DOD employee discount

[nicunurse]

We booked a cruise in 2019 on Disney with the dod employee discount. We are thinking of another cruise. My husband is no longer active military but instead works for the DOD as a civilian. I don't recall what we used last time for ID when we booked, or if they even checked it. We "think" he just brought his work ID that says DOD employee on it with his drivers license but we don't honestly remember and the website is NOT clear to us.
What is the required ID for a DOD employee? All I am reading is military ID is required, but we don't have one.
Are we reading it wrong and he does not qualify?
Also, how often are the military discounts released. Right now, all the current one's won't work for us so hoping for a winter one.

Thank you!

 

[dad of 3 addicted to DCL]

All that's required is that one person in the stateroom has to produce a a CAC card when checking in. I've always been asked to show my CAC when checking in on a military discounted cruise. YMMV, though. If he's civil service, it will say on the CAC. Yes, he does qualify even if not retired from active duty. The list is usually updated once or twice a week; if you subscribe to Scott's blog, he sends out notices when the discounted cruise list is updated.

 

[happycamper47]

From what I understand it applies to all DOD employees too.

 

[nicunurse]

From what I understand it applies to all DOD empl

All that's required is that one person in the stateroom has to produce a a CAC card when checking in. I've always been asked to show my CAC when checking in on a military discounted cruise. YMMV, though. If he's civil service, it will say on the CAC. Yes, he does qualify even if not retired from active duty. The list is usually updated once or twice a week; if you subscribe to Scott's blog, he sends out notices when the discounted cruise list is updated.

What is YMMV? Also I have never heard of Scotts blog. Would love more information TY!

 

[nicunurse]

From what I understand it applies to all DOD employees too.

It did our last cruise but I dont recall anyone checking our ID so wasnt sure what ID we should bring if we book one....

 

[SailorsWhyf]

We cruised on NYE and they asked me to show my military ID at the terminal.

 

[sadiecatie]

We haven’t sailed yet, but my understanding is that he needs to present his CAC or you can use your dependent ID. (My husband is also a civilian DOD employee)

 

[lanejudy]

What is YMMV? Also I have never heard of Scotts blog. Would love more information TY!

YMMV = your mileage may vary, meaning some folks may have a different experience

Scott’s Blog = https://disneycruiselineblog.com/

DCL used to require the proof shortly after booking so it may be possible he wasn’t asked for ID at check-in. I would always expect to need to show proof of eligibility, though.

 

[dad of 3 addicted to DCL]

We've done 6 MTO (military discount cruises) and been required to show ID for each. Showed both active duty ID and civil service ID for different cruises.

 

[stitch'sgirl]

Sailed on the Dream in December and showed my CAC (DoD) at the terminal during check-in. I don't like traveling with my CAC!