Update on Military Discounts - Page 13 - The DIS Discussion Forums

GrumpyFamilyof5 · 09-11-2012, 11:40 AM

quick question please: is there a use by time, for instance I know the FL resident tickets have to be used 6 mths from first day used, is that how the military ones work to? I ask cause I was thinking of using two days, then using the other 2 days another time...??

appleorchard · 09-11-2012, 12:06 PM

You can use them any time up to Sept. 30, 2013. Yes, you can use 2days one month and 2 days a few months later, no problem.

GrumpyFamilyof5 · 09-11-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by appleorchard

You can use them any time up to Sept. 30, 2013. Yes, you can use 2days one month and 2 days a few months later, no problem.

thanks a bunch! Trying to work around when the kids are out of school and the sports they play,this will help out alot!!

shburks · 09-11-2012, 02:40 PM

Random question but hoping experts will know...

If my FIL and my husband are eligible to purchase tickets (one retired military, one active duty military) could we essentially get two sets of tickets to use at two different times during the period?

For ex, we go as immediate family (2A 2C) in Oct and dh gets our tickets and we use tickets. Need to buy four. Go back in January with inlaws...can FIL buy 6 tickets for MIL, FIL and the four of us to use?

crostorfer · 09-11-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shburks

Random question but hoping experts will know...

If my FIL and my husband are eligible to purchase tickets (one retired military, one active duty military) could we essentially get two sets of tickets to use at two different times during the period?

For ex, we go as immediate family (2A 2C) in Oct and dh gets our tickets and we use tickets. Need to buy four. Go back in January with inlaws...can FIL buy 6 tickets for MIL, FIL and the four of us to use?

This is a good question.

If my family of three wanted to go twice this year, we'd have to buy all 6 tickets at one time, as per the new rule, but we could all essentially be in the computer as visiting twice. I see no reason that you couldn't do this, as long as your FIL is the one who activates the 2nd set.

NoOrdinaryPrincess · 09-11-2012, 06:39 PM

From what I understand, yes. The ticket allotment is per military member. They don't care who the other people are

appleorchard · 09-11-2012, 07:11 PM

Should be no problem.

Audilee821 · 09-19-2012, 03:46 PM

This has probably been answered at some point, but I'll ask again. My father (retired army) was going to get me park tickets with the discount so I can go to the parks after I run the half marathon. He's not able to be there until the tuesday after the race, but I have ADR in the MK on Monday. How will I be able to activate my ticket without him there? Or do I not get the discounted tickets? Thanks.

Cheshire Figment · 09-19-2012, 03:58 PM

If the tickets are the deeply discounted four day Armed Forces Salute tickets they can only be activated by the service member or spouse at a ticket window at a WDW Park and they will not work in a turnstile unless activated.

And if you have a reservation with a card guarantee and you do not show up because you do not have valid park admission you will forfeit the guarantee/prepayment.

If they are the MYW tickets sold at a slight discount from gate (about 5%) with no tax by the military, they are live tickets and do not require activation.

Steve TLT · 09-19-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Audilee821

This has probably been answered at some point, but I'll ask again. My father (retired army) was going to get me park tickets with the discount so I can go to the parks after I run the half marathon. He's not able to be there until the tuesday after the race, but I have ADR in the MK on Monday. How will I be able to activate my ticket without him there? Or do I not get the discounted tickets? Thanks.

Hi,

The military member must be there to activate the Armed Forces Salute tickets, so you won't be able to use that on Monday.

So your options are to buy a one day ticket for yourself, or he can buy one at his Base Ticket Office at about 4% off for you. As long as he can get the kind that is ready for use and doesn't need to be exchanged.

hmdavid · 09-19-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Audilee821

This has probably been answered at some point, but I'll ask again. My father (retired army) was going to get me park tickets with the discount so I can go to the parks after I run the half marathon. He's not able to be there until the tuesday after the race, but I have ADR in the MK on Monday. How will I be able to activate my ticket without him there? Or do I not get the discounted tickets? Thanks.

If you are registered for the race you can get discounted park tickets through RunDisney. They aren't as good of a deal as the salute tickets that your father would have to activate, but it s very nice discount!

ZellyB · 10-09-2012, 01:08 PM

I'm assuming that since we are now past October 1, that the new Salute tickets are available for purchase. I was going to call today about them, but our nearest MWR office website still just has the link to the old expired offer. Has anyone purchased the new tickets yet?

PrincessSuzanne · 10-09-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ZellyB

I'm assuming that since we are now past October 1, that the new Salute tickets are available for purchase. I was going to call today about them, but our nearest MWR office website still just has the link to the old expired offer. Has anyone purchased the new tickets yet?

Our MWR office is not good about updating their website/ticket info, but they most likely have them. If not, they will have them at Shades of Green and the ticket window at the parks (but you have to pay tax there).

allboyz · 11-30-2012, 08:18 AM

Hi! My husband was finally able to get some time off of work. Unfortunately, it falls the first week of April. I called the Disney line and even though their system was not up she told me that that is during the blackout period.

She said the hotel or tickets could not be used. I asked her about SOG special tickets and she said they also could not be used. I'm not sure what we are going to do. I don't know if they have any special packages for a family of 4. They probably would not offer it during that week anyway. If any of you have ideas for us (besides changing my husband's vacation times..that is not possible) I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

arthuruscg · 11-30-2012, 09:27 AM

So, you are going Easter week?
There are 2 types of military tickets. The Armed Forces Salute tickets and the other is regular tickets that are offered at a special discount. Both are available at SOG or your local MWR/ITT office on base.

I would try calling Shades of Green and finding out if they have any availability.

09-11-2012, 11:40 AM	#181
GrumpyFamilyof5 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,186	quick question please: is there a use by time, for instance I know the FL resident tickets have to be used 6 mths from first day used, is that how the military ones work to? I ask cause I was thinking of using two days, then using the other 2 days another time...?? __________________ 7/91-1st time@ Disney w/Grandparents!(Larsons Lodge),1/92-offsite,3/01-Diplomat Inn,2/02-offsite(car stolen) 7/06-ASMo,10/06-POP(MNSSHP),3/07-POP,7/07-Best Western Lakeside(SW,Cypress Gardens),6/08-Royale Parc Resort(Seaworld & P&PP),11/08-ASMu(MVMCP),6/10-Best Western Lakeside(Epcot/BG),9/10-Super 8 Maingate,2/13-ASsp/Comfort Suites Maingate East Me DH DS(20) DS(11) DD(15) Jasper

09-11-2012, 12:06 PM	#182
appleorchard DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,172	You can use them any time up to Sept. 30, 2013. Yes, you can use 2days one month and 2 days a few months later, no problem. __________________ There's No Crying at the Guest Relations Counter...They Took Me to the Back Room!

09-11-2012, 02:40 PM	#184
shburks DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,096	Random question but hoping experts will know... If my FIL and my husband are eligible to purchase tickets (one retired military, one active duty military) could we essentially get two sets of tickets to use at two different times during the period? For ex, we go as immediate family (2A 2C) in Oct and dh gets our tickets and we use tickets. Need to buy four. Go back in January with inlaws...can FIL buy 6 tickets for MIL, FIL and the four of us to use? __________________ DCL:Fantasy: October 2013 * Dream: January 2013 * Fantasy: August 2012 WDW: Animal Kingdom Lodge July 2013 * PO French Quarter Jan 2013 * Pop Century (Aug 2012, Dec 2009) * Wilderness Lodge (Oct 2011, Sept 2010), ASMo Dec 2003, off property: 1990, 1988, 1985 Disney's Vero Beach Resort July 2013

09-11-2012, 07:11 PM	#187
appleorchard DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,172	Should be no problem. __________________ There's No Crying at the Guest Relations Counter...They Took Me to the Back Room!

09-19-2012, 03:58 PM	#189
Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 36,861	If the tickets are the deeply discounted four day Armed Forces Salute tickets they can only be activated by the service member or spouse at a ticket window at a WDW Park and they will not work in a turnstile unless activated. And if you have a reservation with a card guarantee and you do not show up because you do not have valid park admission you will forfeit the guarantee/prepayment. If they are the MYW tickets sold at a slight discount from gate (about 5%) with no tax by the military, they are live tickets and do not require activation. __________________ 41 WDW Stays Totalling 321 nights between 1987 and mid-2003. Animal Kingdom Lodge; All Stars(2); Beach Club; Boardwalk Inn; Caribbean Beach (9); Contemporary Tower (13); Courtyard (2); Disney Institute; Dixie Landings; Grand Floridian; Grosvenor; Hilton; Old Key West; Polynesian; Port Orleans; Royal Plaza; Shades of Green; Wilderness Lodge; Marriott World Center (3); Other Off-Property (Other Than just 1st or last Night) (8). Now Working Part Time at Walt Disney World! (Guest Services/Ticket Sales/Turnstile Greeter) A few very helpful links which are on DisBoards: Everything About WDW Tickets and this one disABILITIES FAQs

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09-11-2012, 06:39 PM	#186
NoOrdinaryPrincess DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,305	From what I understand, yes. The ticket allotment is per military member. They don't care who the other people are

09-19-2012, 03:46 PM	#188
Audilee821 Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 8	This has probably been answered at some point, but I'll ask again. My father (retired army) was going to get me park tickets with the discount so I can go to the parks after I run the half marathon. He's not able to be there until the tuesday after the race, but I have ADR in the MK on Monday. How will I be able to activate my ticket without him there? Or do I not get the discounted tickets? Thanks.

10-09-2012, 01:08 PM	#192
ZellyB Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 360	I'm assuming that since we are now past October 1, that the new Salute tickets are available for purchase. I was going to call today about them, but our nearest MWR office website still just has the link to the old expired offer. Has anyone purchased the new tickets yet? __________________ Marathon Weekend Trip Report in Progress

11-30-2012, 08:18 AM	#194
allboyz Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hampton Roads, Virginia Posts: 293	Blackout dates Hi! My husband was finally able to get some time off of work. Unfortunately, it falls the first week of April. I called the Disney line and even though their system was not up she told me that that is during the blackout period. She said the hotel or tickets could not be used. I asked her about SOG special tickets and she said they also could not be used. I'm not sure what we are going to do. I don't know if they have any special packages for a family of 4. They probably would not offer it during that week anyway. If any of you have ideas for us (besides changing my husband's vacation times..that is not possible) I would really appreciate it. Thanks. __________________ WDW 1999 WDW 2005- Shades of Green WDW 2009- Port Orleans Riverside

11-30-2012, 09:27 AM	#195
arthuruscg DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern MD Posts: 576	So, you are going Easter week? There are 2 types of military tickets. The Armed Forces Salute tickets and the other is regular tickets that are offered at a special discount. Both are available at SOG or your local MWR/ITT office on base. I would try calling Shades of Green and finding out if they have any availability. __________________ DEC 2012 FW MAY 2012 POFQ, OCT 2011 AKL KV, OCT 2010 ALM Memory Issues Entire Child hood Fort Wilderness Campground

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