What did we do before Disney’s fabulous Armed Forces Salute? Many newer members of the military have never experienced a time when Disney did not offer the Disney Armed Forces Salute, but prior to January 2009 there was no such thing (except for one similar offer during part of 2002). Before these fairly new Salute Offers we […]
Your 2021 Introduction to Disney Resort Destination Security – Plus Some Tips
Disney’s theme parks have had Bag Checks as far back as I can remember (perhaps for the last 20 years). But since late 2015 metal detectors have been added to the security lineup. On 17 December 2015, literally overnight, America’s theme parks all began using some form of metal detectors. This includes Disneyland, Walt Disney […]
Disney Military Tickets – Your 2021 Start to Finish Guide
The MDT Guide to purchasing and using Your Military Disney Tickets You Are Going To Disney! Great now you’ve got a lot of things to start thinking about. Theme park tickets are one of the biggest expenses for a Disney vacation. This post is meant to be your end-to-end guide on all things related to […]
2021 Military Discount on Disney Memory Maker & Photopass+
Walt Disney World and Disneyland are offering military discounts on WDW Memory Maker and Disneyland PhotoPass+ Collection. Disney’s PhotoPass and Memory Maker PhotoPass and Memory Maker are Disney’s two programs with witch you can have Disney’s professional photographers document your Disney World Vacation. For 2020 and 2021 Disney is offering their Memory Maker Service for […]
Top Ten Things You Need To Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Room Discounts for 2021
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute is a fantastic discount available to military members and retirees. This discount includes both ticket and room discounts. Here are the Top Ten Things that you need to know about military discounts on rooms using this offer. (Updated 3 December 2020) Note to non-retired veterans; you do not qualify for the Disney Armed […]
Top 3 Disney Military Discounted Theme Park Tickets for 2021
Here are the Trop Three Military Tickets for Disney’s Theme Parks In full disclosure, there are the only three… (Updated December 2020) Number 1 – Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets Note to non-retired veterans; you do not qualify for the Disney Armed Forces Salute, however there are Disney Veteran Discounts that you do qualify for. They are […]
Disney Military Ticket Physical Security
What if your Disney Tickets were stolen or lost? Are you prepared? I ask because this recently happened to a MDT reader and their family. They’d arrived in Orlando for their long awaited vacation and stopped at a local grocery store for some supplies. While in the store, their vehicle was broken into and their […]
What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for Me for 2021?
What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for me? I am often asked some version of this question. (Updated December 2020) Note During the current operating situation there have been changes to Disney World Tickets. There is no Park Hopping in 2020 (it does return in limited fashion on 1 January 2021) and Water Parks […]
2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refund Cutoff Date
Base Ticket Offices have been given the cutoff date for refunds of 2020 Disney Military Salute Ticket. This is for Unused 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets that cannot be used by 26 Sept 2021. If you purchased these highly discounted tickets prior to the Disney Parks closure and want to return them to your […]
Disneyland Resort Re-Opening Dates Announced Then Postponed
Disneyland has proposed re-opening dates for government approval. The Proposed Dates Are: 9 July – Downtown Disney District 17 July – Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park 23 July – Paradise Pier Hotel and Grand Californian Hotel and Spa 23 July – Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Update 25 […]
UPDATE: Disney – ITT – Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refund Policy
MDT has obtained some great information regarding Base Ticket Office refunds for Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. First, I must stress that each Ticket Office is independent and can do as it decides and your experience will vary Base to Base. Also, technically Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are non-refundable, many Bases have you sigh […]
Disney Extending Expiration Dates on Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets!
This very exciting news is just coming out and evolving! There has been no official announcement yet by Disney World , but many people are reporting that the expiration dates for their Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are showing 26 September 2021 in their My Disney Experience Account. UPDATED – 5 August 2020 – The […]
When Will Disney’s Theme Parks Reopen?
That’s the big question on everyone’s mind! (Updated 12 June) UPDATE 3/26: Intel from Disney cast member channels is that Disney is looking at Mid May for reopening and will be cutting staff to 2008/2009 recession levels! UPDATE 3/27: Disney is only going to pay cast members through 18 April. UPDATE 3/29: Walt Disney World’s reservation system […]
The Military Disney Tips Guide to Park Hopping
One of the ticket add-ons that Disney’s theme parks offer is the Park Hopper option. In this post we’ll discuss, what Park Hopping is, the tickets that offer it, how to do it, and why. Starting 1 January 2021, limited Park Hopping returns to Disney World!!! Today Disney announced the following: As the phased reopening […]
Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refunds
The current Disney Park closure has caused havoc in the military community! HOT NEWS – Disney Has Extended the Expiration Dates for the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. While Disney immediately posted information regarding its theme park tickets for general public guests, military travelers have been left out in the dark, wondering if they […]