Welcome to planDisney, Karen. On behalf of all of us at planDisney, thank you for your service! I am happy to help you with your question today.
The military discounts at Walt Disney World Resort provide great savings for service members and their families. At this time, the
military rates for Disney Resort hotels,
Disney Military Salute tickets, and Memory Maker apply only to active and retired service members of the military, the Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service (USPHS), and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA).
Shades of Green Resort is a DoD resort on Walt Disney World property that provides accommodations for active duty, retired service members, and Veterans. Shades of Green
offers Veterans discharged with a DD-214 a discounted rate on select months throughout the year at the Category 3 rate. While the Hard Rock Hotel is not at Walt Disney World Resort, if you are interested in a resort with a musical vibe, check out
Disney's All-Star Music or
Disney's Pop Century Resorts. Both resorts are full of fun, nostalgic decor, and are jam-packed with fun activities to make your visit extra magical.
While the Disney Military Salute tickets may not be an option, you can purchase discounted Magic Your Way tickets at the closest
military installation to you, or at Shades of Green. These
tickets are slightly discounted and give you more flexibility as far as when you can use them. You have the option of purchasing base tickets, adding Park Hopper, and/or adding the Water Park & Sports options to your tickets.
I hope all of this information helps you with your planning, Karen. Please feel free to send me any other questions to make your visit to Walt Disney World "practically perfect in every way!".
Frances