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IvyandLace · 07-13-2009, 08:36 AM

I just want to clarify-My husband and I are considering a trip to WDW in December 2009. My father-in-law is retired military but will not be going on the trip with us. In order to activate a purchased "Companion ticket" voucher at the gate, my father-in-law would have to be present, correct? Is he allowed to buy us vouchers on base if he is not present for their activation? I was hoping to save a bunch of money by using these tickets, but it looks like I will have to shell out for the non-discounted tickets.

Thanks!

IVY

devores · 07-13-2009, 11:39 AM

The military member who purchases the tickets MUST be present to activate them. No other way around.

JoanneNC · 07-13-2009, 11:49 AM

Yes the military member MUST be at Disney World to activate them. Depending on the number of tickets - it might still be cheaper to pay for your FIL to fly round trip just to activate them

LadyZolt · 07-13-2009, 12:20 PM

Also, the tickets expire December 23rd, so if your trip is over Christmas, it might not work anyway.

-Dorothy (LadyZolt)

Cheshire Figment · 07-13-2009, 02:24 PM

The Service Member or a person with a DD1173 that indicates "Spouse" must be present at a WDW Ticket Window or Park Guest Relations Office to activate any tickets purchased at any other location or to puchase active Armed Forces Salute Tickets.

And any unused entitlements vanish at Midnight on December 23.

ColeenD · 07-13-2009, 02:40 PM

We went in May. Had purchased tickets in advance at Ft. Meade, MD. My husband had to show his retired military ID card at MK in order to activate the tickets for us and our grandchildren.

Leajess99 · 07-13-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by IvyandLace

I just want to clarify-My husband and I are considering a trip to WDW in December 2009. My father-in-law is retired military but will not be going on the trip with us. In order to activate a purchased "Companion ticket" voucher at the gate, my father-in-law would have to be present, correct? Is he allowed to buy us vouchers on base if he is not present for their activation? I was hoping to save a bunch of money by using these tickets, but it looks like I will have to shell out for the non-discounted tickets.

Thanks!

IVY

The purpose of these tickets are so the military member can spend time at Disney with family and friends and as such your FIL HAS to be there to activate them. There is no way you can get in on these tickets without the military member or spouse with the proper Identification card activating them.

07-13-2009, 08:36 AM	#1
IvyandLace Certified pixie dust user Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Carolina (Pirate Country) Posts: 834	Another military ticket question for the books! I just want to clarify-My husband and I are considering a trip to WDW in December 2009. My father-in-law is retired military but will not be going on the trip with us. In order to activate a purchased "Companion ticket" voucher at the gate, my father-in-law would have to be present, correct? Is he allowed to buy us vouchers on base if he is not present for their activation? I was hoping to save a bunch of money by using these tickets, but it looks like I will have to shell out for the non-discounted tickets. Thanks! IVY __________________ July 1986 (Disney Inn) April 1991 (CBR) Oct. 2000 (ASMo)-Matt's 12th BD! Sept. 2001 (ASMu) Oct./Nov. 2002 (POFQ/ASMu) -Moriah's 12th BD, 1st MNSSHP! May 2003 (CBR)-Mother's Day! Oct./Nov. 2003 (ASMu) Jan. 2004 (Pop Century) May 2004 (POFQ) August 2004 (POP)-Rode out Hurricane Charlie! Nov./Dec. 2004-First DCL 7-day Eastern cruise & Micah's 12th BD! Dec. 2004 (offsite)-First Christmas trip! August 2005 (OKW studio, offsite) Nov. 2007 (POP)-Thanksgiving! June 2010 (offsite)-1st Amtrak ride, Disney Y.E.S. Program! January 2012 (1 bedroom at BLT with rented points)-Niece's 1st trip; Molly's 1st trip (in utero)

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ColeenD My grandkids call me MiMi! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 155	We went in May. Had purchased tickets in advance at Ft. Meade, MD. My husband had to show his retired military ID card at MK in order to activate the tickets for us and our grandchildren. __________________ Garrett-Seasoned Cruiser at 2 yrs old!

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07-13-2009, 11:39 AM	#2
devores Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Polk City, FL Posts: 472	The military member who purchases the tickets MUST be present to activate them. No other way around.

07-13-2009, 11:49 AM	#3
JoanneNC DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,480	Yes the military member MUST be at Disney World to activate them. Depending on the number of tickets - it might still be cheaper to pay for your FIL to fly round trip just to activate them

07-13-2009, 12:20 PM	#4
LadyZolt DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,268	Also, the tickets expire December 23rd, so if your trip is over Christmas, it might not work anyway. -Dorothy (LadyZolt)