military discount

[Marie17]

I have a question about what you've mentioned for those two months at Shades of Green, and it's based on only the tiniest bit of information.

When they say veteran for the SOG program in Jan and Sept, do they simply mean someone who was in the military ("Of or relating to former members of the armed forces"), or do they mean someone who was in the military and was involved in a war?

I'm sure that sounds really stupid, but it's a question for my brother who did 4 years as an officer in the Air Force (after ROTC), and encounters the attitude that "veteran" means " was in a war" all the time. Even when he's boarding a plane, he knows that they don't mean HIM when they invite veterans to board first; they mean people who have been in a war. They are using the word "veteran" in a way that's not a dictionary definition.

So do they strictly mean people who were in the military for at least 2 years and were discharged honorably, or do they mean more than that? I would love to let him know that he's got one little benefit coming to him that relates back to the 4 years of ROTC and directly from his 4 years in the AF.

The only thing required is proof that you served in the military (DD214 form) and a picture ID verifying you are that individual. It states any veteran that served between 2 years and less than 20 years that are honorably discharged are allowed to benefit during the Salute to Veterans months. An additional requirement of having served in a war is not needed.

Your brother may be mistaken "veteran" with that of his ability to join the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) which is a requirement to be a military veteran that did serve in a foreign war. But most businesses and people when trying to honor veterans mean a person who served in the military in any form and left the service honorably for whatever time frame. You can join the VFW with less than 20 years but you do need the war requirement.

My biggest question was how would Disney honor the annual pass certificate or MYW tickets. The MYW tickets are already validated at Shades of Green so they shouldn't be an issue. The Annual Pass certificate does need to be validated at a Guest Services/Ticket Office (or whatever it is technically called) and that was my concern. It seems that it is no problem to buy either kind of ticket at the resort and validate at Disney. HOWEVER, you cannot buy the special Armed Forces Salute tickets (4 days $156) or Stars & Stripes ticket.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

My biggest question was how would Disney honor the annual pass certificate or MYW tickets. The MYW tickets are already validated at Shades of Green so they shouldn't be an issue. The Annual Pass certificate does need to be validated at a Guest Services/Ticket Office (or whatever it is technically called) and that was my concern. It seems that it is no problem to buy either kind of ticket at the resort and validate at Disney. HOWEVER, you cannot buy the special Armed Forces Salute tickets (4 days $156) or Stars & Stripes ticket.

Unfortunately you are talking about apples and oranges, when you should be talking about peaches.

"Validated" is not a proper term for anything related to tickets.

If you purchase any MYW tickets at SoG or a base MWR/ITT office you have a "live" ticket that is ready to go through a turnstile.

Anyone who purchases an AP Voucher (or Exchange Certificate) at any location other than a WDW ticket window has to have name, address, date of birth, and telephone number recorded when they convert the voucher to a live pass. Anyone 18 or older must have a photo ID.

The S&S ticket may only be purchased at SoG using their rules. When a person gets the S&S it is a live ticket and may be used directly in a turnstile.

Only if a person purchases an Armed Forces Salute ticket must they prove eligibility and activate the card at a ticket window.

 

[KerryCM]

Not correct. There is a difference between Medically retired and 100% service connected Disabled veteran to include different ID cards. Medically retired means the soldier has been retired and has the same benefits as a full term retiree to include the blue ID card, medical care through the military, exchange, commissary, and MWR privileges.

I am 100% service Connected Disabled Veteran and my ID card is tan. I do not have medical care through the military only through the VA. I do have Exchange, commissary, and MWR privileges. I am not at all considered retired and I have used the Salute tickets every year since 2009.

Exactly what my husband is! 100% service connected, not medically retired.

 

[NeverlandClub23]

The veteran tickets that can be purchased in January and September, anyone know how much they are? My husband and I already have our tickets and my parents bought 7 day hoppers before the price increase, but they may hold off activating them if they can buy my Dad (a veteran) the same pass for less since we hardly ever go in September. My parents are getting there a few days before we are and are thinking about going over to SoG to check, but just thought I'd ask here!

 

[Marie17]

The veteran tickets that can be purchased in January and September, anyone know how much they are? My husband and I already have our tickets and my parents bought 7 day hoppers before the price increase, but they may hold off activating them if they can buy my Dad (a veteran) the same pass for less since we hardly ever go in September. My parents are getting there a few days before we are and are thinking about going over to SoG to check, but just thought I'd ask here!

Don't know the actual answer but on the Shades of Green website there is an attraction tickets section to review how much tickets are to local theme parks.

Thanks also to Cheshire - you are such a great help in any and all items related to ticketing - super thanks for all your advice!!!!