Hi Alice!
Mine is a Military Family too, and guess what, we just got orders to California! If you let me pick your brain about all things CA, I'll share ALL of my Walt Disney World Resort tips with you. I love Disney's generous 'Thank You!' to the
U.S. Military in the form of promotional pricing on both theme park tickets as well as resort hotel rooms.
Yes! As a guest of a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, you'll still receive the full benefits of staying on property, including the option to check-in online. Confession time: I've not used online check-in in conjunction with a military-discounted room. However, I've always received the emails that it was an option. And, every time I've visited the lobby of my Resort Hotel for whatever reason, the separate line for guests who have utilized Online Check-In but need the assistance of a real-live Cast Member has either been completely empty or had one person waiting. In talking to two mil friends who visited recently, I'm told that everything will be smooth sailing through the online check-in process; however, one person from your party will need to stop by the Front Desk to verify their Military ID for the special rate at some point during your vacation.
Bonus Tip: Have you heard about the special military-price for
Disney's Memory Maker? For the special 2018 rate of $98, which includes sales tax, you'll have unlimited and instant access to every PhotoPass photo your group takes while enjoying your Disney Days. This special offer can be purchased at any
Guest Relations booth. I usually purchase mine when I validate our Military Theme Park Tickets before their first use.
I hope this helped, and We'll See You Real Soon, Alice!
~Kristen