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Can I book Disney Armed Forces Salute room discounts online?<\/strong>
\nNo. You must call Disney or use a travel agent; these discounts are not<\/em> available to book online.<\/p>\nDo Shades of Green guests get the 60 + 10 dining advantage?<\/strong>
\nYes. Guests staying at Shades of Green can book for their entire stay (up to 10 days) at the 60-day mark.<\/p>\nWhen do dining reservations (ADRs) open?<\/strong>
\n60 days before your dining date, typically at ~6:00 a.m. Eastern.<\/p>\nWhat deposit is required to book?<\/strong>
\nDisney packages<\/em> need a $200 deposit; Disney room-only<\/em> requires first night\u2019s rate; Shades of Green also requires first night\u2019s rate.<\/p>\nCan I add Lightning Lane Multi Pass to military tickets?<\/strong>
\nAt Disneyland only.<\/em> You can pre-add Multi Pass to eligible military tickets at purchase (e.g., via ITT\/MWR or an agent). At Walt Disney World, buy day-of in the app.<\/p>\nHow do I book fireworks cruises, tours, or Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique?<\/strong>
\nReserve online or by phone (most open around 60 days). Popular options can sell out\u2014set reminders and check back for cancellations.<\/p>\nShould military families use a travel agent?<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s often the easiest path, especially for AFS room discounts that require phone booking. We recommend
\nThe Mouse Experts Military Disney Vacation Specialists<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/span>How To: Make Disney Reservations in the Right Order<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Book your resort.<\/strong> If using Armed Forces Salute, call Disney or use a military-savvy travel agent. Shades of Green is booked directly with SOG.<\/li>\n
- Mark your 60-day ADR date.<\/strong> Onsite (including Shades of Green) gives you 60 + 10\u2014plan a \u201ctoughest first\u201d dining list.<\/li>\n
- Decide your Lightning Lane plan by coast.<\/strong> WDW: purchase day-of in My Disney Experience. DLR: pre-add Multi Pass to eligible military tickets at purchase.<\/li>\n
- Reserve special experiences.<\/strong> Dessert parties, fireworks cruises, tours, Bibbidi\/Savi\u2019s\/Droid often open ~60 days out\u2014book early.<\/li>\n
- Backfill and monitor.<\/strong> Refresh for cancellations the week\/day before and even day-of for surprise openings.<\/li>\n
- Confirm payment details.<\/strong> Have card ready for deposits: $200 for packages; first night\u2019s rate for room-only and Shades of Green.<\/li>\n
- Do day-of checks.<\/strong> Verify ADR times, purchase WDW Lightning Lane, and set alarms for rope drop priorities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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