Disney’s theme parks have had Bag Checks as far back as I can remember (perhaps for the last 20 years). But since late 2015 metal detectors have been added to the security lineup. On 17 December 2015, literally overnight, America’s theme parks all began using some form of metal detectors. This includes Disneyland, Walt Disney […]
2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refund Cutoff Date
Base Ticket Offices have been given the cutoff date for refunds of 2020 Disney Military Salute Ticket. This is for Unused 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets that cannot be used by 26 Sept 2021. If you purchased these highly discounted tickets prior to the Disney Parks closure and want to return them to your […]
Disneyland Resort Re-Opening Dates Announced Then Postponed
Disneyland has proposed re-opening dates for government approval. The Proposed Dates Are: 9 July – Downtown Disney District 17 July – Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park 23 July – Paradise Pier Hotel and Grand Californian Hotel and Spa 23 July – Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Update 25 […]
UPDATE: Disney – ITT – Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refund Policy
MDT has obtained some great information regarding Base Ticket Office refunds for Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. First, I must stress that each Ticket Office is independent and can do as it decides and your experience will vary Base to Base. Also, technically Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are non-refundable, many Bases have you sigh […]
Disney Extending Expiration Dates on Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets!
This very exciting news is just coming out and evolving! There has been no official announcement yet by Disney World , but many people are reporting that the expiration dates for their Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are showing 26 September 2021 in their My Disney Experience Account. UPDATED – 5 August 2020 – The […]
When Will Disney’s Theme Parks Reopen?
That’s the big question on everyone’s mind! (Updated 12 June) UPDATE 3/26: Intel from Disney cast member channels is that Disney is looking at Mid May for reopening and will be cutting staff to 2008/2009 recession levels! UPDATE 3/27: Disney is only going to pay cast members through 18 April. UPDATE 3/29: Walt Disney World’s reservation system […]
Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refunds
The current Disney Park closure has caused havoc in the military community! HOT NEWS – Disney Has Extended the Expiration Dates for the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. While Disney immediately posted information regarding its theme park tickets for general public guests, military travelers have been left out in the dark, wondering if they […]
Disney’s US Parks and Cruise Line Closed! Plus DoD Travel Ban!
Disney has announced that their US parks, Hotels, Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney are closed due to the current health concerns. (Updated 12 June, will continue to update as needed) Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort are Closed Until Further Notice! Updates: 3/15 – Reservation fees change fees waived for check ins through […]
Walt Disney World’s Retreat Ceremony Continues
Even though the Disney parks are closed Disney Security continues to honor the U.S. Flag. Raising the flag each morning and lowering it at the end of the day just like always! Walt Disney World Resort President Josh D’Amaro said: “While our world looks very different today, one thing endures…the American flag still flies over […]
Downtown Disney Military Discounts At Disneyland Resort
Did you know that there are Military Discounts available for you at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney? Downtown Disney is the Disneyland Resort’s dining, shopping and entertainment area. There you’ll find great dining options, many merchandise stores (Disney and others), as well as entertainment venues. See our list for Florida’s Disney Springs also. Downtown Disney stretches from […]
Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military
Hi there and welcome to the world of Disney Veteran Discount Tickets and Disney Veteran Discounted Rooms. In this post we’ll be covering just who is eligible and what is available for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Vacations for non-retired US Military Veterans. Note: For the purpose if this post, Veteran indicates someone who has […]
Why Are Disney Military Ticket Prices at My Base Ticket Office Different than Prices on Military Disney Tips?
When pricing Disney Military Tickets, you will see different prices depending where you look! Why the prices that I’ve listed for Disney Military Discount Tickets vary from what Disney has posted online or that Base Ticket Offices post/charge is a question that I’m asked from time to time. In this post I’ll lay out just […]
Disney Veteran Discount and Disney Military Discount Eligibility Guide
Disney Veteran Ticket Discounts and Disney Veteran Room Discounts have always been a complicated subject. This is even more true in 2020 with the new John McCain Defense Authorization Act. In this post we will lay out just what every eligibility group is eligible for. We will cover every possible status, that is a wide […]
Top Ten Things You Need To Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Room Discounts for 2020
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute is a fantastic discount available to military members and retirees. This discount includes both ticket and room discounts. Here are the Top Ten Things that you need to know about military discounts on rooms using this offer. (Updated February 2020) – Note to non-retired veterans; you do not qualify for the Disney Armed […]
Disney Discounts and the John McCain Defense Authorization Act
How H.R.5515 – the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 affects Disney Discounts Congress passed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act which went into effect 1 January 2020. It is also know as The Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018. the act applies to: […]