Regular military base tickets

[omegak]

One of my co-workers offered to purchase me tickets since her husband used to be in the military. I just wanted to make sure I could use them before I accept her offer since online I see mixed answers. Thank you.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

is he husband retired, or just a veteran? You must be retired or active duty, not simply a veteran, to buy military tickets. Also, you can’t use them, as the service member Or spouse must activate them at the parks. Unless he goes with you, you are out of luck.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/military-multi-day-tickets-2019/

 

[lynnzrae]

is he husband retired, or just a veteran? You must be retired or active duty, not simply a veteran, to buy military tickets. Also, you can’t use them, as the service member Or spouse must activate them at the parks. Unless he goes with you, you are out of luck.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/military-multi-day-tickets-2019/

Those are the salute your way tickets. You can buy other tickets at the MWR office that are not nearly as a fantastic deal but pretty decent. Google the MWr offices tickets as some offer different ones at different prices. But to make sure you don’t get confused I’m going to be redundant and repeat what was stated above the salute your way tickets (they have 4 day and 5 day) are what is posted in the above link and you will NOT be eligible to use those.

 

[verleniahall]

No - you aren’t the service members family - if they aren’t going, why would you think you could use them?

Abuse of the oerks is going to get them taken away for EVERYONE

 

[jen7233]

OP, do you mean the Salute tickets, or the other type of base/hopper Disney tickets that can also be purchased through military installation leisure travel offices or Shades of Green? I can tell you, since we purchase Salute and just came back from visiting, Salute purpose is for eligible service members and family and if they aren’t going with you, then no. Now as far as the other type of discounted ticket that can be purchased, I can’t answer, haven’t tried it. Though I’m positive someone will jump on here to answer that has purchased these and knows how it works. The topic was brought up before, maybe not exactly specific, but I remember something not too long ago.

 

[omegak]

The guy is retired. Yes, the other type of ticket I know the salute can only be used with the person going along. I just wasn’t totally sure about the regular ticket.

 

[cm8]

The guy is retired. Yes, the other type of ticket I know the salute can only be used with the person going along. I just wasn’t totally sure about the regular ticket.

Regular MWR tickets can be purchased and used by anyone once they are purchase by the Military party.

 

[4kids4karen]

One of my co-workers offered to purchase me tickets since her husband used to be in the military. I just wanted to make sure I could use them before I accept her offer since online I see mixed answers. Thank you.

I don’t think you are going to get your desired answer to this question in ethics.

 

[tink fan]

The military discount for the magic your way tickets is about 5%. Depending on when you are going it may be about the same or even cheaper to use undercover tourist. You can find the cost for tickets with the military discount on the Shades of Green website. I’ve heard that tickets at military bases could be priced differently ( more expensive) as well as need to be ordered in advance.

Idk for sure if the member of the military/spouse needs to be with you to use these tickets. From what I’ve seen the answer is no. (But yes for salute.) I have also seen that the discounts are for the member of the military/spouse and family and friends. I was trying to find this out as well since my son is in the military but has no interest in Disney. (I really don’t know how I failed there!!) That’s when I compared prices with undercover tourist and found out the pricing was similar.

 

[Sarahraegraham]

One of my co-workers offered to purchase me tickets since her husband used to be in the military. I just wanted to make sure I could use them before I accept her offer since online I see mixed answers. Thank you.

Military tickets of all kinds are for the use and benefit of the military family. The fact that the military family is willing to sell them to someone else and that someone else is willing to purchase them is completely unethical on both parties sides. They should be reported to their post for abuse of the ticket policy.

 

[omegak]

Thank you all for your answers seems like it is good to go.

 

[omegak]

The military discount for the magic your way tickets is about 5%. Depending on when you are going it may be about the same or even cheaper to use undercover tourist. You can find the cost for tickets with the military discount on the Shades of Green website. I’ve heard that tickets at military bases could be priced differently ( more expensive) as well as need to be ordered in advance.

Idk for sure if the member of the military/spouse needs to be with you to use these tickets. From what I’ve seen the answer is no. (But yes for salute.) I have also seen that the discounts are for the member of the military/spouse and family and friends. I was trying to find this out as well since my son is in the military but has no interest in Disney. (I really don’t know how I failed there!!) That’s when I compared prices with undercover tourist and found out the pricing was similar.

Okay thanks I’ll compare prices.

 

[makthompson]

Just my opinion here, but, I don't think it's right that the military tickets are only for Retired or Disabled Veterans. I know ones that have served their time with the military and were ready to fight for their country at the drop of a hat, but they don't receive this benefit. Just not right in my opinion.

 

[Sarahraegraham]

Just my opinion here, but, I don't think it's right that the military tickets are only for Retired or Disabled Veterans. I know ones that have served their time with the military and were ready to fight for their country at the drop of a hat, but they don't receive this benefit. Just not right in my opinion.

Respectfully disagree. There is a HUGE difference between giving a few years of your life vs. your entire life. 20 years of service and/or a dischargeable disability are worth way more.

- daughter of military vets who don’t qualify
- wife of a retired vet who does

 

[Carrie Ellis]

Honestly, If we were not military (and I had to get someone to get them for us), I would not fuss with it. I am still unsure on what the expiration date will be on the ones we purchase this month (I plan on going on base this month to get them). Whether you purchase them on base or through Shades of Green, you will have to pay a fedex amount to have them mailed to the service member. I would just buy them from Undercover tourist. The military price basically saves you from tax but you still pay for Fedex too.

 

[3 DD love princesses]

The salute tickets were opened up to DoD at our base. It just said you need to show ID when redeeming them at the gate. I thought I was seeing things but I checked and they truly were available to DoD. So if you are DoD you might be able to use the salute tickets.

 

[4kids4karen]

Honestly, If we were not military (and I had to get someone to get them for us), I would not fuss with it. I am still unsure on what the expiration date will be on the ones we purchase this month (I plan on going on base this month to get them). Whether you purchase them on base or through Shades of Green, you will have to pay a fedex amount to have them mailed to the service member. I would just buy them from Undercover tourist. The military price basically saves you from tax but you still pay for Fedex too.

If you purchase them ON base (in person), there is no shipping.


Also, they sell them for their cost (probably includes what ITT paid for shipping to them). One year when I was stationed at Moody in Valdosta, Georgia I bought them at the previous years price because they still had previous year in inventory. When we go to ITT on MacDill here in Florida, sometimes they are sold out and in the process of restocking. Some locations just sell more than others. The closer to a Disney Park the higher volume sales.

 

[4kids4karen]

The salute tickets were opened up to DoD at our base. It just said you need to show ID when redeeming them at the gate. I thought I was seeing things but I checked and they truly were available to DoD. So if you are DoD you might be able to use the salute tickets.

It was offered to DoD for 2018 Fourth Quarter. Some feel it was a test or due to low third quarter sales. It’s not part of the 2019 eligibility criteria.

 

[Carrie Ellis]

My husband went to Dobbins 2 years ago and they had to mail them to us. He paid the fee for it. It was the salute tickets though. We are heading there to buy the regular MYW tickets this month so I will let you know if we have to have them mailed this time.