2012 Military Deals and Discounts at Walt Disney World

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1 Karen { 01.17.11 at 5:40 am }

Do you know when/if discount deals will be released for end of 2011? We are looking at Christmas 2011 but would like to start scheduling and paying now.

2 Dave { 01.17.11 at 9:19 am }

Hi Karen!

Couple things.

If you mean military discount tickets, for the last couple of years they’ve been announced late in the year or even after the turn of the year, and there are no guarantees they’ll be made available past the current program.

Regarding package discounts from Disney itself,

–If you literally mean Xmas–e.g. 12/23 or later–there likely won’t be any discounts. Disney has little trouble filling its hotels at list prices the 23rd and later.

–If you mean earlier December, discounts, if they appear, typically come out 2 to 6 months ahead of time, although lead times have been trending longer with the recession.

–Note that you can usually book at one rate and later take advantage of a discount if announced. The easiest way to do this is to work with a travel agent–e.g. my friends at Destinations in Florida.

Hope this helps! Dave

3 Pat { 04.25.11 at 4:12 pm }

Is this discount available to DOD employees as well?

4 Dave { 04.25.11 at 7:14 pm }

Pat–I’m pretty sure, but not certain, that these are only for active duty and career retired. Suggest you check MilitaryDisneyTips.com to make sure, or Disneymilitarysales.com.

Shades of Green resort does extend its low rates to DoD employees. See this: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2010/02/22/review-shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world/

5 David { 08.08.11 at 10:00 am }

I am a 100% disabled veteran due to wounds received in Vietnam, am I eligble for the military discounts from Disney. I have an military DOD ID card.
Thank you

6 Dave { 08.08.11 at 10:55 am }

Hi David, first, thanks for your service. Second, I believe you are eligible for some deals, but not others, which require you to be on active duty or career retired. I’ll check and get back to you.

7 Steve - From militarydisneytips.com { 08.11.11 at 4:57 pm }

Hi David,

You are eligible for the Disney Armed Forces Salute. Here’s a quote from my AFS FAQ “Permanently Disabled Veterans are also eligible for this offer. These military personnel will have a military ID with a DAVPRM status.”

You are also eligible to stay at Shades of Green, from their eligibility list: “Others separated from the Armed Forces and their family members- Honorably Discharged Veterans with 100% service-connected disability (and their families)”.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks for your service!

Steve

8 Dave { 08.11.11 at 8:37 pm }

Thanks Steve!

9 Jerry { 10.12.11 at 1:14 pm }

Dave, I’m a retired veteran from Canada and my question is, do retired Canadian veterans qualify for discounted Disney world and other theme parks tickets?

10 Dave { 10.12.11 at 1:39 pm }

Hi Jerry, I only know about WDW and not the other theme parks. As far as I know, Disney military discounts are for US people only. Check their special offers page (from a computer in Canada…) and something may show there: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/

It’s also worth checking with Steve at http://www.militarydisneytips.com/

11 Heather { 01.15.12 at 12:45 pm }

We are heading to Disney World in April of 2012, my dad is retired from the US Army and wants to purchase the daily passes to the theme parks for us. The only catch is, he doesn’t want to go with. Will we be able to get in with these tickets or will it be a problem? Thanks.

12 Dave { 01.15.12 at 1:05 pm }

Heather your dad has to be physically present at the turnstile at the first use to activate the tickets. He can then go away…but he has to be there then…

13 jlw20734 { 01.25.12 at 1:35 pm }

Hi. My dad is a Vietnam Vet, but did not retire from the Army. Our entire family is heading to disney this summer. I dont believe that he would be eligible for the “Disney Armed Forces Salute” tickets. Is this correct? If so, what kinf of discount would he be eligible for? Thanks!!

14 Dave { 01.25.12 at 2:02 pm }

Hi, you are right, the only discounts you are eligible for are those available to the general public. See this: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2010/03/29/walt-disney-worlds-latest-spring-and-summer-deal/

15 Brittany { 02.09.12 at 3:07 pm }

Is a Marine reservist eligible for the military room discounts? He is not currently activated and is not retired just currently in the reserves.

16 Dave { 02.09.12 at 4:47 pm }

Brittany, I’m not sure, so I’m gonnna check with an expert…

17 Steve from militarydisneytips.com { 02.11.12 at 12:06 pm }

Hi Brittany,

Reservists are eligible for all Disney military discounts. I’m a reservist myself.

Some of the discounts are: the Disney Armed Forces Salute (which includes 30-40% room discounts), regular military discounted Disney tickets available at Base ticket offices or Shades of Green, and of course Shades of Green the military resort on Disney World property.

Check my site for more info on Shades of Green and the other military discounts, or feel free to email me: questions@militarydisneytips.com

Steve

18 Dave { 02.11.12 at 4:36 pm }

Thanks, Steve!!

19 Kelly { 04.10.12 at 8:17 am }

My husband and I are planning a trip (First time) for Christmas. Which I am not seeing may not be such a good idea. Looking at getting more information sent to me about All inclusive offers Disney has to offer. Where would I find information about that? My boys are 13 and 9! Would like to be there for Christmas and New Year’s. Any information would be helpful! Thanks again, found this page very informative!

20 Dave { 04.10.12 at 3:58 pm }

Hi Kelly, that is really a horrible week to go…parks closed due to crowding…300 minute waits for some rides…

Disney does not do “all-inclusive” stuff, but you can buy tix, hotel room, and dining from them. A travel agent, or perhaps an airline, can help you find more. You won’t find any deals that week–because it is the most crowded of the year, it’s also the most expensive, and not discounted…

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