Can someone explain the military tickets to me please?

[todzwife]

DH is retired air force (disabled vet). He no longer has access to any military base but has his veterans card and his paperwork. Is it possible for us to get military tickets at the ticket booths in May? If so, what do we need to have him bring?

 

[wilkeliza]

DH is retired air force (disabled vet). He no longer has access to any military base but has his veterans card and his paperwork. Is it possible for us to get military tickets at the ticket booths in May? If so, what do we need to have him bring?

The wording online makes me believe you can not actually purchase them at the parks. It says they may be purchased at participating US military outlets ONLY. I have only heard of people buying them on base or at Shades of Green when at WDW.

 

[blutes]

If you are talking about the 3 day salute tickets, they can be purchased at the ticket booths. You will need dd214 or military ID card. You can purchase up to 6 tickets. They are $132.00. Military I'd will need to be shown the first time you enter the parks.
I believe the other military discount tickets must be purchased at the base.

 

[todzwife]

If you are talking about the 3 day salute tickets, they can be purchased at the ticket booths. You will need dd214 or military ID card. You can purchase up to 6 tickets. They are $132.00. Military I'd will need to be shown the first time you enter the parks.
I believe the other military discount tickets must be purchased at the base.

Yes, these are the ones I was talking about. Thank you

 

[ParkHopper1]

Are those discounts available to active military only or any Vet?

 

[SMD]

Are those discounts available to active military only or any Vet?

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/offers-discounts/military-park-tickets/

Eligibility
This offer is available to Eligible Service Members (includes active or retired members of the U.S. Military, the National Guard, Reservists and the U.S. Coast Guard) or their spouses (but not both). Valid military identification will be required for purchase and use.

 

[Halloweenqueen]

Unfortunately it doesn't sound like he would qualify.

 

[wdwrich]

Unfortunately it doesn't sound like he would qualify.

If he is indeed retired (with a retired ID- DD Form 2), then he would qualify for the salute tickets.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Unfortunately it doesn't sound like he would qualify.

Why wouldn't he qualify? He's a retired Air Force vet. Or are you talking about someone other than the one in the original post?

 

[cmwade77]

Just be aware that he must be present and entering the parks on one of the tickets with his ID for anyone in his party to be able to use these tickets and they are very firm on this policy. I have seen many people being turned away at the gates, even in situations where the military member got unexpectedly deployed after buying the tickets.

 

[Halloweenqueen]

Why wouldn't he qualify? He's a retired Air Force vet. Or are you talking about someone other than the one in the original post?

It is for active or retired military. If he can't get on a base that means he doesn't have either. Disney is very strict.

A vet doesn't mean he was career retired military.

 

[todzwife]

It is for active or retired military. If he can't get on a base that means he doesn't have either. Disney is very strict.

A vet doesn't mean he was career retired military.

We have the DD214. He is retired disabled vet. We got out because of his disability.

He will be there to purchase and use the tickets.

 

[offwego]

After reviewing the Disney pass details from a link in this thread, I don't think the Military Salute tickets are available at the park windows:

"•Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased at participating U.S. military sales outlets ONLY by Eligible Service Members (defined below) or their spouses (but not both), for use by themselves and other family members and friends, as provided herein. These Tickets may not be otherwise transferred, distributed or resold."

It might be possible, but I've always purchased ours at a nearby military base, as indicated above. It might be difficult for you to do this, as you mentioned that your husband has a DD-214 that indicates retirement due to disability, but doesn't grant you base access. It will be up to Disney (and the base where you go to purchase the passes) to consider/allow access and purchase. Also you should note the blockout dates (which include the holidays).
I hope it works out for you!

 

[Melknor]

You can get the 3 day salute tickets at the ticket booths. We just did this in July and will be doing so next week as well. He just needs to show his ID to purchase. They will ask for the name of each ticket holder to put into their system and the names also print on the back of each ticket.

 

[Halloweenqueen]

He has to have DVMPRM status (100% disabled) listed on his military retired ID. I would hate to see any family who budgets for the military discount be turned away, but it happens everyday.

 

[todzwife]

He has to have DVMPRM status (100% disabled) listed on his military retired ID. I would hate to see any family who budgets for the military discount be turned away, but it happens everyday.

Where does it say that?

 

[wilkeliza]

Where does it say that?

Here is a link to the flyer they give cast members to know what IDs are elligible and which are not http://www.militarydisneytips.com/Images/Disney-Salute/Disney-World-Military-ID-Guide.pdf as it says on top a permanetly disable vertan is also elligible if they have a military ID that states DAVPRM on it.

 

[StormyCA]

Not all vets receiving disability are considered 'retired disabled'. If you are receiving a VA disability benefit you are not considered 'retired disabled' even if it's a service connected disability. If you are receiving a pension directly from from a branch of service (Army, Navy, etc) then you are considered 'retired disabled'.

A friend's husband is getting a service-connected disability from the VA. He isn't considered 'retired military' and has no access to retired military benefits, such as PX privileges or on-base free medical care. He does not have a 'retired military' ID card. I think that's what you need to get the Military Salute tickets if you aren't active duty.

 

[todzwife]

Not all vets receiving disability are considered 'retired disabled'. If you are receiving a VA disability benefit you are not considered 'retired disabled' even if it's a service connected disability. If you are receiving a pension directly from from a branch of service (Army, Navy, etc) then you are considered 'retired disabled'.

A friend's husband is getting a service-connected disability from the VA. He isn't considered 'retired military' and has no access to retired military benefits, such as PX privileges or on-base free medical care. He does not have a 'retired military' ID card. I think that's what you need to get the Military Salute tickets if you aren't active duty.

This makes sense...DH is the same. Not considered "retired military". I guess I'll get them from way.com