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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Lululemon 25%

Yes, I am aware they are expensive, and I am not lying when I say I am a bargain shopper. I only ever shop We Made Too Much, which is their clearance and guess what?!? You can take 25% off of that! I have scored some GREAT deals that last me years.

Foot Locker 15% 

Need new kicks? I have gotten some great deals and the added military discount is a bonus to boot…pun intended!

Abercrombie & Fitch 15%

Another favorite of mine, A & F has come a looong way since high school days and make some very nice clothes. They usually have great deals and clearance items and I have been able to stack military discount on top of that, making their clothes very affordable.

Kohls 15%

I’ll be honest, I am not much of a Kohls shopper…BUT I have heard if you shop smart you can save a lot of money here! Be sure to ask for the military discount on top of that!

Old Navy 10%

Another store I love shopping at when it comes to kids clothing!

American Eagle 15%

I love American Eagle, and I love that they give a 15% discount too…BIG SCORE!

Express 15%

My husband is a huge Express fan and when shopping sales plus military discount…you can’t beat it!

Micheals 10% & JoAnn Fabrics 15%

Crafting much? Save on craft supplies when you shop these two craft stores!

Lowe’s 10% AND Home Depot 10%

Have some house projects or improvements that need to get done? These are my two go tos and offer a military discount!

*Discounts may vary store to store and some restrictions may apply.