Official 2012/2013 Disney Military Promotion - Updated Post #187 - Page 25 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Lynne G · 05-07-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mousemommy1

I just read through this thread and want to verify something. I am the spouse of the military member. I have my dependent ID. I am going to Disney with my best friend. Can I buy the AFS 4 day hoppers for both of us?

DH will not be with us on the trip but it looks like only I need to be there, correct?

Thanks!!

Yes, as a military spouse, I activated mine and my kids without spouse. No issues with me buying the tickets either. Just showed my dependent ID and when we went to WDW last year, the Disney ticket office asked for my kids info when I activated the tickets.

Mousemommy1 · 05-07-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynne G

Yes, as a military spouse, I activated mine and my kids without spouse. No issues with me buying the tickets either. Just showed my dependent ID and when we went to WDW last year, the Disney ticket office asked for my kids info when I activated the tickets.

Thank you!

We have been annual pass holders for a couple of years so haven't been able to use the AFS tickets. I am not getting new AP's until next year so now is the perfect time to use these great tickets!

MomToPirate&Princess · 05-10-2013, 09:01 AM

I was curious if you could book FD (paying rack rates for room and buying the minimum 2 day ticket). Then can you take that 2 day ticket and upgrade it to the Military Salute ticket with Hopper & WaterPark access?

If I did the math correctly, here's what I came up with

2 Day Regular Ticket - $176 + tax
4 Day Salute w/Hopper & WP - $186 + tax

Can I pay the $8 price difference and upgrade from the 2 day to the Salute?

If so, do I need to use the ticket 1st and upgrade at Guest Services inside the park or can I do it prior to use at DTD?

CF or others, I have read the Ticket Sticky about upgrading and didn't see anything that seems to prevent this transaction as there is a cash transaction involved, but didn't know if there were exclusions regarding either FD tickets and/or Salute tickets.

Cheshire Figment · 05-10-2013, 09:55 AM

Yes. This can be done. Just be sure to use the ticket prior to upgrade.

MomToPirate&Princess · 05-10-2013, 02:06 PM

Thanks Cheshire. I knew you would know the answer.

Claire&TheBoys · 05-10-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheshire Figment

Yes. This can be done. Just be sure to use the ticket prior to upgrade.

CF: I was thinking that last time we were planning to upgrade MS tickets, we *could not* use them first, they had to just be exchanged. Did this change?

Just curious, as I remember adding into my travel notes that we had to do the exchange on arrival at a park, not wait to do it later.

disneylovinfamily · 05-12-2013, 10:14 AM

Just wondering as we want to do 5 park days. We want to do the 4 day park hoppers and are thinking of just buying a 1 day ticket. Can we get a discounted 1 day ticket through base??? and if so how much is that ? or do we just have to pay the standard Disney price? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We are National Guard and not close to a base so I figured I would ask here first before we drive to base.

Steve TLT · 05-12-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by disneylovinfamily

Just wondering as we want to do 5 park days. We want to do the 4 day park hoppers and are thinking of just buying a 1 day ticket. Can we get a discounted 1 day ticket through base??? and if so how much is that ? or do we just have to pay the standard Disney price? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We are National Guard and not close to a base so I figured I would ask here first before we drive to base.

You can buy one day tickets with a slight military discount at Base ITTs, if they carry them, some bases only cary a limited supply and have to order those they don't stock. You can also get them at Shades of Green and the Orlando ITT.

1-Day non-hoppers are $92 adult/$86 child (3-9)
1-Day hoppers are $128/$122

Have you thought of getting the 4-Day Disney Armed Forces Salute ticket with both the hopper and Water Park and More options? They are $184 all ages ($28 more than just the hopper). You could use the WPF&M entrances on a fifth day to do a water park mini golf and Disney Quest.

pilesoflaundry · 05-17-2013, 10:32 AM

Does anyone know if they take your picture before first use at disneyland for the military salute tickets? I don't mind, just trying to plan for time on our first day. With always having picture ID and having to show it to activate them first I didn't know if they were still going to do that.

05-10-2013, 09:01 AM	#363
MomToPirate&Princess Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 242	Can you upgrade 2 day FD ticket to Miltary Salute? I was curious if you could book FD (paying rack rates for room and buying the minimum 2 day ticket). Then can you take that 2 day ticket and upgrade it to the Military Salute ticket with Hopper & WaterPark access? If I did the math correctly, here's what I came up with 2 Day Regular Ticket - $176 + tax 4 Day Salute w/Hopper & WP - $186 + tax Can I pay the $8 price difference and upgrade from the 2 day to the Salute? If so, do I need to use the ticket 1st and upgrade at Guest Services inside the park or can I do it prior to use at DTD? CF or others, I have read the Ticket Sticky about upgrading and didn't see anything that seems to prevent this transaction as there is a cash transaction involved, but didn't know if there were exclusions regarding either FD tickets and/or Salute tickets.

05-10-2013, 09:55 AM	#364
Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 36,586	Yes. This can be done. Just be sure to use the ticket prior to upgrade. __________________ 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

05-12-2013, 10:14 AM	#367
disneylovinfamily DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PA Posts: 964	Help question! Just wondering as we want to do 5 park days. We want to do the 4 day park hoppers and are thinking of just buying a 1 day ticket. Can we get a discounted 1 day ticket through base??? and if so how much is that ? or do we just have to pay the standard Disney price? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We are National Guard and not close to a base so I figured I would ask here first before we drive to base. __________________

05-17-2013, 10:32 AM	#369
pilesoflaundry it doesn't get scratched as often as I like Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: wherever the army sends us, currently the desert Posts: 2,684	Does anyone know if they take your picture before first use at disneyland for the military salute tickets? I don't mind, just trying to plan for time on our first day. With always having picture ID and having to show it to activate them first I didn't know if they were still going to do that. __________________ -Jackie My knight in shining armor turned out to be a soldier in combat boots.

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05-10-2013, 02:06 PM	#365
MomToPirate&Princess Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 242	Thanks Cheshire. I knew you would know the answer.