Update on Military Discounts - Page 12 - The DIS Discussion Forums

twodogs · 08-16-2012, 11:47 PM

If we want to stay at BLT with the room discount for a trip in May 2013, can I book yet? I know the DVC resorts don't open up cash bookings until 7months prior to travel dates, right? If that is the case, then I can't book the room yet? Just don't want to miss the chance.

crostorfer · 08-17-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JavArmy

I think what you have planned should work just fine. I wouldn't think that you would have to have all 6 activated at the same time, just maybe that the person who's ticket is being activated may need to be there.

Steve from Military Disney Tips has listed a Q&A of the rules for the tickets on his website and they are more hard set this time. If you are going to use 6 tickets, all 6 tickets must be purchased at once and all members of your party must be present at activation.

www.militarydisneytips.com

PrincessSuzanne · 08-17-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by crostorfer

Steve from Military Disney Tips has listed a Q&A of the rules for the tickets on his website and they are more hard set this time. If you are going to use 6 tickets, all 6 tickets must be purchased at once and all members of your party must be present at activation.

www.militarydisneytips.com

I read that too, but it seems that they were saying we could now buy them say 2 at a time, but the servicemember has to be there. I am so confused.

Steve TLT · 08-18-2012, 12:03 PM

I'm still trying to find out more info on this...

I queried Official Disney channels and they said you could buy tickets separately through the year, but could not use back to back (needed 7 days between).

I've also queried my Unofficial Disney contact, on what the actual implementation (back to back or not) will be at WDW, but he hasn't had the chance to get back to me yet.

mattsdragon · 08-18-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mariellen102

So is this correct if we purchase 6 tickets all 6 people have to be there and u have to activate all the tickets at the same time?? Bc my husband daughter and i arrive before the other people in our family and were going to meet them at the park....then when they arrive planned on having my husband ( sponser) go out front to activate their tickets???

Your husband can activate all six at once, the only one that needs to be there for activation is the member. This is how we have done it everytime int he past. Rather than drag my wife and daughter through the line, I go activate them, give the names, and we're always good.

PrincessSuzanne · 08-20-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve TLT

I'm still trying to find out more info on this...

I queried Official Disney channels and they said you could buy tickets separately through the year, but could not use back to back (needed 7 days between).

I've also queried my Unofficial Disney contact, on what the actual implementation (back to back or not) will be at WDW, but he hasn't had the chance to get back to me yet.

Thank you Steve, that's exactly what I needed to know for sure. We won't be taking long trips this year, but may be making 3 seperate trips, hopefully.

shburks · 08-25-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve TLT

I'm still trying to find out more info on this...

I queried Official Disney channels and they said you could buy tickets separately through the year, but could not use back to back (needed 7 days between).

I've also queried my Unofficial Disney contact, on what the actual implementation (back to back or not) will be at WDW, but he hasn't had the chance to get back to me yet.

Thanks. I hope that's accurate. Dh is deploying for a year soon. DS and I are planning a trip where I'll buy our two tickets. Not sure if we'll get another chance to go to WDW for R&R but want the option to buy three more tickets then if we can/want.

Melanie230 · 08-26-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by crostorfer

Steve from Military Disney Tips has listed a Q&A of the rules for the tickets on his website and they are more hard set this time. If you are going to use 6 tickets, all 6 tickets must be purchased at once and all members of your party must be present at activation.

www.militarydisneytips.com

I asked him a question. Our friends are going down BEFORE we go and he said they could purchase our MNSSHP tickets at the window and bring them back for us to use. They return from Disney on September 18, and we are going down September 28. We are just going to give them cash, and get the tickets in advance just in case.

Melanie230 · 08-26-2012, 09:16 PM

nevermind...figured it out.

Guyton dis lover · 08-27-2012, 10:59 AM

Thanks

ajmccray · 08-27-2012, 06:27 PM

Good to know only the military personnel has to be present to activate. Didn't want to drag the whole family out for that ordeal!

want2bamommy · 09-03-2012, 12:03 PM

Hello! I have what might be a dumb question which is sad considering we've been able to use the Hero Salute tickets before.

I know you have to purchase the tix by Sept 26, 2013 but can they be used after that? We are planning a trip for October 2013 to DisneyLand and wanted to be sure we could use the hero salute tickets.

Thanks!!

Cheshire Figment · 09-03-2012, 12:17 PM

At close of business on September 28, 2013, any of these special tickets lose all value and can no longer be used.

want2bamommy · 09-03-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheshire Figment

At close of business on September 28, 2013, any of these special tickets lose all value and can no longer be used.

Thank you so much. I guess I'll have to hope they renew it for the following year.

mattsdragon · 09-06-2012, 04:57 PM

So I went by my local ITT office today to get passes for our trip in October and was told by the clerk that they aren't allowed to order them until after 01October.

Has anyone else had this happen?

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08-26-2012, 09:16 PM	#174
Melanie230 Ready to retire in Florida. Trading my Mommy title for a Mummy title! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Garner,North Carolina Posts: 1,534	nevermind...figured it out. __________________ March 2006 Royal Pacific; June 2007 Hard Rock Hotel; October 2008 Hard Rock Hotel; October 2009 Pop Century; October 2010 Pop Century; October 2011 Hard Rock Hotel; September/October 2012 Portofino Bay Hotel Last edited by Melanie230; 08-26-2012 at 09:27 PM.

08-27-2012, 10:59 AM	#175
Guyton dis lover Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Guyton GA Posts: 144	Good info Thanks

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want2bamommy DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: El Paso, TX but will always be a Jersey Girl! Posts: 735	Hello! I have what might be a dumb question which is sad considering we've been able to use the Hero Salute tickets before. I know you have to purchase the tix by Sept 26, 2013 but can they be used after that? We are planning a trip for October 2013 to DisneyLand and wanted to be sure we could use the hero salute tickets. Thanks!! __________________ Me (Melissa) 36 DH 38 Elizabeth Shea 2 New baby coming May 24 Sarge 10

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08-16-2012, 11:47 PM	#166
twodogs Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 179	If we want to stay at BLT with the room discount for a trip in May 2013, can I book yet? I know the DVC resorts don't open up cash bookings until 7months prior to travel dates, right? If that is the case, then I can't book the room yet? Just don't want to miss the chance.

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08-27-2012, 06:27 PM	#176
ajmccray Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 10	Good to know only the military personnel has to be present to activate. Didn't want to drag the whole family out for that ordeal!

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mattsdragon Lookin' for the Bare Necessities Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mobile, Al. . .Charleston, SC. . .Washington, DC Posts: 2,989	So I went by my local ITT office today to get passes for our trip in October and was told by the clerk that they aren't allowed to order them until after 01October. Has anyone else had this happen? __________________ First Trip to WDW: Oct 1971 (I was 3 months old) Many other trips since then. Not enough room to list them. #595

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