Comments on: Disney Military Salute Comes To An End http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=disney-military-salute-ends Walt Disney World Military Discounts – Shades of Green News and Information – Disney News Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:51:35 +0000 hourly 1 By: Steve http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-767 Steve Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:52:31 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-767 After getting this link yesterday (after WDW tix hours) and reading all posts, I called this A.M. - Disney tix person said that as of now the military 'parks' portion of the salute program is delayed until further notice and nothing to back up any 1 January or after the new year release rumors. Maybe they know but won't/can't say or they absolutely do NOT know. However, the rooms discount (40%, 35% and 30% depending on room type) is still on. We've already made our reservations for next July as we hit there during NASCAR @ Daytona weekend. I've probably talked to 10 disney reps since 15 September (word of when discounts were supposed to come out) and have told each of them how Disney will be shooting themselves in the foot if they back off from this one!! Even if they press forward and go as rumored w/black-out dates (as some folks have commented will be affected) - you will then get in to less flexibility among military w/all the deployments and moves we have to make. Got a bad feeling about what they're about to tell or NOT tell us for 2011! After getting this link yesterday (after WDW tix hours) and reading all posts, I called this A.M. – Disney tix person said that as of now the military ‘parks’ portion of the salute program is delayed until further notice and nothing to back up any 1 January or after the new year release rumors. Maybe they know but won’t/can’t say or they absolutely do NOT know. However, the rooms discount (40%, 35% and 30% depending on room type) is still on. We’ve already made our reservations for next July as we hit there during NASCAR @ Daytona weekend. I’ve probably talked to 10 disney reps since 15 September (word of when discounts were supposed to come out) and have told each of them how Disney will be shooting themselves in the foot if they back off from this one!! Even if they press forward and go as rumored w/black-out dates (as some folks have commented will be affected) – you will then get in to less flexibility among military w/all the deployments and moves we have to make. Got a bad feeling about what they’re about to tell or NOT tell us for 2011!

]]> By: Steve http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-763 Steve Thu, 14 Oct 2010 03:31:34 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-763 Hi Tina, So far just room only discounts have been announced, <a href="http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/new-disney-military-salute-2011-update/" rel="nofollow">we're still waiting to here official word</a> from Disney on ticket discounts. Hi Tina, So far just room only discounts have been announced, we’re still waiting to here official word from Disney on ticket discounts.

]]> By: Tina http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-762 Tina Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:57:53 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-762 I hope you have all read by now that tickets discount at Walt Disney World have been extended till October 11 2011. Get out there and take advantage of this great deal. Be blessed that you have the deal to take advantage of. To the men in Chile...BRAVO!!!! I hope you have all read by now that tickets discount at Walt Disney World have been extended till October 11 2011. Get out there and take advantage of this great deal. Be blessed that you have the deal to take advantage of. To the men in Chile…BRAVO!!!!

]]> By: Li http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-734 Li Fri, 01 Oct 2010 02:28:52 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-734 It really was a great deal... Tina you're right, Kudos to Disney for thinking of us. Unfortunately many of us did not get the chance to take our families during the two years of the offer and would really love to have a really attractive offer even one not as good as the $99 deal. I think it can be a win-win since I'm quite sure Florida's economy can use the extra tourists. It really was a great deal… Tina you’re right, Kudos to Disney for thinking of us. Unfortunately many of us did not get the chance to take our families during the two years of the offer and would really love to have a really attractive offer even one not as good as the $99 deal. I think it can be a win-win since I’m quite sure Florida’s economy can use the extra tourists.

]]> By: Tina http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-733 Tina Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:23:21 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-733 Im a Marine wife and honestly. We have taken advantage of the military pass salute both in 09 and 2010. To read on here that you think you are getting a short end of the stick or any of you would feel the need for something greater. You have been given a 4 to 5 day pass option for 100a piece for up to 5 people and in 09 the member got thiers for free! I hate to see anyone complain about a generous gift let alone military members and their families. It is in poor taste and shows no gratitude. Do the math people on what those would have cost you alone out of pocket. On a financial note. Im sure it is great to stay on the resort. you will always be ripped off and for not that great of service. I suggest booking off the resort. Not only will you save your self money..there is your souvenir spending. Besides there are things to see in Orlando other than the park. Our recent trip involved my husband healing from a benign brain tumor removal. Our trip was fabulous. We always just go to the Magic Kingdom. On our last night my husband was being such a kid and did not want to go. That I went up to the customer service and asked if we could receive a afters hours pass. And they gave it to us with no questions asked. We had dreams come true every time we go. We rarely hear the word "no" when we are in the park. They are a well oiled machine that is Disney. And their experience takes costs. Just like everything else we get to enjoy in this world and that you all fight so hard for. The last thing I want to ever see is us complaing or being ungrateful for the perks we receive. How about a Thank you Disney. It was a nice offer. Heaven forbid we all take that route. Im a Marine wife and honestly. We have taken advantage of the military pass salute both in 09 and 2010. To read on here that you think you are getting a short end of the stick or any of you would feel the need for something greater. You have been given a 4 to 5 day pass option for 100a piece for up to 5 people and in 09 the member got thiers for free! I hate to see anyone complain about a generous gift let alone military members and their families. It is in poor taste and shows no gratitude. Do the math people on what those would have cost you alone out of pocket.

On a financial note. Im sure it is great to stay on the resort. you will always be ripped off and for not that great of service. I suggest booking off the resort. Not only will you save your self money..there is your souvenir spending. Besides there are things to see in Orlando other than the park.

Our recent trip involved my husband healing from a benign brain tumor removal. Our trip was fabulous. We always just go to the Magic Kingdom. On our last night my husband was being such a kid and did not want to go. That I went up to the customer service and asked if we could receive a afters hours pass. And they gave it to us with no questions asked.

We had dreams come true every time we go. We rarely hear the word “no” when we are in the park. They are a well oiled machine that is Disney. And their experience takes costs. Just like everything else we get to enjoy in this world and that you all fight so hard for. The last thing I want to ever see is us complaing or being ungrateful for the perks we receive.

How about a Thank you Disney. It was a nice offer.

Heaven forbid we all take that route.

]]> By: Steve http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-730 Steve Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:47:32 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-730 Hi Calina, I'm sorry to say so, but I'm not hopeful. You never know, it just depends on how easily Disney can fill rooms. The reasons why I'm not hopeful are: Disney has only offered a Military Salute for 3 of the 9 years since 9/11, and only during economic down-turns. Universal Studios Orlando's most recent Military offer ended 30 March and <a href="http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/universal-military-discounts/no-more-universal-military-salute-for-2010/" rel="nofollow">was not extended</a>. As I related in this post Disney has said they won't extend this offer. Disney still hasn't said if there will be an offer for calendar year 2011. Both the 2009 and 1010 offers were announced at the very last minute (the end of Dec-beginning of Jan). So we won't know about next year for quite a while. Calina I'll e-mail you to chat about your length of stay etc. to see if we can come up with some ideas for you. Steve Hi Calina,

I’m sorry to say so, but I’m not hopeful. You never know, it just depends on how easily Disney can fill rooms.

The reasons why I’m not hopeful are: Disney has only offered a Military Salute for 3 of the 9 years since 9/11, and only during economic down-turns. Universal Studios Orlando’s most recent Military offer ended 30 March and was not extended. As I related in this post Disney has said they won’t extend this offer.

Disney still hasn’t said if there will be an offer for calendar year 2011. Both the 2009 and 1010 offers were announced at the very last minute (the end of Dec-beginning of Jan). So we won’t know about next year for quite a while.

Calina I’ll e-mail you to chat about your length of stay etc. to see if we can come up with some ideas for you.

Steve

]]> By: Calina http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-727 Calina Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:39:56 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-727 I'm really getting nervous about what will be offered in October. We booked with Shades for the 1st week in October and are on a tight budget and were really hoping to use some sort of military salute package to buy our tickets. Not knowing what will be offered a month before our trip makes me worry we wont be able to afford to do much . I am very grateful for all the offers we are given ,but wish they would give more of a notice so people can be better prepared I’m really getting nervous about what will be offered in October. We booked with Shades for the 1st week in October and are on a tight budget and were really hoping to use some sort of military salute package to buy our tickets. Not knowing what will be offered a month before our trip makes me worry we wont be able to afford to do much . I am very grateful for all the offers we are given ,but wish they would give more of a notice so people can be better prepared

]]> By: Jeff http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-726 Jeff Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:38:50 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-726 Any word on 2011 yet? Hopefully something will start on October 1st - just after the other promotion expires. Any one hear any rumors? Any word on 2011 yet? Hopefully something will start on October 1st – just after the other promotion expires. Any one hear any rumors?

]]> By: Steve http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-718 Steve Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:38:56 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-718 I know Angela, a Disney vacation can add up quick. I was listening to my favorite Disney Podcast the other day (<a href="http://wdwtoday.com/index.php?topic=podcast" rel="nofollow">WDW Today</a> episode 760 - Ticket Price Increase) and they were talking about Disney pricing themselves out of business, and what the break point will be on base ticket prices ($100 they think). Disney has also priced their rooms so high they have to offer incentives (percentage off the room, free dining, gift cards, etc.) all the time now. I honestly think a military offer next year depends on the economy and how it effects first quarter Disney resort reservations. Don't forget to check on overflow rates through Shades if they are full, then compare that price to the best you can find from disney. I know Angela, a Disney vacation can add up quick. I was listening to my favorite Disney Podcast the other day (WDW Today episode 760 – Ticket Price Increase) and they were talking about Disney pricing themselves out of business, and what the break point will be on base ticket prices ($100 they think). Disney has also priced their rooms so high they have to offer incentives (percentage off the room, free dining, gift cards, etc.) all the time now. I honestly think a military offer next year depends on the economy and how it effects first quarter Disney resort reservations. Don’t forget to check on overflow rates through Shades if they are full, then compare that price to the best you can find from disney.

]]> By: Angela http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-713 Angela Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:02:37 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-713 I sure hope they offer some kind of greater discount in 2011 than just the Magic Your Way Pass. Even the 40% off the resort hotels was a great addition, because most of the time it is hard to book at Shades of Green when you are on "military time", because we can't plan 6 months in advance, especially for R&R. Such an arm and a leg to go to Disney - just from what I'm looking at, if staying at Shades of Green and using the Magic Your Way tix, it is still over $2,200 just for that. Then you have to factor in food and souvenirs. Wow, I'm sure it will be worth it, but that's a steep price! lol I sure hope they offer some kind of greater discount in 2011 than just the Magic Your Way Pass. Even the 40% off the resort hotels was a great addition, because most of the time it is hard to book at Shades of Green when you are on “military time”, because we can’t plan 6 months in advance, especially for R&R. Such an arm and a leg to go to Disney – just from what I’m looking at, if staying at Shades of Green and using the Magic Your Way tix, it is still over $2,200 just for that. Then you have to factor in food and souvenirs. Wow, I’m sure it will be worth it, but that’s a steep price! lol

]]> By: Current Disney World Deals Need to be Booked Soon! — The Walt Disney World Instruction Manual –yourfirstvisit.net http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-694 Current Disney World Deals Need to be Booked Soon! — The Walt Disney World Instruction Manual –yourfirstvisit.net Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:49:08 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-694 [...] Disney’s Military Salute needs to be booked by August 31, for travel that must be completed by the end of September. See this for more on the Disney Military Salute promotion. Note that MilitaryDisneyTips.com is reporting here that this salute will not be extended beyond September. [...] [...] Disney’s Military Salute needs to be booked by August 31, for travel that must be completed by the end of September. See this for more on the Disney Military Salute promotion. Note that MilitaryDisneyTips.com is reporting here that this salute will not be extended beyond September. [...]

]]> By: Report: No Extension for Disney Military Salute — The Walt Disney World Instruction Manual –yourfirstvisit.net http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-salute-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-686 Report: No Extension for Disney Military Salute — The Walt Disney World Instruction Manual –yourfirstvisit.net Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:42:04 +0000 http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/?p=524#comment-686 [...] at MilitaryDisneyTips.com is reporting here that Walt Disney World won’t be extending its Disney Military Salute beyond the current 9/30 [...] [...] at MilitaryDisneyTips.com is reporting here that Walt Disney World won’t be extending its Disney Military Salute beyond the current 9/30 [...]

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