Hiya Rose,
Welcome to planDisney! I am so excited that you have brought your question to us. First, let me say thank you so much for your service. As the child of a retired United States Air Force Colonel, I know that family vacations are so important, and Walt Disney World Resort is such a magical place to spend time together.
I love that Walt Disney World Resort offers Eligible Service Members and their Spouses the ability to purchase
Disney Military Salute Tickets (and discount
Memory Maker) from their local duty station or through
Shades of Green. Eligible service members include active-duty military, reservists, retired veterans (with 20+ years of service), and 100% total and permanent, service-connected disabled veterans. If you or your spouse are eligible to purchase Disney Military Salute Tickets, you will be able to purchase up to six Theme Park tickets per year. Note that you will need to have valid military identification at the time of purchase and time of use of the Disney Military Salute Tickets. One other tip: My fellow panelist and military spouse,
Michelle D., recommends purchasing tickets through Shades of Green if you are able. Theme Park Tickets ordered through Shades of Green arrive already activated and ready to be used, which is such a time saver. Just be sure to link your tickets to your
My Disney Experience account and make
Disney Park Pass Reservations for your visit. Currently, you need both valid Theme Park tickets and Disney Park Pass Reservations to enter a Walt Disney World Theme Park.
I know that was a lot of information, and it may be a little tricky to navigate. We have several panelists who are connected to the military and have experience with utilizing these tickets, so if you need more help, please come back and see us. You can reach out to us
individually through our links, and we can point you in the right direction and even help provide suggestions for the perfect itinerary for you and your family.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.