Hi Mina,
Welcome to planDisney! First, let me say a sincere thank you to you and your family for your service.
As you know,
Walt Disney World Resort celebrates those who serve our military, along with their families. One of my favorite traditions at
Magic Kingdom Park is the
Flag Retreat Ceremony that takes place each day at 5:00 p.m. on Main Street U.S.A. town square. I hope that your family will take some time during your visit to be a part of this special celebration.
Mina, I checked with a friendly Cast Member, Moesha, about your question. You will be glad to know that you do not need to visit a theme park before visiting a
water park with your
Military Salute or
Magic Your Way ticket. If you purchase your tickets using a military discount, you will need to validate your tickets at the water park, however, so please bring your valid military ID with you.
If you purchased a
date-based ticket, the starting date of the ticket must coincide with the date of your first use (either in the theme parks or at one of the
Water Park and Sports option locations) and your date range begins on the date of the first use of the ticket (either in the theme parks or at one of the Water Park and Sports option locations).
Mina, remember to
learn about all of the discounts Walt Disney World Resorts offers to military service members and their families so that you can make the most of your next visit. Stop by any time with other questions you may have; we are here to help.
Wishing you many magical memories,
Shannon