Military Discounts

[JennyMominRI]

So if you wanted to try a military discount at a resort other than SOG, would you just call the CRO or what?

There aren't any right now and CRO doesn't know about them half the time anyway... They always get posted here when they come out.. sometimes even mousesavers doesn't know about them,

 

[Tinkerbelle32]

Your best bet is to check with your tickets and tours office on base.

 

[BabyFu18]

The MWR/Travel agency on base around here don't know anything about military discounts at Disney or Disney in general. When I went out trying to get Disney info they quoted me rates that were higher than the rates I got from Disney.com, so I don't really trust the military travel offices now. I know some offices are probably great and really helpful, that's just the experience I had so now I try to keep a lookout for discounts myself and such.

 

[Tinkerbelle32]

I can also say that McConnell AFB is really good at passing news, discounts, along when they receive such offers. It trickles down from the head office and then through the appropriate chain of command. Just have your hubby keep an ear open for things, e-mails, etc. Good Luck. I have to go finish packing. We leave in a few hours!

 

[tcp0421]

There aren't any right now and CRO doesn't know about them half the time anyway... They always get posted here when they come out.. sometimes even mousesavers doesn't know about them,

I am not sure if this was answered, but is there any military discounts for this Sept? If there is would I be able to get it even though we have the fre dining?

 

[NJtoATL]

Are military discounts offered to people who served but have been honorably discharged? I would love to stay at the Shades of Green or stay on site with a military discount.

 

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

Are military discounts offered to people who served but have been honorably discharged? I would love to stay at the Shades of Green or stay on site with a military discount.

No, you need to have an id card to qualify. DOD employees qualify as well. You can read the requirements at www.shadesofgreen.org. The site is not working at the moment though.

Those that qualify can book rooms at SOG or if they are full, you may be offered "overflow" rates to Disney resorts. These used to be good rates (like AP or FL resident), but they are not that good anymore and often not even available. This can be done by calling SOG or on the website. You may be offered rack rate, in that case it is better to just book through Disney(CRO).

Occasionally Disney will offer a military special and these have to be booked through Disney (CRO). I don't know of any going on at this time.

You can buy tickets at SOG whether you stay there or not, as long as you are eligible. They are a little less and no tax, so it is worth the effort. Some Bases/Posts offer reduced price tickets too, prices can vary from place to place.

 

[suevee]

To the OP - If your mom has an military ID and can use the commisary, PX, she should be able to use SoG. But even more important, she may be eligible for Tri-Care medical. The prescription coverage alone is great. She probably should contact the nearest military base. Usually they can tell her exactly what she qualifies for. Your Dad's Social Sec # will be in their data base with all the benefits she qualifies for.

 

[GoofieRuthie]

To the OP - If your mom has an military ID and can use the commisary, PX, she should be able to use SoG. But even more important, she may be eligible for Tri-Care medical. The prescription coverage alone is great. She probably should contact the nearest military base. Usually they can tell her exactly what she qualifies for. Your Dad's Social Sec # will be in their data base with all the benefits she qualifies for.

I know that she has tried for Tri-Care and got several different answers. She had a meeting with someone, but I can't remember what the outcome of it was. My InLaws have it and rave about it. That's how my mom found out that she may be eligible. Thanks for the suggestion though.

My travel agent is back from vacation now, I am going to email her about the military discounts too. TIA!!!

 

[jmb912]

But was that a SOG overflow rate or a Disney offered rate? We had a discount at POR, too, but it was a SOG overflow rate when the resort was closed and they were using CR garden wing rooms.

I though the last DISNEY offered military discounts were post-9/11. We did both WDW and DL in 2003 because DH got free park tickets and I got them 50% off.

We were very grateful to get those discounts also in 2002 and 2003!! My husband is out of the military now, but I wish Disney would continue that for soldiers still serving!

 

[suevee]

Check out this website for tricare. Sometimes individuals get it wrong.

http://www.tricare.mil/Factsheets/viewfactsheet.cfm?id=126

 

[Navysailor_disneyfan]

The MWR/Travel agency on base around here don't know anything about military discounts at Disney or Disney in general. When I went out trying to get Disney info they quoted me rates that were higher than the rates I got from Disney.com, so I don't really trust the military travel offices now. I know some offices are probably great and really helpful, that's just the experience I had so now I try to keep a lookout for discounts myself and such.

Yes same thing here!! MWR quoted me $1500 more then everyone else. So far i found AAA the best saving $200-$300 but other TA are running around $100-$200 cheaper then CRS. DONT USE MWR THEY ARE NOT THERE TO SAVE YOU MONEY!!!!