Disney Armed Forces Salute 2026 – Military Ticket & Room Discounts

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1. Dan says

   31 January 2021 at 12:45

   I am going in August 2021 with my brother and his family. I purchased 3 tickets for my wife and son for a now canceled 2020 trip last March, if I purchase 5 for my brother’s family before February 14, 2021, will I be able to activate all 8 in August? I appreciate everything you do here and thank you for the advice and help

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   • Steve says

     31 January 2021 at 16:39

     Hi Dan,

     Thanks so much!

     Yes, according to both Disney World and Shades of Green you will!

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2. Ashley Johnson says

   4 February 2021 at 11:18

   My mom who is a retired veteran called her base today trying to purchase the 2020 salute tickets and was told all bases are completely sold out of those and the new offer would be announced on 2/16 – has anyone been able to still purchase the 2020 salute tickets?

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   • Steve says

     4 February 2021 at 11:28

     Hi Ashley,

     Please see: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-armed-forces-salute/2021-disney-armed-forces-salute-ticket-update/

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3. Nick Torres says

   10 February 2021 at 18:53

   Just wanted to help you keep the disabled veteran info up to date. There are new disabled veteran cards this year and they no longer have the DAVPRM printed on it. They will now have 100% Disabled American Veteran printed on top. Also Referenced the site for you as well. thank you for all that you do.
   -Nick

   cac.mil/Next-Generation-Uniformed-Services-ID-Card/

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   • Nick Torres says

     10 February 2021 at 19:08

     Also forgot to mention, Expiration will also say INDEF.

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4. Loreto says

   10 February 2021 at 19:55

   Can I still get these discounts if I have the new 2021 DEERS 100% Disabled American Veteran card? Does not have the printed DAVPRM on it but still has the 100% DAV with the expiration being INDEF meaning never expiring (Permanent).

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   • Steve says

     14 February 2021 at 11:59

     Hi Loreto,

     Sorry, I’m not familiar with what a DEERS 100% Disabled American Veteran card is. You are not talking about an actual military ID I assume, like the ones on this page: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/walt-disney-world-military-discount-id-guide-for-veterans/

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5. Cheyne says

   30 March 2021 at 19:52

   When will the 2022 prices be out for tickets? Any promotions for 2022?

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   • Steve says

     10 April 2021 at 11:45

     HI there, see: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-armed-forces-salute/2022-disney-armed-forces-salute-timeline/

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6. Jim dePrado says

   14 June 2021 at 09:52

   Hello! I am a 100% DAV. If I buy 6 tickets this year for Nov 2021, can my wife buy 3 more tickets?
   Sorry for the confusion,
   Jim

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   • Steve says

     14 June 2021 at 18:59

     Hey Jim,

     No, She can’t the limit for the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets is 6 per offer period for the member, the spouse is in place of not in addition to.

     You need to use the Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets for the others.

     See https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/military-discount-theme-park-tickets/regular-military-discounted-magic-your-way-tickets/

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7. Jim Goodhue says

   30 June 2021 at 09:50

   Steve,
   My wife and I, plus 1 grandson, will be visiting WDW/SoG in June 2022 for 9 days. In 2018, you posted info regarding “back-to-back” tickets ( https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/faq/can-i-use-the-disney-armed-forces-salute-tickets-back-to-back/#comments ).
   For 2022, do you know if that advice/policy will remain valid? Can back-to-back tickets be purchased all at once from SoG ticket office?
   Hopefully you understand how truly vital you and MDT are for military families!!!

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   • Steve says

     30 June 2021 at 10:01

     Hey there Jim,

     Good to hear from you again so soon!

     And again thank you!!!

     I have no inclination that Disney’s policy would change on this. They have allowed it since 2011.

     Just be sure to compare the 2 Salute price vs the full length Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets or Stars and Stripes passes!

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8. Andrew Higgs says

   20 October 2021 at 20:33

   Have the 2022 military salute ticket details been released yet have been scouring the internet and asking the MCR here in Norfolk , the answer from them is they don’t think it will happen this year as Disney are in the process of clawing bask money , if they do retract this offer it would make good press as universal will still be doing their promotion in 2022

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   • Steve says

     21 October 2021 at 06:06

     Hi Andrew,

     This is my most recent update: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-armed-forces-salute/no-2022-wdw-disney-armed-forces-salute-so-far/

     It would indeed be bad press for Disney to offer a Salute in Florida (they have in CA), but it would not be unprecedented, Universal Orlando did not offer their special, highly discounted military tickets the 2 years following the opening of their Harry Potter attractions, as they had no need to attract extra bodies (which is the primary purpose of all discounts).

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9. Heather Fairman says

   18 November 2021 at 17:30

   Per my conversation yesterday with a booking agent at Disney, Pop Century is NOT included in the discount this year. She said that none of the properties with Skyliner access were eligible. You might double check that. I was disappointed for sure.

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   • Steve says

     19 November 2021 at 07:23

     Hi Heather,

     Yes, it turns out that Pop and CBR are excluded in 22. Riviera was excluded in 21 and is not in 22. And the suites at AoA are eligible as in previous years.

     Thanks for the intel!

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10. Lynn says

    28 November 2021 at 20:07

    I read somewhere else that a change this year was that multi day tickets expire 14 days after they are first used, including the military tickets. I’m thinking that’s incorrect for the Salute tickets? We are wanting to use them over 2 separate trips. Also, can we purchase 3 of them for one trip, use a few days, then use the rest of our days on the next trip, but also purchase 3 more tickets during the second trip? Or do we need to purchase all 6 tickets at once? Thank you!

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    • Steve says

      29 November 2021 at 08:36

      Hi Lynn,

      There are 3 types of military tickets for WDW and 2 for DL.

      The Disney Armed Forces Salute, these are the special highly discounted ones. They expire at the end of the offer period, for 2022 this is after 16 Dec. These do not retain their $ value after expiration.

      The Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World and Disneyland, these are slightly discounted versions of general public tickets and they expire 14 days (WDW) and 13 days (DLR) after first use or 31 Dec 2022 (right now). They retain value after expiration. GP tickets have always expired 14 days after first use.

      And at WDW there are the Shades of Green Stars and Stripes Passes, A Park Hopper Plus lite pass. These are a length of stay pass that expires the set number of days on the pass after first use.

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/the-disney-armed-forces-salute-military-ticket-and-room-discounts/
      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/regular-disney-military-discount-for-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-tickets/
      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/military-discount-theme-park-tickets/shades-of-greens-stars-and-stripes-tickets/

      You can use/purchase the Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets just as you described.

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11. Sarah Hussein says

    9 January 2022 at 12:06

    My parents are going to Disney World in January. My family is going in July. Is there a way for my parents to purchase the memory maker with the military discount as a gift for my visit in July? Like can they bring my magic band and have it loaded to my account to use in July? I have an annual pass.

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    • Steve says

      9 January 2022 at 14:24

      Hi Sarah,

      Your parents would only be able to purchase memory maker with a military discount is one of them is currently in the military or retired from the military. A current mil ID is required.

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12. Kuuipo says

    20 January 2022 at 14:02

    I have MYW tickets, wondering if i can upgrade to stars and stripes? I wasnt aware it existed and I could buy them till today. If not can i upgrade to hoppers abd how much would it be please?

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    • Steve says

      20 January 2022 at 15:37

      Hi Kuuipo,

      It’s doubtful… The only way would be if you purchased your MYW through Shades of Green.

      The Stars and Stripes is a Shades only product and they usually don’t like to mix if you got them elsewhere.

      Give their Attraction Ticket Hotline a call at (407) 824-1403

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13. Kathleen Flores says

    22 January 2022 at 23:35

    Was looking into going to Disney world around Christmas time 2022. Are there any kind of Military discounts I can get?

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    • Steve says

      24 January 2022 at 09:26

      Hi Kathleen,

      So as you know, I think, the Disney Armed Forces Salute is not available at Christmas.

      So the Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets

      See these two posts:

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/military-discount-theme-park-tickets/regular-military-discounted-magic-your-way-tickets/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/one-day-regular-military-discounted-magic-your-way-tickets-seasonal-pricing-begins/

      And for rooms you might try Shades of Green:

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world/

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14. Jim Rowe says

    26 January 2022 at 09:59

    I am a DoD Civilian. Am I eligible or this discount? I’m eligible for all other discounts on/off Post.

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    • Steve says

      27 January 2022 at 10:51

      Hi Jim,

      Unfortunately not.

      You are however eligible for stays at Shades of Green and to buy the regular discounted Disney tickets from Shades of Green’s or your base’s ticket office (those that do not require a military id for activation like these do)

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/regular-disney-military-discount-for-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-tickets/

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15. Christopher Hocott says

    10 February 2022 at 12:05

    Can I get a quote for the following

    Tickets 4 and 5 day hopper

    1x military retired
    1x non retired veteran spouse
    1x 14yr child
    1x 9yr child
    1x 7yr child

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    • Steve says

      10 February 2022 at 14:21

      Hi Christopher, this is an informational website. I don’t sell tickets or give quotes…

      Please read the post above for the prices for Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets and where to buy!

      See my ticket overview page for info on other types of military tickets and where to buy.

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/military-discount-theme-park-tickets/

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16. Evelyn Nutting says

    28 February 2022 at 09:57

    I am thinking of planning a trip either January or February 2023 and am wondering just when the pricing and availability of armed forces salute tickets will be since 2022 tckets runs thru Dec.16th.

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    • Steve says

      28 February 2022 at 10:33

      Hi Evelyn,

      Prior to 2020 each new year’s Salute was announced in late September. Since 2020 things have been wacky. I’d hope that if they offer a 2023 Salute they would go back to the standard late Sept announcement.

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17. Mezekiel says

    4 March 2022 at 00:33

    I am currently in the National Guard. I am trying to buy the armed forces salute tickets ahead of time to start making park reservations. When I do go on my trip, I will be on IRR status. The list of IDs shows my IRR ID card is eligible however I read somewhere it’s not. How will this work if I did buy it while active but using it while I’m on IRR.

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    • Steve says

      4 March 2022 at 09:32

      Hi Mezekiel,

      As far as I’m aware since the inception of the Disney Armed Forces Salutes in 2009, the IRR has not been eligible. The discount is for current/participating AD and Guard/Reserve as well as retired members. In the early days Disney used to explicitly say this. In the very early days they even tried to say you had to be on long orders to qualify.

      Buying the tickets while eligible and using after you separate is not part of the deal. If you separate you have left the job that allows this discount (even if told to keep your uniforms cause they might call you).

      You might get lucky with the ID check, I don’t know… depends on the cast member and it’s not guaranteed.

      The totally legit way is to buy the Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World and Disneyland, which as you may know offer much less of a discount but can be used by anyone after purchase by an eligible member.

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/military-discount-theme-park-tickets/regular-military-discounted-magic-your-way-tickets/
      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/military-discount-theme-park-tickets/disneyland-military-discounted-theme-park-tickets/

      Reach out via my email contact form for other possible options…

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18. Raven Fowler says

    17 April 2022 at 23:53

    Hi! We’re planning on taking 2 trips this year. Disneyland (our first time!) in May and then WDW in July. We will only be spending 2 days at the parks each trip. Can we use 1 four day pass interchangeably at Disneyland and WDW or would we have to buy 2 separate sets of tickets? TIA! Love the site!

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    • Steve says

      18 April 2022 at 08:48

      Hi Raven,

      Thanks so much!

      Sadly the two offers are totally separate, so you’ll need to purchase for each destination.

      At Disneyland you’ll want the 3-day Salute Ticket as the 2-day regular military tickets are more expensive.

      At Disney World, while the 4-day Salute Tickets are slightly higher ($18) than the 2-day regular military tickets, you might want to opt for that if you think you’ll do any parks on arrival or departure days.

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/military-discount-theme-park-tickets/regular-military-discounted-magic-your-way-tickets/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/military-discount-theme-park-tickets/disneyland-military-discounted-theme-park-tickets/

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19. Sam R. says

    6 June 2022 at 17:21

    Hi,

    I work for the USSF, and a coworker of mine is retiring after over 20 years in the service. He is a huge fan of Star Wars/the Mandalorian, and I was wondering if there was anything that could be done for/gifted to this individual for his long tenure of service.
    Thanks in advance!

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    • Steve says

      7 June 2022 at 07:19

      Hi Sam,

      I need a few more specifics. You did not mention either of your statuses, are you both active duty, reserve, guard, AGRs, DoD civs, contractors or what? I need to know for each.

      Thanks, Steve

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      • Sam R. says

        7 June 2022 at 09:40

        Hi,
        Apologies, we are both active duty, but he is retiring!

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        • Steve says

          7 June 2022 at 10:44

          Hey, no worries Sam. I just needed that to be able to refine my answer based on Disney’s rules for some of my ideas.

          The sky is literally the limit on the value you could offer to your friend. My ideas will be vacation oriented as that’s the focus of the site.

          The easiest and most customizable would be a Disney Gift Card, you can buy physical ones from ShopDisney and select a Star Wars image. You can pick any denomination between 25 and 500 dollars. He could use this towards Disney lodging, meals, or merch on a Disney vacation. Also in the Disney store or on ShopDisney (the new name for the Disney Store Online).

          There is also lots of Star Wars merch on Shop Disney.

          Escalating steeply from there would be tickets or hotel stays.

          If they have not used 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets and plans to go prior to 16 Dec 2022, you could purchase some of these tickets. Up to the 6-ticket limit.

          Otherwise, you could purchase the Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World or Disneyland. these offer less savings.

          Even more would be resort stays or a stay in the Star Wars Galactic Cruiser….

          Realistically, the gift card is probably your best option as they could use it for anything Disney/SW related unless there is a cool figure or something you find on ShopDisney.

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          • Sam R. says

            8 June 2022 at 10:26

            Thank you for your help!

20. Kristie says

    26 July 2022 at 03:39

    Hi Steve! My hubby is active duty and we are both annual pass holders for WDW. We decided to take our nieces and nephew for the first time this year. I bought tickets at our ITT and was told that I would not be able to use my AP—that either my hubby or I would have to use a salute ticket to activate the others.

    Honestly, I thought the lady was misinformed as I have been an AP for 7 years and have bought salute tickets for family and friends (obviously when traveling with them).

    Low and behold, when reading the fine print, she was right. Do you know why the change was made? Or of anyone who has run into this issue?

    Since I spend so much money at Disney each year, I’m a little miffed to hear of this change. We are essentially being double charged to enter the park….

    Had we known this, we would have not purchased an AP for my husband and rather would have done 2 salute tickets for the year or leveraged a FL resident ticket.

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    • Steve says

      26 July 2022 at 07:55

      Hi Kristie,

      There has been no change. Disney has always had a whole slew of unpublished rules and exceptions to the limited info they put online regarding the Salute Tickets.

      Pass holders like you and me are an exception to the member needing to have their own Salute Ticket (for just the reason you stated, we already pay way more).

      I hope you didn’t buy that extra ticket! Base Ticket Office workers mean well, but they get zero official training on the Disney discounts and often fly by the seat of their pants.

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      • Kristie says

        26 July 2022 at 16:10

        Steve, thank you!! I did not purchase the additional ticket and actually called Disney to get escalated to ensure that we were good to go! We are, and I’m so happy to have additional confirmation from you! Thanks, again!

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        • Steve says

          27 July 2022 at 09:47

          Awesome. My pleasure!

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21. Danelle says

    30 November 2022 at 15:02

    Hi, Steve – I noticed on a base Facebook page that the start date for Disneyland 2023 Salute was noted as Jan 9, not the 1st. I looked on Disneyland’s website and it indeed states Jan. 9. Just thought I’d share in case you knew if it was mistyped or if it’s valid so you can update the article.

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    • Steve says

      30 November 2022 at 17:14

      Hi Danelle,

      Yes, you are correct. Sorry about the errors, which I’ve fixed.

      I appreciate it!

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22. Maureen says

    26 December 2022 at 14:30

    Hi there. I have used the information in this website for years. Thank you. We are having trouble making advanced reservations in the app with salute tickets. Other members of our party with regular tickets could make reservations for March 2023, but our salute tickets will not allow. Disney says it’s because the tickets have to be used within a 14 day window, and we already have reservations for two days in January (when they will be activated). The 14 day window should not apply! Anyone have any advice? We have called and spoke with two different people. Very frustrated. Thanks!

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    • Steve says

      26 December 2022 at 14:34

      Hi Maureen,

      You are correct the 14 day window absolutely does not apply. I’ve not experienced this issue myself.

      I’d suggest making one more call to the Disney Internet Help Desk at 800-848-6413, option #3 and see if they can assist.

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      • Steve says

        26 December 2022 at 14:35

        Another option might be to delete the earlier reservations, make the later ones and see if you can make the earlier again.

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23. Holly says

    20 January 2023 at 23:53

    My hubby just bought 4 tickets (5 day park hoppers) for a trip this February. We have have older children, not dependants anymore and just realized we can get tickeket for friends so we can use those for them. Can we still get buy 2 more sets of park hoppers even if they are purchased seperately?

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    • Steve says

      22 January 2023 at 16:24

      Hi Holly, the limit is 6 per member, so unless you are military/retired also, then no.

      You can get 2 more Salute Tickets, and the rest would need to be a Regular Military Discounted Disney Ticket, see: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/military-discount-theme-park-tickets/regular-military-discounted-magic-your-way-tickets/

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24. Devon T says

    3 February 2023 at 20:47

    Hi Steve,

    Last year, we went to WDW with the Armed Forces Salute passes that included Genie+. Is Genie+ not available to add on to the purchase for 2023? I can’t find a clear answer anywhere.

    Thank you for all your amazing information!

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    • Steve says

      4 February 2023 at 10:19

      Hi Devon,

      Mid 2022 Disney World stopped offering Genie+ as part of any ticket, that applied to the Disney Armed Forces Salute too. They stopped selling Salute tickets with Gene at that time, but honored any that had already been sold.

      Genie+ is only available for purchase at Disney World day-by-day as a in app purchase.

      Disney did that because of all of the complaints about the cost of Genie+ vs the value. Many were only getting 1 good attraction late in the day and the attractions that they could reserve were ones that had short waits anyway.

      Honestly I never recommended getting Genie+ as part of a ticket. You don’t need it at every park. Doing rope drop at the early entry time is often more effective. I’ve never purchased Genie+ for Animal Kingdom.

      Disney World also recently decreased from 2 to 1 lightning lane extra purchases in order to move 1 more ride at each park into Genie+ to add a little more value.

      Disneyland however still sells tickets (including Salute) with Genie+. They haven’t have the value issue there.

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-genie-and-genie-service/

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25. devon thoden says

    5 February 2023 at 23:32

    Thank you for clarifying! We just recently decided to go again this year so I’m a little out of the loop and hadn’t been following these changes. You are always so helpful!

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    • Steve says

      6 February 2023 at 09:31

      My pleasure! Glad to help.

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26. Alberto Toscano says

    6 February 2023 at 14:24

    Hello,
    I am a retired Marine and bought 4 tickets to go to California in this month, one of those for my active duty Son in which he is stationed in California. Unfortunately my Son can no longer because he is training for the next two months. What can I do or call about the ticket I will not be able to use or can I transfer it to him, thanks.

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    • Steve says

      6 February 2023 at 15:07

      Hi Alberto,

      You can just give the Disney Armed Forces Salute ticket to your son. He will have through the end of the offer (15 Dec 2023 to use it).

      The ticket is linked to a person upon activation at Disney, not during the purchase.

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27. Rylan Tesoro says

    9 March 2023 at 07:38

    Is there a discount to be had for military personnel staying less than 4 days? My family is planning a trip for only 3 days at Disney World and we’re wondering if we’re still eligible for any discount on the tickets

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    • Steve says

      9 March 2023 at 08:08

      Hi Rylan,

      While the Disney Armed Forces Salute room discounts say length of stay requirements may apply, I’ve never experienced any!

      However finding dates that the discount is available for your desired resort and room type has become more challenging over the years.

      See this post for why: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/how-disney-armed-forces-salute-room-discounts-work/

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      • Rylan Tesoro says

        9 March 2023 at 08:23

        Oh, I was asking more about the ticket prices for the park! Like, is there a general percentage discount for park tickets that military families can get?

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        • Steve says

          10 March 2023 at 07:33

          Hey Rylan,

          Gotcha, sorry the word stay vs something like park days keyed me in on room discounts.

          There are also the Regular Military Discounted Tickets for Disney World and Disneyland. These offer way less savings and in some cases even though they are the length you want offer a higher price than the 4 day.

          There are multiple posts on the site on making the right choice. See:

          https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/military-discount-theme-park-tickets/regular-military-discounted-magic-your-way-tickets/

          https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/whats-the-right-military-discounted-disney-ticket-for-me/

          https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/what-percentage-is-the-military-discount-for-disney-world/

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28. ashley goldman says

    13 March 2023 at 23:37

    how does ITT get all of your information to link you to your tickets? do they collect that information when they call you after you submit the online order form?

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    • Steve says

      14 March 2023 at 15:12

      Hi Ashley,

      You are confusing linking with activating. They are 2 totally different processes that serve different purposes.

      Activating which Shades of Green does, as does Disney for tickets sold at Base Ticket Offices, turns the tickets on for use at Disney’s entry points. It also ties the number of Salute tickets activated to the specific military member for tracking the 6-ticket limit. Base ITTs can’t do this.

      Linking any type of ticket to your My Disney Experience account has to be done by you or someone who is “friends & family” for your account. This links a ticket to an individual person for various Disney online purposes (making park reservations, 60-day plus 10 advance dining reservations, buying Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lane purchases for example).

      I hope this clears it up!

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29. Jeanette W. says

    17 April 2023 at 18:19

    Aloha Steve,

    My husband is a 100% DAV trying to purchase 2023 Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Tickets at our local base office. It seems many still do not know the eligibility for these tickets. Even the Disneyland site makes no mention of 100% DAV. https://disneyland.disney.go.com/offers-discounts/military-tickets-discount-2023/
    Do you know where I may find that info to provide to the ITT staff and hopefully get them to update their policy?
    Your site provides so much info that we can’t find anywhere else. I’m always telling people about it. Keep up the good work!

    Thanks so much,
    Jeanette

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    • Steve says

      18 April 2023 at 14:36

      Hi Jeanette,

      Thank you so much! I do so appreciate the recommendations.

      Communication has always been poor both within Disney and to their military ticket resale parters.

      100% DAV have always been part to the individuals allowed to buy Salute Tickets. Unfortunately this group is never mentioned online by Disney on their sites. The only place I’ve seen it in writing is on the ID card cheat sheet used by WDW ticket sales that WDW also shares with Shades of Green.

      I have a copy of the sheet here: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discount-id-guide/

      Have you tried using Camp Pendleton long distance?

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/buy-military-discounted-disney-tickets-by-phone/

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30. Nathaniel Dvorak says

    19 May 2023 at 17:42

    This website states, “The Disney Armed Forces Salute offers Disney theme park tickets at over half off the regular price and Disney resort rooms at up to a 30% to 40% discount!”.
    First of all, Armed Forces Salute has been replaced by another program.
    Theme park ticks are only offered through Shades of Green at up to 14% discount, NOT over 50%. Big difference and very misleading.
    Not all resorts offer military discounts either, so up to 30%-40% can also include 0%.
    We’re staying at Caribbean Beach and there is no military discount at this and other specific resorts.

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    • Steve says

      23 May 2023 at 17:32

      Hi Nathaniel,

      Just think, the internet held such promise when it was conceived. At the time it was thought that this new technology would connect us globally and that the super fast transfer of information that would be at our fingertips would literally make us more intelligent and informed in ways that we could never imagine.

      Sadly that’s not how it turned out. Instead, ignorant novices like yourself can lash out in a totally nasty and uncalled for manner while displaying their lack of knowledge and understanding, when a polite comment asking why an expert who has covered this topic professionally for 15 years might hold a position different than theirs. Imagine, there just might be some information that you are unaware of, as in this case.

      The Disney Armed Forces Salute has absolutely not been replaced, Disney and Base Ticket Offices sometimes refer to these special tickets as Military Promotional Tickets, but they are indeed Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets!

      Son, you are talking about the Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets, not the Salute Tickets. That seems to be the crux of your confusion. The prices for Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets at Shades of Green and other Military Resellers (Base Ticket Offices) range between a savings of 32.57% to 53.20% depending on ticket type (4-day hopper, 4-day hopper plus, 5-day hopper, & 5-day hopper plus), what date in 2023 you are talking about, and what the age of the individual you are talking about (3-9 yrs, or 10+), as Disney’s ticket prices vary a lot by date and also by age.

      Yep, Skyliner Resorts are not eligible for the Disney Armed Forces Salute this year. Did you know that if you read this page you made the comment on that you would see at which resorts the Disney Armed Forces Salute room discount is valid and at which it is not. Also if you’d read my post on How the Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts Work (which is linked from this page several times) you’d be better prepared to have a thoughtful discussion, or to know what’s going on and just keep quiet.

      Best of luck with your life moving forward, you seem to have a lot of work to do on yourself.

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31. Steve whitby says

    13 June 2023 at 07:33

    Hi,

    Do you offer discounts to British serving military please?

    Thank you

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    • Steve says

      13 June 2023 at 08:40

      Hi Steve,

      I don’t offer any discounts, I’m a retired US military member who provides information (see the disclaimer in the footer of every page).

      But, please see: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/are-there-foreign-military-member-disney-discounts/

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32. Kim Bowman says

    17 July 2023 at 11:06

    My son is in the Royal Navy, based at Mayport Jacksonville. He will be there for a couple of months. Will he be eligible for military discount disney world tickets?

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    • Steve says

      18 July 2023 at 07:16

      Hi Kim,

      If he’s issued a US Identification like the one in the ID card image (bottom right ID) on this page: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discount-id-guide/

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33. Peggy Price says

    16 October 2023 at 09:49

    I know. I know. Silly question, but I have to ask. Do you have any idea when/if Disney plans on releasing the military discounts for tickets and resorts for 2024? It seems they’ve abandoned their old tradition of the third Thursday in September.

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    • Steve says

      17 October 2023 at 06:37

      Hey there Peggy,

      Not silly at all. I get it numerous times every year.

      Please see: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-armed-forces-salute/when-will-disney-renew-the-disney-armed-forces-salute-for-2024/

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34. JoAnn says

    24 October 2023 at 10:47

    I was so happy to hear that Disney was ending the park reservation rule in January, and now we have the disappointing news that this will still apply for military tickets… what is up with this? It also leaves me wondering if Disney will still enforce the 2 pm park hopping as well. We are staying at SOG in February and we have to deal with the closed walkway to the Poly, and now this. I feel strongly that Disney really dropped the ball with this decision, singling out military tickets. I am grateful for the discounted tickets, but this doesn’t set right with me. I doubt it will do any good but I will send off an email to them to express my dismay.

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    • Steve says

      24 October 2023 at 11:51

      Hi JoAnn,

      Yes, it is disappointing news. Disney World lumped military salute tickets in with the whole list of tickets that will still require reservations.

      I was hoping that they would be kind to our community and not require them. I mean how many military folks are there on a daily basis? Surely not enough to make attendance in a single park unbearable!

      Theme Park Reservation Required

      Student group tickets
      Sport and Convention ticket
      Disney Military Salute Ticket
      Annual Pass
      All other ticket types not mentioned above

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35. Robin says

    17 November 2023 at 18:21

    Hello Steve,

    We are a military family completely eligible to buy Military Salute Tickets for 2024. I have a large amount of Disney Points from my Disney Visa Account and I would love to use these points/dollars to buy our family’s tickets. We have 6 children (all dependents) and in the past we have always had to buy the last couple tickets at Disneyland’s ticket booth. However we have not been to Disneyland since 2019, (Hence the reason I have so many points saved up) and I am wondering what has changed, Can I possibly buy all my Salute tickets at Disneyland’s ticket booth? If you know this answer, can you send me a link to where you found this info? I would hate to get to the park without this info and have to buy regular tickets. The only thing I can find about this subject on Disneyland’s website is the following:

    “Eligibility
    This offer is available to active and retired US military personnel or their spouses…. Valid military identification will be required for purchase and use. This offer is only valid through a US military base ticket office. ”

    The last sentence is what is making me hesitant and would like help finding the actual answer.

    Thanks, Robin

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    • Steve says

      18 November 2023 at 09:46

      Hi Robin,

      Disney certainly is bad about getting all the details out about the military Salute tickets!

      And I love the Disney Visa! We recently re-floored our whole house and use it to pay!

      I have to preface what I say with, it has been many, many years since I have purchased Salute tickets in person at Disney. At Disneyland probably 2016 or 2017, way before that at WDW. This due to FastPass+ and then Theme Park Reservations.

      That last time at DL was at my Disney hotel front desk when checking in.

      Since, I’ve always purchased long distance, for DL with Camp Pendelton and for WDW the Patrick ITT or Shades of Green.

      So here are 2 things to consider.

      I have heard from a reader, but not experienced myself, or officially from Disney, that DL no longer sells the Salute tickets there due to the need for theme park reservations.

      Disney World has the same statement on their Salute ticket webpage. AND, I’m at Disney World now, so will ask at MK today and see what answer I get and check back here. with you tonight to let you know about here.

      I’m assuming that you are staying off property as you won’t be using it for the hotel and that you’d like to use it up or most of it and food and merchants won’t do that, correct?

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      • Steve says

        18 November 2023 at 22:20

        So, today I asked Guest Relations at the MK entrance if they still sold the Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets and they do.

        So WDW has the “only on base” statement on their Salute page and does sell them in person.

        This is no guarantee however that Disneyland, an entirely different company under the Disney umbrella will be the same.

        So, some help but not much… I wish I could do more.

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        • Steve says

          18 November 2023 at 22:21

          Try reaching out and getting something in writing (email or printed chat) that says they sell them!

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          • Robin says

            21 November 2023 at 17:48

            Thanks Steve,

            I appreciate your quick responses. All the answers I have received from Disneyland (phone call and chat) are a flat. “We do not sell any military tickets at the parks.”

            In the past we always got at our “extras for our big family” at the park (paid for with points), so the answers seem unrealistic to me. I saw your post saying they want us to get all our tickets (even big families) through our base ticket offices. I will try that route. Do you have any experience with any of the remote locations you have mentioned that ship tickets? Do you know if any of them are willing to sell to big families without too much hassle? We all know that turn over in the military is pretty quick, so it might be a journey whichever way I try.

            Thank you for looking into this for me. I am super tempted to just buy airline tickets and head to Florida as it sounds like I can buy them at the park with my points there. And I could pay for my airline tickets as well with points. (Yes I probably have enough points for that), However, flying across the country for a 3 day park trip doesn’t seem worth the hassle and we only have time for 3 days.

            Sorry for the novel. It looks like we will head to the park, have all our food and shopping covered with points and still have plenty left for another trip somewhere another time. It will be great and we will have a blast!

            Thanks again – Robin

          • Steve says

            22 November 2023 at 14:19

            Hi again Robin,

            I’m sorry everything I know about large families is through an old contact at Disney that has dried up (Disney no longer cares to communicate with me after having a mutually beneficial relationship for years) and from what other families have shared with me over the years, all of which is in that post you referred to.

            I’m always glad to help!

            Let me know how it all shakes out so that I can share.

36. V.M. says

    6 January 2025 at 20:09

    Thank you for highlighting the Disney Armed Forces Salute! It’s always great to see how Disney shows appreciation for military members. The discounts on tickets and rooms can make a huge difference for families looking to enjoy the magic of Disney. I can’t wait to plan our next trip using these tips!

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37. Winn says

    11 February 2025 at 08:31

    Thank you for sharing these fantastic tips! It’s great to see Disney acknowledging the sacrifices of our military families. I can’t wait to plan our next visit and take advantage of the discounts. Your insights on booking and timing are super helpful!

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38. Danelle says

    2 March 2025 at 19:07

    Hi, Steve – Any experience if Salute tickets that have been used for a day or two but not fully used before the expiration date are allowed those unused/expired days of credit towards the following year, or a different ticket type?
    Thanks!

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    • Steve Bell says

      3 March 2025 at 16:07

      Hi Danelle,

      So, using part of a Salute ticket and then using the remainder during the same offer period for that ticket is no issue. I do it all the time.

      It’s technically against the rules to use any of a Salute ticket in a different offer, say the 2025 ticket in 2026. These tickets expire at the end of the offer and lose all cash value (technically you can’t use unused days towards anything else).

      Having said that, Disney has bent these rules on a case by case basis. Usually for fully unused tickets. They started this in 2021 for covid cancellations, and I’ve heard occasionally from thise who has done it since.

      You’d need to plead that there were extenuating circumstances why you couldn’t use the remaining days, instead of just staying longer. Documantation of why always helps! I really don’t know about a partially used ticket…

      You can try calling, some have had past calendar year tickets converted to the current year over the phone (you can check after in the My Disney Experience app to make sure they did it they year will change on the ticket).The most recent examles I’ve heard were over the phone. You used to have to do it in person.

      All of this would be contingent on there being a 2026 Salute offer.

      I would really appreciate hearing back after it is all over to hear how it went, to better help others in the future!

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      • Danelle says

        3 March 2025 at 21:49

        Thanks, Steve! I actually don’t have the scenario but wondered if it would work should I run into that this year. I don’t want to buy the Salute if I can’t use all of it, but it is hard to know if I’ll be back to use it before the next year. So, I may just play it safe with a 1-2 day ticket…still deciding. But, I will for sure let you know if I get the Salute and don’t use it all and try it out! I have purchased Salute every year for the past 10 and the Magic Your Way over the holidays. I just hate that I can’t get the new MYW anywhere else with no tax (aside from Shades but they take so long!) yet since systems are switching over, and of course the Salute is just a better deal! Thanks again!

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        • Steve Bell says

          4 March 2025 at 09:55

          You bet Danelle,

          Just keep in mind that the Salute could be a better deal even if you don’t use it all, just depends on the length and type of Military Theme Park Ticket you want and now what dates you go… Always price compare.

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39. Waves says

    8 March 2025 at 09:36

    Thank you for sharing this detailed guide on the Disney Armed Forces Salute! It’s great to see such significant discounts for our military members. I can’t wait to plan our trip to Disney World and take advantage of these offers. Your tips on booking and accommodations are super helpful!

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40. Dan C says

    21 May 2025 at 18:30

    Thank you for sharing all these amazing tips on the Disney Armed Forces Salute! It’s fantastic to see how much Disney honors our military members. I never knew about the ticket and room discounts available! This will definitely help us plan a special trip to the parks. Appreciate the detailed information!

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41. Mike Pearl says

    26 June 2025 at 06:54

    I have a question about the Park Hopper Plus tickets and the blockout dates. So I got the 5-Day Park Hopper Plus tickets for me and my family. We used 3 days in the summer, and we are planning on going back in November. I see that there are blockout dates from 23-29 November 2025. I know that the park days are blocked off, but are the water park plus parts of the tickets also blocked off?

    For example, could I use the last two park days of my ticket on 21-22 November, and then use the plus parts of the ticket at the water parks between 23-29 November?

    Thanks!
    Mike

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    • Steve Bell says

      26 June 2025 at 14:42

      Hi Mike,

      Unfortunately, the Disney Armed Forces Salute (Military Promotional) Tickets will not work anywhere (including the water parks) on Blockout dates.

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42. 777Cx says

    5 December 2025 at 23:36

    This is an incredible initiative by Disney! It’s so great to see them honoring our armed forces with special discounts. I’ve always wanted to take my family to Disney, and knowing that there are military discounts available makes it much more feasible. Thank you for sharing this info!

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43. Craft Girl says

    13 April 2026 at 08:47

    Thank you for sharing this information! The Armed Forces Salute is such a fantastic opportunity for military families to enjoy Disney at a more affordable price. I appreciate the detailed tips on how to maximize the benefits – it really helps in planning our next trip!

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44. Pat says

    1 May 2026 at 21:25

    Thank you for sharing this information! The Armed Forces Salute is such a generous offer. I appreciate how you’ve detailed the ticket and room discounts. It’s great to see Disney support military families in this way. Can’t wait to plan our trip for 2026!

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