Hiya Eric,
Welcome to planDisney! As the daughter of two Air Force veterans, I am grateful that
Military Salute Tickets and Magic Your Way tickets exist! We weren’t always able to have regular family vacations together, so when we did, those were extremely special to me. My parents knew how much I loved Disney, so if we were heading to the Florida area, they would always go pick up tickets from our base ITT office.
But let’s get to your question! Great news, Eric! Yes, you can still get a Vacation Package that includes a
dining plan, even if you purchase discounted military tickets. These are known as ticketless packages, and they have to be booked by calling a Cast Member in
Tickets and Hotel Reservations. They will assist you in making your reservation once you have purchased your Military Salute tickets.
I hope this was helpful, Eric! Before I let you go, I know that we are a little ways away from you being able to make advanced dining reservations for your trip, but I highly suggest taking a look at the dining locations that are covered on the 2026 dining plan (and how many credits you need for each one). This can help you plan how to utilize your credits best and make reservations (if you have the Disney Dining Plan). Additionally, I’m including a video on snack credits at the bottom of this answer. I always find that snack credits are the hardest for me to use up, so I thought it might be an excellent resource for you. If you need anything else, please come back and see us.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.