Greetings Danielle,
Just by reading about your upcoming vacation with your party of 17 makes me feel like like repeating Tigger-- bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy. Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun!
First off, I'm not sure if you're aware but the
Disneyland Resort offers a special service called
Disney Group Getaways. This is a special service that includes discounts and other benefits to groups of any size who book and occupy at least ten (10) guest rooms during one night of their stay.
For more information, you can visit the Disney Group Getaways web page or call (714) 520-5004.
Now, if you choose to plan, prepare and find accommodations on your own, my best advice is to definitely purchase your tickets online. That will prevent you guys from having to wait in line at the Disneyland Main Entrance ticket booth. When you purchase online, you get an eTicket sent to your email address. At that point you can either print it at home (and bring it with you) or pull up your eTicket on your cell phone when you arrive at the gates. A friendly Cast member will simply scan the bar code on the eTicket from your phone!
In terms of
military discounts, the Disneyland Resort is saluting active and retired U.S. military personnel by offering Military Promotional 3-Day and 4-Day Park Hopper Tickets through December 9, 2017. For more information, you have to contact your participating U.S. military base ticket office.
Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
Have a Magical time,
-Anabel M.