Hi there, Robert!
Thank you for visiting planDisney, and thank you for your service! The
Disney Military Salute for 2025 has been renewed, and there is a current offer where if you purchase your tickets by February 1st, you can pay the 2024 rate, which is a savings of $30! The limit for sponsors (or spouses) is six tickets per year; however, since you have a larger family, you may request an exemption, usually handled at your military bases' ITT/MWR travel office or through Shades of Green Resort. It's not a guarantee, but it's worth a try! You can also purchase Magic Your Way tickets, which are not as discounted as the Salute tickets but are still a great deal.
With a larger family, I recommend reserving one of the
Family Suites at Shades of Green Resort. These rooms sleep up to eight guests and feature 1 King bed in a separate bedroom and 3 Queen-sized beds in the living area. Shades of Green is a wonderful option for military families and features the largest resort rooms on Walt Disney World Resort property. You can enjoy proximity to Magic Kingdom, Early Theme Park Entry, and Extended Evening Hours on select nights. Depending on when you are planning to visit, you may also qualify for
select specials offered to Shades of Green guests. Guests staying here can also begin booking Lightning Lane Passes seven days before check-in, like the Disney Resort hotels. I love the dining options here (
Evergreens makes a delicious Philly Cheesesteak and Cheeseburger!), and
Garden Gallery has a great breakfast buffet (complete with Mickey Waffles!).
Robert, I hope all of this information was helpful! Thank you again for visiting planDisney, and reach out again if you need additional pixie dust for your plans!
Magic Awaits!
Frances