Hiya, Mark! Welcome to planDisney. Thank you for your service! I am happy to hear you wish to plan a visit to Walt Disney World Resort, and just like Jiminy Cricket, I'll "be your guide!".
Veteran tickets are available in two ways. If you are a retired Veteran, you can qualify to purchase the
Disney Military Salute Tickets, available at your nearest
military base or through Shades of Green Resort. If you are a discharged Veteran, you can buy
discounted Magic Your Way tickets (from the two places above). For the Salute tickets, you can buy up to six per year (your ticket is included). For the Magic Your Way tickets, there is no maximum amount. Both ticket types require
Theme Park Reservations, which you can do by downloading the
My Disney Experience mobile app to your phone. Select "My Tickets & Passes" and press the "+" sign. Follow the steps to link tickets. For the Salute tickets, it's important to keep the ticket stubs you receive! Once you arrive at Walt Disney World, you have to "activate" these tickets at Guest Relations (found at all four theme parks and Disney Springs) using your military ID. The Magic Your Way tickets do not require this step.
Let's talk resorts! If you qualify to purchase the
Disney Military Salute Tickets, you can also qualify to stay at a Disney Resort Hotel using the
military rate! This is available at select resorts and in select room types. To add this rate to your reservation, call the
Disney Resort Hotel Reservations line, and they'll be more than happy to assist. If you plan on visiting this year, call as soon as possible, rooms are limited!
Shades of Green is another great option for Veterans! Thanks to the
Salute to Our Veterans program, discharged Veterans qualify to stay at this resort in January and September.
Mark, I hope all of this information helps you today! Thanks again for visiting planDisney. If you have any other questions before your visit, you can always send them to me. Happy planning!
Magic Awaits!
Frances