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General Armed Forces Salute Questions

When will Disney renew the Armed Forces Salute for October 2013 and into 2014?

What is the Disney Armed Forces Salute?

Am I eligible to participate in the Armed Forces Salute?

What Discounts are offered during the Armed Forces Salute?

What is the time frame of the Armed Forces Salute?

At which Disney Parks is the Armed Forces Salute available?

What are Blockout Dates (sometimes called Blackout Dates)?

 

Armed Forces Salute Hotel Discount Questions

What Hotel Discounts are available during the Armed Forces Salute?

How do I make resort reservations using the Armed Forces Salute discount?

Can I add the Disney Dining Plan to my Armed Forces room reservation?

Are there any dates when the Armed Forces Salute room discount is not available?

Can my Disney Armed Forces Salute theme park tickets be added to my Disney’s Key To The World?

 

Armed Forces Salute Theme Park Ticket Questions

What types of Armed Forces Salute Theme Park Tickets are available?

What are the Park Hopper and Water Park & More Options

Who is allowed to purchase the Armed Forces Salute Tickets?

How many Armed Forces Salute Theme Park Tickets can I purchase?

When do the Armed Forces Salute Tickets expire?

Are there any dates when the Armed Forces Salute theme park tickets are not valid?

Where can I buy the Armed Forces Salute Theme Park Tickets?

How do I activate the Armed Forces Salute Tickets?

I need more than 6 Armed Forces Salute Tickets what can I do?

What are Blockout Dates?

 

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

 

 

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What is the Disney Armed Forces Salute?

The Walt Disney Company has been offering various versions of their Armed Forces Salute since January 2009 and during 2002. During these offers eligible service members and their spouse are eligible for both steeply discounted theme park tickets and outstanding discounts on Disney Resorts.

 

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Am I eligible to participate in the Armed Forces Salute?

"Eligible Service Members" are "active" (current) or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reserve and the U.S. Coast Guard. 

Medal of Honor Recipients, 100% Disabled Veterans, and Permanently Disabled Veterans are also eligible for this offer. Permanently Disabled Veterans must have a military ID with a DAVPRM status.

Spouses of eligible members are able to participate without the member being present.

Active Military Foreign Affiliates with US issued CAC with a blue band are now eligible.

Not eligible are: unaccompanied dependents (children), prior service members who did not retire, foreign military members with out US issued CAC, DoD civilians, and other service connected disabled who are not DAVPRM or 100%.

There are other programs for various disability categories.

Service members who did not retire may be eligible for other discounts.

 

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What Discounts are offered during the Armed Forces Salute?

During these offers eligible service members and their spouse are eligible for both steeply discounted theme park tickets and outstanding discounts on Disney Resorts.

 

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What is the time frame of the Armed Forces Salute?

The 2012-2013 Armed Forces Salute began on 1 October 2012 and runs through 28 September 2013.

 

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At which Disney Parks is the Armed Forces Salute available?

The Armed Forces Salute discounts on both resort rooms and theme park tickets are available at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida and at Disneyland in California.

Disney theme parks outside of the US do not participate in this offer though there may be discounts available through local base ticket offices.

 

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What Hotel Discounts are available during the Armed Forces Salute?

Disney is offering outstanding discounts on their resort rooms for Military Members and their families.

At Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida – 40% off Deluxe Resorts, 35% off Moderates and Fort Wilderness Cabins, and 30% off Value Resorts including the new Art of Animation Resort.

Resort categories.

At Disneyland in Anaheim California – Up to 40% off Resorts

 

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How do I make resort reservations using the Armed Forces Salute discount?

You can call the Disney central reservations numbers yourself and ask for the Armed Forces Salute room only discount. You can not make these online.

Or you can work through a travel agent. Military Disney Tips recommends the military family owned and operated, Disney specializing travel agency Ears of Experience.

Disney Reservations: Disney World 1-407-934-7639, Disneyland 1-714-781-4565

 

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Can I add the Disney Dining Plan to my Armed Forces room reservation?

Absolutely, just ask to add whichever paid dining plan that you'd like to your Armed Forces Salute room only reservation.

However these military rates are not eligible for the Free Dining Plan that Disney offers at times.

 

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Are there any dates when the Armed Forces Salute room discount is not available?

Yes. The Armed Forces Salute room discounts are not available on the following blockout dates:

Disney World and Disneyland have the same dates during which the discount is not valid:

• 22 – 24 November 2012
• 23-31 December 2012
• 25 March - 4 April 2013

 

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Can my Disney Armed Forces Salute theme park tickets be added to my Disney’s Key To The World

Unfortunately the answer is no.

 

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What types of Armed Forces Salute Theme Park Tickets are available?

At Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida

• Four-Day Park Hopper Tickets or Four-Day Water Park and More Tickets for $156.00,
• Four-Day Park Hopper Tickets plus the Water Park and More Option for $184.00.

WDW tickets must be purchased by 25 September 2013

 

At Disneyland in Anaheim California

• Three-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $125.00

Disneyland tickets must be purchased by 26 September 2013

 

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What are the Park Hopper and Water Park & More Options?

The Park Hopper Option allows visiting multiple Disney Theme Parks in one day. You can start your day in one theme park take a mid-day break and then tour another park.

Water Park Fun & More Option: Allow a specific number of visits to Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach Disney Quest, Pleasure Island, general admission into the Wide World of Sports Complex, and Disney's Oak Trail 9-Hole Golf Course.

New as of 3 June 2012, there are 2 new WP&M options:

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Now includes 30 minutes of game access at The PlayStation® Pavilion.

At Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course & Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course you receive one round of golf at the Miniature Golf locations per day prior to 4pm.

 

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Who is allowed to purchase the Armed Forces Salute Tickets?

"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. 

Medal of Honor Recipients, 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.

Spouses of eligible members are able to participate without the member being present up to the max of 6 tickets. But spouses are not eligible for a second set of 6 tickets base on their ID, they are only eligible in place of the military member.

Active Military Foreign Affiliates with US issued CAC with a blue band are now eligible.

Not eligible are: unaccompanied dependents (children), prior service members who did not retire, foreign military members with out US issued CAC, DoD civilians, and other service connected disabled who are not DAVPRM or 100%.

Service members who did not retire may be eligible for other discounts.

 

There are other programs for various disabled military categories.

Service members who did not retire may be eligible for other discounts.

 

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How many Armed Forces Salute Theme Park Tickets can I purchase?

"Eligible Service Members" may purchase up to 6 of the Military Salute Tickets during the entire offer period (Theirs plus 5 more).

Unaccompanied spouses may purchase up to 6 of the Military Salute Tickets during the entire offer period (Theirs plus 5 more).

 

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When do the Armed Forces Salute Tickets expire?

The Oct 2012- Sept 2013 Armed Forces Salute Theme Park Tickets expire on 28 September 2013. Any days remaining on the ticket will be lost.

 

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Are there any dates when the Armed Forces Salute theme park tickets are not valid?

Yes there are what Disney calls blockout dates, dates on which the tickets may not be used. they are

For Disney World

• 24 - 31 December 2012 (No theme park or WP&M use)
• 24 March - 4 April 2013 (No theme park or WP&M use)
• July 4, 2012 (No use Magic Kingdom only)

For Disneyland

• 23 December 2012 - 2 January 2013
• 15 – 17 February 2013
• 25 March – 5 April 2013
• 4 July 2013

 

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Where can I buy the Armed Forces Salute Theme Park Tickets?

The Armed Forces Salute Theme Park Tickets must be purchased in person either by the eligible service member or their spouse. A military ID is required.

The tickets may be purchased at any of the following locations:

• Your local Base Ticket Office
• Shades of Green (the military hotel on Disney World property)
• The Orlando ITT Office
• Disney Theme Park Ticket Windows

You will pay no tax at the military resellers (Base ITT and Shades of Green). But local sales tax is added at Disney ticket booths.

Tickets purchased at military resellers must be activated (for no extra cost) at Disney's theme park ticket windows prior to first use.

 

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How do I activate the Armed Forces Salute Tickets?

Simply take the ticket you received either from your Base ITT office or Shades of Green to a ticket window at any of Disney's theme parks, the Downtown Disney Guest Relations office, Disney Quest, or the 2 WDW water parks.

There they will check your military ID ask you a few questions and activate your tickets.

All members of the party must be present for activation.

 

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I need more than 6 Armed Forces Salute Tickets what can I do?

The policy at Disney ticket booths is that 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 the 4-Day Disney Military Promotion Tickets (for Mom, Dad, and the 5 kids).

Disney defines immediate family as: Dependent Children. Grand children, adult children, and extended family do not qualify.

Military ticket resellers may not allow you to buy more than 6 tickets.

If you do not fall under this exception, then you can still purchase the regular military discounted Magic Your Way Tickets from your base ticket office or Shades of Green. Shades of Green also sells their all inclusive, length of stay Stars and Stripes Passes.

 

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What are Blockout Dates?

Blockout dates are days that Disney does not honor the Armed Forces Salute. These fall in both the ticket and resort discount categories.

On Ticket Blockout Dates you may not use your Armed Forces Salute Tickets for entry to the theme parks or use your Water Parks and More Options. If you want to go to the parks on these days' you'll need to buy a general admission ticket or a military discounted one from Shades of Green or an ITT Office.

On certain days the Blockout applies only to certain parks, such as only the Magic Kingdom on 4 July 2013.

See this detailed post on Blockout Dates

On Resort Blockout Days the Armed Forces Salute Military Resort Discounts do not apply at all. If you have a reservation that bridges these dates your room will revert from the discount rate to the regular rate on these days.

 

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