MILITARY DISCOUNTS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
Military families are eligible, of course, for all Walt Disney World deals and specials available to the general public.
In addition, Walt Disney World often makes special deals available to members of and retirees from the U.S. military, and from related DoD organizations.
The most valuable of these is the Armed Forces Salute.
In addition, Shades of Green, an Armed Forces Recreation Center located near Walt Disney World’s Polynesian resort and nestled among Walt Disney World’s renowned Palm and Magnolia golf course, offers wonderfully low rates for the quality of its rooms.
Shades of Green discounts its already low rates from time to time.
And of course Disney’s general public deals and specials apply to military families as well.
This site recommends Shades of Green for first-time visitors only under a couple of special circumstances. See this for more on first time family visits and Shades of Green.
Steve Bell is the Military Moderator on this site. And Steve’s Military Disney Tips has for years been the go-to site for military families looking to make the most out of their Disney World vacations.
But like every other website (especially mine), finding exactly what you need to know, in the right order, sometimes isn’t as easy as you’d like it to be.
So the great news is that Steve has just published a Disney World guidebook for military families.
With entire chapters devoted to the 2016 Armed Forces Salute, to Shades of Green, and to other deals and perks available to military families, I can’t recommend it enough!!
It’s available as a PDF–probably the most convenient format–here, and on Amazon.com here
This book will be a great help to military families contemplating a Disney World visit in 2016!!
LINKS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
- Military Families at Walt Disney World
- Deals and Discounts
- Shades of Green
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69 Comments on "2015 and 2016 Military Deals and Discounts at Walt Disney World"
Bill–more thoughtful response tomorrow–but a key point: when is your planned arrival date and last day of use date?
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We (total family of four) are going on a trip to DisneyLand. I am retired active duty. We are meeting my in-laws (two) and my wife’s sister (and family – four). We set this up believing we could buy ten tickets (I buy four, spouse buys six) and we could all enjoy a Disneyland vacation. We recently got conflicting guidance, only six tickets per family, not ID Card holder. Will we run into a problem trying to get in?
Thanks for this site!! [also posted on a off-shoot of this page]
Hi Lakisha and thanks for your service! There’s nothing official on an extension ‘of this program, but there are some hints it might be extended–see this: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2012/05/17/news-on-disney-world-armed-forces-salute-extension-in-early-summer/
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…