Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Has Been Extended

[larryz]

This is, of course, greatly appreciated by military members, retired veterans, and their families.

I just wonder if it's the beginning of the end of this wonderful perk...

 

[crostorfer]

This is, of course, greatly appreciated by military members, retired veterans, and their families.

I just wonder if it's the beginning of the end of this wonderful perk...

If it is, this is the absolute end for us. I can't stomach full price tickets to WDW. It's a great place, but not worth $1000 in theme park tickets for less than a week for 3 people.

 

[Steve TLT]

??????? I thought that they ALWAYS started a new discount year starting on Oct. 1st?? So what happens starting in Jan?????

The Sept/Oct start has proven over the last couple years to no work. Huge issues with resort availability in Oct/Nov, as the general public has been reserving those rooms for 11 months by the time the new salute was announced. And last year the Jul announce, mid-Aug ticket release caused those going in early Oct to be unable to make FP+.

Disney is thinking a summer announcement will give enough room for the Jan start to go smooth.

p.s. only since the 2010-2011 offer (which was extended to 2012) have they used the Disney fiscal year. Prior they started in Jan and were partial year offers, which were extended.

 

[Steve TLT]

I hope they KEEP THE 12 TICKET OPTION

It will go back to 6. When the extended the 2010-2011 offer through 2012 they bumped it up to 12 and it went back to 6 for the 2012-2013.

 

[edk35]

I wished they would offer the 5 day ticket again like they did way back when. OR offer a 7 day for more money...with a discount of course.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

The Sept/Oct start has proven over the last couple years to no work. Huge issues with resort availability in Oct/Nov, as the general public has been reserving those rooms for 11 months by the time the new salute was announced. And last year the Jul announce, mid-Aug ticket release caused those going in early Oct to be unable to make FP+.

Disney is thinking a summer announcement will give enough room for the Jan start to go smooth.

p.s. only since the 2010-2011 offer (which was extended to 2012) have they used the Disney fiscal year. Prior they started in Jan and were partial year offers, which were extended.

That will make it much easier to get a room discount later in the year. Previously we had to book a room, wait for the discount and call to add it. 2 years in a row we had to change dates.

Thanks again Steve for keeping us updated.

 

[Angel Ariel]

It will go back to 6. When the extended the 2010-2011 offer through 2012 they bumped it up to 12 and it went back to 6 for the 2012-2013.

Steve - can you clarify if this is now 12 tickets total for the entire Salute (so if you used 3 tickets in November 2014, you have 9 left that could be used for a November 2015) trip, or if this is renewing the number to 12? I think it's the former, but I want to make sure.

We went to WDW in November 2014, and used 3 tickets. We're going to DLR in November 2015. We're trying to figure out how many AFS tickets we will be able to buy for that trip.

 

[crostorfer]

Steve - can you clarify if this is now 12 tickets total for the entire Salute (so if you used 3 tickets in November 2014, you have 9 left that could be used for a November 2015) trip, or if this is renewing the number to 12? I think it's the former, but I want to make sure.

We went to WDW in November 2014, and used 3 tickets. We're going to DLR in November 2015. We're trying to figure out how many AFS tickets we will be able to buy for that trip.

I thought the DLR and WDW military salute tix were separate entities, and didn't effect one another?

 

[Angel Ariel]

I thought the DLR and WDW military salute tix were separate entities, and didn't effect one another?

Are they? I didn't know that. If that's the case, then we should have 12 available to us at dlr in November...?

 

[Steve TLT]

Steve - can you clarify if this is now 12 tickets total for the entire Salute (so if you used 3 tickets in November 2014, you have 9 left that could be used for a November 2015) trip, or if this is renewing the number to 12? I think it's the former, but I want to make sure.

We went to WDW in November 2014, and used 3 tickets. We're going to DLR in November 2015. We're trying to figure out how many AFS tickets we will be able to buy for that trip.

Hi, it is 12 tickets at WDW and 12 thickets at DLR for the 28 Sept 2014-20 Dec 2015 time period.

 

[Angel Ariel]

Hi, it is 12 tickets at WDW and 12 thickets at DLR for the 28 Sept 2014-20 Dec 2015 time period.

Awesome! That will help our dlr trip a lot! I didn't realize that the allotment was separate for dlr and wdw. Thanks for clarifying!!

 

[BeerMe]

I know there is an ITT somewhere where you can order tickets over the phone. Could someone supply that information? Thanks.

 

[larryz]

I know there is an ITT somewhere where you can order tickets over the phone. Could someone supply that information? Thanks.

You usta-could fax orders to MacDill, but their website says they're having comms problems. You could call and ask if they've got those fixed yet...

 

[Shannon chesley]

Can anyone tell me, we are going Aug 9th to Disney with these 4 day military passes but we are actually arriving in FL Aug 7th, we plan on activating them before the 9th. Can just my husband and I do this without the kids or do the kids need to go with us to do this? Thanks.

 

[Steve TLT]

Can anyone tell me, we are going Aug 9th to Disney with these 4 day military passes but we are actually arriving in FL Aug 7th, we plan on activating them before the 9th. Can just my husband and I do this without the kids or do the kids need to go with us to do this? Thanks.

Disney's rules state that all members of your party must be present.

I've heard lots of stories of CMs activating tickets without everyone there, but you won't know until you actually try, and that could cause two trips if you are told no. It will be up to the CM in the moment.

 

[Shannon chesley]

Disney's rules state that all members of your party must be present.

I've heard lots of stories of CMs activating tickets without everyone there, but you won't know until you actually try, and that could cause two trips if you are told no. It will be up to the CM in the moment.

Thanks, was hoping to not have to have the inlaws take 2 vehicles to take us to activate but do not want to do 2 trips...planning to do it a DTD day before going to the parks and hotel check in.

 

[Steve TLT]

Thanks, was hoping to not have to have the inlaws take 2 vehicles to take us to activate but do not want to do 2 trips...planning to do it a DTD day before going to the parks and hotel check in.

We always do it the evening prior at DTD, don't forget the mil discounts there too: http://www.militarydisneytips.com/Military-Discounts/Downtown-Disney-Military-Discounts.html

 

[crostorfer]

I know there is an ITT somewhere where you can order tickets over the phone. Could someone supply that information? Thanks.

ITT at NAS Jacksonville has always been wonderful to me. Whenever my base ITT tries to tell me they are out, or they give me whacky info and I don't trust them, Jacksonville has always come through for me. I just call them, order the tickets, fax them a copy of my ID, and they FedEx the tickets to my house within a week.

 

[MotherRunner]

Yay!!!!! Thanks for clarifying Steve!! I was worried this morning when I saw it was only extended to December. We could NEVER afford to go without this amazing discount.

Thank you Disney!!!

 

[luvmy2babies]

Thank you! Now to see if I can add this to my current room reservation or if I will have to make some changes.