{"id":42531,"date":"2026-10-15T06:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?p=42531"},"modified":"2026-09-27T08:04:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T12:04:19","slug":"who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Qualifies for Disney Armed Forces Salute and the Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney_Armed_Forces_Salute_and_Universal_Orlando_Military_Freedom_Pass_Eligibility_Are_Not_the_Same\"><\/span>Disney Armed Forces Salute and Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass Eligibility Are Not the Same<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Disney Armed Forces Salute and Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass are two of the best military theme park discounts available, but they do not use exactly the same eligibility rules.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 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\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#Disney_Armed_Forces_Salute_and_Universal_Orlando_Military_Freedom_Pass_Eligibility_Are_Not_the_Same\" >Disney Armed Forces Salute and Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass Eligibility Are Not the Same<\/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\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#Quick_Eligibility_Comparison\" >Quick Eligibility Comparison<\/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\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#Who_Qualifies_for_Both_Programs\" >Who Qualifies for Both Programs?<\/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\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#Disney_Armed_Forces_Salute_Eligibility\" >Disney Armed Forces Salute\u00a0Eligibility<\/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\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#The_Disney_Spouse_Rule_Is_Easy_to_Misunderstand\" >The Disney Spouse Rule Is Easy to Misunderstand<\/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\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#Disneys_Six-Ticket_Limit\" >Disney&#8217;s Six-Ticket Limit<\/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\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#100_Disabled_Veterans_and_Disney\" >100% Disabled Veterans and Disney<\/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\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#Who_Qualifies_for_the_Disney_Salute_but_Not_the_Universal_Orlando_Military_Freedom_Pass\" >Who Qualifies for the Disney Salute but Not the Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass?<\/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\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#Universal_Orlando_Military_Freedom_Pass_Eligibility\" >Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#Current_Department_of_War_Civilians_Universal_Freedom_Pass_Yes_Disney_Armed_Forces_Salute_No\" >Current Department of War Civilians: Universal Freedom Pass Yes, Disney Armed Forces Salute No<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#The_Universal_Spouse_Rule_Is_Different_from_Disney\" >The Universal Spouse Rule Is Different from Disney<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#100_Disabled_Veterans_and_the_Universal_Orlando_Military_Freedom_Pass\" >100% Disabled Veterans and the Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#What_About_Veterans_with_Less_Than_a_100_Disability_Rating\" >What About Veterans with Less Than a 100% Disability Rating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#What_About_Purple_Heart_Recipients_and_Former_POWs\" >What About Purple Heart Recipients and Former POWs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#What_About_Non-Retired_Veterans\" >What About Non-Retired Veterans?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#What_About_Children_and_Other_Dependents\" >What About Children and Other Dependents?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#What_About_Former_or_Divorced_Spouses\" >What About Former or Divorced Spouses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#If_You_Do_Not_Qualify_for_Salute_or_Freedom_Pass_Check_the_Regular_Military_Tickets\" >If You Do Not Qualify for Salute or Freedom Pass, Check the Regular 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#Regular_Disney_Military-Channel_Tickets\" >Regular Disney Military-Channel Tickets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#Regular_Universal_Military_Tickets\" >Regular Universal Military Tickets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#Shades_of_Green_Eligibility_Is_a_Different_Question\" >Shades of Green Eligibility Is a Different Question<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/who-qualifies-for-disney-armed-forces-salute-and-the-universal-orlando-military-freedom-pass\/#Bottom_Line\" >Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Some military members qualify for both.<\/p>\n<p>Some groups qualify for Disney but not Universal.<\/p>\n<p>Others qualify for Universal but not Disney.<\/p>\n<p>And if you do not qualify for either of these special promotional offers, that does <strong>not<\/strong> necessarily mean you are out of military ticket options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Split-Stay-Walt-Disney-World-Universal-Orlando-Resort.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37129 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Split-Stay-Walt-Disney-World-Universal-Orlando-Resort.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort\" width=\"800\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Split-Stay-Walt-Disney-World-Universal-Orlando-Resort.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Split-Stay-Walt-Disney-World-Universal-Orlando-Resort-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Split-Stay-Walt-Disney-World-Universal-Orlando-Resort-768x389.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Disney Armed Forces Salute and Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass are special, highly discounted promotional ticket programs. They are not the only discounted Disney and Universal tickets available through military ticket offices.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This guide shows you where you fit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Eligibility_Comparison\"><\/span>Quick Eligibility Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Military Status<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney Armed Forces Salute<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Active Duty<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reservist<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>National Guard<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Military Retiree<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Current Military Spouse<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">May use member&#8217;s eligibility<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>100% Disabled Veteran with Required Military ID<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Public Health Service Commissioned Corps<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Current Department of War Civilian<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Retired Department of War Civilian<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Veteran with Service-Connected Disability Below 100%<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Purple Heart Recipient or Former POW<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Honorably Discharged Non-Retired Veteran<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Child Dependent<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No Independent Eligibility<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Former or Divorced Spouse<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>It is important to note that for the several groups marked \u201cNo\u201d above, \u00a0other Military Discounted Disney or Universal tickets are available.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Who-Qualifies-for-Which-Military-Ticket-Program.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Who-Qualifies-for-Which-Military-Ticket-Program.jpg\" alt=\"Comparison of Disney Armed Forces Salute and Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass eligibility\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Who-Qualifies-for-Which-Military-Ticket-Program.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Who-Qualifies-for-Which-Military-Ticket-Program-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Qualifies_for_Both_Programs\"><\/span>Who Qualifies for Both Programs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following groups can use both the Disney Armed Forces Salute and the Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Active Duty members<\/li>\n<li>Reservists<\/li>\n<li>National Guard members<\/li>\n<li>Military retirees<\/li>\n<li>100% disabled veterans with the required military identification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Current military spouses can also use both programs, but the spouse rules are different between Disney and Universal. I explain that distinction below.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney_Armed_Forces_Salute_Eligibility\"><\/span>Disney Armed Forces Salute\u00a0Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Disney&#8217;s promotional military ticket eligibility belongs to the <strong>Eligible Service Member<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For this program, Eligible Service Members include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Active Duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces<\/li>\n<li>Reservists<\/li>\n<li>National Guard members<\/li>\n<li>Military retirees<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Coast Guard members and retirees<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Space Force members and retirees<\/li>\n<li>Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service<\/li>\n<li>Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/li>\n<li>100% disabled veterans with the required DEERS\/RAPIDS-issued military ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A current military spouse can use the member&#8217;s Disney eligibility when the member is not using it, but the spouse does <strong>not<\/strong> receive separate Disney eligibility or a second ticket allotment.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/the-disney-armed-forces-salute-military-ticket-and-room-discounts\/\">Disney Armed Forces Salute<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Disney_Spouse_Rule_Is_Easy_to_Misunderstand\"><\/span>The Disney Spouse Rule Is Easy to Misunderstand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Disney often describes the offer as available to an Eligible Service Member \u201cor spouse.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That does not create two independent eligibilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The member holds the eligibility. The spouse can use that eligibility in place of the member.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The member and spouse cannot each purchase a separate set of six Disney promotional tickets.<\/p>\n<p>When the spouse uses the offer in place of the member, the spouse also cannot use the ticket that is reserved for the Eligible Service Member.<\/p>\n<p>That makes the spouse-only situation different from the member being present and using one of the promotional tickets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disneys_Six-Ticket_Limit\"><\/span>Disney&#8217;s Six-Ticket Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Disney allows a maximum of six promotional military tickets under an Eligible Service Member&#8217;s entitlement during the promotional year.<\/p>\n<p>The Disney Armed Forces Salute\u00a0tickets and Disney Celebrates America tickets share that same six-ticket limit.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Six Salute tickets uses up the entire allotment<\/li>\n<li>Three Salute tickets plus three Celebrates America tickets also uses the entire allotment<\/li>\n<li>You cannot purchase six of each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The spouse does not create another six-ticket allotment.<\/p>\n<p>There are limited exceptions involving larger immediate families, and a separate practical rule applies when the Eligible Service Member or spouse already has a qualifying Walt Disney World Annual Pass.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"100_Disabled_Veterans_and_Disney\"><\/span>100% Disabled Veterans and Disney<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 100% disabled veteran can use the Disney promotional military tickets with the proper military identification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disney requires the DEERS\/RAPIDS-issued 100% DAVPRM military ID.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Veteran Health Identification Card does not establish Disney Armed Forces Salute\u00a0eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>Neither do disability paperwork, VA benefit letters, or other documentation in place of the required military ID.<\/p>\n<p>This distinction is important because a veteran with any percentage of service-connected disability can have year-round Shades of Green access under the Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act. That broader Shades of Green eligibility does not create Disney Armed Forces Salute\u00a0eligibility, but those veterans can still purchase other discounted military-channel Disney tickets through Shades of Green.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Qualifies_for_the_Disney_Salute_but_Not_the_Universal_Orlando_Military_Freedom_Pass\"><\/span>Who Qualifies for the Disney Salute but Not the Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two important uniformed-service groups fall into this category:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service<\/li>\n<li>Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Disney includes PHS and NOAA in its Eligible Service Member definition.<\/p>\n<p>Universal does not include them in the Freedom Pass program.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Universal_Orlando_Military_Freedom_Pass_Eligibility\"><\/span>Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Freedom Pass uses a different eligibility list.<\/p>\n<p>For the Freedom Pass, the following groups qualify:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Active Duty U.S. military<\/li>\n<li>Reservists<\/li>\n<li>National Guard<\/li>\n<li>Military retirees<\/li>\n<li>100% disabled veterans<\/li>\n<li>Current military spouses<\/li>\n<li>Current Department of War civilian employees with the required DEERS-issued photo identification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Universal specifically excludes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NOAA Commissioned Corps<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps<\/li>\n<li>Department of Homeland Security civilians<\/li>\n<li>Retired Department of War civilians<\/li>\n<li>Divorced spouses<\/li>\n<li>Child dependents<\/li>\n<li>Contractors<\/li>\n<li>Foreign affiliates<\/li>\n<li>Veterans who are neither retired nor 100% disabled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/universal-freedom-pass\/\">Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Department_of_War_Civilians_Universal_Freedom_Pass_Yes_Disney_Armed_Forces_Salute_No\"><\/span>Current Department of War Civilians: Universal Freedom Pass Yes, Disney Armed Forces Salute No<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the biggest differences between the two programs.<\/p>\n<p>A current Department of War civilian employee with the required DEERS-issued photo ID can qualify for the Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass.<\/p>\n<p>That same civilian status does <strong>not<\/strong> qualify the employee for Disney Armed Forces Salute\u00a0promotional tickets.<\/p>\n<p>A retired Department of War civilian does not qualify for the Freedom Pass.<\/p>\n<p>Both current and retired DOW civilians may still have other discounted military-channel ticket options through Shades of Green.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Universal_Spouse_Rule_Is_Different_from_Disney\"><\/span>The Universal Spouse Rule Is Different from Disney<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Universal treats the current military spouse differently.<\/p>\n<p>For the Freedom Pass, the military member and current spouse each have their own six-ticket eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>That means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The military member can purchase up to six Freedom Passes<\/li>\n<li>The current spouse can separately purchase up to six Freedom Passes using the spouse&#8217;s own valid military ID<\/li>\n<li>The combined maximum is 12 Freedom Passes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One ticket from each six-ticket allotment must be used by the military member or spouse who purchased that allotment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This is very different from Disney, where the spouse uses the member&#8217;s eligibility rather than creating a second promotional-ticket entitlement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"100_Disabled_Veterans_and_the_Universal_Orlando_Military_Freedom_Pass\"><\/span>100% Disabled Veterans and the Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Universal includes 100% disabled veterans in Freedom Pass eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>The veteran must have the required valid DEERS-issued military photo identification.<\/p>\n<p>A veteran with a service-connected disability below 100% does not qualify for the Freedom Pass solely because of that disability rating.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Veterans_with_Less_Than_a_100_Disability_Rating\"><\/span>What About Veterans with Less Than a 100% Disability Rating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A veteran with a service-connected disability below 100% does not qualify for either the Disney Armed Forces Salute or Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass through that disability status.<\/p>\n<p>That includes veterans who can stay at Shades of Green year-round under the Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But that does not mean those veterans are out of military ticket options.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Veterans with service-connected disabilities can purchase regular discounted military-channel tickets through Shades of Green under its ticket-office eligibility rules.<\/p>\n<p>Those tickets are separate products from the Disney Armed Forces Salute and Freedom Pass.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Purple_Heart_Recipients_and_Former_POWs\"><\/span>What About Purple Heart Recipients and Former POWs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Purple Heart recipients and former prisoners of war can have year-round Shades of Green access under the Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act.<\/p>\n<p>That status does <strong>not<\/strong> by itself qualify them for the Disney Armed Forces Salute or the Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass.<\/p>\n<p>They can, however, purchase other discounted military-channel Disney and Universal tickets through Shades of Green under the resort&#8217;s ticket-office eligibility rules.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Non-Retired_Veterans\"><\/span>What About Non-Retired Veterans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An honorably discharged veteran who did not retire and does not have 100% disability status does not qualify for the Disney Armed Forces Salute or Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass based simply on veteran status.<\/p>\n<p>That remains true even when the veteran stays at Shades of Green during January or September through the Salute to Our Veterans program.<\/p>\n<p>Again, resort eligibility and promotional-ticket eligibility are separate rules.<\/p>\n<p>Other discounted military-channel tickets may still be available depending on the veteran&#8217;s Shades of Green ticket-purchase eligibility.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Children_and_Other_Dependents\"><\/span>What About Children and Other Dependents?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A child dependent does not independently qualify to purchase either promotional program.<\/p>\n<p>For Disney, promotional tickets can be used for family members and friends when purchased under the Eligible Service Member&#8217;s entitlement when the member or spouse is present for activation.<\/p>\n<p>For Universal, child dependents are specifically excluded from being the eligible purchaser of the Freedom Pass.<\/p>\n<p>Their ability to use a promotional ticket comes through the military member or current spouse, who must be present for activation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Former_or_Divorced_Spouses\"><\/span>What About Former or Divorced Spouses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Former and divorced spouses do not qualify for either promotional ticket program through former-spouse status.<\/p>\n<p>That includes former spouses who may retain other military benefits or Shades of Green access.<\/p>\n<p>Disney specifically excludes former spouses using 20\/20\/20 status from its promotional tickets, and Universal excludes divorced spouses from the Freedom Pass.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Do_Not_Qualify_for_Salute_or_Freedom_Pass_Check_the_Regular_Military_Tickets\"><\/span>If You Do Not Qualify for Salute or Freedom Pass, Check the Regular Military Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the part many people miss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Disney Armed Forces Salute and Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass are not the only discounted military theme park tickets available.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green sells regular discounted Disney and Universal tickets to a broader group of authorized military-community customers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_Disney_Military-Channel_Tickets\"><\/span>Regular Disney Military-Channel Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shades of Green sells regular Walt Disney World tickets in lengths from one to ten days.<\/p>\n<p>These are different from the Disney Armed Forces Salute.<\/p>\n<p>They are available to the military groups who can purchase the promotional tickets and also to additional groups, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Department of War civilians<\/li>\n<li>Retired Department of War civilians<\/li>\n<li>Veterans covered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/disney-discounts-and-the-john-mccain-defense-authorization-act\/\">Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act<\/a> categories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These tickets do not require the military sponsor or spouse to use one of the tickets.<\/p>\n<p>They are date-based tickets and do not require Disney Park Pass reservations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_Universal_Military_Tickets\"><\/span>Regular Universal Military Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shades of Green also sells regular discounted Universal Orlando tickets in addition to the Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass.<\/p>\n<p>These tickets have their own products, lengths, prices, and eligibility rules.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the current ticket lineup, regular Universal military tickets can include Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and Epic Universe options.<\/p>\n<p>So if you do not qualify for the Freedom Pass, check the regular military Universal ticket choices before assuming you must buy directly from Universal.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/regular-disney-military-discount-for-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-tickets\/\">Disney&#8217;s Regular Military Discounted Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discount-theme-park-tickets\/universal-orlando-resort-military-tickets-and-passes\/\">Universal&#8217;s Regular Military Discounted Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_Eligibility_Is_a_Different_Question\"><\/span>Shades of Green Eligibility Is a Different Question<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not use your Shades of Green lodging eligibility as a shortcut for determining which promotional tickets you can buy.<\/p>\n<p>The three questions are separate:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Can I stay at Shades of Green?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Do I qualify for the Disney Armed Forces Salute?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Do I qualify for the Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A person can answer \u201cyes\u201d to one, two, or all three.<\/p>\n<p>See my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-eligibility\/\">Shades of Green Eligibility Guide<\/a> for the lodging rules and required identification.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span>Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Disney Armed Forces Salute and Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass overlap, but their eligibility rules are not identical.<\/p>\n<p>Active Duty members, Reservists, and National Guard members, military retirees, and 100% disabled veterans with the required identification can use both programs.<\/p>\n<p>Disney additionally includes the Public Health Service and NOAA Commissioned Corps.<\/p>\n<p>Universal additionally includes current Department of War civilian employees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disney eligibility belongs to the Eligible Service Member. A current spouse can use that eligibility in the member&#8217;s place but does not receive separate Disney eligibility or a second allotment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Universal handles spouses differently and gives a current military spouse a separate Freedom Pass allotment tied to the spouse&#8217;s own valid military ID.<\/p>\n<p>And if you do not qualify for either special promotional program, do not stop there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shades of Green and other military ticket offices sell many regular discounted Disney and Universal tickets to a broader group of military-community customers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The right question is not simply, \u201cDo I qualify for a military discount?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It is:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWhich military ticket program do I qualify for?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more background on veteran access and military discounts, see:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/disney-military-discounts-for-veterans-who-did-not-retire-from-the-military\/\">Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/disney-veteran-discount-and-disney-military-discount-eligibility-guide\/\">Disney Veteran Discount and Disney Military Discount Eligibility Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/disney-discounts-and-the-john-mccain-defense-authorization-act\/\">Disney Discounts and the Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disney Armed Forces Salute and Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass Eligibility Are Not the Same The Disney Armed Forces Salute and Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass are two of the best military theme park discounts available, but they do not use exactly the same eligibility rules. 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