2010/2011 Armed Forces Salute Tickets

[JessiLynn015]

any word yet on whether or not there will be a military discount for MVMCP?

Yes there is! Here's the thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2587506&highlight=mvmcp+military

 

[becky11]

Yes there is! Here's the thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2587506&highlight=mvmcp+military

Thanks for that re-direct! Much love for CF!!

 

[phorsenuf]

I just returned. I am a spouse of an AF Reservist and used the hotel discount (25% off Pop) and they never even asked for my ID!

I got my tickets at WDW(MK ticket window, to be exact), since there wasn't time to get from our base ITT. The cost was $147.xx with tax. I needed names and birthdates of all those for whom I was getting tickets. I was able to use more than one payment(For my first purchase I paid for 2 tickets, mine and a friend who wouldn't arrive that day, and another friend paid for her own at that time). Later that day I was able to buy a ticket for someone not there yet. Also, I was able to go back later that same day when another friend arrived (she also paid for her own). I purchased 4 tickets. One of us used only 3 days, but she can come back anytime between now and Oct 1, 2011(excluding blackout dates) and use that day. I was also told I can purchase one more before the promotion is over, and DH can still come and purchase his (we are allowed 6, but only if one ticket is for him)

I'm really thankful that WDW has offered such a great deal! We were only there for 4 days and really used those park hoppers.

This contradicts everything I have read. Now I'm more confused.
I have read that all the tickets had to be purchased at the same time and that they expired 14 days after first use.

But I like yours better!

 

[poohj80]

I have read that all the tickets had to be purchased at the same time and that they expired 14 days after first use.

In previous years, these passes are good until the stated expiration date with no limits of using within a particular number of days.

 

[VirataMama4]

This contradicts everything I have read. Now I'm more confused.
I have read that all the tickets had to be purchased at the same time and that they expired 14 days after first use.

But I like yours better!

People have been reporting that they have been able to buy the AFS tickets at separate times, but according to the "rules", at least for last years tickets, they had to be bought at the same time.

The 14 days after first use expiration does NOT apply to the AFS tickets.

 

[becky11]

I just bought 2 today at Guest Relations at International Gateway at Epcot. No issue with only buying 2, but they did relate to me that I had to buy at least one for myself. I explained I didn't need one for me, thanks to my Seasonal Pass, but they didn't seem to budge. I didn't really push it, though 'cause I wasn't buying more than 2.

 

[Flametamr]

You will need to get a new ID card. And my DH had to go with me to get a new one when mine was about to expire, so I would call ahead to see what your local base says as it would not have even occurred to me that he would have to be with me since mine wasn't expired yet and we didn't get a divorce or anything that would make me not qualified to get one. Not sure what they do if the military member is overseas or dead, but I imagine there's some protocol that must be followed in every circumstance.

I also agree with the person who said you likely can't drive on base without a valid ID card, so if you went by yourself, you'd have to stop and get a "visitor pass" or something like that, but if you're going to need your DH to be present, you might as well know that in advance and then you can just have him drive on the base so you can get your new card. To buy the tickets in Orlando, you will need a valid ID card that indicates "spouse" (or "SP") in the "relationship" box.

-Dorothy (LadyZolt)

They do check if they are sharp. I had an issue with mine being expired. When purchasing tickets. Even though I had backup paperwork the clerk at SOG refused and even laughed at the idea that anyone would sell tickets under that circumstance. A few days before we had left another person posted that he just showed his leave form and got his there.

I left SOG and went directly to the office at Downtown Disney. The clerk saw my expired ID and asked about my current status. I explained the issue and he glanced at my other forms and said no problem. He sold me 4 thickets right then. A day later I was able to purchase another one at EP intl gateway. There she didnt even notice the expired id. So its gonna be up to luck and how helpfull the CM is that day. Good Luck

 

[mdrob214]

This contradicts everything I have read. Now I'm more confused.
I have read that all the tickets had to be purchased at the same time and that they expired 14 days after first use.

But I like yours better!

I did ask when I bought the first tickets and was assured it would be ok to get the other one later. I know that was no guarantee, but there were no issues.

I don't believe it says anywhere that they have to be used on consecutive days.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

This contradicts everything I have read. Now I'm more confused.
I have read that all the tickets had to be purchased at the same time and that they expired 14 days after first use.

But I like yours better!

1. There is nothing in the internal paperwork which states that all the tickets must be purchased or activated at the same time. There is no restriction as to the number of tickets at one time, other than the total for a service member normally cannot exceed six or for the spouse that it cannot exceed five.

2. For all three years of the programs (including this new one) the tickets have been valid though a specific date and the 14 day rule does not apply. You can even do an upgrade to an AP after the 14 days.

 

[PrincessAli]

I haven't read through the entire thread, so sorry if this has been asked and answered before. My husband and I have AP's. Wondering if he can just purchase two tickets for our son and daughter-in-law--with out buying one for himself?

 

[becky11]

I haven't read through the entire thread, so sorry if this has been asked and answered before. My husband and I have AP's. Wondering if he can just purchase two tickets for our son and daughter-in-law--with out buying one for himself?

Yes, he can. I just did it for my two sisters.

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

We just bought 6 tickets from MWR on Friday but will only be using 2 for our trip this week for DSS9 and DSS6. Do we have to bring all 6 tickets and activate them at one time or can we just bring the ones we are using this trip and activate the other ones on our next trip?

I am worried about losing the ones we won't need so I hate to bring anything extra with us if I can just wait and activate them when we are going to be using them.

 

[SusanMomOf2]

We are a family of 5 (one is a baby)... so we need 4 tickets.

My question is can we try to get 8 tickets (having another active duty soldier go in and buy 2 more for us in addition to our 6) so we can have 8 days instead of 4?

My hubby can activate his 2, my 2, and one of our daughter's 2. Then the other active duty soldier can activate our other daughter's 2?

 

[VirataMama4]

We are a family of 5 (one is a baby)... so we need 4 tickets.

My question is can we try to get 8 tickets (having another active duty soldier go in and buy 2 more for us in addition to our 6) so we can have 8 days instead of 4?

My hubby can activate his 2, my 2, and one of our daughter's 2. Then the other active duty soldier can activate our other daughter's 2?

I believe this would be possible only if the other AD soldier is at Disney to activate the other 2 tickets.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

The problem is not the buying of the tickets on a military installation or SoG. The problem is with buying them at a WDW ticket window or activating the tickets which were purchased elsewhere.

The limit is not more than six tickets will be activated under one military ID. And to do six the service member must be present. If the service member is not present, the Spouse may only activate up to five tickets. And the ticketing system keeps track of the number of tickets by service member. (The only exception to this is if the service member has more than five dependents and all are present at the same time and all age 10 or older have a DD1173 showing them as dependents of the service member.)

 

[phorsenuf]

My son will be buying 4. 1 for him and 1 for his wife. He's also going to get 1 for my brother and 1 for my nephew. They don't come in until 2 days after us. What will my son need for info for their tickets and can he just give them the tickets or do they all have to go through the gate together the first time.
I think the 'activating' part is messing me up.

 

[poohj80]

My son will be buying 4. 1 for him and 1 for his wife. He's also going to get 1 for my brother and 1 for my nephew. They don't come in until 2 days after us. What will my son need for info for their tickets and can he just give them the tickets or do they all have to go through the gate together the first time.
I think the 'activating' part is messing me up.

Your son should only need each person's name and phone number. He can activate all 4 at the same time even if none of the others are with him. He must be present for activation but not when going through the gate.

 

[PrincessAli]

Yes, he can. I just did it for my two sisters.

Thanks-Ü Thats what we were hopeing.

 

[becky11]

We just bought 6 tickets from MWR on Friday but will only be using 2 for our trip this week for DSS9 and DSS6. Do we have to bring all 6 tickets and activate them at one time or can we just bring the ones we are using this trip and activate the other ones on our next trip?

I am worried about losing the ones we won't need so I hate to bring anything extra with us if I can just wait and activate them when we are going to be using them.

I would only bring the ones you want/need to use for this trip. You can activate them at any time (or at least 4 days before the 1 Oct 2011 cutoff). UNLESS, your husband (or the servicemember) won't be available to activate the other 4 tickets when those recipents will be using them. He/She'll HAVE to be present for activation, whenever that may be.

 

[Lola_Kisses]

So, I priced it out and it looks like it would be a little cheaper for us to buy all 6 of the military salute tickets and each of us use 2. (It is me, dh, and dd(3)) Can you do that? When they ask for names and birth dates, is it okay if they are duplicated? I just want to make sure before I plan on doing it this way! Thanks!