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Many US Military Bases have a Ticket and Travel Office where you can purchase both Walt Disney World and Disneyland tickets.

These ticket offices often sell both the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets and Regular Military Discounted Disney Tickets, which are entirely different products/promotions.

Base Ticket Office prices for the Regular Military Discount Tickets are usually very comparable to those at the Shades of Green Ticket Office.

Here’s a post on why prices vary.

There can be both advantages and disadvantages with buying your tickets on base prior to your departure.

Your Base Information Travel and Ticket Office

The advantages are:

The disadvantages are:

  • Many Base Ticket Offices carry only a limited selection of tickets i.e. type or number of days. But they can most likely order what you need (it may take a week or two to do so).
  • Plan on stopping by the ticket office at least 2 to 3 weeks before you’d like to have the tickets in hand in case they need to order them!
  • If you don’t have enough time for them to order your tickets, you’ll have to buy them once you arrive at Disney. Disney Armed Forces Salute can be purchased there from Disney or Shades of Green. Regular Military Discounted Magic Disney tickets can only be purchased from Shades of Green. Walt Disney World will add sales tax.

Your Base Information Travel and Ticket Office

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Military Discounted Ticket Prices

Base Ticket Offices have prices that are very similar to the Shades of Green Ticket Office (usually within a dollar or two). Here are links to our Shades of Green Ticket Office Price Pages:

Here’s Information on Disneyland Prices:

Disneyland Tickets through your Base Ticket Office

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FAQ: Your Base Information, Travel & Ticket Office (ITT/ITR)

What Disney tickets can I buy at my Base Ticket Office?
Many bases sell both Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets and Regular Military Discounted Disney Tickets. These are two different products/promotions.

Are Base Ticket Office prices similar to Shades of Green?
Yes. For Regular Military Discount tickets, Base Ticket Office prices are usually very comparable to the Shades of Green Ticket Office (often within a dollar or two).

Why buy tickets on base before my trip?
You’ll need tickets in hand to make Theme Park Reservations. Buying ahead also helps you spread out trip costs and, for Regular Military Discounted tickets, potentially purchase before a price increase.

What are the downsides of buying on base?
Many offices stock a limited selection (ticket type or number of days). They can usually order what you need, but it may take 1–2 weeks.

How far in advance should I visit the ticket office?
Plan to stop by 2–3 weeks before you want the tickets in hand in case an order is required.

What if my Base Ticket Office can’t get the tickets in time?
If you’re short on time, buy after arrival:
– Disney Armed Forces Salute: purchase from Disney or Shades of Green.
– Regular Military Discounted Disney tickets: purchase only from Shades of Green.
– Buying at Walt Disney World from Disney will add sales tax.

Do I need tickets linked before making park reservations?
Yes. You’ll need tickets in hand and linked to your account to make Theme Park Reservations.

Can I get Disneyland tickets at my Base Ticket Office?
Yes. Many Base Ticket Offices sell tickets to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

How-To: Buy Disney Tickets Through Your Base Ticket Office (and Be Ready to Book)

  1. Choose your ticket type. Decide between Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets and Regular Military Discounted Disney Tickets (different offers).
  2. Visit early. Go to your Base Ticket Office 2–3 weeks before you need tickets in hand.
  3. Confirm stock or place an order. If your office doesn’t carry your exact ticket/length, ask them to order it (often 1–2 weeks).
  4. Pick up and verify. When tickets/vouchers arrive, verify names, dates, and lengths before you leave.
  5. Link your tickets. Link to your account (e.g., My Disney Experience for WDW) so you can make Theme Park Reservations.
  6. If you’re out of time, pivot. On arrival: Armed Forces Salute from Disney or Shades of Green; Regular Military Discounted from Shades of Green only. Remember that buying from Disney at WDW adds sales tax.

This article was written by Steve Bell, founder of Military Disney Tips.

Steve is a retired U.S. military member who has been visiting the Disney Parks since 1971 and writing about Disney military discounts and vacations for the military community for over 18 years.

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Comments

  1. Ronda Boucher says

    Hi! My family is from Illinois and we are planning a family vacation the end of June 2021 to Walt Disney World. My son is active military reserve and we are trying to find out where the closest military base is that sells discounted Disney park tickets.

    With Disney’s new advanced park reservation due to COVID, we need to be able to purchase tickets and have them mailed prior to our trip , if there isn’t a base close to us that sells Disney tickets.

    Please let us know where to call or email. Thank you

    Reply

  2. Nicole says

    Hi! My husband and I are planning a trip this early October to Disneyland and want to buy tickets at the base but he’s only a reservist. Would he still qualify for the salute discount? and also how do we find out about blockout dates?

    Thank you so much!

    Reply

  3. Carli says

    Hi,

    Shades of Green just told me I can only buy tickets in January or September and only in person. Are there other alternatives?

    Reply

  4. Alex Castillo says

    Hi!
    My husband is active duty Air Force and we’re planning a Disney trip for my sons 2nd birthday but he is on a TDY. Am I able to purchase the tickets on base at Luke with my ID?

    Reply

  5. Justin says

    What is closest base in miami that has disney and universal studio tickets
    United States Southern Command, SOUTHCOM in doral doesn’t have travel and leisure office anymore I believe

    Reply

  6. MJ says

    Do you know if Florida resident annual passes can be purchased on base (to save tax) and still be able to use the monthly payment plan? Or perhaps at shades of green? I can’t seem to find the answer anywhere online. Thank you.

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi MJ,

      There is no military discount on passes. Shades of Green used to sell them at a discount, but it was not a military one offered through Disney. They bought them in bulk from a local ticket reseller and passed on the savings. They no longer do this though.

      Reply

  7. Amy Barkley says

    Hello! My husband is 100-% disabled and we are looking to take a trip to Legoland in May and stay at the resort. Where can I find how to purchase tickets and reserve a room? Party of 3. Thanks!

    Reply

  8. Cassie says

    I am so confused about buying salute tickets when you need reservations to the park now. We are planning to go first week of October 2023. I know I’m early but anxiety makes me plan. My husband is active duty army but we aren’t on a base. Do I call the ticket office to purchase and then make reservations after I go in person or have them mailed? How far in advance should I get the tickets since reservations fill up? Thank you!! Truly enjoy your page. It has helped so much.

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Cassie,

      Thanks so much!

      So, first, you need tickets in hand in order to make park reservations.

      I certainly hope that by a little over a year from now Disney will have solved their manning shortages which they say are driving the need for park reservations and this may all be water under the bridge.

      You can look at this October to see how it looks about a month out for availability. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/availability-calendar/?segments=tickets,resort,passholder&defaultSegment=tickets

      A month or so back it was probably all green.

      The milestones for your trip would be:

      -Disney announces a 2023 Disney Armed Forces Salute (late Sept – Late Nov 2022?)
      -You buy tickets sometime after they become available (early Nov or later based on announcement date)(timing also based on your comfort level for schedule changes that would prevent you from going and being unable to use the tickets)
      -Link Tickets
      -Make Park Res

      Any time in the first half of 2023 (or even later) and you should be just fine.

      Reply

  9. Melissa Ramirez says

    Hi my husband is 50% disabled veteran, are we eligible for any Disney discounts? Thank you!

    Reply

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