Military Discount Tickets..

[pycees312]

Hi guys,
Another family who is traveling with us next week to Disneyland told me last night they planned to buy the Military tickets since her dad was in the Military. I thought I read on here that in order to redeem those tickets the person who is active or inactive needed to be present. Is this correct?? I dont want them to get those tickets and get to the gate and have issues. She says she was told this was okay to do. Any experiences? i

 

[kirstie101]

I think it depends which tickets they are buying. Last year, we used the normal military discount tickets (bought on base by the military person)without having the military person present when we went into Disneyland. When we go this year we are using the special "Salute the troops" tickets. These are bought on base by the military person and we were told the military person has to be with us at Disneyland to use those.
Thats just what we were told though.

 

[pycees312]

thanks for replying!

 

[Staciebobacie]

We had my uncle (military) buy the tickets on base that we used for our trip last month. I had the same concern as you do. It worked out fine. I understand the 'Salute the Troops" tickets is a much bigger discount then the regular military discount.

 

[pycees312]

okay cool thanks so as long as it's not the Salute type ticket they should be okay. Thanks for the info.

 

[Niele]

Hi all, just wondering what the "regular" military discount would be for both adult and child tickets? I added tickets to our reservations but just realized I come from a military family and could get mom to buy them on base for us. Thank you for any information.

 

[kirstie101]

The only price I think I remember off the top of my head is $156 for an adult 3 day park hopper. Have your family member call the base and check on the prices for you! They are usually very happy to tell you! Last year I know the tickets from the base were cheaper than AAA discount and my union discount.

 

[Niele]

Many thanks, kirstie101. I'll call them today ...

 

[Adam&Alex's Mom]

Hola! We are using the Salute tickets next week... and you just need someone with a Military ID to redeem the tickets... the Active or Retired member would need to be present at the MWR to receive the voucher for the free 3 day park hopper pass... but a spouse can buy the companion tickets and a spouse can redeem the vouchers at DL with a current ID card. (If the military member had to be there then any family with a deployed soldier would be excluded from the offer). The vouchers must be used by 6/12/09.

Hope this helps!

 

[MANewcoste]

Disney's Armed Forces Salute

Through September 30, 2009, each active or retired member of the US military can receive one FREE 3-Day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" Park Hopper ticket valid for admission to both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks.

During the offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel also may make a one-time purchase of an adult or child 3-Day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" Park Hopper ticket for up to five family members (including spouse) or friends for $94 (or less) per ticket.

The Military Park Hopper Tickets do not include early entry admission for Disneyland.

How to Get the Tickets

Please see a participating US military base ticket office for an exchange certificate for the complimentary "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" ticket for the Disneyland Resort. The exchange certificate will need to be redeemed for such ticket by the active or retired military personnel at a Main Entrance theme park ticket window (maximum of one such complimentary ticket per service member).

"Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort can be purchased only at participating US military base ticket offices. Pricing varies but should not exceed the regular price of an adut 1-Day Park Hopper, currently $94.

Rules

Complimentary "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" tickets may be obtained only by active or retired US military personnel, including activated members of the National Guard or Reservists (with orders showing active status after January 1, 2008) and active or retired members of the United States Coast Guard. Spouses are not eligible.

"Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for family members and friends may be purchased only by active or retired US military personnel, including activated members of the National Guard or Reservists (with orders showing active status after January 1, 2008) and active or retired members of the United States Coast Guard (or, in each case, their spouses, but not both).

The military personnel (or spouse) will be required to present valid military identification (which, for activated members of the National Guard or Reservists, also includes orders showing active status after January 1, 2008) for all ticket transactions. A valid ID may also be required for admission.

"Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets are limited to five per service member (regardless of place of purchase and whether purchased by service member or spouse) and all five must be purchased at the same time. Accordingly, no service member (or spouse) will be permitted to activate, and/or to redeem exchange certificates for, more than a total of five "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort (regardless of whether activated or exchanged by the service member or spouse).

First day of use of "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" complimentary tickets and "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets at the Disneyland Resort must be no later than September 30, 2009, and tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use.

Tickets must be used by the same person on any and all days. "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" complimentary tickets may be used only by the service members to whom they are issued. "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets may be used only by the friends and family members for whom they are purchased.

This offer may not be combined with any other offer.


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[Belle Ella]

Hmm. This has me thinking. Would the 3-day Military tickets (not the special salute tickets) get those 2 extra days that the promotion is now? I know if I get them through my credit union our 3-day PH will be valid for 5 days and I was wondering if the Military tickets were the same as well. If so I may need to give my dad a call. If not, no big deal.