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The Disney Armed Forces Salute – The Best Military Ticket Discount

Great news from Disney, they have renewed their Military Salute Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World  and Disneyland through 2023!

Note, this page only contains Disney Armed Forces Salute TICKET Discount Information. You can see the Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discount information on this linked page or go to the full page with eligibility and information on both Ticket and Room Discounts.

The Disney Armed Forces Salute - The Best Military Ticket Discount

Note to non-retired veterans; you do not qualify for the Disney Armed Forces Salute, however there are Disney Veteran Discounts that you do qualify for.

The Disney Armed Forces Salute offers special military tickets. These tickets are for a specified number of days and come in several varieties.

Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida

Walt Disney Military Discount Tickets come and in two types:

  • Theme Park Hopper Option, which allows you to visit multiple parks on the same day
  • Theme Park Hopper Plus Option, which allows you to visit multiple parks on the same day plus 4 entrances to a variety of non-theme Park Disney venues in addition to your 4 theme park days

Note: Sales of tickets with Genie+ added ended 8 June 2022

MDT Guide to Park Hopping

2022 Walt Disney World Armed Forces Salute Tickets come in 2 lengths, 4-day and 5-day Disney Military Salute Tickets:

Disney World 2022 Armed Forces Salute Prices

Basic Salute Tickets

  • 4-day Park Hopper – $329
  • 4-day Park Hopper Plus – $359
  • 5-day Park Hopper – $349
  • 5-day Park Hopper Plus – $379

Up to 6 2022 Walt Disney World Armed Forces Salute Tickets may be purchased and activated per eligible member through 16 December 2022.

These tickets can be purchased at Shades of Green, your local Base Ticket Office, or Disney Theme Park ticket booths (Sales tax will be added at Disney World ticket booths). If you do not have a base near you, see this page for purchase options.

The Disney Armed Forces Salute - The Best Military Ticket Discount

2022 Walt Disney World Armed Forces Salute Tickets come in 2 lengths, 4-day and 5-day Disney Military Salute Tickets:

Disney World 2023 Armed Forces Salute Prices

Basic Salute Tickets

  • 4-day Park Hopper – $349
  • 4-day Park Hopper Plus – $379
  • 5-day Park Hopper – $369
  • 5-day Park Hopper Plus – $399

There are Ticket Blockout dates for Walt Disney World for the 2023 Salute offer period!

  • 2 – 15 April 2023
  • 19 – 25 November 2023

Up to 6 2023 Walt Disney World Armed Forces Salute Tickets may be purchased now through 11 December 2023 for 5-day and 12 December 2023 for 4-day and activated per eligible member through 15 December 2023.

These tickets can be purchased at Shades of Green, your local Base Ticket Office, or Disney Theme Park ticket booths (Sales tax will be added at Disney World ticket booths). If you do not have a base near you, see this page for purchase options.

The Disney Armed Forces Salute - The Best Military Ticket Discount

Important Information

For families larger than 6, Disney states “Exceptions should be made for immediate families larger than six people.” For example, if a family has five children, Disney will allow all members of the family to purchase Disney Military Promotion Tickets, for Mom, Dad, and the five kids. See this post for more info

One ticket during each purchase period must be for the use of the member or spouse, the rest can be used by anyone else (family or friends).

Days on the tickets do not need to be used consecutively. Any days left on the tickets will expire at the end of the offer period.

Tickets purchased at all military resellers (that’s Base Ticket Offices) except Shades of Green, and not directly from Disney must be activated prior to first use in person by the military member or spouse. See Salute Ticket Activation Procedures

Once the tickets are activated the party may split up. For example some go to one park and some to another, or even use the tickets on different days. The Military ID is checked only upon ticket activation.

These tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. 

If you initially purchase only the Hopper option, you may add on the Plus Option later for the price difference – $30.

If you purchase the 4-Day you may upgrade to the 5-Day for the price difference.

If you purchase your Military Promotional Tickets without Disney Genie+ you may add it to your tickets after arrival at Walt Disney World theme park ticket windows.

You may also upgrade any Disney Armed Forces Salute ticket to an annual or seasonal pass for the price difference between the Salute price and the full price pass plus tax..

Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets purchased from Disney or Base Ticket Offices must be upgraded at a Disney World ticket or Guest Relations window, for the price difference plus tax.

Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets purchased at Shades of Green may be upgraded there to a ticket with the Plus Option, or to annual or seasonal passes , for the price difference (no tax).

Note These tickets need to be activated at WDW prior to entering a theme park, see: Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Activation – MDT’s How To Guide

Linking your military tickets to your My Disney Experience account does not activate your tickets! You will still need to do so at Disney with a valid military ID!

Theme Park Reservations – All military discounted tickets including the Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets need to be linked to your My Disney Experience account in order to make Theme Park Reservations.

See:

Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Discount Tickets

Disney Military Tickets Your Start to Finish Guide

Military Discount Ticket Options for Disney and other Parks

The Disney Armed Forces Salute - The Best Military Ticket Discount

Disneyland in Anaheim California

At Disneyland Salute Tickets are not valid for Magic Morning early entry admission.

2021-2022 Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Tickets

The Disney Armed Forces Salute offers special military tickets. These tickets are for a specified number of days and come in several varieties.

2021-2022 Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Tickets come in 2 lengths,  3-day and 4-day.

Disneyland 2021-2022 Armed Forces Salute Prices

  • Three-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $225.00
  • Four-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $260.00

Up to 6 Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Tickets may be purchased between 7 July 2021 and 12 December 2022 per eligible member. Thes tickets may be used between 7 July 2021 and 16 December 2022

Blockout Dates for Disneyland 2021-2022 Salute Tickets:

  • 17 December through 31 December 2021
  • 9 April through 17 April 2022

These tickets can be purchased at your local Base Ticket Office.

If you do not have a base near you, see this page for other options.

2023 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets

2023 Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Tickets come in 2 lengths,  3-day and 4-day.

Disneyland 2023 Armed Forces Salute Prices

  • 3-day Park Hopper – $245
  • 3-day Park Hopper with Genie+ – $320
  • 4-day Park Hopper – $280
  • 4-day Park Hopper with Genie+ – $380

Up to 6 Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Tickets may be purchased between now and 11 December 2023 per eligible member. These tickets may be used between 9 January and 15 December 2023.

Blockout Dates for Disneyland 2023 Salute Tickets:

  • 2 – 15 April 2023

These tickets can be purchased at your local Base Ticket Office.

If you do not have a base near you, see this page for other options.

For families larger than 6, Disney states “Exceptions should be made for immediate families larger than six people.” For example, if a family has five children, Disney will allow all members of the family to purchase Disney Military Promotion Tickets, for Mom, Dad, and the five kids. See this post for more info

One ticket during each purchase period must be for the use of the member or spouse, the rest can be used by anyone else (family or friends).

Days on the tickets do not need to be used consecutively. Any days left on the tickets will expire at the end of the offer period.

Tickets purchased at all military resellers (that’s Base Ticket Offices) and not directly from Disney must be activated during the first use in person by the military member or spouse. See Salute Ticket Activation Procedures

Once the tickets are activated the party may split up. For example some go to one park and some to another, or even use the tickets on different days. The Military ID is checked only upon ticket activation.

These tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. 

Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Tickets come and in one type:

  • The Theme Park Hopper Option, which allows you to visit both parks on the same day

Disneyland Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Tips

If you purchase the 3-Day you may upgrade to the 4-Day for the price difference.

You may also upgrade any Disney Armed Forces Salute ticket to an annual or seasonal pass for the price difference between the Salute price and the full price pass plus tax..

Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets purchased from Disney or Base Ticket Offices must be upgraded at a Disneyland ticket or Guest Relations window, for the price difference plus tax.

Note These tickets need to be activated at Disneyland upon entering a theme park the first time, see: Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Activation – MDT’s How To Guide

Theme Park Reservations – All military discounted tickets including the Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets need to be linked to your Disneyland App in order to make Theme Park Reservations.

See:

Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Discount Tickets

Disney Military Tickets Your Start to Finish Guide

Military Discount Ticket Options for Disney and other Parks

The Disney Armed Forces Salute - The Best Military Ticket Discount

11 Differences Between Disney Armed Forces Salute and Disney Regular Military Discounted Tickets

Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Discount Tickets

What percentage is the military discount for Disney?

Military Discount Ticket Options for Disney and other Parks

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Comments

  1. Cindy says

    14 June 2020 at 16:14

    I know that the military salute 2020 tickets have been extended to September 2021 for people that have them linked to their accounts. Can we buy them now and have the same extended date?. We plan to visit in February 2021.

    Reply
    • Steve says

      15 June 2020 at 13:32

      Hi Cindy,

      Disney has not yet restarted selling any tickets.

      It remains to be seen what will happen for Salute Tickets once they do restart.

      Reply
      • Jaime galvan says

        17 November 2021 at 15:11

        If I am 100% disabled veteran permanent, what discounts do I qualify for? I’m trying to plan a trip for myself, my wife and my 8 year old, along with my 4 month old. For a 10 day vacation. If you can please guide me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you and hope to hear from you soon.

        Reply
        • Steve says

          17 November 2021 at 16:19

          Hi Jamie,

          As a 100% DAVPRM you are eligible for all the same discounts as a retiree.

          That’s the Disney Armed Forces Salute and all other discounted tickets, plus Shades of Green stays.

          https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/the-disney-armed-forces-salute-military-ticket-and-room-discounts/

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

          Reply
  2. Gary says

    29 June 2020 at 17:03

    The salute to service tickets, can they only be purchased from the bases ticket office or can I purchase them direct from Disney. Also, if I purchase them from my local bases ticket office, will I be anle to use them to make a park reservation if still required in January 2021. I read they may have to be activated first at the resort????

    Reply
    • Steve says

      30 June 2020 at 12:33

      Hi Gary,

      You can purchase the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets direct from Disney upon arrival, which prevents in advance park reservations or FastPasses when they come back.

      But, it’s totally incorrect that the tickets have to be activated to make Park Reservations (or FastPasses)! I just made Park Reservations with unactivated Salute Tickets.

      Reply
      • Mariah Fedderson says

        5 July 2021 at 16:46

        Thank you for clarifying this! I am curious how you will make a reservation if I were to buy my tickets at Disney directly.

        Reply
        • Steve says

          6 July 2021 at 07:34

          If you wait to buy when you arrive there may be no availability for park entry as reservations could be full.

          Reply
  3. Andy says

    18 December 2020 at 19:43

    Are DOD civilians eligible for these discounted tickets?
    Thank you so much for the awesome blog!

    Reply
    • Steve says

      19 December 2020 at 09:47

      Hi Andy,

      Thanks!

      The Disney Armed Forces Salute requires a valid military ID. DoD Civs are not eligible.

      However DoD Civs (and Civ retirees) are eligible to stay at Shades of Green and use their ticket office (just like your base ticket office) to buy any of their discounted tickets that do not require a mil ID (like the Disney Armed Forces Salute and Universal’s special highly discounted tickets that do require one)

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

      Reply
  4. PEGGY PRICE says

    26 February 2021 at 15:41

    Since the Salute tickets are confusing now, thanks to COVID, I have a question. We’re going to WDW in May with our 2020 Salute tickets. Usually when you get to Disney, you can go to Guest Services and an extra day if you didn’t buy the max (eg: adding a 5th day to your 4-day Salute ticket). When we bought our tickets, we purchased a 5 day ticket because we didn’t know how the park pass reservations would go & they didn’t allow park hopping. Now that park hopping’s back & the park reservations seem to be running smoothly, we’d like to add a 6th day.

    Since the 2020 Salute tickets had a 6 day option but 2021 doesn’t, do you know if we’ll be able to add the 6th day when we get to WDW?

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Steve says

      27 February 2021 at 08:17

      Hi Peggy,

      I queried Disney on this several weeks ago and they have not answered.

      I’ll poke them again and try another intel avenue.

      Reply
      • PegP says

        12 March 2021 at 10:11

        Still can’t get them to answer this? Does Disney just not care about the military anymore? Doesn’t seem like a smart move to alienate your loyal customer base at a time when attendance is low & profits are dropping. Especially when it’s the military – a very large, tight-knit group where words spreads quickly.

        Reply
        • Steve says

          12 March 2021 at 10:19

          Hi Peg,

          Please see: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-armed-forces-salute/using-disney-armed-forces-salute-tickets-in-2021/

          Reply
  5. Christina says

    24 March 2021 at 22:26

    Hello! Thanks for such a great, informative site!

    I am really concerned about purchasing AFS tickets because they are non refundable.. We are going with my parents who are older….have you ever heard of tickets being refunded for extenuating circumstances? Spending almost 2K on tickets makes me extremely nervous! Thank you in advance for your response.

    Reply
    • Steve says

      25 March 2021 at 07:03

      Hi Christina,

      The only situation that I know of where Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets were extended is the 2020 Salute tickets being extended through 26 Sept 2021 for everyone. I’ve never heard of an extension other than that. But it is rare for people to report back to me…

      Disney is firm on the no refunds, but would always let you use the value (if they are not expired) towards other full price tickets.

      Disney IS in the Magic Business and if you are in a jam, it never hurts to explain the situation and ask for what you want then politely escalate up the management chain.

      Reply
  6. Vicki says

    16 September 2022 at 17:51

    Due to family medical emergency, husband and I were unable to travel with rest of family to Disneyland in May. Military salute tickets were purchased. Son in law and family can not afford a second trip in order to show military ID to activate our tickets. Can we utilize these tickets and pay the difference in regular admission cost at the gate?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      17 September 2022 at 06:29

      Hi Vicki,

      Yes, typically you can. See: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/faq/my-military-sponsor-can-no-longer-go-to-disney-can-i-use-the-disney-armed-forces-salute-tickets-they-already-purchased/

      Reply

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