{"id":37965,"date":"2025-08-28T06:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?p=37965"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:11:02","slug":"military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Disneyland Tickets (2026): Armed Forces Salute vs Regular Discounts \u2014 Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Military_Disneyland_Tickets_2026_Complete_Guide_to_Discounts\"><\/span>Military Disneyland Tickets (2026): Complete Guide to Discounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-Evening-Close.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-Evening-Close.jpg\" alt=\"Disneyland 2021 and 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Offer\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-Evening-Close.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-Evening-Close-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-Evening-Close-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-Evening-Close-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Types_of_Disneyland_Military_Tickets\" >Types of Disneyland Military 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\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Armed_Forces_Salute_vs_Regular_Disneyland_Military_Tickets_Which_Is_Best\" >Armed Forces Salute vs. Regular Disneyland Military Tickets: Which Is Best?<\/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\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Regular_Military_Discounted_Tickets\" >Regular Military Discounted Tickets<\/a><\/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\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Disneyland_Armed_Forces_Salute_AFS_Tickets\" >Disneyland Armed Forces Salute (AFS) Tickets<\/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\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Adding_Lightning_Lane_to_Military_Tickets\" >Adding Lightning Lane to Military Tickets<\/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\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#How_to_Buy_and_Use_Military_Disneyland_Tickets\" >How to Buy and Use Military Disneyland Tickets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Tips_for_Saving_Even_More\" >Tips for Saving Even More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#FAQs_about_Disneyland_Military_Tickets\" >FAQs about Disneyland Military Tickets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Who_is_eligible_for_Disneyland_military_tickets\" >Who is eligible for Disneyland military tickets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Can_non-retired_veterans_buy_Disneyland_military_tickets\" >Can non-retired veterans buy Disneyland military tickets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Are_DoD_civilians_eligible\" >Are DoD civilians eligible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Do_all_military_tickets_include_Park_Hopper\" >Do all military tickets include Park Hopper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Can_I_add_Lightning_Lane_to_military_tickets\" >Can I add Lightning Lane to military tickets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Do_Disneyland_military_tickets_have_blockout_dates\" >Do Disneyland military tickets have blockout dates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/military-disneyland-tickets-armed-forces-salute-vs-regular-discounts-complete-guide\/#Do_I_need_a_theme_park_reservation\" >Do I need a theme park reservation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a U.S. military family planning a California trip, good news: Disneyland offers two ways to save\u2014year-round <strong>Regular Military Discounted Tickets<\/strong> and the deeply discounted <strong>Disney Armed Forces Salute (AFS)<\/strong> tickets. This guide explains eligibility, key differences, where to buy, how Lightning Lane works with military tickets, and when to choose one option over the other so you can maximize savings without surprises.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Disneyland_Military_Tickets\"><\/span>Types of Disneyland Military Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two official ways military families save on Disneyland admission:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Regular Military Discounted Tickets<\/strong> \u2014 Available year-round through ITT\/MWR offices with flexible lengths (often 1\u20135 days) and the choice of 1-park-per-day or Park Hopper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disney Armed Forces Salute (AFS)<\/strong> \u2014 A limited-time annual promotion offering the largest discounts, with <em>3-day and 4-day Park Hopper<\/em> tickets only, plus blockout dates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Armed_Forces_Salute_vs_Regular_Disneyland_Military_Tickets_Which_Is_Best\"><\/span>Armed Forces Salute vs. Regular Disneyland Military Tickets: Which Is Best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Disney-Armed-Forces-Salute-Information.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Disney-Armed-Forces-Salute-Information.jpg\" alt=\"Will There Be a 2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discount? When Will Disney Announce a 2021 Salute Room Discount?\" width=\"820\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Disney-Armed-Forces-Salute-Information.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Disney-Armed-Forces-Salute-Information-600x132.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Disney-Armed-Forces-Salute-Information-300x66.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Disney-Armed-Forces-Salute-Information-800x176.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Disney-Armed-Forces-Salute-Information-768x169.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Use this at-a-glance comparison to choose the right value for your trip.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<caption style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold; padding: 6px 0;\">Disneyland Military Ticket Comparison<\/caption>\n<thead style=\"background: #f7f7f7;\">\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Regular Military Discounted Tickets<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Armed Forces Salute (AFS) Tickets<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Year-round<\/td>\n<td>Limited-time promotion (announced annually)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Where to Buy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITT\/MWR offices (base ticket offices)<\/td>\n<td>ITT\/MWR offices or Disneyland ticket booths<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eligible Buyers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Active duty, retired, 100% disabled, spouses; many bases also sell to non-retired veterans (availability varies by ITT)<\/td>\n<td>Active duty, retired, 100% disabled, spouses. (Non-retired veterans &amp; DoD civilians are <em>not<\/em> eligible.) NOAA &amp; PHS Commissioned Corps are eligible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ticket Types<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1\u20135 day; 1-park-per-day <em>or<\/em> Park Hopper<\/td>\n<td>3-day and 4-day <em>Park Hopper only<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Discount Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Modest savings (typically smaller than AFS)<\/td>\n<td>Deepest discount (biggest savings for 3\u20134 day trips)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Blockout Dates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Typically none<\/td>\n<td>Yes (often around peak holidays)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Flexibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>High (length and park-type choices)<\/td>\n<td>Limited (fixed lengths; Hopper only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lightning Lane<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Multi Pass can be added for all days (at purchase or after linking in the Disneyland app)<\/td>\n<td>Multi Pass can be added for all days (at purchase or after linking); Single Pass is day-of in app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Shorter trips, specific lengths (1, 2, or 5 days), or 1-park-per-day preference<\/td>\n<td>3\u20134 day trips outside blockouts seeking the maximum discount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_Military_Discounted_Tickets\"><\/span>Regular Military Discounted Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Active duty, retired, 100% disabled U.S. military members, and their spouses with valid military ID. Many ITT\/MWR offices also sell these to <em>non-retired veterans<\/em>, but availability and discount amounts can vary by base\u2014call ahead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to Buy:<\/strong> Your installation\u2019s <strong>ITT\/MWR<\/strong> (Information, Tickets &amp; Travel) office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticket Types:<\/strong> Commonly 1\u20135 day tickets; choose <em>1-park-per-day<\/em> or <em>Park Hopper<\/em> to match your plans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Savings:<\/strong> Typically smaller than AFS but still meaningful; flexibility is the big win here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discount-theme-park-tickets\/disneyland-military-discounted-theme-park-tickets\/\">Full details, eligibility, and rules<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disneyland_Armed_Forces_Salute_AFS_Tickets\"><\/span>Disneyland Armed Forces Salute (AFS) Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Disneyland-Ticket-Booth.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Disneyland-Ticket-Booth.jpg\" alt=\"Disney Armed Forces Salute Frequently Asked Questions\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Disneyland-Ticket-Booth.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Disneyland-Ticket-Booth-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Disneyland-Ticket-Booth-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Disneyland-Ticket-Booth-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Active duty, retired, and 100% disabled U.S. military members and their spouses. <em>Non-retired veterans are not eligible.<\/em> <strong>NOAA &amp; PHS Commissioned Corps<\/strong> are eligible for AFS tickets. <em>DoD civilians are not eligible for AFS.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to Buy:<\/strong> ITT\/MWR offices or at <strong>Disneyland Resort ticket booths<\/strong> with valid military ID.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticket Types:<\/strong> <em>3-day and 4-day Park Hopper only<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Restrictions:<\/strong> Blockout dates apply (most often around peak holidays). Tickets must be activated\/used within the promotion\u2019s valid dates. Military ID required at first use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See: <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\/\">Full details, eligibility, and rules<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_Lightning_Lane_to_Military_Tickets\"><\/span>Adding Lightning Lane to Military Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Disney-Lightning-Lane-Types.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Disney-Lightning-Lane-Types.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Disney-Lightning-Lane-Types.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Disney-Lightning-Lane-Types-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Disney-Lightning-Lane-Types-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At Disneyland, you can add <strong>Lightning Lane Multi Pass<\/strong> for your entire visit\u2014either at purchase or add it after arrival. If added to your ticket it must be for every day of the ticket.<\/p>\n<p>You can also purchase Lightning Lane Day-by-day in the Disneyland app. This is best if you only want to pay for this option on some days of yout trip.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note:<\/em> <strong>Lightning Lane Single Pass<\/strong> (for individually priced attractions) is a separate, day-of purchase inside the Disneyland app and is subject to limited availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-lightning-lane-multi-pass-and-lightning-lane-single-pass\/\">More about Lightning Loane<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Buy_and_Use_Military_Disneyland_Tickets\"><\/span>How to Buy and Use Military Disneyland Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Confirm eligibility.<\/strong> Check whether you qualify for AFS or Regular military discounts; verify ITT rules at your base.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick your best value.<\/strong> Compare AFS vs Regular prices and flexibility against your trip dates (watch for AFS blockouts).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purchase.<\/strong> Buy at your ITT\/MWR office (best pricing) or, for AFS, you may also purchase at Disneyland ticket booths with military ID.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Link in the Disneyland app.<\/strong> Add Lightning Lane Multi Pass (trip-long) and make any required park reservations per Disney\u2019s current policy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Activate at the gate.<\/strong> Eligible military member or spouse must show valid military ID on the first use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Saving_Even_More\"><\/span>Tips for Saving Even More<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Orlando-MCO-ITT-Entrance.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Orlando-MCO-ITT-Entrance.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor picture of the Orlando ITT Office\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Orlando-MCO-ITT-Entrance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Orlando-MCO-ITT-Entrance-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Orlando-MCO-ITT-Entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Orlando-MCO-ITT-Entrance-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maximize savings and avoid headaches with these insider tips:<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #004080; padding: 15px; background: #f0f8ff; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong> Pro Tip:<\/strong> Always use your base ITT\/MWR office when buying Disneyland tickets!<\/p>\n<p>Base offices offer the <em>lowest price<\/em> on Military Disneyland Tickets\u2014saving $ when compared to gate pricing\u2014plus you\u2019ll skip ticket-booth lines on arrival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Need help with the rest of your trip? Our recommended military-friendly Disney travel agent can handle quotes and bookings: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/the-mouse-experts-military-disney-vacation-specialists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Mouse Experts Military Disney Vacation Specialists<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_Disneyland_Military_Tickets\"><\/span>FAQs about Disneyland Military Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle.jpg\" alt=\"Sleeping Beauty Castle - Disneyland Tips and Tricks\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-600x386.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Disneyland-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-540x347.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_eligible_for_Disneyland_military_tickets\"><\/span>Who is eligible for Disneyland military tickets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Active duty, retired, and 100% disabled U.S. military members and their spouses with valid military ID. NOAA &amp; PHS Commissioned Corps are eligible for AFS. Eligibility for Regular discounts can vary by ITT office\u2014call ahead.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_non-retired_veterans_buy_Disneyland_military_tickets\"><\/span>Can non-retired veterans buy Disneyland military tickets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Armed Forces Salute:<\/em> No. <em>Regular discounts:<\/em> Many ITT offices sell to non-retired veterans; availability varies by base.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_DoD_civilians_eligible\"><\/span>Are DoD civilians eligible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>DoD civilians are <em>not<\/em> eligible for Armed Forces Salute tickets. Availability of Regular discounts to DoD civilians varies by ITT office.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_military_tickets_include_Park_Hopper\"><\/span>Do all military tickets include Park Hopper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>AFS tickets are Park Hopper only. Regular discounted tickets are available as 1-park-per-day or Park Hopper.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_add_Lightning_Lane_to_military_tickets\"><\/span>Can I add Lightning Lane to military tickets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Lightning Lane <strong>Multi Pass<\/strong> can be added for all days (at purchase or after linking in the Disneyland app). <strong>Single Pass<\/strong> is purchased day-of in the app and is capacity-limited.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Disneyland_military_tickets_have_blockout_dates\"><\/span>Do Disneyland military tickets have blockout dates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>AFS tickets do. Regular discounted tickets typically do not. Always confirm the current year\u2019s terms before you finalize dates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_theme_park_reservation\"><\/span>Do I need a theme park reservation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Disney policy can change. 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