We all know that Walt Disney World is a popular vacation destination, however this magical place can be heavy on the pocket book. That being said any sort of discount that can help you save a little bit of money is huge.
As a military family we thought it was important to share our Top Money Saving Tips For Military Members At Walt Disney World. If you or your spouse are members of the military you will have access to several offers that can help make your next Disney vacation a little less expensive for you, your family and friends.
Eligibility
Eligible service members that can purchase Disney Military Salute park tickets are active and retired members of the US military. This includes the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
To purchase Walt Disney World Resort promotional theme park tickets and other offers eligible service members (or their spouses) must present valid military identification.
Disney Theme Park Offers
Disney offers discounted park tickets for Military members known as the Military Salute Tickets for up to 30-50% off the regular price.
Members can purchase 4 and 5-Day Disney Military Salute Tickets for up to six people. One of the six tickets purchased must be used by the military member and/or spouse.
Multi-day tickets do not have to be used on consecutive days, but once used the tickets expire 14 days after the first ticket is used.
These tickets do not automatically include the Park Hopper option. This option is $30 extra plus tax per ticket. The Park Hopper option allows members to visit any combination of Walt Disney Worlds four theme parks all in one day. Park hopping starts after 2 pm. Shades of Green is included in this option.
Theme park tickets can be purchased at individual US military base ticket offices or Shades of Green (see below)
Disney Hotels
Military members can get select rooms at special discounted rates around Walt Disney World Resort. However, there are resorts excluded from these discounts which include The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.
The number of rooms available at the discounted rate are limited, advanced reservations are required and minimum stay requirements may apply.
Another option for lodging is Shades of Green, it’s a military owned resort located within Walt Disney World that offers affordable military room rates and discounted tickets for all Disney Parks.
Extra time in the Parks
Disney resort guests get extra time in the parks with early theme park entry. Disney hotel guests and guests of other select resorts get to enter 30-minutes early to any Walt Disney World theme park, every day. Shades of Green is included in the early park entry offer.
Please Note: Discounts are constantly changing so be sure to check out the Walt Disney World website for more information.
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