Info On Military Discounted Walt Disney World Vacations, Plus Other Disney Thoughts
If you’re going to take advantage of Universal’s Military Salute you need to act quickly. These tickets need to be activated by 26 March and they expire on the 30th.
Universal’s Military Vacation Packages continue through 23 December and include admission tickets.
One of the questions I’m asked most often is “When is the best time to go to Walt Disney World?”. Well there’s a short answer and a long answer.
The short answer is: When the kids are in school.
The long answer is that years ago when I worked there it was much easier to predict. Spring Break and Summer were bad times to go, any time else was good. Sunday through Wednesday were the best days of the week, Thursday through Saturday were busier.
But now thats changed so much. The best times to go are getting fewer and fewer and traditional vacation times have morphed. Plus Disney actively tries to get people to come in slower times to even the attendance and cash flow.
Recently I ran across a great site which has a super planning tool called: The Disney World Week Picker App. It helps you select the best time to go to Disney World for your family. It’s located on the The Walt Disney World Instruction Manual web site.
By answering a series of questions you’re guided to picking the best times to go based on your likes and dislikes.
The Week Picker App is located here.
There is also page listing 2010 Weeks to Visit Walt Disney World, Ranked in Order.
The main focus of this site is for first time visitors to WDW but there’s a vast amount of info for everyone. Take some time and look it over!
The Walt Disney World Instruction Manual – yourfirstvisit.net
As part of their Military Salute Offer Universal Orlando has created vacation packages available at discounted rates for the military.
Here is what their offer includes:
EXCLUSIVE MILITARY 4-Day/3-Night Getaways starting at only $217* per adult
• 3-Night accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel
• 2-Day Base Ticket^ to both Universal Orlando theme parks – one theme park, per day
• Access to the live entertainment^^ at Universal CityWalk®
• PLUS, Early Park Admission† to experience some of Islands of Adventure’s most popular attractions before the rest of the general public!
Upgrade to one of three AAA Four-Diamond On-Site Hotels and SKIP THE REGULAR LINES^^^ for FREE!
EXCLUSIVE MILITARY 4-Day/3-Night On-Site Hotel Getaways starting at $493 per adult!
Create your own vacation package and SAVE UP TO 40% on:
• Hotel Stays
• Rental Cars
• And much more!
To book your vacation call 1-888-340-4614
Universal Orlando has also extended their Military Salute for 2010 until 26 March.
For full details click: Universal Military Vacation Package details
Well I’m just back from a week in D.C. I was at FEMA Headquarters coordinating DoD Search and Rescue efforts with our civilian partners. The Haiti telethon is on TV now and I just wanted to say that this is going to be a long effort to rebuild. It could even end up better than before.
If you can donate something, there are so many ways! Pick the one you like best. Here are some that I’ve seen:
Text Haiti to 90999, this sends $10 to the Red Cross (charged to your phone bill)
Make a donation through iTunes “It’s as easy as buying a song”
Donate your Holiday Inn Priority Club Points
The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
I even had a link on my Tivo to donate
These are just a couple that I’ve seen from companies that I do business with. I’m sure you’ve seen more!
Take a moment and give what you can!
Great news from Disney, they have renewed their Military Salute Discount for dates in 2010!
Starting 3 January until 31 July 2010 U.S. Military Members* can purchase up to six 4-Day Base Tickets for $99 per ticket, plus tax. These tickets can be used by the military member, family members, or friends. The tickets are valid for use through 30 September 2010. There are blockout dates during which the tickets are not valid. The blockout dates are: 27 March – 9 April 2010 at all four theme parks, and 3-4 July 2010 at Magic Kingdom only.
These tickets do not include either the Park Hopper or Water Park Fun & More options, but they can be upgraded to add either option, or both, for an additional $25, plus tax, per option.
Starting 3 January 2010 you can purchase your tickets at Your base’s Ticket/Travel Office, Shades of Green, or Disney Theme Park main entrance ticket windows. If you purchase at your base or Shades of Green you’ll save paying the tax. Tickets purchased at your base or Shades of Green need to be taken to a Disney Theme Park main entrance ticket window to be exchanged for the actual ticket.
There’s been no indication yet if there will also be a Military Room Discount like the 40% one offered in 2009. Also still no word from Universal Orlando on if they’ll offer a Military Salute like they did in 2009.
Our great friends at Anheuser-Busch are again offering their Here’s to the Heros Salute for 2010. They offer free admission to Sea World Orlando, Tampa’s Bush Gardens, or other Bush Parks for the Military Member and up to 3 dependents.
*Disney Military Salute restrictions:
The tickets may be upgraded to Seasonal (for Florida Residents) or Annual Passes, with credit toward the upgrade based on the actual price paid.
No Expiration Option cannot be added to these tickets. No other upgrades, such as adding additional days, will be available.
Tickets must be used by the same person on any and all days.
This offer may not be combined with any other offer.
