Hello, Amanda,
I'm glad you are visiting us at planDisney. And thank you to you and your husband for your dedication and service to our nation. I think it's terrific that the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and the Disney Cruise Line offer ways to show gratitude to you as well.
As you are likely aware, select promotional tickets to the Disneyland Resort and to the Walt Disney World Resort are available for eligible members of the U.S. Military and their immediate parties. Those wishing to sail the high seas with their favorite Disney characters will likewise enjoy the Disney Cruise Line special rates to members of the military on upcoming cruises. The eligible member of the party must have valid photo identification to activate and use those promotional tickets or sail with promotional cruise fares. Here are some forms of ID, which must not be expired or otherwise invalid, that may be used to verify eligibility for using the Disney Military Promotional Tickets and promotional cruise fares:
- Next Generation Uniformed Services ID (USID) Card (with eligible affiliation)
- Select legacy USID card types, such as:
- DD Form 2
- DD Form 1173 or 1173-1 (must indicate "Spouse," "SP," or "DEC-DB")
- DD Form 2765 (must indicate "DAV" or "DAVPRM" for 100% Disabled American Veterans)
- Common Access Card (CAC, except cards that indicate "Civilian" or "Contractor" affiliation)
Any member of your party using the Disney Military Promotional Ticket will need to be accompanied by the eligible U.S. Military person or spouse when the tickets are first activated.
At the Disneyland Resort in California, a handy feature of the new entry gates is that they digitally link each Guest's photo with their park ticket for easier verification afterward. If someone needs to separate from the party after the tickets are activated, that is OK. If a member of your group decides to head back to your Disneyland Resort hotel for a break or go shopping at the Downtown Disney District, they will be able to re-enter the theme parks again without showing any ID or otherwise needing to re-verify eligibility. The electronically linked photo even covers subsequent days of validity for the park tickets. At Disney World in Florida, the touch points allow for similar flexibility using finger scans instead of photos.
I hope that helps clear things up for you, Amanda. If you have any additional questions for clarification or for other support in planning your adventure to The Happiest Place on Earth, The Most Magical Place on Earth, or aboard the Disney Cruise Line, please feel free to come by again to share them with us.
Have a wonderful time, Amanda!
~Tony