Hi Lindsay!
Welcome to
planDisney, where we are happy to share our knowledge and experience to help you with your vacation planning. I’m glad you decided to stop by with your question about
Disney Military Salute tickets. As a military spouse and veteran, I am pleased to share my experience with activating and using these special tickets.
Disney “salutes” our U.S. Service Members and their families with special offers like the Disney Military Salute tickets and
discounted stays at select Disney Resort hotels. Over the years, my family has taken advantage of these offers many times to visit
Walt Disney World. While you must activate your tickets before using them for the first time, you can make
Lightning Lane selections before they are activated if you have them linked to your Disney account, assigned to the correct Guest, and have
valid theme park reservations. If you are staying at a
Disney Resort hotel,
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel,
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel,
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, or
Shades of Green Resort, you can make your Lightning Lane elections 7 days in advance for the length of your stay (up to 14 days). If you are not a Guest at one of the listed hotels, you can make your Lightning Lane selections 3 days before the first day of your theme park reservations.
I hope this information helps you prepare to make Lightning Lane selections for the incredible Walt Disney World attractions. Have a magical time in the theme parks, Lindsay! If you have any more questions, please bring them here to planDisney. We are all ears and happy to help!
See Ya Real Soon!
Angie