Hiya, Raynell! Welcome to planDisney!
Oh boy, I'm so excited to hear that you're planning a trip to
Walt Disney World Resort this April! You're in for a truly special time since you'll be able to experience everything that
The World's Most Magical Celebration has to offer. But before we get into the details of your trip, let's make sure we can help you book your park tickets and resort hotel!
Raynell, Walt Disney World Resort loves to salute its military families with
Special Offers on both
theme park tickets and
select Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Eligible Service Members are active and retired members of the military, as well as their spouses. Military Salute Tickets can be purchased by Eligible Service Members through Morale, Welfare, and Recreation at your local base or purchased through Shades of Green. As a military spouse, I personally prefer to order our Military Salute Tickets through
Shades of Green because they are mailed to us already activated and ready to be used. No matter which way you purchase your tickets, you'll need to
link your tickets to your
My Disney Experience account. Then, be sure to make your theme park reservations through the
Disney Park Pass system!
To book a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel at a special rate, all you need to do is
call a Cast Member! One of the wonderful Cast Members will be happy to let you know which resort hotels are available during your travel dates. If you can, try to be flexible on your dates and resort hotels, which can often open up a whole new world of possibilities! I've found many of my new favorite resort hotels this way - true story! If you decide to call a Cast Member, I'd recommend calling right as phone lines open at 7:00 AM EST since their help can sometimes be in high demand.
Once you have your resort hotel and tickets booked, I'd encourage you to download and explore the
My Disney Experience app! A little like a magic wand, this will help you to unlock everything that Walt Disney World Resort has to offer. You can view park maps, check wait times for rides and attractions, and even
mobile order food. Talk about "phenomenal cosmic power!"
If you have any other questions, I hope you fly your magic carpet our way again. Remember - you've got a friend in me!
See ya real soon!
Michelle