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  • On Oct 22, 2025
    Michael from NC Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    My dad is retired military, what tickets can he purchase for us to use, without him present to use

    Hello Michael,

    Welcome to planDisney! I’m happy to hear you’re planning a future visit to Walt Disney World Resort! Let’s talk about the types of Walt Disney World tickets available for eligible service members.

    It sounds like you’re familiar with the Disney Military Salute tickets. Eligible service members can purchase up to 6 Military Salute tickets, and at least one of the tickets must be used by the service member or their spouse. Another option would be to purchase non-promotional theme park tickets through Shades of Green Resort. These tickets are discounted, but do not require activation by the service member. To purchase these tickets, your dad can submit an online ticket form through Shades of Green Resort. Of course, standard theme park tickets can also be purchased on the Walt Disney World website.

    You can also look at the Special Offers page on the Walt Disney World website for other active deals. At this time, I don’t see any ticket offers, but there are Resort deals. You didn’t mention when you plan on visiting, so you can continue checking to see if any ticket offers are added. Disney Parks Blog recently shared that in November, Disney Experiences will announce 2026 offers for eligible service members visiting Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line as part of “Disney Celebrates America.” 

    I hope this helps, Michael! Tickets are one of the first steps of planning a Walt Disney World vacation, and planDisney will be here to help answer any other questions you have along the way! Please come back and see us again soon!

    Kaitlin
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Meet the Panelist: Kaitlin, Indiana

Hi friends! I'm Kaitlin, a wife and mom to two young boys. I can always be found with a list of the latest and greatest snacks and treats at Walt Disney World, and sometimes I'm even willing to share those snacks with my family. In the meantime, I'm here to help answer your questions about your vacation to Walt Disney World Resort!  Learn More About Kaitlin

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