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The happiest place on earth just got a little happier for those who served in our U.S. military and armed forces. Walt Disney World now offers possibly one of the best military discount travel deals around with their military promotion ticket rates and reduced resort room prices. So you can now spend time with Mickey Mouse and Cinderella and not worry about lightening up your wallet. In this Disney Ultimate Guide post, you'll also learn a little more about the Disney resorts that qualify for the Disney military discount and some extra information about the best rides and modes of transportation. I'll even let you into a little secret hidden Disney World gem.
The Disney Armed Forces Salute offers Disney theme park tickets at over half off the regular price and Disney resort rooms at a 30% to 40% discount! Here's some more information about this excellent Disney World military discount below.
2023 Theme Park 4, 5-Day Military Salute Ticket
Choose between a Disney 4, 5-Day Ticket. The Park Hopper option is included, so you can come and go as you please at all four theme parks each day of your ticket from $349 up to $399 with the park hopper option!
Park Reservations Required
Both a theme park reservation via the Disney Park Pass system and a valid theme park ticket for the same park on the same date are required for each person in your party, ages 3 and up. Reservations are limited and subject to availability.
In addition, you can purchase the Memory Maker product for a special price—$98 through December 15, 2023.
Save 40% off or more on select Disney Resorts.
Active and retired U.S. military personnel can also take advantage of specially priced rooms at select Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort hotels.* This offer is valid for stays most nights from 1 January through 18 December 2022.
Important Details
- The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
- Additional per-adult charges may apply if there are more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts.
- Reservations required.
- Offer excludes suites in Moderate and Deluxe Resort hotels.
Offer Restrictions
- It cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
- Length of stay requirements may apply.
- Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, suites in Moderate and Deluxe Resort hotels, campsites, Copper Creek Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms – Disney's Art of Animation Resort and Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
For information on Disney Military Promotional Tickets for admission to Walt Disney World Resort or to make room reservations at Walt Disney World Resort, military personnel may call 407-939-7830 or participating U.S. military base ticket offices. For information regarding Disney Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort or to make room reservations at the Disneyland Resort, military personnel may call 714-520-7088 or participating U.S. military base ticket offices. Information is also available at disneymilitaryoffers.com.
The Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Below, you'll learn a little more information about all Disney-owned properties.
Deluxe (The priciest of resorts, but they offer the most amenities, such as shopping, spa services, fine dining, and huge rooms.)
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge: A hotel in the center of a 43-acre safari ground with live roaming animals. Yep, that's right!
Disney's Beach Club Resort: A New England-style lake house hotel.
Disney's Boardwalk Inn: An elegant lakeside hotel influenced by the 1940's Atlantic City boardwalk.
Disney's Contemporary Resort: A modern lakeside hotel just footsteps away from the Magic Kingdom
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa: Disney's flagship resort based on the elegant Victorian era
Disney's Polynesian Resort: A taste of the Hawaiian and Polynesian islands (…or South Pacific) is brought to life in Orlando
Disney's Wilderness Lodge: A resort that captures the adventure of the National Parks
Disney's Yacht Club Resort: A Martha's Vineyard-themed resort
Moderate (A good choice for those looking to be too cheap and not splurge. Some even have some great pools).
The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort: American frontier-themed resort with log cabins
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort: A tropical beachside paradise
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort: An American-Southwest-themed resort surrounding a beautiful 22-acre lake
Disney's Port Orleans Resort- French Quarters: A resort inspired by the historic French Quarters of New Orleans, LA
Disney's Port Orleans Resort- Riverside: A spa inspired by a rural Louisiana alongside a picturesque river
Value Resorts (If you're traveling with young kids and are on a budget, then these value resorts are just for you. Cheap room rates, interactive hotels, and unique themes make this an excellent place for families with young kids.)
Disney's All-Star Movie Resort: A resort that features great icons of Disney films
Disney's All-Star Music Resort: A resort that celebrates the love of music
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort: A resort that features great icons of fun sports
Disney's Art of Animation Resort: An alternative that allows the guest to become part of their favorite Disney animated films such as Finding Nemo, Cars, Little Mermaid, and The Lion King
Disney's Pop Century Resort: A huge resort that celebrates the pop culture of the 20th century
The 4 Main Parks and 2 Water Parks
I'll go ahead and let Disney do all the talking. Check out each park's video below (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, and Typhoon Lagoon).
Magic Kingdom
EPCOT
Hollywood Studios
Animal Kingdom
Blizzard Beach
Typhoon Lagoon
The Hidden Gem of Walt Disney World
As late winter and spring vacation months start to roll around, families worldwide flock to one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World is a fantastic destination that enables adults, families, and friends to relax, forget about work, build lasting memories, and just let loose their inner child.
Planning for this trip, however, can be both exciting and hectic. There is always one big factor that goes into every Disney World trip, the budget. For those who already know, your Disney World vacation can be pretty pricey. Food is expensive, tickets are costly, and most importantly, room prices can range from somewhat budget-conscious to sky-high. But for a select few, there is one hidden gem in selecting a resort, The Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World.
Shades of Green is an Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) located on Walt Disney World's property, right next to the Magic Kingdom. Unlike some popularly themed Disney World resorts, The Shades of Green has an unusual peaceful setting, featuring a quiet wooded setting surrounding 586 oversized guest rooms, cascading waterfalls, lush tropical gardens, spectacular views from private patios, and two world-class golf courses diffused throughout the resort.
They also have a bus service to all parks, and those who stay at this resort qualify for Disney's magical hours. However, the most significant wow factor is the prices. Room rates run “highly affordable” for a standard room, and these prices don't increase during the holidays.
So what's the catch? Shades of Green is only for Armed Forces members and Families (active duty, retired, reserves, and separated), Department of Defense employees and civilians, and Public Health and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps employees. However, if you know someone eligible to stay at this resort, they can sponsor up to three rooms for you.
Ultimately staying at The Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World will have a fortune on your Walt Disney World trip, thus allowing you and your family to enjoy more amenities, from shopping and show tickets to a memorable dinner inside Cinderella's Castle. This hidden gem should not be forgotten!
Disneyland Resort
Active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:
- Disney Military Promotional 3-day & 4-days tickets.
Getting to Walt Disney World
If you're not driving to the Happiest Place on Earth, take advantage of these modes of transportation that offer a military discount.
Rental Cars and Shuttles
If you didn't already know, you receive complimentary transportation to WDW via Disney's Magical Express charter buses when you book your stay at any Disney Resort. In addition, Disney will handle your baggage and ensure it's in your room straight from the airport. Now, if you aren't staying at a Disney Resort, such as Shades of Green, here are a few rental car agencies offering military discounts.
- Alamo: Government / Military Program
- Avis: Government Military Program
- Budget: Government and Military Rates – Use offer code U08880
- Dollar: Government Rates– FPleaseenter DR0061 in the Corporate # box on Dollar.com. For military leisure. The discount will be included with the Base Rate on the RATES page.
- Enterprise: U.S. Government Rental Program
- Hertz: Government and Military Travelers
- National: Government & Military Program
- Thrifty: Government Programs
- Sixt Rent a Car: Government leisure discount of 5% on rentals.
Airlines
Here are all the airlines that fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and offer a military discount or special perks and privileges reserved only for military personnel:
Well, that's it!
Thanks for reading our Disney World Military Guide. I genuinely hope that you found it to be beneficial. Once again, thank you so much for your support, and have a fantastic time at the greatest place on earth, Walt Disney World Resort.
Stay tuned soon for more Disney information. (Hint: Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, and the Disney Cruise Line)!!
