Panama City Beach 18+Fort Lauderdale 21+South Padre 18+

Spring break, answered.

Everything about the Maniac VIP Card — ages, what's included, where to pick it up, what it costs and how the week actually runs. Still stuck? A real person answers at help@maniac.cards.

01

The basics

What is the Maniac VIP Card?

It's a spring break party package for one city. One card gets you into the day parties and clubs on the Maniac schedule for your week — no cover line, no separate tickets. Depending on your tier it also covers concerts, drink windows and food discounts.

Maniac has run spring break since 1995 in Panama City Beach, Fort Lauderdale and South Padre Island.

How does the Maniac Card work?

  • Pick your destination and your week
  • Buy your card online — $20 down holds the price
  • Your digital card arrives by text and email
  • Pick up your physical card when you get to town
  • Show it at the door and walk in

Do I have to be a college student?

No. Anyone who meets the age rule for that city can buy a card. Panama City Beach and South Padre Island are 18+. Fort Lauderdale is 21+.

Does the card include my hotel or flights?

No. The Maniac card covers the parties — entry, concerts and the perks on your tier. Travel and hotels are booked separately.

Does everyone in my group need their own card?

Yes. One card gets one person through the door. Buy them together in one checkout if you want the group on the same week and tier.

02

Age and ID

What are the age restrictions for Maniac?

  • Panama City Beach — 18+
  • South Padre Island — 18+
  • Fort Lauderdale — 21+

Do I need ID at the door?

Every time. Every venue on the card checks a valid government-issued photo ID at the door, and the name has to match your card. No ID, no entry — that part isn't up to us.

I'm 18. Can I use the card in Fort Lauderdale?

No. Fort Lauderdale venues are 21+. If you're 18 to 20, go to Panama City Beach or South Padre Island.

03

Getting your card

How do I get my Maniac VIP Card?

Your digital card is sent by email and text right after you order. When you arrive, follow the pickup instructions in your confirmation email to grab your physical card.

Where do I pick up my physical card?

  • Panama City Beach — Harpoon Harry's
  • Fort Lauderdale — Beach House Las Olas
  • South Padre Island — Clayton's Beach Bar

Is the digital card enough, or do I need the physical one?

The digital card on your phone works at the door. Most people still grab the physical card — it scans faster in a long line and it doesn't die at 2am with your battery.

What if I lose my card?

If you lose the physical card, keep using the digital one on your phone. Email help@maniac.cards right away so we can cancel the lost card. If someone else uses it first, your digital card may stop working too.

I never got my confirmation email.

Check spam and promotions first, then email help@maniac.cards with the name and email you ordered under and we'll resend it.

04

What's included

What's the difference between Maniac, VIP and Black?

  • Maniac — day parties plus free entry until 10pm, with a nightly drink window at select venues.
  • VIP — all-day day clubs, free entry until midnight at every club on the card, and the concerts on the schedule. Most popular.
  • Black — all night, every night, free drinks day and night, line skip, VIP areas and food.

Exact perks vary a little by city. See party packages for the full breakdown.

Does my card get me free cover all night?

It depends on your card and your city. In Fort Lauderdale, VIP gets you in all night. In Panama City Beach and South Padre Island, entry follows the daily schedule, so check it each morning because times move. Black is all night everywhere.

Are drinks included?

On Maniac and VIP you get drink windows rather than an open bar: 7 to 10pm at the Tiki Bar in Panama City Beach, 7 to 9pm in Fort Lauderdale. Black includes free drinks day and night.

The South Padre Island card covers entry and concerts, not food or drinks.

Are concerts included?

VIP and Black include the concerts and events on your week's schedule. In South Padre Island, every concert on the Clayton's beach stage is on the card. See what's booked on the events page.

Which clubs and venues are on the card?

  • Panama City Beach — Harpoon Harry's, Longboards, Tiki Bar, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Coyote Ugly
  • Fort Lauderdale — Rock Bar, Beach House Las Olas, Revolution, Backyard (Mondays and Wednesdays)
  • South Padre Island — Clayton's Beach Bar: day club on the sand, beach stage and night club

How do I know where to go each day?

Every city has a daily schedule page with times, venues and events for your week. Check it each morning, because lineups and entry windows change during the week.

How many days is the card good for?

Seven days in the city and week you picked at checkout.

05

Dates and destinations

When is spring break in each city?

  • Panama City Beach — February 27 to March 26, five weeks. The first two weeks of March are the biggest.
  • Fort Lauderdale — March 1 to March 27, four weeks.
  • South Padre Island — March 13 to March 20, one week.

You pick your exact week at checkout.

Which destination should I pick?

  • 21+ and want the beach and city mix — Fort Lauderdale.
  • 18+ and want the biggest crowd and the longest season — Panama City Beach.
  • 18+, mostly Texas schools, one huge week — South Padre Island.

Compare all three on the destinations page.

Can I change my week or my city after I buy?

Sometimes, depending on availability. Email help@maniac.cards as early as you can, because the closer it gets to your week the harder it is.

06

Price and payment

How much does a Maniac card cost?

Maniac cards start at $60, VIP at $90 and Black at $499. Fort Lauderdale starts at $100, and South Padre Island is VIP only.

Prices go up as the weeks fill, so the earlier you lock it the cheaper it is. Current pricing is always on the party packages page.

Can I pay over time?

Yes. $20 down locks your price, then three equal monthly payments for the rest. 0% interest, no credit check.

Can I get a refund if I can't make it?

Cards and tickets are generally non-refundable. See the refund policy in our terms. If something big has changed on your end, email help@maniac.cards and we'll tell you honestly what we can do.

07

On the ground

What safety measures are in place during the events?

Your safety is the priority. Every Maniac venue and event runs with onsite security and crowd control, and staff are there all week. Look out for your friends, drink water, and party responsibly.

Is there a dress code for the events?

Nothing strict, dress for a beach. For foam and paint parties, wear something you don't mind ruining, because it will be.

Are the events accessible for people with disabilities?

We want everyone at these events. Email help@maniac.cards before you travel and tell us what you need, so we can set it up with the venues in advance.

What should I bring?

  • Valid photo ID, every day, every venue
  • Your phone with the digital card saved
  • Your physical Maniac card
  • Sunscreen, a portable charger and shoes you can walk home in

How do I get help during the week?

Email help@maniac.cards or use the live chat on the site. During spring break weeks there's staff at the pickup venue in every city.

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