Armed Forces Salute eligibility

[LizPR]

Does anyone know if other Uniformed Services are eligible for the "Armed Forces Salute"? DH is an officer in the Public Health Service. I know that when Disney did the salute last year, PHS officers were included.

My husband and I have IDs that say "Uniformed Services ID". Is this the same ID that is issued to military?

 

[AirForceRocks]

I have no idea, but you could probably call and ask. I'm surprised they were included last year as part of the Armed Forces Salute, since they aren't considered Armed Forces. Were they included as part of the policeman/fireman salute or the military salute?

 

[LizPR]

PHS was eligible as part of the military salute last year. I e-mailed Disney and they replied with a cut and paste of the information from the website. I am a little leery of calling Disney and asking after seeing so many posts about CMs giving incorrect information. The folks at the DIS seem to have better information on topics like this than the random CM who happens to get your phone call at the Disney switchboard.

My current plan is to go to the MK Main Gate when we get to Orlando and see if they let us buy the salute passes. If not, we will just pick up 7 day PHPs at the Shades of Green office at the Contemporary when we check in the next day.

 

[Alice28]

Originally posted by LizPR
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My current plan is to go to the MK Main Gate when we get to Orlando and see if they let us buy the salute passes. If not, we will just pick up 7 day PHPs at the Shades of Green office at the Contemporary when we check in the next day. [/B]

This is my current plan too. My husband is in the OR Nat'l Guard but was not called to active duty. I still am just not clear as to what Disney means by "Active Military." The website says those in the Guard or Reserves called up to serve, but several on the DIS have said you can just show their orders for their annual two weeks and you can buy the Salute pass....I just plan on bringing copies of his two week orders and my military dependent ID and hope for the best. If not, it's no big deal to go buy hoppers at Shades of Green, since we will be at the Contemporary anyway.

 

[AirForceRocks]

The folks at the DIS seem to have better information on topics like this than the random CM who happens to get your phone call at the Disney switchboard.

Just keep in mind that the information on the DIS is coming from random CMs that answer the phone at the Disney switchboard as well...

 

[Auggietina]

My husband is in the ME Nat'l guard and I emailed Disney to see if he was eligible this was their reply:

Dear Sue,

Thank you for contacting WALT DISNEY WORLD!

Disney's Armed Forces Salute (offer code AME) is offered for travel dates from
May 12, 2003 to December 19, 2003. The lead in rate of $49.00 plus tax, per
night is for a standard view room at Disney's All Star Resorts. Discounts for
other Disney Resorts may also be available under this program, based on
availability.

Please note that an Active Military ID is required at check in. If the active
Military Personnel are not present, their spouses may present valid and active
U.S. Military IDs. Activated members of the National Guard or Reservists (or
their spouses, if the activated members are not present) must also show active
duty orders.

Disney is also proud to present special Armed Forces Salute Tickets!

Active members of the U.S. Military, including members of the U.S. Coast Guard
and activated members of the National Guard Reservists, may obtain one
complimentary 5-Day Disney's Armed Forces Salute Ticket. These tickets are valid
for admission to: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Animal
Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Disney's Wide World of Sports, Disney
Quest, and Pleasure Island. These tickets are valid for any 5 days through
December 19, 2003. Each day, any Disney's Armed Forces Salute Ticket is used at
any park or attraction, will constitute one full days use.

Military Personnel must present valid and active United States Military
identification. Activated members of the National Guard or Reservists must
present active duty orders in addition to valid Military ID. In order to be
eligible for this program, the military member must have been active for any
length of time between September 1, 2002 and the end of this offer (December
19,2003.)If the active Military Personnel are not present, their spouses may
present valid and active U.S. Military IDs. Activated members of the National
Guard or Reservists (or their spouses, if the activated members are not present)
must also show active duty orders.

Each Military Personnel may also purchase a 5-Day Disney's Armed Forces Salute
Companion Tickets for up to 5 family members or friends for $99 plus tax per
ticket. Please note that a spouse with a current Military ID is eligible to
purchase these discounted passes.

Disney's Armed Forces Salute Tickets and Companion Tickets for Walt Disney World
Resort can be obtained at the Theme Park Main Entrances, as well as Pleasure
Island, Disney Quest and Disney's Water Parks. These tickets are not available
at Shades of Green, Military Base Ticket Offices or through the Disney
Reservation Center.


In order to assist you further, please fill in the information below and we will
be happy to book the reservation for you, based upon availability.

"AME" Armed Forces Salute (arrival between May 12 to December 19, 2003)

Last Name:
First Name:
Address Line1:
Address Line2:
City:
State or Country:
Zip:
Telephone Day:
Telephone Eve:
Email:
Hotel 01:
Hotel 02:
Hotel 03:
Package:
Nights:
# Of Rooms:
Arrival Date:
Depart Date:
Names of all adults:
Names with ages of all children, if applicable, including infants:

For live assistance or to assure your order is confirmed for the resort of your
choice and/or you are given the opportunity to immediately select an alternate
resort if necessary, please contact our main reservations department at:

(407) 939-7424


He is activated for 2 weeks this summer for his regular duty - and they say "any Length of time"

So we too are going to bring his orders and hope for the best!

 

[smfnj]

Originally posted by LizPR
My husband and I have IDs that say "Uniformed Services ID". Is this the same ID that is issued to military?

No, it is not the same. This discount is being offered to the "Armed Forces" not Uniformed Services.

steve

 

[smfnj]

Originally posted by Alice28
The website says those in the Guard or Reserves called up to serve, but several on the DIS have said you can just show their orders for their annual two weeks and you can buy the Salute pass....

The way I read it is that you qualify for the passes if your husbands Guard duty orders are in effect at the time you purchase the passes. Good luck.

We'll be at WDW in Nov. when our son is on leave from the Navy. We have AP's but he'll get his free pass and of course we'll try for a Poly or BW WV room at 40% off.

steve

 

[AirForceRocks]

The way I read it is that you qualify for the passes if your husbands Guard duty orders are in effect at the time you purchase the passes. Good luck

Not according to Disney:

In order to be to be eligible for this program, the military member must have been active for any length of time between September 1, 2002 and the end of this offer (December
19,2003.)

 

[LizPR]

Active members of the U.S. Military, including members of the U.S. Coast Guard

Members of the U.S Coast Guard are members of Uniformed Services not Armed Forces and they qualify for the offer. This is why I thought the offer might apply to other Uniformed Services (and also because I know that the Military Salute included PHS, who are definitely not military).

 

[smfnj]

Originally posted by LizPR
Members of the U.S Coast Guard are members of Uniformed Services not Armed Forces

The U.S. Coast Guard is part of the Armed Services and fall under the Dept. of Homeland Security ( previously under the Dept. of Transportation ) in times of peace. In times of war they fall under the Dept of the Navy.

http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/collect.html

steve

 

[smfnj]

Originally posted by AirForceRocks
Not according to Disney: In order to be to be eligible for this program, the military member must have been active for any length of time between September 1, 2002 and the end of this offer (December
19,2003.)

I stand corrected. May I also add, it is a benefit well deserved for our Reserve and Guard units.

steve

 

[Longsx3]

The Military Dependent ID Card that I have also says "United States Uniformed Services" my DH is Active Duty Air Force...so the ID Cards are the same.

Originally posted by smfnj
No, it is not the same. This discount is being offered to the "Armed Forces" not Uniformed Services.

steve

 

[AirForceRocks]

The Military Dependent ID Card that I have also says "United States Uniformed Services" my DH is Active Duty Air Force...so the ID Cards are the same.

That seems odd to me - my ID card says Armed Forces of the United States...but I don't have one of the new CACs, so that may be the difference.