It's very simple, mine is set up the same way. You present the actual card to the rep at the season pass desk, they ask for a credit card and ID. They take your picture, and make you sign your life away, then print you a DTL Sunshine Card. It looks very similar to a season pass, with your picture on it. To go riding, walk up to the gondola and allow the liftie to scan your card, which bills your credit card and go rip it up. No lift ticket line up.