Military 40% off Rack-Rate rooms

[MelanieC]

Just wanted to post this here, there are several threads on the Trip discussion boards, but just thought I'd mention it here too.

It brought my 16 night stay at POP Century in August down to $943.80. I saved about $600. I've seen others mention its good on Deluxe properties too.

The qualifications are the same as for the Military tix promotion that just came out.

 

[brergnat]

Does anyone happen to know if a military spouse could take advantage of this hotel offer without the active duty military member present? I have a military dependent ID....

We have a "girls" trip planned for March and have a current reservation at the Contemporary with the 4/3 deal, but we could save some $$$ using this deal along with the companion passes (since I can purchase those without my DH).

This trip is a vacation for ME from DH's deployment last year. He was gone for 9 months to Iraq and it's MY time off.

 

[Cruella 66]

I just booked our POR stay for 7 nights the end of June using the military 40% off rate and I'm the spouse. The CM didn't even ask if the service member would be there; just gave me the rate. So, I guess they'll check when we get there? It should be for spouses too...

 

[Tinkerbelle32]

Yes, if you have a military id you will be able to use the discount on the rooms and for the tickets.

 

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

I have a few questions about this, just want to be sure on some stuff. First, I hope I'm reading it correctly, but on this rate and for the Military ticket promotion they are doing right now, do you have to be active duty(as in overseas) or does it just mean you had to be active in the military this past year?
Plus do you have to make these ressies with this rate over the phone or can it be done online?
Thanks and hope this all made sense, just don't want to seem or feel stupid if I go to make ressies!

 

[Tinkerbelle32]

You do not have to be stationed overseas to be able to get the promotion. You only need to be "active" duty in the military. You do need to call and ask for the MYV code. Good luck!

 

[LadyZolt]

I'm not sure if a dependent can reserve a room, but I'd call and ask because I would think that they could. But I do know that you can also be retired military, not just active duty, to qualify for the discounted room. I reserved one this morning at the GF.

-Dorothy (LadyZolt)

 

[Tinkerbelle32]

Yes, a dependent can book a room. As long as you have a military id you are eligible for the discounts and promotions. Retired military and even DOD workders are able to use the discounts. All info. is on mousesavers.com. Hope this helps.

 

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

Thanks all, I'm getting more excited about our upcoming trip, this will be our longest trip to Disney! DH will be with us so no problems there. I'll make the ressies in his name to be on the safe side, but I do have a ID as well. I just can't believe we'll be able to save 40%, finally I may have a chance to stay at a mod, not that I don't like the values, but I've always wanted to stay at a mod!
Now to figure out which one, make the ressies and go to the base to get our tickets(or should I say vouchers), think that's what I read, you get vouchers for the tickets then trade them for the real thing at the main entrance? Well we'll figure it out, this is why I love the Disboards, can always count on finding out from someone!
Thanks again!!

 

[Tinkerbelle32]

Just got off of the phone booking ours. We are going June 2nd-9th and staying at the POP Century total was $556! Plus $297 for our tickets. Comes in at $853 for the week. YAY!!

 

[Minnie Lor]

Thanks for the "heads up". I just sent my DUL TA an email to see if she could get this applied to my Pop ressie. I wasn't sure if a value was included. I'm so excited to get a good deal NOW for a trip NEXT December.

 

[flyershigh]

since my husbands father is retired military, can we book with this discount even though he wont be with us or is it only for military and their spouses?

sorry just found this info that answers my question...

Disney World Ticket Discounts for Military Personnel

Special Offer

Starting January 4, 2009

Active and Retired U.S. Military, also includes members of the U.S. Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reservists. They may obtain one complimentary 5-Day Disney's Armed Forces Salute Ticket (Base Ticket with the Park Hopper® option and Water Park Fun & More Option) the no expiration option is not available with this tickets. In addition the military member may also purchase 5-Day Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion Tickets for up to five (5) family members and/or friends for $99 plus tax (Park Hopper® Option and Water Park Fun & More Options may be purchased for an additional $25 + tax for each option - the no expiration option is not available with these tickets). These tickets are valid through December 23, 2009.

Military Personnel must present valid United States Military identification (active or retired). Activated members of the National Guard or Reservists must present active duty orders in addition to valid Military ID. Sales locations should refer to the Military ID Reference Sheet for verification. Military personnel must have been active for any length of time between Jan. 1, 2008 and the end of Dec. 23, 2009.

 

[Minnie Lor]

since my husbands father is retired military, can we book with this discount even though he wont be with us or is it only for military and their spouses?

sorry just found this info that answers my question...

Disney World Ticket Discounts for Military Personnel

Special Offer

Starting January 4, 2009

Active and Retired U.S. Military, also includes members of the U.S. Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reservists. They may obtain one complimentary 5-Day Disney's Armed Forces Salute Ticket (Base Ticket with the Park Hopper® option and Water Park Fun & More Option) the no expiration option is not available with this tickets. In addition the military member may also purchase 5-Day Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion Tickets for up to five (5) family members and/or friends for $99 plus tax (Park Hopper® Option and Water Park Fun & More Options may be purchased for an additional $25 + tax for each option - the no expiration option is not available with these tickets). These tickets are valid through December 23, 2009.

Military Personnel must present valid United States Military identification (active or retired). Activated members of the National Guard or Reservists must present active duty orders in addition to valid Military ID. Sales locations should refer to the Military ID Reference Sheet for verification. Military personnel must have been active for any length of time between Jan. 1, 2008 and the end of Dec. 23, 2009.

See, I think your Mother-in-law can because she has dependent id. Your dh isn't dependent anymore so someone with an id has to be with you.

 

[lookingforward]

I am a dependent and I booked a room. My husband is career retired military. We booked the Beach Club for $223 a night in June! YEA! I was told that we would have to have military id card at check in. My choices for that time period for deluxe was wilderness lodge, beach club and boardwalk. It saves us $150 per night. I am really happy about this, with the tix offer we will save big time.

 

[kt_mom]

It says retired is okay, but then it says they have to have been active between Jan 2008 and now or something. I guess we don't qualify, my husband wasn't active during that time. Is this right?

 

[Sleepy]

It says retired is okay, but then it says they have to have been active between Jan 2008 and now or something. I guess we don't qualify, my husband wasn't active during that time. Is this right?

That is for National Guard and reservists. You are fine as retired as long as you have the military ID.

 

[carissanboys]

I just booked 7 nights at POR for a total of $934.

Be sure to have the code when you call (MYV) as the two CMs that I've spoken to knew nothing about this deal.

 

[mamato3princesses]

I think someone asked earlier on the ticket thread about whether the 40% off rate was better than the 4/3 rate--I didn't want this to get lost in that big thread. I know I was curious, and I found this post in which someone took the time to calculate it all out. In most cases, when staying 7 days the 4/3 rate wins out. I was quite happy to find someone who figured it out (so I didn't have to! LOL)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29503619#post29503619

 

[kristilew]

Has anyone tried to book the 40% as a Reservist? DH is active in the Reserves, but has not been "activated" since 2004. The tix offer does NOT apply to us, but the wording on the room offer seems slightly different.

Is this just wishful thinking on my part? Or do you think our Reserve military IDs will be good enough?

 

[btcrane]

I just received a quote from Dreams Unlimited for a FW cabin for 3/14/09-3/21/09 for $1697.65. With the military discounted tickets, total for 5 would be $2065.65 or so. Right now I have the 4/3 package deal booked for these dates, including 7 day tickets for everyone, for around $2700.

In others' experience, is Dreams Unlimited more expensive than calling Disney reservations directly? While this is a GREAT price, and I am so appreciative of the discounts, I just want to make sure I'm being as "financially responsible" as possible.

TIA!!!!