Disney's Armed Forces Salute Military Discount Has Been Renewed For Another Year Through 28 September 2013
Disney Armed Forces Salute
Disney World and Disneyland have a great military discount, the Armed Forces Salute.
The Salute offers 4-Day Disney theme park tickets at half off the regular price and Disney resort rooms at 30% to 40% off the regular rates.
Current military members (Active, Reserve, & National Guard) are eligible as well as retired military and certain other categories (see below). Spouses are also eligible if the member can't make it.
The details on the 2013 Disney Military Salute are:
The offer runs 1 October 2012 through 28 September 2013.
The maximum number of theme park tickets per military member is six. However, Disney states "Exceptions should be made for immediate families larger than six people." For example, if a family has five children, Disney will allow all members of the family to purchase 4-Day Disney Military Promotion Tickets, for Mom, Dad, and the five kids.
4-Day Disney Military Promotion Tickets may be upgraded to add the Park Hopper® Option and Water Park Fun and More option. These options may be added any time prior to September 25, 2013. The no-expiration option is not available. Additional days may not be added to this ticket.
"Eligible Service Members" are "active" (current) or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists and the U.S. Coast Guard.
100% Disabled Veterans, and Permanently Disabled Veterans are also eligible for this offer. Permanently Disabled Veterans will have a military ID with a DAVPRM status.
Read the Armed Forces Salute FAQ for detailed questions and answers about this discount offer.
Disney Armed Forces Salute Renewal Information for October 2013 through 2014 |
2014 Disney Armed Forces Salute? Will there be a new Disney Military Discount? When will Disney renew the Armed Forces Salute through 2014? Disney's 2013 Armed Forces Salute Info on the current program which runs through 28 Sept. 2013 Read the Top Ten Things You Need To Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Discount Tickets Disney's Regular Disney Military Discounted Tickets You can use these if the Disney Armed Forces Salute isn't renewed Shades of Green the Military Owned and Operated Resort on Disney World property. Low prices based on rank. Not tied to the Disney Salute! Shades of Green has discounts that are available past September 2013. A good sign? Be the first to hear about a Disney Armed Forces Salute renewal Get our Newsletter |
Disney Theme Ticket Discounts for Military Members - Military Disney Tickets |
This section deals with admission tickets for the Disney theme parks
Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida
Blockout dates:
WDW tickets must be purchased by 25 September 2013 See below for restrictions
Disneyland in Anaheim California
Blockout dates:
Disneyland tickets must be purchased by 26 September 2013 See below for restrictions |
Disney's 2012/2013 Armed Forces Salute FAQ
Disney Resort Room Discounts for Military Members |
This section deals with discounts on Disney Resort RoomsPlease note, the number of rooms at these rates is limited, so you might have to be flexible!
Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida
Disney World Room Blockout dates:
You may reserve up to 3 rooms at these rates. The military sponsor must occupy one. See this page for information on Disney World's Resorts
Disneyland in Anaheim California
Disneyland Room Blockout dates:
You may reserve up to 3 rooms at these rates. The military sponsor must occupy one. See below for restrictions |
Other Military Disney Ticket Options
Disney's 2012/2013 Armed Forces Salute FAQ
The Disney Cruise Line Military Discounts |
The Disney Cruise Line Military DiscountsWhile not part of the Armed Forces Salute, the Disney Cruise Line continues to offer Military discounts. Military Discounted Cruise Rates are usually announced 30-60 days out. Officials with the Cruise Line recommended to me that if you know your dates go ahead and make your reservations at the best rate you can find as far out as possible. Then when a military rate is announced for that particular sailing they will apply that rate to your reservations. They usually set aside fifty staterooms of all categories for the military rates (except for suites and the lowest categories). Travel agents like Ears of Experience can make your initial reservation and then watch for and convert you to the military rate when it is announced. More Disney Cruise information |
Disney's 2012/2013 Armed Forces Salute FAQ
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Military Discounts are a fantastic way to save on a Disney vacation for you and your family. Military members are eligible for Discounted Disney World Tickets plus great rates at the Shades of Green Resort (an Armed Forces Recreation Center) as well as other hotels both on and off Disney World property that offer military discounts. The Armed Forces Vacation Club also offers military discounted vacation rentals in the Orlando Florida - Disney area.
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SAVING ON YOUR DISNEY VACATION
There are two main ways to save on a Disney Vacation. Saving on your hotel/resort room and saving on Theme Park Tickets.
SAVING ON ROOMS DURING YOUR DISNEY VACATION
Shades of Green Resort, a military owned resort located on Disney World property. A deluxe level hotel for moderate rates. Rates based upon rank. There are currently lots of Packages available from Shades of Green.
Disney's 2012/2013 Armed Forces Salute room discounts. 30%-40% off Disney resort rooms.
The Disney World Swan and Dolphin military discount. These deluxe resorts are owned by Starwood Resorts and located on Disney property.
The Armed Forces Vacation Club. One-week resort condo rentals for around $50 per night.
SAVING ON PARK TICKETS FOR YOUR DISNEY VACATION
This is the third year that Disney has offered the Armed Forces Salute, which includes steeply discounted theme park tickets for Disney World or Disneyland.
Normally Disney offers slightly discounted military theme park tickets available through Shades of Green or your base's ticket sales office
Disney's Armed Forces Salute
You'll notice above the the Armed Forces Slaute is mentioned for both ticket and room savings. It is by far the best deal going!
Disney's 2013 Armed Forces Salute
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4-Day Military Promotional Offer Important Details (The Fine Print) from Disney's original press release, see how they have actually implemented this discount
• Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased at participating U.S. military sales outlets ONLY by Eligible Service Members (defined below) or their spouses (but not both), for use by themselves and other family members and friends, as provided herein. These Tickets may not be otherwise transferred, distributed or resold.
• "Eligible Service Members" are active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists and the U.S. Coast Guard.
• The actual prices charged at the individual U.S. military base ticket offices for Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be less than the prices set forth above.
• Participating military sales outlets must require that Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) present valid military identification to purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets.
• Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort are not valid until activated by the Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) at Walt Disney World theme park ticket windows. Tickets and options expire and may not be used after Sept. 28, 2013. Valid military identification will be required for purchase and use.
• Disney 3-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort expire and may not be used after Sept. 28, 2013. Valid military identification will be required for purchase and use.
• No more than six (6) Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased and (if applicable) activated by any Eligible Service Member or spouse (regardless of the place of purchase and whether purchased by that person or that person's spouse), and all six (6) must be purchased at the same time. Accordingly, no Eligible Service Member (or spouse) may purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets at any military sales outlet if that person (or that person's spouse) previously purchased Disney Military Promotional Tickets (whether at that same military sales outlet or at any other military sales outlet or at any other place.) In addition, one of the six (6) Tickets purchased must be used by the Eligible Service Member or his/her spouse.
• Each Disney Military Promotional Ticket must be used by the same person on any and all days.
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The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Minimum length of stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals. Valid Military ID will be required upon check-in and military member (or spouse) must stay in the room. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Additional per-adult charges apply at the Walt Disney World Resort if there are more than two adults per room. Other restrictions apply.