Disney Discounts for Military Families

When we got stationed at Fort Jackson, we accidentally became Disney World Annual Passholders. Why? Well, it’s only a 6-hour drive away (which, with a toddler, feels like a 4-day convoy complete with snack rationing, morale dips, and the occasional mutiny in the backseat).

Here’s the thing—Disney isn’t just for civilian vacationers with matching T-shirts and color-coded itineraries. Thanks to some seriously good military discounts, a Disney trip doesn’t have to cost your entire BAH, all your TDY per diem, and your firstborn’s college fund.

So, consider this your official intel briefing on how to do Disney the military way—saving money, dodging blockouts, and maybe even turning ride photos into your new family challenge coins.

The Big Three Discounts:

• Military Salute Tickets
  • Deeply discounted 4–6 day Park Hoppers at Walt Disney World & Disneyland.
  • Valid most of the year with a few blackouts.
  • Buy at Shades of Green (located at Disney World) or at your local ITT office (limit six per ID holder).
  • Translation: enough tickets for the whole squad…plus that one “battle buddy” you met at the FRG potluck.
  • For awareness, you will need to activate these vouchers for the actual tickets once you get on property.
• Memory Maker for $98
  • All your park photos for less than a single EPCOT margarita run.
  • Capture every moment—yes, even the one where you’re screaming like you just found out you’ve been voluntold for weekend duty.
  • The best part? Mom finally gets to be in the pictures too, instead of every vacation looking like a solo dad and kids trip!
• Resort Room Discounts
  • Special military rates at select Disney Resort hotels most of the year (plus early park entry, where available).
  • Disneyland offers similar deals—because why settle for one AO when you can conquer both coasts?

Shades of Green = Your Disney FOB

• This DoD-owned gem sits right on WDW property with tax-free tickets, wallet-friendly lodging, and a staff fluent in every dialect of military spouse stress.
• Basically, it’s the MWR of Disney—minus the mandatory fun, plus way better snacks.

Quick Tips for Maximum Mission Success:

• Plan around blackouts – The enemy’s most cunning tactic.
• Get Memory Maker early – Every ride photo counts toward your scrapbook and blackmail material.
• Use early park entry – Fewer crowds, fewer meltdowns, and more rides before nap time.
• Know Disneyland’s separate deals – Different AO, different intel.

For us, these deals mean more magic, less budget shock. We’ve rope-dropped like it’s a PT test, navigated parades like a convoy through the motor pool, and turned ride photos into actual family challenge coins. With Disney’s military perks, you can do the same—just pack snacks, patience, and a solid exfil plan for when the sugar crash hits.

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