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Yes native Texan here . For the past 2 years we've been able to take advantage of the Disney military salute tickets and special Disney resort military rates. Do you think Disney will offer special tickets and rates for military families in 2011?
I'm anxious to get started with planning our trip for next year but I'm kinda hesitant because a lot of our choices (ie season/month to visit & resort level) is dependant upon the discounts that are available at the time.
Tickets will be available sometime after the 1st of January (or so I've heard ) and military room discounts have already been released through October 1, 2011.
Here's two threads about the new military offers... Apparently, the room rates are in effect now, but the tickets won't start until after the first of the year...
in 2009 The salute tickets were also offered to 100% disabiled Vets. is this still true for the 2011 tickets? Also can the tickets be bought at the disney ticket gate?
in 2009 The salute tickets were also offered to 100% disabiled Vets. is this still true for the 2011 tickets? Also can the tickets be bought at the disney ticket gate?
Thank you
We went to WDW in 2009 using the military salute tickets and at that time the tickets were only for active and retired military and active reservists. We also went in 2010 and the qualifications were the same. Yes tickets can be purchased at the gate if you have an active duty or retired military id.
I called around and did some checking regarding the salute ticket rules yesterday. Just like in 2009 and in 2010 One can also qualify if you are 100 % thou the VA. :O) It looks like I can call the MWR office and get them ordered :O) WHOOO HOOO!!!! :O)
__________________________________________ http://www.militarydisneytips.com/bl...lute-for-2010/
*Disney Military Salute restrictions:
Tickets are for active and retired US Military including Coast Guard and active members of the Reserves or National Guard, and permanently disabled veterans with a valid military ID card.If the service member is not present, the spouse or unremarried widow may purchase up to five tickets during the validity period.
The tickets may be upgraded to Seasonal (for Florida Residents) or Annual Passes, with credit toward the upgrade based on the actual price paid.
No Expiration Option cannot be added to these tickets. No other upgrades, such as adding additional days, will be available.
Tickets must be used by the same person on any and all days.
This offer may not be combined with any other offer.
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It is 108 days, 4 hours, 6 minutes and 13 seconds until my Disney vacation! :O)
Last edited by shadowann; 10-14-2010 at 04:40 AM..
Reason: added a website for referance
I called around and did some checking regarding the salute ticket rules yesterday. Just like in 2009 and in 2010 One can also qualify if you are 100 % thou the VA. :O) It looks like I can call the MWR office and get them ordered :O) WHOOO HOOO!!!! :O)
__________________________________________ Disney Extends It’s Military Salute for 2010 | Military Disney Tips Blog
*Disney Military Salute restrictions:
Tickets are for active and retired US Military including Coast Guard and active members of the Reserves or National Guard, and permanently disabled veterans with a valid military ID card.If the service member is not present, the spouse or unremarried widow may purchase up to five tickets during the validity period.
The tickets may be upgraded to Seasonal (for Florida Residents) or Annual Passes, with credit toward the upgrade based on the actual price paid.
No Expiration Option cannot be added to these tickets. No other upgrades, such as adding additional days, will be available.
Tickets must be used by the same person on any and all days.
This offer may not be combined with any other offer.
______________________________________________
It is 108 days, 4 hours, 6 minutes and 13 seconds until my Disney vacation! :O)
I called around and did some checking regarding the salute ticket rules yesterday. Just like in 2009 and in 2010 One can also qualify if you are 100 % thou the VA. :O) It looks like I can call the MWR office and get them ordered :O) WHOOO HOOO!!!! :O)
__________________________________________ Disney Extends It’s Military Salute for 2010 | Military Disney Tips Blog
*Disney Military Salute restrictions:
Tickets are for active and retired US Military including Coast Guard and active members of the Reserves or National Guard, and permanently disabled veterans with a valid military ID card.If the service member is not present, the spouse or unremarried widow may purchase up to five tickets during the validity period.
The tickets may be upgraded to Seasonal (for Florida Residents) or Annual Passes, with credit toward the upgrade based on the actual price paid.
No Expiration Option cannot be added to these tickets. No other upgrades, such as adding additional days, will be available.
Tickets must be used by the same person on any and all days.
This offer may not be combined with any other offer.
______________________________________________
It is 108 days, 4 hours, 6 minutes and 13 seconds until my Disney vacation! :O)
But are the tickets available yet, or are they still saying January 2011?
The most recent updates don't mention anything about disabled vets, but I can't imagine they wouldn't be covered under the "retired" category. Or am I mistaken about that?
But are the tickets available yet, or are they still saying January 2011?
The most recent updates don't mention anything about disabled vets, but I can't imagine they wouldn't be covered under the "retired" category. Or am I mistaken about that?
you are right the links do not mention anything about disabled vets, you have to be 100% disabled. If you look at the restrictions it states that "Tickets are for active and retired US Military including Coast Guard and active members of the Reserves or National Guard, and permanently disabled veterans with a valid military ID card" if you think you qualify call the ITT office or talk to SOG you qualify as long as you have your ID card that says DAVPRM under your "status / grade" bock you can get the tickets.
Disney has to wait for some military paperwork stuff before they can announce the tickets. I would think the offical word would be in December for sales to start Jan 1st. In MN it takes 2 weeks for the tickets to arrive. So I will be buying my tickets at SOG :O)
Last edited by shadowann; 10-16-2010 at 08:37 AM..
Reason: forgot something.
I have not heard anything yet. However, I did call Disney and talked with an agent, he said that I could buy my tickets now, Or... I could wait and see what kind of military discounts happen in December. I got the feeling that he was telling me hold off and sit tight because they will be comming back.
I believe you can buy the tickets at the ticket booth in Disney, but you will have to add the sales tax I think 6.5% ... ? If you click the link below and then in the article if you click "full details" .. you will find this sentance about the tickets
"These tickets can be purchased at Shades of Green, Your local Base Ticket Office, or Disney Theme Park ticket booths (Tax will be added at Disney ticket booths)."
2011 Disney Military Salute awaiting approval | Military Disney Tips Blog
"My sources report that the reason the Disney Military Salute ticket offer has been delayed was that all of the proper legal contracts have yet to be signed with the Military. That ,as I reported earlier there will be ticket offer but Disney is still waiting on the Military’s to approval to announce it.
Meanwhile those of you with January plans to visit Disney World are still wondering.
Keep tuned, I’m still waiting on an official contact at Disney Military Sales to get back with me."
there is still hope :O) the confirmation offical report from Disney is not out yet, so the dates of useage may actually change from the 1st unoffical report. What is in the artical is just what they are expecting to happen.. heres to best of luck! :O)
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Military Rates and Tickets for 2011
. For the past 2 years we've been able to take advantage of the Disney military salute tickets and special Disney resort military rates. Do you think Disney will offer special tickets and rates for military families in 2011? 
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