Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Kayla!
Mine is also a military family, and we are so grateful for the fantastic discounts offered to military members visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. Together time is so important for all families, and it’s
extra special for military families - and my family has made so many wonderful memories together at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Thank you to your family for your service, and I’m so excited to hear you’re planning a January 2020 visit!
Kayla, the
military promotional ticket special offer is usually released in the fall for the coming year. My advice is to keep your eye on the
Special Offers web page for updates. For the past several years, the military promotional tickets have come in four-day and five-day
Park Hopper options (with the option to upgrade to Park Hopper Plus for an additional cost). I can't predict what the 2020 promotion will include, and a 2020 ticket discount isn't guaranteed, but I'm wishing for both of us that the promotion returns next year.
The military tickets are sold on your base or post’s MWR/ITT office, Shades of Green Resort (Disney’s on-site resort exclusively for military members and their families), or at a Guest Relations window at Walt Disney World. I always purchase the tickets on base or at Shades of Green, as they are tax-free when sold there. You'll need a valid and active U.S. military ID to purchase and activate the tickets.
Since you’re
staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you’ll want to ensure you’ve got your tickets purchased and linked to your
My Disney Experience account in advance of your
FastPass+ selection window, which will open up 60 days before your check-in date. Did you know there are also select resort hotel discounts for military members?
The current promotion runs until December 19, 2019, but I’m hoping a resort hotel promotion for 2020 becomes available soon – and, when it does, simply call (407) 939-1936 to speak to a Cast Member about availability and pricing, and they can help you re-book your reservation under this offer.
I’m sending you some patriotic pixie dust that these great discounts open up for 2020 soon, Kayla! Have so much fun as you plan and dream, and please come back to see us if you have any further questions.
Wishing you a magical vacation,
Robyn