Hiya, Chris! Welcome to planDisney!
First, let me sincerely thank you for your military service. As a military spouse, I understand the dedication and sacrifice of our service members. I also know that quality time is both valued and treasured, and I can't think of a better place to spend quality time with the people you care about than at
Walt Disney World Resort! Chris, I'm happy to let you know that Eligible Service Members are offered
Special Offers on both park tickets and select
Disney Resorts Collection hotels. Eligible Service Members are considered active, retired, and 100% disabled service members.
Military Salute Tickets can be purchased at Morale, Welfare, and Recreation at your local base or through Shades of Green. Personally, I like to
order my tickets through Shades of Green. Even though there is a small charge for shipping, I enjoy having them mailed to me already activated and ready to be used. Whichever way you receive your tickets, make sure you
link your tickets to your
My Disney Experience account. You'll then want to make your theme park reservations through the
Disney Park Pass system!
You can also receive a
special rate for Disney Resorts Collection hotels. All you need to do is
call a Cast Member! Cast Members will be happy to help you see which resorts have availability with a military rate. In my experience, if you can be a little flexible on your dates and resorts, you can open up a whole new world of possibilities! If you decide to call a Cast Member, I'd recommend calling right when phone lines open at 7:00 AM EST since their type of magic can sometimes be in high demand.
After you've secured your tickets and resort hotel reservations, I would encourage you to download and explore the
My Disney Experience app! This is a great way to see all of your plans at a glance, and you can even unlock some extra magic such as checking wait times for rides, viewing park maps, and
mobile ordering food. You'll be able to minimize waits and maximize the fun!
Chris, if you have any other questions, I hope you fly your magic carpet out way again. After all, you've got a friend in me!
See ya real soon!
Michelle