Here’s to the Heroes Extended throughout 2012.
Welcome to this second installment of the Orlando Military Discounts Series, which will cover Anheuser-Busch’s Here’s to the Hero Salute for Sea World and Busch Gardens for 2011. The first installment covered Disney’s Armed Forces Salute and the next will cover the Military Discounts still available for Universal Orlando’s theme parks, and finally the post I’m going to call “There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch” will wrap it all up.
Recently many people have been searching the web for information on Sea World Military Discounts for 2011 and Busch Gardens Military Discounts for 2011. These theme parks and several others are owned by the Anheuser-Busch Company, a proud supporter of our US Military.
Anheuser-Busch has offered Free One-Day Sea World Military Tickets and Busch Gardens Military Tickets, as well as tickets for their other parks to the military since 2005. A tradition that they have continued every year through 2011.
This Fabulous Offer Has Been Extended For 2012 at SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and other Busch Theme Parks
Here are the specifics on Anheuser-Busch’s 2011 Here’s to the Heroes Salute. This offer is free one-day admission to one of their theme parks: Sea World (Orlando, San Diego, San Antonio*), Busch Gardens (Tampa Bay, Williamsburg*), Sesame Place*, Adventure Island, or Water Country USA for themselves and up to three direct family members. Dependants may take advantage of the offer without the sponsor present.
* Sea World San Antonio, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and Sesame Place are operated seasonally.
This offer runs on a calendar year basis and currently expires on 31 December 2011. It’s available to all five armed services, Active, Reserve, or National Guard. Members can register ahead of time online or at the theme park ticket booths. Those 10 and over must present military or dependant IDs. There are no blockout dates with this offer. Parking is $14.
I want to compliment the Anheuser Busch Company on it’s great offer of a Military Salute year in-year out since 2005, as well as all the other things they do to support our troops!
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Check Here for further info on the Here’s to the Heroes Salute and Sea World Orlando.
Next time look for the Military Discounts still available for Universal Orlando’s theme parks
If you missed the first installment of this series it’s located here:
1. Disney Military Discount 2011 – Orlando Military Discounts Series
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Disney’s Armed Forces Salute FAQ
Information on Shades of Green – the Military Hotel on Disney World property
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Dear Steve ,
Did I read this correct , Military will get to go to Sea World Busch Gardens For Free ????
This offer is free one-day admission to one of their theme parks.
Long time since I wrote .
Thank You ,
Debbie
Debbie,
Hi, so nice to hear from you again! Yep that’s right, one day free at any of the Anheuser-Busch parks.
Thanks for checking in, Steve
Free? what’s the catch? Sorry just I dont believe….
Thanks,
Bianca
No catch Bianca, I’ve used this offer three times since 2005! Totally free admission. They do request your address, but the only thing they’ve ever sent is a letter thanking me for my service.
Are you able to get into seaworld and bush gardens within a few days, or is it only one of the parks each year? THANKS!!
Hi Stephanie, It’s one Anheuser-Busch park, once per year, four people including the military member.
I need to clarify something. I have used this offer once before, but now that I’m retired from my 20 years of service, are my family and I still entitled to this offer.
Thomas, first let me say thanks for you service!
Unfortunately this offer is only for current members. Here is a quote from the A-B website “Any active duty, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman is entitled to free admission under the Here’s to the Heroes program.”
You are eligible to buy the military discounted Sea World or Busch-Gardens tickets at Shades of Green.
All my best, Steve
I see the offer is for military member and up to 4 dependents. Does this need to be dependents under me/husband or can it be 3 additional family members?
I see your reply to Stephanie includes “four people including the military member.”
I’ve used this promotion in 2006, but we didn’t have children then and now we have sister/mom coming as well. I need to know if I need to get them the discounted tickets at SoG or can they be free as well.
My trips not until May 2012. Also booked a Disney Cruise, I haven’t explored your website enough to see if you have any information on their cruises as well.
Great site. I love it, I think I’m addicted. (I know I am). Thanks for what you do.
Krystal,
Thanks so much for the kind words! Addicted, wow I love it… Glad you are enjoying the site.
this is a quote from the A-B site: “As many as three direct dependents of military personnel also are entitled to free admission.” You could call Sea World to clarify 1-888-800-5447.
We have yet to do a Disney Cruise and don’t have much info except some general mil discount info (such as timing, number of staterooms set aside) which i got from calling the cruise line. Bottom of this page .
I’d love to hear how yours goes!
Steve
Ok my dad is in the military but I have a military I.d card so can I get into busch gardens for free?? By myself??
You’d need to go with your Dad. The offer is for current military and up to three direct family members.
I am trying to find out if the Heroes salute will be offered at Sea World in 2012?
Hi,
I’ve reached out to Anheuser-Busch Corporate a couple of times over the past month and a half and received no news on a renewal. I just got off the phone with them again and they do not have an update yet.
They said that A-B Marketing is currently working with the Theme Parks on this and they’ll update me.
Each of the last couple years we haven’t heard about a renewal until the first week of the year. This year the info came out on 8 January.
Keep tuned and I’ll post as soon as I hear something!
Any news on a 2012 renewal?
It sure has Courtney, see this post: 2012 Anheuser-Busch Here’s to the Heroes Salute – Free Military Theme Park Tickets. Just posted it on the 4th
Would love to hear this has been renewed for 2012, keep us posted!
Hoo, Hoo yes it was, see: 2012 Anheuser-Busch Here’s to the Heroes Salute – Free Military Theme Park Tickets. Just posted it on the 4th
Can you get in anytime of the year? Or are there only ceatain days the military can go in the park! My daughter is 8, can she go in too? She doesn’t have an ID yet.
Hi, yes Marion you can use the Here’s to the Heroes offer at any time, and it’s no issue that your daughter doesn’t have an ID.
Please read this page: 2012 Anheuser-Busch Here’s to the Heroes Salute for full details.
What about retired military and their dependents? Do they get a military discount at Orlando’s theme parks?
Hey there Debi,
The only special discount that’s available to retired military is Disney’s Armed Forces Salute, neither A-B or Universal include the retired in their special offers.
But the retired are eligible to purchase the regular military discounted theme park tickets through their nearest Base ticket office or Shades of Green.
One problem – what if you don’t live near a base and you don’t really have the time to go to Shades of Green to pick up your tickets. There has to be an easier way. Also, how can you find out how much the tickets cost? The park websites don’t have ANYTHING telling you.
Here are the Shades of Green Prices Debi, the base prices are similar. There is also a Navy ticket office near the Orlando Intl airport: bottom of this page.
I’ll see what I can find out on at the park options…