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I Am Divorced From A Military Member, Can My Child Buy Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets Using Their Dependent ID?

6 January 2017 by Steve Bell Leave a Comment

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This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate.

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Are Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets Eligible for Magic Mornings at Disneyland?

23 December 2016 by Steve Bell 8 Comments

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This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate.

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Orlando International Airport (MCO) USO Welcome Center (2025): Location, Hours & Eligibility

14 October 2016 by Steve Bell 25 Comments

The USO has a Wonderful location in Orlando International Airport! Years ago, the Orlando airport had a USO, but it closed due to a lack of donations brought on by the closing of the Orlando Naval Training Center in the mid-1990s. It had been years since military members and their families visiting or traveling through […]

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Can I Give My Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets to Someone Else to Use?

9 September 2016 by Steve Bell 60 Comments

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This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate.

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Disney Armed Forces Salute and Terminal Leave or Separation

29 August 2016 by Steve Bell 6 Comments

I’m often asked about using this great discount after separation or during terminal leave. The Disney Armed Forces Salute is a discount program for current and retired military members. One is a big NO and the other is a Maybe. Let me explain. Identification As I said above the Disney Armed Forces Salute is for […]

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Can Multiple People Share A Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket?

19 August 2016 by Steve Bell Leave a Comment

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This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate.

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I Don’t Have The Correct ID To Activate Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets – What Can I Do?

15 August 2016 by Steve Bell 26 Comments

This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate. There are several reasons that you might be in this situation: Ticket You Can’t Activate If you or the sponsor […]

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My Disney Experience App Now Gives Directions

31 July 2016 by Steve Bell Leave a Comment

Find Your Way Around Walt Disney World Finding your way at WDW just got way easier! With the launch of the latest version of the My Disney Experience app it now provides directions. Using the “Get Directions” button is easy. The new GPS navigational tool delivers turn-by-turn walking directions and valuable transportation information right to your mobile […]

Filed Under: Disney World Next Gen Tagged With: My Magic Plus, Walt Disney World

Disney Resorts and Parks Are for Adults Too

30 May 2016 by Steve Bell Leave a Comment

Disney’s Resorts and Theme Parks are for adults too, not just those with kids! Just last week, I was chatting with a couple of my new coworkers in the parking lot. We were standing by my car when one noticed the WDW Passholder car magnet on my car (just one of the perks!), and he […]

Filed Under: Disney Thoughts Tagged With: Disneyland, Military Discounted Rooms, military discounted tickets, Military Disney Tips, Walt Disney World

How to Get Deep Military Discounts at Disney

23 May 2016 by Steve Bell Leave a Comment

Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military

You don’t need to wish upon a star to get a great military deal at Disney theme parks in Florida and California. If you’re currently serving or retired military (active, Guard, Reserve, NOAA and Public Health Service Commissioned Corps) or a spouse, discounted tickets are available through several options. My family and I have been taking […]

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Embrace the Wild Side at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

1 May 2016 by Steve Bell Leave a Comment

Sleep in the African Savannah – In Luxury. One of my favorite places to stay when I visit Walt Disney World near Orlando Florida, is their Animal Kingdom Lodge. My wife and I first stayed there to reunite after a prolonged separation. We made great memories there and it holds a special place in our […]

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Buy Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets at Disneyland Resort Hotels

13 April 2016 by Steve Bell 23 Comments

Disneyland Hotel Room

The Disneyland Resort has this great timesaving military ticket policy. UPDATE October 2021: When Disneyland re-opened after their year and a half 2020 closure, their resort hotels stopped selling tickets including the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets! You can still buy your tickets on property at the theme park ticket windows. Registered guests can buy their Disney […]

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Can I Add a Day to the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket?

29 January 2016 by Steve Bell 15 Comments

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This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate. Where to Upgrade Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets purchased on Base or directly from Disney can only be upgraded by […]

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Public Health Service and National Oceanic and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps Now Eligible for the Disney Armed Forces Salute

20 January 2016 by Steve Bell Leave a Comment

Disney Now Honors PHS and NOAA Officers with Military Discount Tickets Last week Disney announced on its Disney World and Disneyland websites that it was extending the Disney Armed Forces Salute benefits to Public Health Service and  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officers. These Uniformed Services will now receive the same theme park admission prices Disney has long provided […]

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Run Disney Events for Military Families

5 January 2016 by Steve Bell 5 Comments

This is a guest post from Kevin Mack at Fly High Finance. Looking for a way to combine your love of fitness with your love for all things Disney? It’s time to consider a runDisney event!            A runDisney event will allow you to do some things you’ve probably never done before. It’s a lot of […]

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Walt Disney World Dolphin Review

7 December 2015 by Steve Bell Leave a Comment

Disney Resorts at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Tested by Military Disney Tips

Here is my review fo my stay at the Walt Disney World Dolphin. The Swan and its sister hotel, the Dolphin, and the new Swan Reserve are Walt Disney World EPCOT Area Deluxe Resorts. These hotels are not owned and operated by Disney! All three are managed by Marriott International and participate in the Marriott […]

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What Information Does Disney Collect During The Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Activation Process?

4 December 2015 by Steve Bell 3 Comments

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This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the General Disney Armed Forces Salute FAQ section. SaveSave

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Siemens Epcot VIP Lounge Access For Shades of Green Military Family Customers – NO MORE!

5 November 2015 by Steve Bell 33 Comments

Here is a little known benefit for those who purchase tickets at Walt Disney World’s Shades of Green. Siemens graciously allows Shades customers and their guests access to their lounge. The VIP center is located inside Spaceship Earth. An access card is required for entry!!! UPDATE: Sadly, Siemens has stopped this offer! Once more military families found […]

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Remodeled Palm Wing Rooms at Shades of Green

13 October 2015 by Steve Bell 10 Comments

Shades of Green Resort Rooms

I recently stayed in one of the newly remodeled Standard Guest Rooms in Shades of Green’s Palm Wing. I know lots of people are curious about the renovated rooms, so I though I’d give you a look. Fresh New Look The renovation included all items in the main area of the guest rooms. Nothing was done […]

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Florida Resident Seasonal Pass – A Great Alternative to Military Disney World Tickets

7 September 2015 by Steve Bell 18 Comments

This is a guest post from Kevin Mack at Fly High Finance.  Back in July, Steve took some time to figure out the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for you. That article had a great breakdown of many of the tickets and how you can choose the right one for your trip, but there’s one option […]

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Does the Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Sponsor need to be with their guests at all times?

4 September 2015 by Steve Bell 6 Comments

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This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate.

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Are the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets eligible for the Extra Magic Hours?

28 August 2015 by Steve Bell Leave a Comment

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This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate.

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Can I Use the Disney Dining Plan at Shades of Green?

24 July 2015 by Steve Bell 3 Comments

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This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Shades of Green FAQ section. The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort located on Walt Disney World property near Orlando Florida.  

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Is There a Limit On How Many Times I Can Purchase Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets?

17 July 2015 by Steve Bell 14 Comments

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This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate.

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Do I Have to Use My Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets All at Once?

3 July 2015 by Steve Bell 21 Comments

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This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate.

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