, or upgrades shown in the model video. There are some Quick Move-in Outrigger homes available for a great price, so contact us for more information! LakeHouse Cove residents will also be able to grab a Water Taxi from the boathouse over to Waterside Place for a fantastic evening of shopping, dining, and maybe even a show at the new Players Center Theater. LakeHouse Cove at Waterside Lakewood Ranch is in Sarasota County and is therefore zoned to Sarasota schools such as the A-rated Tatum Ridge Elementary school. Here are some updated photos on the progress at Waterside Place: For more information and updates on Waterside at Lakewood Ranch, check back soon! We will be sharing more model tours and progress of Waterside Place! It is a very exciting time to become a resident of Lakewood Ranch! Last time we talked about Waterside at Lakewood Ranch we gave you an update on the progress of Waterside Place, as well as an overview of Waterside, the village. In this video, we focus on one model in the LakeHouse Cove section of Waterside at Lakewood Ranch built by Homes by Towne. Waterside Village has two sections: Shoreview and LakeHouse Cove. Shoreview is built by Pulte and has its own amentities, while LakeHouse Cove has a variety of builders including Homes by Towne, Arthur Rutenberg, Lee Wetherington, and John Cannon. We are going to take you on a tour of the Tideland Model by Homes By Towne and share more about this particular floorplan. This is one video in a series of videos on Waterside, so be sure to check back for information on other models and builders! Homes By Towne builds two series of homes in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch: the Clipper series, which are smaller homesites, and the Catamaran series. The Clipper series offers floorplans ranging from 1,600 square feet to just over 2,500, while the Catamaran series starts at 2,300 and goes up to almost 3,500 square feet with those floorplans. Clipper Series pricing starts in the high $300,000s for the base price of a home and can end up in the $500s, depending on lot choice, upgrades, pool, etc. Catamaran Series pricing starts at close to $500,000 and can end up in the $900s depending on choices. The base price does not include the lot, pool, or additional interior upgrades. The HOA fees for all homes in LakeHouse Cove by Homes by Towne are under $300/month and include maintenance & irrigation, as well as access to the LakeHouse Cove amenities such as the resort style pool, fitness center, Boat House, and more! This particular video is of the Tideland Model in Lakehouse Cove at Waterside Lakewood Ranch, which is our personal favorite. This is a 2 story model featuring 3 bedrooms, a den, and a bonus room on the second floor, which could really be a secondary guest space or living space. It has 3.5 bathrooms and a 3-car garage, which puts it at just over 3,400 square feet. The Tideland base price is $614,900 and that does not include the lot premium, pool, or upgrades shown in the model video. LakeHouse Cove residents will also be able to grab a Water Taxi from the boathouse over to Waterside Place for a fantastic evening of shopping, dining, and maybe even a show at the new Players Center Theater. LakeHouse Cove at Waterside Lakewood Ranch is in Sarasota County and is therefore zoned to Sarasota schools such as the A-rated Tatum Ridge Elementary school. For more information and updates on Waterside at Lakewood Ranch, check back soon! We will be sharing more model tours and progress of Waterside Place! It is a very exciting time to become a resident of Lakewood Ranch! How do I find a “Safe” neighborhood to move to in Florida? Which Florida neighborhoods are the safest?
These are questions that buyers often ask when looking for a home in Florida and specifically the Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton/Sarasota area. As a real estate agent, we technically cannot answer that question. First of all, everyone has their own definition of “safe”, so it is nearly impossible to do so. Secondly, we have a Realtor Code of Ethics and a Fair Housing Act that requires us to meet professional competency standards and standing against discriminatory housing practices. By telling a client that an area is “unsafe”, we violate that code. So, the best we can do is recommend other resources that might help you determine if you would feel comfortable and “safe” in a particular spot.
Manatee County: http://www.manateesheriff.com/Public/CrimeMapping Sarasota County: https://www.sarasotasheriff.org/news/crime_crash_statistics/index.php 2. Crime Maps Some of the County Sheriff offices link you to CrimeMapping.com, which is the second resource I would recommend. You can type in a County, Zip Code, or exact address and see records of crime in surrounding areas. Not all cities and towns submit their data here, but it is definitely a good place to check. https://www.crimemapping.com/ 3. Realtor.com Another great resource is Realtor.com. Yes, it is a good place to look at houses, but they also include Crime Map data for each house. In the video above, I show you where to click to find this information. 4. Plan a Visit! The best way to learn about an area and get a feel for living there is to visit! Talk to locals, frequent some restaurants and bars in town, shop in the boutiques and chat up the owners, etc. In my personal experience, people in Florida are friendly and LOVE talking about where they live and all the reasons they love it! So ask! 5. Local Business Social Media Find local business pages or groups where they share information about neighborhoods and things to do, events happening in the area, and people to talk to and ask questions. This will really help you to feel like a part of the community and learn about it from the inside. After utilizing all of these resources, you should have a clear picture of the area you plan to move to and whether or not it meets your criteria for being safe and a place you would be happy living. Need help finding a great spot? Contact us or use our Home Search tool! https://www.soldbychenkus.com/search-all-florida-homes-for-sale.html We've all seen the news lately (non-stop, every day) and we realize our entire world is faced with a lot of uncertainty over the Coronavirus pandemic. With so much going on, real estate decisions may be pushed to the back burner for you, and that it totally understandable. However, sometimes making a move is critical for a job, family, happiness, etc., and cannot be put on hold. Some of you may be in the middle of a home search or trying to sell your house and probably wondering if it is safe to continue, for many reasons.
In short, yes, but there are definitely precautions to take. The beauty of technology in today's world is that it allows us to conduct pretty much every part of a real estate transaction virtually. This means you can stay safe, and healthy, while continuing to move forward with your real estate (and life) plans. From start to finish, this process can be done through the use of the internet and some pretty cool apps. We can do a virtual listing appointment with you in order to explain the services we provide our customers and decide on a price for your home. From there, we can do virtual showings, video walk-throughs, and other means of getting your house seen, without having strangers constantly walk through it. If there is a need for someone to be there in person, we take every precaution to use hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and hand washing to make sure every surface stays clean and germ-free. If someone wants to submit an offer, that paperwork can be done and signed electronically. Attorneys and Title Companies have limited staff or employees working from home that can continue to help with your transaction, all from a safe distance. Even the closing can be done virtually or through the mail if you would prefer to not be there in person. An economic crisis does not always mean a housing crisis, and as of now, the mortgage rates are still low. This might be a great time to make that move if you are able, or if you need to. We understand if now is not the right time, too, but wanted to reassure you that there are ways to continue to make real estate transactions move forward, safely. We are here to help every step of the way and we hope you and your families continue to stay safe and healthy. This, too, shall pass. You decide you want to buy or build a new construction home, which is a very common scenario in Southwest Florida. The listed price on the home is a little higher than you’d like it to be, so you wonder if you can negotiate and get that price lowered. The short answer? Everything is negotiable. However, you may need someone to help you navigate this process in order to make it beneficial for you, the buyer. How do we know this? We helped clients buy a new construction house for $80,000 LESS THAN THE LISTED ASKING PRICE. No lie. When it comes to New Construction pricing, there are three common scenarios: a house that is starting from scratch, a house being built or built with no buyer (inventory), and a new construction resale home. At all three stages of this process, there are ways to negotiate the price. (And it definitely helps to have a good real estate agent who can help!)
2.Inventory or Move In Ready If a house is being built and all design choices have already been made, but there is no buyer for the home, this is a second scenario where you can try to negotiate a better price for the home. The builder will determine a price based on the choices made for design and construction. However, that price is never set in stone because they want to sell the house and therefore might be willing to work out some incentives or discounts on that price to move the house, rather than let it be built and sit there for a long time. There is more motivation here, so you can negotiate more. If the home is built as an inventory home and just sitting there waiting for a buyer, that is a GREAT opportunity to negotiate. This is the scenario we helped our clients get a home for almost $80,000 less than what the home was listed as. The builders want to sell the house and that puts you in a great position, as a buyer. 3. New Construction Resale This is a less common scenario, but with so many houses being built recently, there may be a situation where a new construction home built in the last year or so is already being sold. Maybe the owners got relocated or are moving for personal reasons – whatever the situation is, that home is practically untouched. Therefore, you have a great opportunity to get something NEW and DONE! You may not have much negotiating power on the price, but that all depends on how quickly those sellers need to sell. We just had clients purchase a brand new home, built last year, for far less than it would have cost to build the same home because the seller was relocated for work and needed to move, ASAP. So it was a win-win for both parties! Overall, your chances of negotiating the price on any new construction home are pretty good, and using a real estate agent that knows the process and the market well can help you even more. If you need someone in the Lakewood Ranch or Sarasota area, feel free to contact us! If you are looking elsewhere, we are happy to refer you to a great agent.
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! (Are you singing it in your head, yet?)
One of the many perks of living in Florida is access to Walt Disney World. Whether you go as a family, a single rider, or just with friends, Walt Disney World has something to offer everyone. And, as a Florida resident, you get additional perks! Here, we discuss some of the benefits of becoming a Florida Resident Disney Annual Passholder! Florida residents are offered 7 options for Annual Passes, which is 5 more than non-Florida residents have. Disney also allows you to make monthly payments for your Annual Pass, which is another exclusive benefit for Florida residents. So, rather than pay $500 for the year up front, you can make monthly payments of $26. Sounds a lot better, right?! Each Annual Pass offers a different level of benefits that are included with the price. The majority of them include:
There are also free goodies for Annual Passholders at certain festivals and events throughout the year, as an added bonus. You can find a list of all participating retailers and additional Annual Passholder benefit informationhere.
What are the Annual Pass options?
These are the most recent Annual Pass options offered on Walt Disney World’s website for Florida residents, as shown in the video: *Once you have an Annual Pass, there is no down payment each time you renew as long as you do so before it expires. So, the amount listed as the down payment is usually a one-time fee. 
How do I Prove I am a Florida Resident?
When you buy an Annual Pass online, you are required to include your Florida address in the application. Once you enter the park to get your pass in person, or visit for the first time, you will need to show a Florida Driver’s License with that same address, or proof of mortgage, bills, registration, or mail within the last 2 months. How do I know if it makes sense to get an Annual Pass? That all depends on how often you plan to visit the parks. For us, it is a 90 minute drive, so we go pretty frequently. Here’s a very basic comparison: A 1 day Florida Resident Park Hopper Ticket (so you can visit multiple parks in one day) is $141.50 (plus parking) A Disney Silver Annual Pass for Florida residents is $539.00 for the entire year and that is visiting as many times as you want, all 4 parks each time, includes parking, and can be paid monthly. So if you plan to take more than 4 one-day trips to the parks, your Annual Pass already paid for itself! Obviously, those numbers change when it involves multiple family members and multiple passes, but you can do a comparison on their website or call a Cast Member for help understanding the pricing and if it makes sense for you. If I don’t want an Annual Pass, what are my other options? Walt Disney World offers perks to Florida residents for regular resort stays, multi-day tickets, and other special events, as well. If you won’t visit enough to make the Annual Pass worth it, but you still want to take a short drive to the parks and have some fun, be sure to check their website frequently for updated Resident offers. Right now, Disney is offering:
If you are moving to Florida and think you want to visit Disney World, we highly recommend looking into the Annual Passholder options. If you need help finding your dream home in Florida so you CAN visit Disney more often – we would love to help! Contact us today! Email: contact@chenkus.com Cell: (941) 348-2653 |
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