Official 2012/2013 Disney Military Promotion - Updated Post #187 - Page 5 - The DIS Discussion Forums

buffettgirl · 08-11-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AUDramaQueen

I have the same question as DizBub, but my dad is retired AF so he is eligible.

He and my mom have AP's so can they buy the tickets for family members as long as they are there with those family members to activate them?

The rules say that ONE ticket must be used by the military member(or spouse if the soldier is not present) .

appleorchard · 08-11-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AUDramaQueen

I have the same question as DizBub, but my dad is retired AF so he is eligible.

He and my mom have AP's so can they buy the tickets for family members as long as they are there with those family members to activate them?

Yes, they can buy tickets, but only 5. If you buy 6, one has to be used for the military member. And all members of the party do not have to be there to activate the tickets-- your mom and dad will need the names, dates of birth and maybe addresses of everyone using the tickets-- I can't remember what exactly they asked for. If they buy them at the park, the names of each person will be printed on the tick. If they buy them off-base, the person who activates the passes will write the person's names on them with marker.

AUDramaQueen · 08-11-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by buffettgirl

The rules say that ONE ticket must be used by the military member(or spouse if the soldier is not present) .

So if he purchases a ticket for himself (which this deal is so good, we'd be happy to split the cost of his ticket), he has to use it instead of his pass? How would they know if he used the military ticket or not? Or does the eligible person's ticket look different so it can't be transferred to anyone who doesn't have valid ID?

appleorchard · 08-11-2012, 10:32 AM

No, it doesn't look any different-- at least, it hasn't in the past. But it will have his name printed on it. And it's breaking the "rules" of the ticket to then give it to someone else to use. Do people do it? Yes, I'm sure they do, but it's still not right. If you only activate 5, one does NOT have to be for the military member. And you do NOT need to buy a ticket for them, as long as you only buy 5. We have this exact same dilemma coming up this year, and, unless we let my DH's AP run out and use a ticket for him sometimes during the year, we'll probably only buy and activate 5.

AUDramaQueen · 08-11-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by appleorchard

No, it doesn't look any different-- at least, it hasn't in the past. But it will have his name printed on it. And it's breaking the "rules" of the ticket to then give it to someone else to use. Do people do it? Yes, I'm sure they do, but it's still not right. If you only activate 5, one does NOT have to be for the military member. And you do NOT need to buy a ticket for them, as long as you only buy 5.

Thank you! We only need 5, but we don't mind buying the additional ticket if we have to. Split 5 ways, it's only like 30 extra bucks for each of us to cover that ticket. Still waaay better than paying full price!

What's the reasoning behind if you only buy 5 the eligible member doesn't need to use one?

And I vaguely remember everyone having to be present as they were activated when we did this back in '09. Is that still the case, or can my parents activate them for everyone once they get there? (We're all coming in at different times)

appleorchard · 08-11-2012, 10:57 AM

The first year, everyone had to be there to activate the tickets. It hasn't been that way the last few years--of course, that could change this year too, we'll have to wait and see, I guess. Because you can buy 5 tickets for friends and family and one for the military member, if he isn't there or doesn't need a ticket because he has an AP, you can only buy the 5 for family and friends. Have fun on your trip!

buffettgirl · 08-11-2012, 11:00 AM

oh, yes, Appleorchard is correct. If you want to buy ALL 6 then the service member has to use one of them.

AUDramaQueen · 08-11-2012, 11:16 AM

Thank you! Food and Wine Fest here we come!

DizBub · 08-11-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AUDramaQueen

Thank you! Food and Wine Fest here we come!

Have fun!!

uscgmouse · 08-13-2012, 10:31 PM

I am so glad they have a military discount that extends past Sept 2012. We are headed to WDW in Nov. Now I have to see if the 4 days hopper for $156 is a better deal than the FL discount.

Cheshire Figment · 08-14-2012, 07:17 AM

A Resident Four-Day Hopper is $220.50 plus tax. And it is subject to the same blockouts as the seasonal pass, which is more than 25% of the year.

danceintherain · 08-14-2012, 03:03 PM

I'm tentatively planning a trip for January next year. We qualify for the military salute tickets (active duty Army) but I'm thinking about having my sister meet us down there, so she can take advantage of the offer. If she ends up only using some of her entitlements while we're down there, will she be able to come back before September and use any remaining entitlements without a military ID?

buffettgirl · 08-14-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by danceintherain

I'm tentatively planning a trip for January next year. We qualify for the military salute tickets (active duty Army) but I'm thinking about having my sister meet us down there, so she can take advantage of the offer. If she ends up only using some of her entitlements while we're down there, will she be able to come back before September and use any remaining entitlements without a military ID?

Yes. The only time the military id is required is during activation by the service member. After that, the ticket belongs to the guest and can be used until it expires by that same guest.

PrincessSuzanne · 08-14-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AUDramaQueen

Thank you! Food and Wine Fest here we come!

Off Topic, I just wanted to say War Eagle.

AUDramaQueen · 08-14-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessSuzanne

Off Topic, I just wanted to say War Eagle.

War Eagle to you!

08-11-2012, 10:32 AM	#64
appleorchard DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,142	No, it doesn't look any different-- at least, it hasn't in the past. But it will have his name printed on it. And it's breaking the "rules" of the ticket to then give it to someone else to use. Do people do it? Yes, I'm sure they do, but it's still not right. If you only activate 5, one does NOT have to be for the military member. And you do NOT need to buy a ticket for them, as long as you only buy 5. We have this exact same dilemma coming up this year, and, unless we let my DH's AP run out and use a ticket for him sometimes during the year, we'll probably only buy and activate 5. __________________ There's No Crying at the Guest Relations Counter...They Took Me to the Back Room!

08-11-2012, 10:57 AM	#66
appleorchard DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,142	The first year, everyone had to be there to activate the tickets. It hasn't been that way the last few years--of course, that could change this year too, we'll have to wait and see, I guess. Because you can buy 5 tickets for friends and family and one for the military member, if he isn't there or doesn't need a ticket because he has an AP, you can only buy the 5 for family and friends. Have fun on your trip! __________________ There's No Crying at the Guest Relations Counter...They Took Me to the Back Room!

08-11-2012, 11:00 AM	#67
buffettgirl The whole tag thing, so 1990's internet *****. Why can't you say "f o r u m"? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: GreatWoods parking lot. Posts: 2,835	oh, yes, Appleorchard is correct. If you want to buy ALL 6 then the service member has to use one of them. __________________ off site: Feb 1978 FW: July 1981, July 1983, July 1985 CBR: Oct 1988, Sept 1990, Sept 1991, July 1997 CR: July/Aug 2003 SOG: Dec 2006, July 2009 (split CSR), June 2011, Aug 2012

08-13-2012, 10:31 PM	#70
uscgmouse Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 414	I am so glad they have a military discount that extends past Sept 2012. We are headed to WDW in Nov. Now I have to see if the 4 days hopper for $156 is a better deal than the FL discount. __________________

08-14-2012, 07:17 AM	#71
Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 36,586	A Resident Four-Day Hopper is $220.50 plus tax. And it is subject to the same blockouts as the seasonal pass, which is more than 25% of the year. __________________ 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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08-11-2012, 11:16 AM	#68
AUDramaQueen DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Loveliest Village on the Plains Posts: 510	Thank you! Food and Wine Fest here we come!

08-14-2012, 03:03 PM	#72
danceintherain DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 4,844	I'm tentatively planning a trip for January next year. We qualify for the military salute tickets (active duty Army) but I'm thinking about having my sister meet us down there, so she can take advantage of the offer. If she ends up only using some of her entitlements while we're down there, will she be able to come back before September and use any remaining entitlements without a military ID? __________________ ~Becca~ Well Begun is Half Done...When Plans Go Awry: April 2013 Trip Report Me (26) DH (26) Baby DS (2) Next Trip: POFQ Apr 13-20 ~ CBR: Nov 7-12, 2010 ~ Doubletree Guest Suites: July 8-14, 2009 ~ AKL: Jan 4-13, 2009 ~ Off-Property: New Year's 2006-2007, Spring Break 2001, Florida Resident 1991

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