{"id":36686,"date":"2025-03-07T06:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T10:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?p=36686"},"modified":"2025-10-12T15:54:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T19:54:46","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-walt-disney-world-military-promotional-tickets-and-military-theme-park-tickets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/what-is-the-difference-between-walt-disney-world-military-promotional-tickets-and-military-theme-park-tickets\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Difference Between Walt Disney World Military Promotional Tickets and Military Theme Park Tickets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Many_people_are_confused_by_the_Difference_Between_these_two_military_ticket_options_for_Walt_Disney_World\"><\/span>Many people are confused by the Difference Between these two military ticket options for Walt Disney World!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Military Promotional Tickets, which are historically and traditionally also called the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets, are a special temporary offer with many restrictions.<\/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 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href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/what-is-the-difference-between-walt-disney-world-military-promotional-tickets-and-military-theme-park-tickets\/#Many_people_are_confused_by_the_Difference_Between_these_two_military_ticket_options_for_Walt_Disney_World\" >Many people are confused by the Difference Between these two military ticket options for Walt Disney World!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/what-is-the-difference-between-walt-disney-world-military-promotional-tickets-and-military-theme-park-tickets\/#Walt_Disney_World_Military_Theme_Park_Tickets\" >Walt Disney World Military Theme Park Tickets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/what-is-the-difference-between-walt-disney-world-military-promotional-tickets-and-military-theme-park-tickets\/#Disney_Armed_Forces_Salute_Tickets\" >Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/what-is-the-difference-between-walt-disney-world-military-promotional-tickets-and-military-theme-park-tickets\/#FAQ_The_Difference_Between_Walt_Disney_World_Military_Promotional_Tickets_vs_Military_Theme_Park_Tickets\" >FAQ: The Difference Between Walt Disney World Military Promotional Tickets vs. Military Theme Park Tickets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/what-is-the-difference-between-walt-disney-world-military-promotional-tickets-and-military-theme-park-tickets\/#Which_is_better_for_short_vs_long_trips\" >Which is better for short vs. long trips?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/what-is-the-difference-between-walt-disney-world-military-promotional-tickets-and-military-theme-park-tickets\/#How-To_Choose_the_Right_Walt_Disney_World_Military_Ticket_Quick_Guide\" >How-To: Choose the Right Walt Disney World Military Ticket (Quick Guide)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/what-is-the-difference-between-walt-disney-world-military-promotional-tickets-and-military-theme-park-tickets\/#Questions\" >Questions?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The Walt Disney World Military Theme Park Tickets are a new version of what had been called the MIlitary Magic Your Way Tickets or what I called the Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets. These are the permanent military discount tickets that go way back to the 1980s.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-IMG_7240.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-IMG_7240.jpeg\" alt=\"2023 Walt Disney World Military Resort Rates\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-IMG_7240.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-IMG_7240-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-IMG_7240-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-IMG_7240-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Oddly, quite a few people don&#8217;t even know about the Walt Disney World Military Theme Park Tickets!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In this post, I will lay out the differences for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walt_Disney_World_Military_Theme_Park_Tickets\"><\/span>Walt Disney World Military Theme Park Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Military Theme Park Tickets are the permanent discount that stretches back into the 1980s at least.<\/li>\n<li>These are slightly discounted versions of the exact same Disney Tickets available to the general public. Discounts are 10 to 20 percent off as well as no sales tax charged.<\/li>\n<li>They come in 1 &#8211; 10 day lengths<\/li>\n<li>The following ticket options are available: Base (no options), Park Hopper, Water Park and Sports, and Park Hopper Plus.<\/li>\n<li>These tickets are <strong>Date Based<\/strong>, meaning you must select a date of first use when purchasing them.<\/li>\n<li>Theme park reservations <strong>are not<\/strong> required for these tickets.<\/li>\n<li>Once used for the first time, these Military Theme Park Tickets have the same expiration (4-14 days for multi-day tickets) as the general public versions. The expiration depends on the length of the ticket.<\/li>\n<li>There are no blockout dates on these tickets.<\/li>\n<li>The member does not need to have a ticket or be part of the party. They may be purchased and then given to anyone (family or friends) to use without the member.<\/li>\n<li>No ticket activation is required. They are ready to use.<\/li>\n<li>There is no limit on the number of these the member, spouse, or child dependents can purchase.<\/li>\n<li>These tickets can only be purchased from a Base Ticket Office, Disney does not sell these.<\/li>\n<li>These are typically only the right choice (by price) for longer trips (6+ days) depending on user preferences on options, and single days (or if no more Salute tickets are available).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>More Info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-military-theme-park-tickets\/\">Walt Disney World Military Theme Park Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney_Armed_Forces_Salute_Tickets\"><\/span>Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Disney-Armed-Forces-Salute-Ticket-Animal-Kingdom.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Disney-Armed-Forces-Salute-Ticket-Animal-Kingdom.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Disney-Armed-Forces-Salute-Ticket-Animal-Kingdom-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Disney-Armed-Forces-Salute-Ticket-Animal-Kingdom-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Disney-Armed-Forces-Salute-Ticket-Animal-Kingdom-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Disney Armed Forces Salute is a temporary, calendar year offer that is <strong>not<\/strong> guaranteed to be renewed. The first of these offers was for just the first half of 2002, and the second in 2009 that started the current string of offers.<\/li>\n<li>These are highly discounted tickets that come in a limited number of day lengths and options.<\/li>\n<li>These currently come in 4-day, 5-day, and 6-day lengths at Walt Disney World.<\/li>\n<li>The following ticket options are available: Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus.<\/li>\n<li>These tickets are only valid during the specific offer period and lose all value at the offer end date.<\/li>\n<li>Salute tickets often have blockout dates. These are dates that the tickets are blocked from use, i.e. they cannot be used. Typically, Spring Break, \u00a0just before Christmas through New Year&#8217;s, and sometimes Thanksgiving week.<\/li>\n<li>The member must have a ticket and be part of the party.<\/li>\n<li>Activation by the member after arrival is required for Disney to track the limit per member.<\/li>\n<li>They are limited in number to 6 per eligible member during each offer period.<\/li>\n<li>These tickets can be purchased on base or from Disney.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>More Info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/the-disney-armed-forces-salute-military-ticket-and-room-discounts\/the-disney-armed-forces-salute-the-best-military-ticket-discount\/\">Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-armed-forces-salute-frequently-asked-questions\/\">Disney Armed Forces Salute FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/tag\/faq-disney-armed-forces-salute-tickets\/\">Disney Armed Forces Salute FAQ Friday Ticket Posts<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/faq\/faq-friday-at-military-disney-tips\/\">Disney Armed Forces Salute FAQ Friday All Topics<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more help in deciding on your ideal ticket, see the following:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/whats-the-right-military-discounted-disney-ticket-for-me\/\"><strong>What&#8217;s\u00a0the Right Military\u00a0Disney\u00a0Ticket for Me?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- ========================= VISIBLE FAQ (HTML) ========================= --><\/p>\n<section id=\"faq-wdw-military-tickets\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-wdw-military-tickets-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"faq-wdw-military-tickets-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_The_Difference_Between_Walt_Disney_World_Military_Promotional_Tickets_vs_Military_Theme_Park_Tickets\"><\/span>FAQ: The Difference Between Walt Disney World Military Promotional Tickets vs. Military Theme Park Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the quick difference between the two ticket types?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Military Promotional Tickets<\/strong> (often called <strong>Disney Armed Forces Salute<\/strong> tickets) are a <strong>temporary, limited-duration offer<\/strong> with deep discounts and added rules. <strong>Military Theme Park Tickets<\/strong> are the <strong>permanent<\/strong> military discount\u2014slightly discounted versions of the same tickets the general public buys.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which one usually costs less?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Promotional\/Armed Forces Salute tickets are typically the <strong>most heavily discounted<\/strong>. Military Theme Park Tickets are <strong>modestly discounted<\/strong> (generally about <strong>10\u201320% off<\/strong>) and are <strong>tax-free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many days can I get with each?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Military Theme Park Tickets:<\/strong> <strong>1\u201310 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotional\/Salute:<\/strong> usually <strong>4-, 5-, or 6-day<\/strong> tickets at Walt Disney World<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What options can I add?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Military Theme Park Tickets:<\/strong> Base (one park per day), <strong>Park Hopper<\/strong>, <strong>Water Park and Sports<\/strong>, or <strong>Park Hopper Plus<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotional\/Salute:<\/strong> <strong>Park Hopper<\/strong> or <strong>Park Hopper Plus<\/strong> only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Are there blockout dates?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Military Theme Park Tickets:<\/strong> <strong>No blockout dates<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotional\/Salute:<\/strong> <strong>Yes, often<\/strong> (commonly Spring Break, the Christmas\/New Year period, and sometimes Thanksgiving week)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do I need to pick a start date or make park reservations?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Military Theme Park Tickets<\/strong> are <strong>date-based<\/strong> (you pick a first-use date). Per this page, <strong>theme park reservations are not required<\/strong> for these tickets. Promotional\/Salute details focus on offer period and blockouts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When do the tickets expire after first use?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Military Theme Park Tickets:<\/strong> After first use, they follow the <strong>same usage windows<\/strong> as public tickets (<strong>4\u201314 days<\/strong>, depending on length).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotional\/Salute:<\/strong> Valid <strong>only<\/strong> during the stated offer period and <strong>lose all value<\/strong> after the offer end date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Does the eligible member need to be present?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Military Theme Park Tickets:<\/strong> The member <strong>does not<\/strong> need to have a ticket or be in the party; they may <strong>buy and give<\/strong> them to family or friends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotional\/Salute:<\/strong> The <strong>member must be in the party<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Is activation required?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Military Theme Park Tickets:<\/strong> <strong>No activation<\/strong> required\u2014ready to use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotional\/Salute:<\/strong> <strong>Activation is required<\/strong> after arrival so Disney can track the <strong>per-member limit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Is there a per-member purchase limit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Military Theme Park Tickets:<\/strong> <strong>No limit<\/strong> on quantity for the member\/spouse\/child dependents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotional\/Salute:<\/strong> <strong>Limited to 6<\/strong> per eligible member <strong>per offer period<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Where can I buy each type?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Military Theme Park Tickets:<\/strong> <strong>Only<\/strong> from a <strong>Base Ticket Office<\/strong> (Disney does <strong>not<\/strong> sell these).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotional\/Salute:<\/strong> Available <strong>on base<\/strong> or <strong>directly from Disney<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_for_short_vs_long_trips\"><\/span>Which is better for short vs. long trips?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Short trips (4\u20136 days):<\/strong> Salute often wins on price (if your dates avoid blockouts and you\u2019re within the offer window). <strong>Longer trips (\u22486+ days) or when Salute is unavailable\/sold out:<\/strong> Military Theme Park Tickets can be the better fit depending on options and preferences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I add Lightning Lane to these tickets?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lightning Lane isn\u2019t included with either ticket. At Walt Disney World, purchase <strong>Lightning Lane Multi Pass<\/strong> and <strong>Lightning Lane Single Pass<\/strong> <strong>day-by-day in the My Disney Experience app<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ========================= VISIBLE HOW-TO (HTML) ========================= --><\/p>\n<section id=\"howto-choose-wdw-military-ticket\" aria-labelledby=\"howto-choose-wdw-military-ticket-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"howto-choose-wdw-military-ticket-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-To_Choose_the_Right_Walt_Disney_World_Military_Ticket_Quick_Guide\"><\/span>How-To: Choose the Right Walt Disney World Military Ticket (Quick Guide)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check your travel window.<\/strong> If you\u2019re inside an active <em>Armed Forces Salute<\/em> offer and not traveling on blockout dates, keep Salute on the table.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Match your trip length.<\/strong> For <strong>4\u20136 days<\/strong>, Salute often provides the strongest savings. For <strong>6+ days<\/strong> or a <strong>single day<\/strong>, compare pricing\u2014Military Theme Park Tickets may make more sense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirm party rules.<\/strong> Need the <strong>member present<\/strong> and within a <strong>6-ticket limit<\/strong>? That\u2019s Salute. Want flexibility to <strong>gift tickets<\/strong> or buy <strong>more than six<\/strong>? Choose Military Theme Park Tickets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick your options.<\/strong> If you want <strong>Base<\/strong> (no hopper) or <strong>Water Park and Sports<\/strong> without Plus, you\u2019ll need Military Theme Park Tickets. If <strong>Park Hopper<\/strong> or <strong>Park Hopper Plus<\/strong> fits your plans, either product can work (subject to rules).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan purchase &amp; activation.<\/strong> <strong>Theme Park Tickets:<\/strong> buy at a <strong>Base Ticket Office<\/strong>; <strong>no activation<\/strong> needed. <strong>Salute:<\/strong> buy on base or from Disney; <strong>member activation<\/strong> required on arrival.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set your first day &amp; plan Lightning Lane.<\/strong> Theme Park Tickets are <strong>date-based<\/strong> (pick a first-use date). At WDW, buy <strong>Lightning Lane Multi Pass<\/strong> and <strong>Single Pass<\/strong> in-app on the day of use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions\"><\/span>Questions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feel free to ask any questions in the comment section below!<\/p>\n\n<p><!-- ========================= JSON-LD: FAQ + HowTo ========================= --><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What\u2019s the quick difference between the two ticket types?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Military Promotional Tickets (Disney Armed Forces Salute) are a temporary, limited-duration offer with deep discounts and additional rules. 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Armed Forces Salute tickets at Walt Disney World are typically offered as 4-, 5-, or 6-day tickets.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What options can I add?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Military Theme Park Tickets: Base (one park per day), Park Hopper, Water Park and Sports, or Park Hopper Plus. Armed Forces Salute: Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus only.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Are there blockout dates?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Military Theme Park Tickets have no blockout dates. Armed Forces Salute tickets often do, commonly Spring Break, Christmas\/New Year, and sometimes Thanksgiving week.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Do I need to pick a start date or make park reservations?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Military Theme Park Tickets are date-based; you select a first-use date and, per the page, park reservations are not required for these. Salute details focus on offer period validity and blockout dates.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"When do the tickets expire after first use?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Military Theme Park Tickets follow the same usage windows as public tickets after first use (about 4\u201314 days depending on length). Armed Forces Salute tickets are valid only during the offer period and lose all value after the offer end date.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does the eligible member need to be present?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"For Military Theme Park Tickets, the member does not need to be present and can give the tickets to family or friends. For Armed Forces Salute, the member must be in the party.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is activation required?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Military Theme Park Tickets do not require activation. 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