Yes, a Florida resident can purchase Disney World tickets for a child, but the "Florida Resident Discount" only applies if the purchaser can prove residency. In 2026, for a child under the age of 18, Disney does not require the child to have their own proof of residency; instead, the child's residency is "vouched for" by the adult resident who is accompanying them. The adult must provide a valid Florida driver's license, a Florida state ID, or a Florida military ID at the time of ticket activation or via the "digital residency verification" system in the My Disney Experience app. This allows residents to buy discounted multi-day passes or seasonal "Pixie Dust" passes for their children or grandchildren. However, if the adult is buying tickets for a child who does not live with them (such as a visiting relative), they must be aware that the adult resident must be present with the child at the gate during the first use of the ticket to verify the residency status. This ensures that the deep discounts intended for locals are not exploited by out-of-state visitors.