{"id":15074,"date":"2018-10-20T12:09:34","date_gmt":"2018-10-20T16:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?p=15074"},"modified":"2022-12-28T12:54:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T16:54:55","slug":"westgate-resorts-to-give-away-free-vacations-for-military-families-on-9-november-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/westgate-resorts-to-give-away-free-vacations-for-military-families-on-9-november-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Westgate Resorts to Give Away Free Vacations for Military Families On 9 November 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Veterans_Day_Westgate_Resorts_Will_Again_Give_Away_1000_Free_Vacation_stays_to_Military_Families\"><\/span>For Veteran&#8217;s Day, Westgate Resorts Will Again\u00a0Give Away 1,000 Free Vacation stays to Military Families!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13873 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image136374.jpg\" alt=\"Westgate 2019 Free Military Offer\" width=\"750\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image136374.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image136374-600x405.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image136374-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image136374-540x364.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/westgate-resorts-to-give-away-free-vacations-for-military-families-on-9-november-2018\/#For_Veterans_Day_Westgate_Resorts_Will_Again_Give_Away_1000_Free_Vacation_stays_to_Military_Families\" >For Veteran&#8217;s Day, Westgate Resorts Will Again\u00a0Give Away 1,000 Free Vacation stays to Military Families!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/westgate-resorts-to-give-away-free-vacations-for-military-families-on-9-november-2018\/#Eligibility\" >Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/westgate-resorts-to-give-away-free-vacations-for-military-families-on-9-november-2018\/#Offer_Overview\" >Offer Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/westgate-resorts-to-give-away-free-vacations-for-military-families-on-9-november-2018\/#Westgate_Offer_Details\" >Westgate Offer Details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/westgate-resorts-to-give-away-free-vacations-for-military-families-on-9-november-2018\/#How_to_Get_This_Offer\" >How to Get This Offer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/westgate-resorts-to-give-away-free-vacations-for-military-families-on-9-november-2018\/#Enter_the_MDT_Giveaway\" >Enter the MDT Giveaway<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/westgate-resorts-to-give-away-free-vacations-for-military-families-on-9-november-2018\/#Additional_Information_from_MDT\" >Additional Information from MDT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/westgate-resorts-to-give-away-free-vacations-for-military-families-on-9-november-2018\/#Staying_Off_WDW_Property\" >Staying Off WDW Property<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/westgate-resorts-to-give-away-free-vacations-for-military-families-on-9-november-2018\/#Alternate_Military_Offer\" >Alternate Military Offer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>This super offer has always been\u00a0one of the very most popular posts that I do each year on\u00a0Military Disney Tips.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This offer first started in 2011 and each year since then Westgate has offered between 1,000 and 2,500 free vacation stays to the military community.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>New for 2018, be sure to see the special contest offered by Military Disney Tips below!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility\"><\/span>Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 1,000 free vacations are offered to both current military personnel and veterans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offer_Overview\"><\/span>Offer Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Vacation locations and dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year, the program is offering a free 2-night stay in Orlando, FL at the Westgate Town Center Resort &amp; Spa\/Westgate Villas Resort &amp; Spa on <strong>10-12\u00a0May 2019<\/strong>. This location is just a few miles from Walt Disney World.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Westgate Military Weekend Orlando<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On 10-12 May 2019, Westgate Town Center Resort &amp; Spa in Central Florida will host 1,000 military personnel and their families. All attendees will receive complimentary accommodations in a studio or 1 bedroom villa (upgrades and extensions are available for a fee), free admission to Westgate\u2019s Ship Wreck Island water park,\u00a0and a private concert by <strong>Gary Sinise\u2019s Lt Dan Band!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15236\" style=\"width: 861px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15236\" class=\"wp-image-15236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lt-Dan-Band.png\" alt=\"Gary Sinise\u2019s Lt Dan Band (C) Gary Sinise Facebook Page\" width=\"851\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lt-Dan-Band.png 851w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lt-Dan-Band-600x222.png 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lt-Dan-Band-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lt-Dan-Band-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lt-Dan-Band-800x296.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15236\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gary Sinise\u2019s Lt Dan Band Picture from Gary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/garysinise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sinise&#8217;s Facebook Page<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Westgate&#8217;s CEO David Segal (a veteran) says, &#8220;Our U.S. military and their families make a constant sacrifice. We hope to give those who have served in combat a chance to spend some quality time with their loved ones. Nothing can ever replace the family time that\u2019s lost, but by creating these weekends for them, we\u2019re trying to help make new memories and give these men and women the recognition they deserve.<strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>You can read my review of the my free stay at the resort here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/special\/trip-report-westgate-free-military-vacation\/\">Trip Report \u2013 Westgate Free Military Vacation<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Westgate is a timeshare location and\u00a0many have asked me in the past if there is a gimmick or if there will be a sales pitch. <strong>The answer is absolutely not!<\/strong> This is just a generous offer by a company started by a veteran.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10094\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10094\" class=\"wp-image-10094 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military5.jpg\" alt=\"Westgate-Free-for-Military5\" width=\"600\" height=\"431\" data-wp-pid=\"10094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military5-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military5-540x388.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military5-529x380.jpg 529w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All pictures from my free stay at Westgate Town Center and Spa. See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/special\/trip-report-westgate-free-military-vacation\/\">here<\/a> for more.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Westgate_Offer_Details\"><\/span>Westgate Offer Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Deposit &#8211; $100<\/strong> (this deposit is 100% Refundable at check in, it is only used to hold the reservation)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rooms Types Available for the 2 night stay:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgateresorts.com\/hotels\/florida\/orlando\/westgate-town-center-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Towncenter Resort<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Studio,\u00a0 sleeps 3<\/li>\n<li>1 bd Standard, sleeps 4<\/li>\n<li>2 bd Deluxe, sleeps 8 \u00a0(requires paid upgrade)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgateresorts.com\/hotels\/florida\/orlando\/westgate-vacation-villas-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Villas Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Studio,\u00a0 sleeps 3<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 bd Standard, sleeps 4<\/li>\n<li>2 bd Standard, sleeps 6 (requires paid upgrade)<\/li>\n<li>2 bd Deluxe, sleeps 8 (requires paid upgrade)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Upgrade Rates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Upgrade of room type if desired and available (requires a paid upgrade)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 bd std &#8211; $99<\/li>\n<li>2 bd dlx &#8211; $109<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional nights beyond the 2 nights included (requires paid upgrade)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Studio &#8211; $69 Per Night<\/li>\n<li>1 bd &#8211; $79 Per Night<\/li>\n<li>2 bd std &#8211; $139 Per Night<\/li>\n<li>2 bd dlx &#8211; $149 Per Night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10093 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military4.jpg\" alt=\"Westgate to offer free military stays\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military4-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Included Extras\u00a0For the Number of People in your party:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Up to 4 people per party (can be up to 6-8 if you upgrade the room type)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tickets to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgateresorts.com\/hotels\/florida\/orlando\/westgate-vacation-villas-resort\/water-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shipwreck Island Water Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Entrance to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ltdanband.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lt. Dan Band<\/a> Concert Performance on\u00a0Saturday, 11 May<\/li>\n<li>Partner Theme Park Tickets \u2013 Tickets to local theme parks may also be available during the offer. This depends on future Partner Theme Park participation and is not guaranteed. Past theme park tickets have been to Sea World, Universal Studios, and Walt Disney World (again, not guaranteed, pending partner engagement and availability)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_This_Offer\"><\/span>How to Get This Offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Beginning 9 November 2018 at 9 am eastern<\/strong>, the first 1,000 eligible service members to complete the online military appreciation form via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgateresorts.com\/free-vacations-for-military-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Westgate&#8217;s Military Offer Page<\/a>\u00a0and place a fully refundable $100 deposit can sign up for this offer.<\/p>\n<p>You can watch Westgate&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgateresorts.com\/free-vacations-for-military-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free vacations for military families<\/a> page for information on registering for their their upcoming Military Weekend Vacation Giveaway.<\/p>\n<p>Past experience with this offer shows two things:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>These vacations go fast! Usually they are all taken within a couple of hours (or less).<\/li>\n<li>There can be technical difficulties with the Westgate website. The volume has been known to crash the server in the past.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Please note that if there are technical difficulties, Military Disney Tips cannot help you in any way.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10103 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military14-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military14-540x322.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enter_the_MDT_Giveaway\"><\/span>Enter the MDT Giveaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Military Disney Tips in conjunction with Westgate Resorts is offering a special VIP registration to one lucky MDT reader.<\/p>\n<p>The winner of the contest will be guaranteed to receive this offer! They will be able to register early and beat the rush of those trying to get one of these vacations.<\/p>\n<p>The winner will be selected at random from\u00a0eligible\u00a0individuals those who complete the entry form on our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/westgate-contest-entry-and-survey\/\">Contest Page<\/a>.<strong> Sorry, the contest is over.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Information_from_MDT\"><\/span>Additional Information from MDT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Westgate Town Center is a\u00a0first class Westgate resort\u00a0located\u00a0just a few miles from Walt Disney World, Sea World Orlando, and Universal Studios Florida.<\/p>\n<p>There are absolutely no strings attached and no sales presentations whatsoever. Just an offer to say thanks for serving.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10105\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10105\" class=\"wp-image-10105 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military.jpg\" alt=\"Westgate Free Military Vacation\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-wp-pid=\"10105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military-540x540.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Westgate-Free-for-Military-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Westgate Town Center Main Building, Lobby, and Check In<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staying_Off_WDW_Property\"><\/span>Staying Off WDW Property<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Staying off Walt Disney World property brings with it a couple of things to think about.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Transportation and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-technology-overview\/\">My Magic Plus<\/a>\u00a0(particularly FastPass Plus).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transportation<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Those not staying at a Disney Owned Resort are responsible for their own transportation from the Orlando International Airport. While Disney Resort guests have use of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-resorts\/disneys-magical-express-military-disney-tips-review\/\">Magical Express<\/a>\u00a0airport service.<\/p>\n<p>Fear not! Military Disney Tips had coordinated a Military Discount on Airport Transportation with Orlando Shuttle Service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Just visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.orlandoshuttleservice.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">orlandoshuttleservice.com<\/a>\u00a0to compare all of the shuttle services in Orlando and get a military discount too!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the discount code MDT15 which will\u00a0take $15\u00a0off of your rate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme Park Transportation &#8211;<\/strong> The Westgate resorts offer free transportation to the theme parks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>My Magic Plus<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Those not staying at a Disney\u00a0Owned\u00a0Resort will make their FastPass Plus reservations 30 days out from the day desired versus the 60 days for WDW guests.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to have the use of Magic Bands to act as your park tickets and FastPass Plus tokens, you&#8217;ll need to buy your own Magic Bands. You can do so at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-3007803-13227368?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.shopdisney.com%2Faccessories%2Fadults%2Fmagicband%2F%3ForiginalTerm%3Dmagic%2520band%26searchType%3Dredirect%26pdpRedirect%3D0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disney Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13874 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WG_MILITARY-WEEKEND-RESOURCE-FAIR_preview-540x360.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WG_MILITARY-WEEKEND-RESOURCE-FAIR_preview-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WG_MILITARY-WEEKEND-RESOURCE-FAIR_preview-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WG_MILITARY-WEEKEND-RESOURCE-FAIR_preview-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WG_MILITARY-WEEKEND-RESOURCE-FAIR_preview-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WG_MILITARY-WEEKEND-RESOURCE-FAIR_preview.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Please note in the past the Westgate website has been overwhelmed by the traffic volume.\u00a0Military\u00a0Disney\u00a0Tips is not associated with Westgate, I&#8217;m only passing the info on to you and I\u00a0\u00a0have no control over sign up\u00a0and cannot help you if that occurs!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternate_Military_Offer\"><\/span>Alternate Military Offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the special complimentary vacation weekend, Westgate Resorts offers a 10 percent savings for rooms across their entire portfolio of 27 resort destinations for all U.S. military veterans if you book by the end of the year.\u00a0So check out Westgate\u2019s portfolio of military discount hotels if you\u2019re looking for a deal on your next getaway.<\/p>\n<p>This offer applies to all military ID carrying statuses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Active<\/li>\n<li>Reserve<\/li>\n<li>Guard<\/li>\n<li>Retired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Westgate Resorts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1982 by David A. Siegel, Westgate Resorts is one of the largest resort developers in the United States. 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