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Pre-Purchase Disney Military Theme Park Tickets at Shades of Green

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Disney’s Theme Park Reservation System requires linked tickets in order fo you to make reservations.

(Updated August 2021)

Pre-Purchase Disney Military Theme Park Tickets at Shades of Green

The Problem

Theme Park Reservations

You need a linked ticket in your My Disney Experience account in order to make your Theme Park Reservations.

If you wait to purchase your tickets after arrival, you may miss out on your desired theme parks on the day you want to do them or even getting into some of them at all! And only the less desirable rides will be available after arrival. Or The Theme Park you want to go to on a certain day might be full!

Ideally you should buy your tickets ahead of time from your Base Ticket Office or one that ships, so that you’ll have them well ahead of time.

But what if you are not stationed on or live near a base with a ticket office or it’s closed?

The Solution

You can pre-purchase your tickets from Shades of Green or another Ticket Office that ships!

pre-purchase your tickets from Shades of Green or another Ticket Office that ships!

Shades of Green

Shades of Green has a great option to waiting till arrival to buy your tickets.

Shades of Green’s Ticket Office sells all of their available tickets long distance.

You should allow ample time for the transaction and and shipping to take place. Depending on volume it can take from a few days to 3 weeks!

To purchase your tickets download and fill out their PDF form linked on this linked page. And then go to this page to fill out your information and attach the form.

They have a $15 FedEx Fee.

Military Tickets to Disney World

Kudos to Shades of Green

This is a great solution to a problem that has plagued Shades’ guests for a long time.

Other Base Ticket Offices

Many have noted slow response time by Shades of Green (I have not experienced it, but others have). Other bases have been praised for their fast service!

Many other ticket offices have similar procedures. See our Long Distance Purchase Page or the Base Ticket Office Page for more info.

This MDT Post By: Steve Bell

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Information on Shades of Green the Military Hotel on Disney World property

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A Special Note on Shades of Green Discounts: Something to be aware of is that Shades constantly changes the dates and discounts offered of their specials and packages. Shades of Green Links

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Comments

  2. Lauren Booth says

    We just used this new service at Shades of Green last week. We preordered our 4-day park hopper passes. I wish this could have been done totally online instead of printing out a form, handwrirting the information including credit card, and faxing or scanning it back. But, it was relatively easy. They confirmed they received my request. The tickets, however, were not waiting for us at check-in! We checked in at 11PM. The poor girl at the counter had to go “hunt down” our tickets, but she did it. It just took some time. Overall, much better than waiting in the morning line for tickets, but the process still could be smoother.

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Lauren, thanks so much for the update! A little bummer that the tickets weren’t at the desk, but sounds like the wait wasn’t too bad.

      I do hate that long line at the ticket office in the morning! It’s nice Shades is trying to improve.

      Reply

  3. Ron Nottage says

    I’m in Nevada are the military ticket for the family good for Anaheim Disneyland or only Disney World.
    Since I’m 100% service connected how or where is the link to help me to understand all this and purchase the package ?
    on on by calling to do it ?

    Thanks
    Ron

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  4. Ron Nottage says

    Yes on my DoD military ID, it has this printed on it an states just what you said my Dod ID is form 2765 it say on the back. and has the DAVPRM code on the ID card also.
    Thanks, but how do I obtain tickets for July dates in 2012 and hotel reservations also ?
    DO you buy the Disneyland tickets and hotel accomodations at the same time to get a package deal. 2 adults and 2 kids 8 & 10 and a 1 year old baby.
    what are my choices for Anaheim California location for this time frame please.

    Thanks
    Ron

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    • Steve says

      Hey Ron,

      That’s Great. You buy the 3-Day $99 tickets once you arrive at Disneyland, at their ticket windows.

      As far as the discounted hotel reservations, I recommend you contact my recommended Disney Travel Agent – Ears of Experience, they can check prices, make your discounted reservations and give you lots of great information. There is no fee for their service and they are a veteran owned small business.

      You can click on the link in this answer, their ad in the site sidebar, or give them a call at 1-877-80MOUSE. Please tell hem I referred you!

      Reply

  5. Cindy B says

    What website do you go to, to preorder the military tickets from Shades of Green? I clicked on the sites you had listed on the website but it kept bringing me back to the same page that I was on. We are going to WDW August 5- 10 and want to get our tickets taken care of. Thanks and really have found lots of great info on your website.

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Cindy,

      The pre-ordering of tickets is for those staying at Shades, and they’ll send you an e-mail with directions to fax in your order. Your tickets will be waiting for you at check in. If you haven’t heard from them yet you could give them a call.

      Shades Attraction Ticket Hotline
      (407) 824-1403

      Shades Guest Services
      (407) 824-2437

      Reply

  6. arnaldo says

    hi ,

    I am a member of the army reserve, i will be going to disney on sept 14 , i understand that there is a limit of 6 to buy the 4 days hopper in 1 day , My wife has an military ID can she also buy 4 days ticket for the other members of the group??

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi there,

      The limit for the 4-Day Armed Forces Salute Tickets is no more than 6 active at one time. That means that until you’ve used up all days on the six tickets you can’t activate any more. It doesn’t matter you have purchased, the tickets have to be activated prior to use.

      Is your wife active duty, reserve/guard, or retired? Then she is eligible to activate 6 as well. If she is just a dependent then she is not. She can activate in you place (only 5) if you don’t go but not in addition to you.

      Hope this makes sense, please read my Disney Armed Forces Salute FAQ!

      Reply

  7. Steve Winter says

    I will be staying at the Shades of Green in September. I am bringing my eight grandchildren. Over the phone I was told by a Disney person that the interpretation of immediate family member depended on Shades of Green’s interpretation and then by a Shades of Green person that it depended on Disney’s interpretation. The legal definition of immediate family includes grandchildren. Do they qualify as immediate family members?

    Are there other discounted military tickets that are not limited to six if my grandchildren are not considered immediate family?

    Thanks,

    Steve

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Steve,

      Short answer, it’s Disney…

      Longer answer:

      Disney allows military members with an immediate family larger that six to activate more than six tickets at the same time. Here is the Disney Ticket Department’s definition with their example “Exceptions should be made for immediate families larger than five people. For example, if a family has six children, please allow all members of the family to purchase 4-Day Disney Military Promotion Tickets.” As you can see they are talking about a member’s children.

      These tickets have to be activated at a Disney ticket booth before use, so even if Shades sold you 10 non-refundable tickets you’d still have to get them activated. I have heard of ticket workers activating more than 6 in other than immediate family situations, but it is not guaranteed, it depends on the individual worker.

      Shades does sell slightly discounted military Disney tickets. 4-8% off the gate price where the Armed Forces Salute tickets are about 50% off. (check the link for prices)

      So here is what I’d do. buy your 6 AFS tickets at Shades, you’ll pay no tax there. Then the next depends on if you are going to the theme parks on the day you arrive or not.

      If you are arriving late and not going into one of the parks: You’ll need to go to one of the theme park ticket booths or the Downtown Disney Guest Relations Office. explain your situation and ask if you may activate the number you need vs. just 6. If they say yes buy the rest right then and there. You’ll have to pay tax there, but you will then have saved quite a lot. Activate all your tickets and they will be ready for use. If they say no, just activate the 6 and head back to Shades to buy the number of slightly discounted tickets that you need.

      If you are going into one of the parks: Go to the theme park ticket booths at the park you want to go to. explain your situation and ask if you may activate the number you need vs. just 6. If they say yes buy/activate them and head on in. If they say no, activate the 6 and buy the number of full price tickets that you need. You wont get the slight discount, but you’ll save a round trip to Shades.

      Hope it all works out!

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  8. Korie says

    Going in September and staying at Pop Century. I was planning on making a trip to Shades the day we arrive to purchase tickets to save on tax. I can buy tickets at shades even if I’m not staying there correct? Your response to the first post makes it sound like that isn’t an option.

    Reply

    • Steve says

      You absolutely can go by Shades to buy tickets, just show your ID at the gate and head to the ticket sales office.

      The response to the first comment was talking about PRE-Ordering tickets. Which is just for those staying at Shades, they are handed their tickets at check in if they opt for this.

      Have a great time!

      Reply

  9. Lisa N. says

    Hi,

    I am going to Disneyworld in January 2013. Can I buy the discounted 4 day pass for 2 friends and myself? Or is it only limited to immediate family?

    Thanks!

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Lisa,

      As a military member or spouse you can buy and activate up to 6 Armed Forces Salute tickets during the offer, which runs through 28 Sept 2013. One must be for yourself, the other 5 can be for anyone you want to share them with.

      Have fun!

      Reply

  10. George Gutierrez says

    We are going to Disney in May 2013 . I am a Navy veteran who served 4 years and was honorably discharged . I am not staying at the Shades of Green . Am I eligible for the military discount for the 4 day hopper pass ? Thanks for any help you could offer !

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Gaylord,

      Are you staying at Shades of Green? then the procedure in this post applies. If you don’t hear from Shades give them a call to pre-pay.

      If you are not staying at Shades the only way to get your tickets ahead of time is to go to your nearest military base and purchase them at their Ticket Office.

      Reply

  12. Christina says

    Hi,
    Can you advise if Canadian millitary are able to pick up discounted Disney World tickets from Shades of Green or from millitary bases in the US as well? I heard somewhere that while there is no discount available at Walt Disney World gates, bases would sell the discounted tickets to allies, including Canada. Can you confirm and if so, where is the closest base to Orlando?

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Christina,

      I’m not aware of any program under which non-US forces are eligible for discounts unless they have a US issued CAC or DD Form 1173 (ID cards). Shades does mention “Military personnel of foreign nations and their family members when assigned or attached to a U.S. military unit or installation or on U.S. Travel Orders.” in their eligibility guide. The previous mentioned ID cards would be the attached, but I’ve no idea what they’d accept for travel orders.

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  13. Bob W says

    Bought 4 of the 4 day promotional tickets at our local ITT office and have not activated. Staying at Shades in May and think the Stars and Stripes would work better for us based on length of stay. Can the promotional tickets be “upgraded” to the longer Stars and Stripes?

    Thanks – Bob

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Bob,

      The Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets are non-refundable and the only upgrades available are (all through Disney directly) adding the hopper or water park options to tickets with the opposite option for $28, or upgrading to any type of full price annual pass.

      My only suggestion is to try to get your ITT to take them back…

      A Disney ticket window “might” let you use the purchase price towards a full price Magic Your Way ticket, but they don’t have to.

      I’m sure Shades (the only place to buy the S&S) will do nothing for you in this situation.

      Sorry, Steve

      Reply

  14. WJenkins says

    Hi – thanks for a great source of information. I do have one question; I am understanding that I cannot buy my military pass AT SOG if I am not a guest there . . . is that correct? My husband is USAF and we will be staying at a WDW resort in June and we thought we could buy our military passes at guest relations at Disney or at SOG.
    THANKS!

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi,

      Nope, you are more than welcome to drop by Shades to buy your tickets, even if you aren’t staying with them. I do it all the time.

      Remember, no tax at Shades and yes tax at DTD 😉

      If you buy them at Shades you will still have to activate them at a park or DTD.

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      • Catherine says

        If staying at a wdw property (Wilderness Lodge in Oct), must we check in at WL before going to Shades to purchase Stars & Stripes tickets? We ant to go there in the morning to save time later. We will have our reservation number as proof, but it will be too early to check in before going to Shades. Then, as soon as our son and family arrive we can go activate them that evening without the tired travelers having to wait in an extra line. They will be flying in from the west coast w. two little children. For ourselves, we will be buying annual passes at local base before we go. I just learned we can’t get S&S tickets that way.

        So much planning for all these upcoming WDW trips!

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        • Steve says

          Hi Catherine,

          I’m not sure I understand which tickets you are talking about, so I’ll answer for both types you referred to.

          The Stars and Stripes Passes ate a special pass sold by Shades of Green which only those staying at Shades or on property can buy. They can only be purchased for the length of stay and are more expensive. Shades usually requires a valid room key for purchase, I don’t know if they’ll accept you reservation conformation that you got in the mail. These tickets do not need to be activated. You can check in at your disney resort at any time of day (you just can’t have your room till it is ready in the afternoon) so you could do that then go to Shades.

          The Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are special 4-day tickets and are much cheaper (over half off). These do have to be activated and are sold to anyone qualified. You do not have to be staying on property.

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    • Steve says

      Hi Joyce,

      The 4-day Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets purchased from non-Disney sources i.e. base ticket offices or Shades of Green are non functional. You have to take them to a Disney ticket window to activate them

      See this post and this and this

      While this is not the case with the Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way tickets 1-10 day tickets

      Steve

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  16. hamza says

    hi;
    first I would like to thank you for the usefull informations.
    so; I am a foreign military on duty in Tyndall AFB panama city; I have a CAC card with the blue band; I went to the ITT office of the base and one lady there said that I am not eligible for the salute tickets; I tried to explain to her but she said she can not do anything for me. now I am really confused because I saw in the FAQ that I have all the conditions to be qualified for the offer and also I have a reservation for tree days in the sheraton orlando form this thursday.
    so please can you tell me what should I do?
    thanks.

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Hamza,

      The there could be several reasons why the Tyndall ITT won’t sell you the tickets. First the info about non-US military may not be in the contract between Disney and the DoD MWR (I’ve not seen it). They can only do what their contract says. Or if it is in the contract it could be bad communication within MWR/ITT. Also I know there is only one ticket person who works at the Tyndall ITT, so no point trying back.

      You can buy the Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets direct from Disney and the Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way tickets from Shades of Green.

      Take a look at this copy of the ID Guide that WDW ticket sellers use (this is a Disney document): http://www.militarydisneytips.com/Disney-World-Military-Discount-ID-Guide.html

      See this post on the DIsBoards, the poster (who I know) works in WDW tickets this is the info he has posted for the new offer (the current one is the same): http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3147362

      So sounds like your only option is to get your tickets once there.

      Have fun, Steve

      Reply

      • hamza says

        thank you steve for your answer it was really helpful. but I understood that I can not get the salut tickets from SOG, also I am afraid to have a bad surprise in front of WDW gate.
        thank you steve.

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  17. Patti says

    Hi Steve. We have a room at Disney Animation resort. We now want to add two more days at Shades of Green because Animation is sold out. So how do we get our Military Salute passes at Shades of Green if we check in to Shades two days after we need them?

    Also, how do we get tickets for the Halloween party in October? How much are they since there is no discount in October? If sold out, can we still buy them at WDW without the discount? Will they let us buy tickets the morning of the event at regular price even if sold out? Or is that only for September? Should we order them now?
    Thanks,

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  18. Jon Ann Holland says

    We are arriving at SOS 10/1 and staying till 10/16 . We would like to purchase Park Hopper tickets foe about 10 days of or 11 days of our stay. Could you tell me the beast deal for us. It is for my husband and myself. Thanks.

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  19. Valarie Delgado says

    My question is in regards to activating tickets. I plan to preorder our Stars and Stripes 6 day tickets for my family of six. Do the Stars and Stripes tickets need to be activated before heading to the parks? Where can I activate them the night before? Can I link these tickets to My Disney Experience? Thanks!

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Valarie,

      The Stars and Stripes passes are ready for use when you buy them, there is no activation required.

      Once you have them in hand you can link them in MDE and make FP+ selections.

      Reply

  20. Mike says

    Are the Stars & Stripes tickets eligible for linking to Magic Bands?
    Is there a way to preorder the S&S tickets and recieve them in advance in order to link them to the appropriate My Disney Experience website for me and my family?
    Will these be eligible for the FastPass+ system of pre-booking fastpasses a week or two in advance?

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Mike,

      Shades of Green has a pre-purchase program, but they do not send you the tickets, you pick them up at checkin. This is for ID verification.

      Stars and Stripes passes will be able to be linked to MDE, but due to the above only once you arrive.

      Also WDW is still testing the whole system and the service might or might not be available during your dates.

      Reply

  21. brandon says

    Do you know if members of the National Guard that are in the traditional drilling status are eligible to purchase the 4 day military salute tickets for disneyworld. Or is it only active members of the National Guard?

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  22. Jennifer Begin says

    We are going to Disney (Orlando) in June 2014. We are not staying at Shades of Green. I saw that if you are staying there you can get ticket info so that you can utilize the 30 day out Fast Pass option. If i purchase Armed Forces Salute tickets at a local base, will those be eligible to register and then utilize the Fast Pass?

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Yes absolutely Jennifer, 60 days out for Disney resort guests, 30 days out for non Disney resort guests.

      Reply

  23. Lisa says

    Here’s a neat little detail I got from Disney directly: If you’re staying 6 days in the parks with 1 other person you only have to buy 3, 4- day passes. Cast members just count the days you’ve bought and will allow you to break them up however you like with magic band service.

    Does that shades of green link also let you buy things like Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party? Or only the 4 day passes?

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Lisa,

      Yes Shades will email you 45 days prior to your arrival with the info on how to buy and they include all their tickets in the offer.

      Reply

  24. Kristen says

    With the new FP system i want to buy MYW stars and stripes tickets and activate right away. Im staying at a disney property. Are they selling in advance to us with confirmation? I really need that 60 day FP window the kids want to see anna and elsa:)

    Thanks!

    Reply

  25. Minda Brackman says

    My husband is a Veteran (not Retired military but has the DD214 Honorable Discharge.) We are staying in SOG 1/2/15 – 1/6/15 under the Salute to Our Veterans offer. Will I be able to purchase the 4 day park hopper WDW tickets for this stay?

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  26. Robert Ackermann says

    Coming to Disneyworld in Nov 2015 and will have 4 other family members with me. I am retired military and wondering about the 4 day salute passes. We will be staying at Shades for a total of 9 nights and would like to visit the parks on 8 of those days. The salute passes would be cheaper than the stars and stripes but I am not sure if I can get that many 4 day tickets (10 total over 8 days)over the course of my stay. Also, whether I buy them here at the base or at shades how far out can I use the FP option. How far out can I use the FP if staying at shades of green and purchasing 4 day salute tickets from the base.

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  27. Danny says

    Hello.,
    I am retired U.S. Army . I was told that I can buy the four day Disney Military Sauté tickets at Shades of Green and three days for the price of one day at Shades of Green for Universal Studios under the Military Sauté . My family and I will be in Florida next week for a 7 day vacation .is all of this true?

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  28. Patti Thorpe says

    Steve:
    I emailed SOG this morning about purchasing 4day hopper plus WPM tickets. They told me they do not take orders over the phone. How am I suppose to order the tickets? All they asked me was where I was staying and when I am coming in. We are staying at Art of Animation resort arriving on June 18. They say you can purchase tickets and will be sent via Fed Ex for 10.00 fee, so how do I go about getting them? I just emailed them back thought maybe you would have some insight

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Patti,

      This is the first that I’ve heard they don’t sell over the phone. It might be new or a unknowledgeable employee.

      But they should reply to your email with a form to fill out and send back to get your tickets.

      Hope this helps, please see: Support Military Disney Tips

      Reply

      • Patti Thorpe says

        Thanks I have emailed them again hopefully they will get back with me as fast as they did today

        Reply

  29. Barbara Hughes says

    This is the first time I heard about Shades of Green. My husband and I are coming Oct 20th but not staying on the Disney grounds. My husband is 100% Permanently Disabled Veteran of Vietnam. Where can we purchase tickets? He does have a VA card with his picture on it that states he his 100% Permanently Disabled. I also have a letter from the VA stating the same. Is this enough ID that would be needed to purchase them. Please let me know. Thank you

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    • Steve says

      Hi Barbara,

      No the VA has nothing got do with Disney discounts. The items you mention are not what is needed. He needs a military ID issues by the military (at a base) that proves he is 100% DAVPRM (Disabled Military Permanent). It would look lime the IDs on this page: http://www.militarydisneytips.com/Special/Disney-World-Military-Discount-ID-Guide-For-Veterans.html It would be the tan one the second from the bottom on the right.

      It might be that he is not DAVPRM as not all 100% are because he should have this ID already.

      With that ID ha can purchase tickets from Base Ticket Offices, Shades of Green or directly from Disney and to stay at Shades of Green od use the Disney room discounts.

      Reply

  30. Miguel Ruiz says

    Hello Steve;

    I will be staying at the Shades of Green from June 5-10 but check-in isn’t until 1500pm. My flight arrives at 0500 June 5 and I am planning on visiting WDW upon arrival and check-in in the evening of June 5. My question is there any way I can get my tickets before I arrive at the Hotel.

    Thank you very much

    Reply

  31. Jason says

    I purchased my 4 day hopper passes from ITT on base and we got these exchange certificates that we are to redeem for actual tickets at the park. Along with the tickets came free Fast Pass + for each ticket purchased. My question is since these are vouchers and not tickets is there a way to link them and still set up Fast Pass or do we have to wait till we get there and actually redeem the exchange certificates for tickets?

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  32. Bryana Wagner says

    I already emailed SOG, but figured I would ask here in case I get a quicker response 🙂
    I am looking to order 5 day salute tickets and have the SOG forms printed out to email (thanks for having those linked here!). On the “Credit Card Authorization” form the top part is to fill out the sponsor’s information and sign. My husband is deployed and I will be purchasing tickets with my dependent ID. So my question is, where it asks to fill in the Military/CAC expiration date and number do I use mine or my husband’s? Is my signature acceptable as well? The statement above the signature line is making me nervous (don’t want to be committing a federal offense!) and I want to make sure they know I am the person ordering and paying. Thanks in advance for you reply 🙂

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    • Steve says

      Hi Bryana,

      Yes that statement is a little over the top, isn’t it?

      Your ID expiration and signature will be just fine as you are eligible to purchase Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets in place of your member.

      Reply

  33. Shearay says

    SInce the form ask for the name and age of everyone thats going. Does it pre-link the names to the tickets

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Shearay,

      No is doesn’t. My Disney Experience (where you link your tickets) is a totally separate system.

      Reply

  34. Richard says

    Hi, I am UK military and will be holidaying in Orlando. I am not serving with US forces. Can I purchase discounted tickets through you? Thanks

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  35. Stephanie says

    On the Shades of Green Stars & Stripes tickets, what exactly do they mean by length of stay? Do they include arrival & departure days? For instance, we will be staying 6 nights/7 days, but only plan to have 5 park days. Would we be able to purchase the 5 day tickets or would we have to purchase 7day tickets?

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Stephanie,

      Shades says “The number of days on your ticket must match your length of stay and must be used consecutively.” You can easily make the case that you will not have time for the parks on your arrival and departure days, and so buy a 5-day.

      Reply

  36. Leigh says

    Shades of Green has updated their process — much easier now! They have a fillable form that you email to them, then they email you images of your tickets so you can make Fastpass reservations, and the physical tickets will be ready for you when you check-in at the front desk.

    They sent me an email with forms shortly after I made my deposit.

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  37. Dave Adam says

    Need 5 tickets to Disneyland in California on June 21, 2018. I’m retired US Navy Seabee. Want to purchase 4 adults and one child. Also need parking pas.

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  38. Renee Siecinski says

    Hello, We are staying off-Disney and Shade’s of Green, April 8-14, 2018. I’m not sure, do I pre-order my Disney theme park tickets now? Or is it pick up only?

    Can I pre-order and pre pay and have them fedX to me (for a fee) even though I’m not staying at SoG?

    Thank you so much for your help in this matter.

    Sincerely,
    Renee

    Reply

  39. Crystal Culp says

    Okay so now that Shades of Green is allowed to book fast passes 60 days in advance, I’m wondering if you can help me with a hack I’m considering. Mostly if you think it will work.

    I know some people have booked a campsite at Fort Wilderness for the first night of their visit but stayed off site so they could get the option to book fast passes 60 days in advance instead of 30 days. Do you think it would work to book one night at Shades of Green, purchase our military salute tickets through them so we won’t have to activate them at the parks in the morning, and be able to book our fast passes out 60 days in advance to have a better chance at getting hard to get FPs like Flight of Passage?

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Crystal,

      The way the system is supposed to work is that you will get a 60-day window that includes the days of your Disney Resort (or campsite) stay including check in and check out days. A 1-night stay will get you 2 days to make fastPasses. For the rest of your trip you will have to use the 30-day window.

      My only experience so far with making FastPasses for Flight of Passage (last fall) is that when making FPs 60 days out from check in for my 4-night stay, FoP was not even available till the 4th and 5th days. This is because those with longer stays and earlier check ins had already been making FPs on the first 3 days of my stay for up to 9 days before I could even start.

      See this post with charts: http://www.militarydisneytips.com/My-Magic-Plus/FastPass-Plus-Creates-a-Classed-Theme-Park-Society.html

      But, you might have luck… There is just no telling ahead of time.

      Reply

  40. Dustin says

    My family and I will be visiting Disney at the end of December! I was honorably discharged from the Navy. Do I qualify for military discount tickets to the parks?

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Dustin,

      Thanks for checking out the site!

      There are no discounts available directly from Disney for your situation.

      There is the this one discount available for non-retired veterans which is from Shades of Green. But it is only for the months of January and September. Perhaps you could delay your vacation a bit.

      Here is my post with details including what documentation is required: http://www.militarydisneytips.com/Shades-of-Green/Non-Retired-Veterans.html

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  41. Amanda says

    Is this email order form still valid? I see some of the comments on here from 2012 so just making sure before I submit it, since its a 72 hour turn around. Thanks!

    Reply

  42. kenneth tesky says

    Just send me Military Discount Price List on all theme Parks and Parks in Florida Thank You Ken Tesky!

    Reply

    • Steve says

      LOL Kenneth, Just send me 20 bucks first.

      Seriously I don’t do that.

      You could however find them yourself. See this page and check the links in the 3rd box with the blue header:

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  43. Jennifer says

    This looks good and I may purchase our tickets this way rather than going through the base ticketing office for vouchers except for one thought, well besides paying a FEDEX fee. We live close to an installation so I can easily get to a ticketing office. Here’s what I’m wondering: I plan to also purchase the military Photopass, so I would still have to stop at the Guest Relations in front of the park to purchase and activate Photopass on the first day at the parks, right? Do you know if the photopass can be activated the day before going to the parks? If so that would be great, since our first park day would be the following day after arrival to Orlando. Just wondering how to avoid going to Guest Relations first day, which is why I’d like to buy tickets direct from SOG, but if I still need to get Photopass done,

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  44. Anita Richardson says

    Steve,
    In the case that WDW does not renew the Salute to Service discount for 2020, do the Shades of Green park tickets work the same as far as family members are concerned? In our case, we will be purchasing 2 tickets for our daughter under the Salute to Service discount, if available, as we are taking a whole family trip (our kids are all grown), in May, 2020.

    We will be staying at Pop Century.

    Thanks!!

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  46. Tee says

    Thanks for all the great information! We are trying to avoid long ticket lines like you suggested so we are considering purchasing our salute tickets through Shades of Green and having them sent via FedEx for the $12 fee. Do these tickets still require activation? If so, can our military members go to Shades of Green the day before to activate the tickets and the rest of the group (many little ones) stay at our hotel or does the entire party have to be present? Thank you!

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    • Steve says

      Hi Tee,

      The Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets sold by Shades of Green do not need to be activated, they are ready to go!

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      • Patti F says

        Hi Steve,

        So, if my nephew who purchased our tickets before Disney shut down is unable to go with us when we reschedule, will we to use them without him? We were supposed to go March 25th through April 5th and he was going with us. We are looking at going in November now if all is good then. He did purchase them at Shades of Green. I had discussed some of this with you awhile ago on two different pages and have been waiting for updates.

        Thank you,
        Patti F.

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  47. Becky says

    Are they still selling tickets at Shades of Green even though they don’t open until August?

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    • Steve says

      Hi Becky ,

      Yes they are telecommuting…

      They were before the ticket sales pause started.

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  48. Julie Ann Pepper says

    Hello, I know that tickets bought in person at Shades of Green are automatically activated but is that also the case with tickets ordered long distance from Shades of Green?

    Thank you

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    • Steve says

      Hi Julie Ann,

      Yes the ones they sell long distance are pre-activated as well. They do the same transaction (same ticket machine) as if you were standing in the office and then send them to you.

      I have 2 I bought long distance recently from them for my upcoming trip.

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  49. Melissa says

    Hi Steve!

    My MIL, who lives in Orlando, is planning to get get Magic Your Way tickets for our family trip to Disney in April. She only has a DD214 so is planning to go to Shades of Green in January to get tickets for the group. Since these tickets are already activated, does she need to go to the parks on the first day with the rest of the family, or could she wait till day 2 to join us? (She works and isn’t fully available the entire time.) Also, does she need to purchase a ticket for the same length of time? For instance, could she get a 2-day ticket for herself and 5-day tickets for the rest of us?

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  50. Steve says

    Hey Melissa,

    Activation only applies to the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets.

    It’s not even a step in the MYW purchase. They are sold “ready to use” so you’ll be all set using them without her, even if she never joins you (for future reference)

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  51. Steve says

    p.s. Have her call the Shades ticket office so that she has all her ducks in a row!

    Attraction Ticket Hotline
    (407) 824-1403

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  52. Melissa says

    Thanks Steve!

    So in that case if she decides she just wants to hang with us at the resort, does she even NEED to get a ticket for herself? Could she just get tickets for those of us that want to do parks?

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  53. Melissa says

    Forgive me if this is a duplicate reply, I thought I had send this but now I don’t see it.

    In that case (per your reply,) does she even need to get a ticket for herself? Or can she just hang back at the resort as the rest of us do the parks?

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  55. Steve says

    Not required for the MYW.

    Only the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets have such strict rules, due to their huge savings and potential to scalp.

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