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Here is the most recent blog post on the Here's to the Heroes Military discount

Every year since 2005 Anheuser-Busch has offered their Here's to the Heroes Salute which extends free admission to Sea World Orlando, Tampa's Bush Gardens, or other Busch Theme Parks to Military Members and up to 3 of their dependents.

This is a fabulous offer that they have extended year in year out not just in the recent hard economic times. Their caring and support for our military is greatly appreciated! More than 3.2 million members of U.S. and coalition armed forces and their families have used this great offer.

Go to the link below, click on the "Click Here to Register" button, it will take you to a new page. Just follow the instructions and you'll be ready to head to one of their great parks.*

Here's to the Heroes Site

 

Anheuser-Busch is a generous supporter of our military, besides this great offer the donate to various organizations like: The Pentagon Memorial Fund, The USO (United Service Originations), and the Fisher House.

Here is a map of hotels in the area (adobe PDF). Twenty-five hotels are listed, some as far away as the Downtown Disney area. The first six are Sea World Partners, three with the ** are Official Sea World Hotels.

• Doubletree by Hilton at Sea World
• Renaissance Orlando at Sea World**
• Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at Sea World
• SpringHill Suites at Sea World**
• Fairfield Inn & Suites at Sea World**
• Hilton Grand Vacations at Sea World

** Click this link to explore ticket/room packages at these Official Sea World Hotels

Be sure to ask for Military Discounts

 

Also the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World is a 15-30 minute drive away depending on traffic. A reasonably priced deluxe resort owned and operated by Army MWR exclusively for military members. Room rates based upon rank.

 

* HERE'S TO THE HEROES RESTRICTIONS:

Any active duty, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman is entitled to free admission under the Here's to the Heroes program. He or she need only register, either by clicking here and submitting his or her information or in the entrance plaza of participating parks, and show a Department of Defense photo ID.

As many as three direct dependents of military personnel also are entitled to free admission. Dependents may take advantage of the offer without their service member, though an adult must accompany minor dependents, and dependent ages 10 and over must present valid dependent I.D.

Valid for one complimentary single-day admission per person, per year, during the regular operating schedules at one of the following: Sea World Orlando, San Diego, or San Antonio, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Williamsburg, Sesame Place, Water Country USA, Adventure Island. Not valid at Discovery Cove and Aquatica. Christmas Town at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA. is not included as part of this program.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Sea World San Antonio and Sesame Place are seasonal operations that will remain closed until spring 2012. Military personnel interested in visiting those parks should check operating schedules.

The remaining parks, Sea World Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Sea World San Diego are open year round.

Offer valid through 12/31/2012. Operating days and hours vary by park. Please check with specific park for current operating schedule.