I absolutely LOVE hearing that! I’m so happy we could provide you with this info! All veterans deserve to know where they can save a few dollars (or hundreds!) Let’s all hope that Disney continues to provide these deep discounts for us for years to come! Thank you so much for the support and for watching our videos 🥰
Thank you very much for breaking this down in a way that's easy to understand. We were originally planning our first WDW trip for Spring Break in 2020, but the whole COVID thing happened and we've kept pushing our SOG reservations back to the following Christmas, then the next Spring Break, and so on, and it was torturous for our daughter. We've decided that we are going soon, and the last thing we have to do is buy our WDW tickets. Thanks again for the thorough explanation, and it looks like the Military Salute tickets will be the best choice for us, too! Cheers from Birmingham, AL.
oh wow! Yea that would be torturous for me too lol I'm so glad yall FINALLY get to make your plans. Enjoy your visit to the magic! Its a lot to take in on your first visit so be sure to stop and soak it in, take ALLL the pictures and embrace your inner kid again. Thanks for your support and taking the time to watch our video!
That’s something that will never get old hearing and I’m SO happy we could help highlight some of the ways you can plan an affordable Disney trip! I truly hope you both have a magical time! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! 🥰
Yes! As long as you allow plenty of time for them to process the order and ship to you 😊 Processing times can vary depending on how busy they are but they ship via fedex so usually gets to you in a couple days!
You are not alone my friends 😂 The first time we planned a trip we were so lost…they don’t make it easy to navigate. We are more than happy to help however we can because there are such great deals out there for us! Thank you so much for watching!
So qustion... with the $15 dollar charge is the 2 day magic your way hopper Still be cheaper than buying from disney world? My husband was in navy but honorably discharged
You’re right! I had to look up when Easter is this year after we filmed that bc I knew it was around that time somewhere. Although spring break is probably the bigger draw for crowds.
Thanks so much for all the info!! When you say the promo plus tickets include water parks and mini golf, do you mean Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach?
You're welcome! And, yes! If the ticket descriptions says "plus" that would be the ones including the water parks and golf...and thats Typhoon Lagoon for now until Blizzard Beach opens back up again. And mini golf is the Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland golf :)
Personally, I wouldn’t go to a water park around Christmas because there is SO much to do at the parks that’s exclusive to the holidays that I wouldn’t want to miss out on that. BUT if you’re someone that LOVES water parks or you have kids that are begging to swim for Christmas I wouldn’t say no 😂 The temps will most likely be fine for swimming still. It’s really up to you on how much you want to be there. But for me, I love being in the theme parks more at that time of year.
My TBI is making me heard to do math. i am a family of 3, i plan to visit Disney parks for 4 days. 100%p&T. what is the best options? I dont plan to hop between the park each day. so no hopper. thanks
Its a LOT of information to take in for anyone so I understand completely. It would be really difficult for me to tell you what your best option is without knowing all of the details that you're looking for and when you are visiting. But I'll try to offer my suggestions to get you started...once you've verified your eligibility for military tickets you can select from Promotional tickets (which are the most heavily discounted - BUT are all park hopper tickets) OR you can choose the Magic Your Way tickets which will save you a little, just not as much as the promotional ones. With the MYW tickets you can select base tickets that don't have the park hopper included BUT honestly it will cost you more than the promotional tickets that have it included. For 4 day Promotional tickets with park hopper included it would cost $365 per family member ( so X3 is $1095) For 4 day Magic Your Way tickets withOUT the park hopper it would be $454 per family member (so X3 is $1362) Either way, its still less than buying through Disney directly but it just depends what you're looking for. Remember, there are block out dates with the Promotional tickets where you won't be able to use them (24 March 2024 through 06 April 2024 as well as 24 November- 30 November 2024...and then they expire after December 20 of this year) If your trip is during those dates I would suggest using the MYW tickets that don't have block out dates. MYW tickets are good until 2025 so if you have to cancel your trip you can keep them until you reschedule. But as soon as you scan in with those tickets on your first park day you will have 14 days to use ALL remaining days before they expire) As I said, LOTS of information...there are SO many factors to consider such as time of year visitin, age of children, etc...But hopefully that gives you an idea of where to begin your first steps in planning!
Thank you for this information. How long after you order through Shades of Green do they get the tickets to you? Just a note, Marine Corps is said Marine "Core" like the core of the military 😉 and not corpse like ☠️
You're welcome! So, the process can vary depending on time of year but its relatively quick. Typically you'll send in your ticket request form and get a call within 1-2 days. We have had call backs as soon as a few hours after we sent our form before but during busier seasons it might be a week before you hear from them. In any case they will send you an email letting you know they received your form and to expect a call from them to verify your eligibility and take your payment. Once you get the call and complete the transaction over the phone they will send your hard tickets to you through Fedex. That usually takes 2-3 days given weekends or holidays. If you're booking something last minute I would suggest requesting an express call back (they'll charge an extra $20 for that service). You will just type "EXPRESS" in the subject line of your email when you submit your ticket form. They will call you back same day. Sometimes that helps if you're in a situation where you need to book your park reservations ASAP or you're leaving home sooner than the tickets would arrive, etc. Oh geez...who said corpse? Was it me or Tim lol I'll speak for both of us when I say that we know better. Maybe it was a "mouth was quicker than the brain" kind of thing. Either way, thank you for pointing it out as a reminder to pay attention. I'm sure for someone in the Marines its annoying to hear people say that (and I bet it happens often). This is a long response lol But THANK YOU, Nicole for watching and commenting!
If your ticket numbers get emailed from shades of green they’re already verified and activated…ready to go! Just link to your MDE account and scan your phone or magic band at the park 😊
If my mother ( surviving veteran spouse) bought freedom passes for myself, spouse and son would she always have to be with us in the parks or just the first day?
@@jenniferdeguzman1172 oh ok gotcha…so we don’t actually have first hand experience with Universal. We spend our time at Disney for the most part right now with our daughter being 5 years old. It just works out better for our family. I’d hate to give you incorrect info so it might be better if you join a facebook group that has members to answer that question specifically for you. There’s one I help admin called “Shades of Green and Disney Tips for the Military” and everyone is SUPER about answering all theme park questions there. I’d recommend joining and asking there to get clarity on this and any other questions you may want to ask about Universal 😊
@battlegroundbiscuits I tried that yesterday and ended up in tears. Was accused of stealing Valor which is horrific and told only active duty and their immediate family should ever use these discounts. Then I saw this video and figured I would ask and maybe someone could answer. Thank you for your time.
Hello. I have questions regarding the Military Magic Your Way tickets. I am planning on getting the 4Day Base Tickets (currently priced at $450). My questions are: 1. With 4 parks, am I limited to one different park each day? In other words, can I visit Magic Kingdom for 2 days out of the 4, instead of having to visit each four park? Unlike like the current Disney World promotion “4-Day 4-Park Magic Ticket” where that is not an option. 3. Is the ticket activated upon getting it? Thank you for your time.
The Military Magic your Way tickets can be used interchangeably so you can use them for magic kingdom however many times you want, or Epcot however many times you want. Hope I'm explaining that ok! It is different than the Disney promotional "4 day 4 park ticket" I will add that with these military MYW tickets you will still need to make park reservations for each day (unlike the Disney promotional tickets that you don't need reservations for). The tickets are already activated when you purchase them through shades of green. The only time you would need to activate a ticket is if you purchase them on base from your ITT or MWR office. Anything bought through SOG can be used right away without further activation. Hope this helps!! Thank you for watching!
@@battlegroundbiscuits thank you so much for that clear straightforward response! I’ve been researching and I can’t seem to find the answers. I’m planning on getting it in base, is the activation process simple? Subscribed to your page by the way! 😊
@@mariamatias8954 you’re so welcome! Activation is simple but I’ll say that a lot of people like to get it done and taken care of first thing (so maybe the day you arrive in town) you can take a little cruise over to any guest relations ticket window (there’s one at the TTC or in front of the gates at Magic Kingdom…OR you can visit Disney Springs and get it taken care of there before or after dinner if you’d like) Doing it early just means saving time on your actual park days and it’s one less line to stand in later. That’s what we have always done and it’s quick and painless 😁
Do you think the water park is worth it for first timers coming in the winter? We are trying for Disney world the week after thanksgiving, unfortunately that’s the only time we are able to after a deployment, hopefully it is a decent time to go.
It’s hard to say to anyone if something is worth it because that opinion can be so subjective. As of right now Blizzard beach is the only Disney water park open but I definitely think it will be less crowded going at the end of the year vs the summer so you would have low crowds in your favor. BUT as first timers going to Disney around Christmas time I truly think there will be SO much inside the parks you’ll want to see and do that you may not want to break away to go to a water park. But again, that’s all dependent upon what your family loves to do. Also, don’t underestimate the pools and splash pads at the resorts (even the ones at Shades of green IF you’re staying there). Our 4 year old is obsessed with them and it’s great for a break for us from the parks and the constant “go go go”. Hope that gives you some insight!
Question about the limit of 6 tix per mil member... is it per calendar year or in a 365 window? For example: We went to DL last October but are planning on going to DW this october...
So, the military promotions are treated separately. That means you could get 6 tickets at disneyLAND and then an additional 6 at disneyWORLD. Hope that makes sense :) So, in regard to your plans for October you could still get promotional tickets even though you got them earlier at DL :)
@battlegroundbiscuits ok new question. Is there a particular order you like to do the 4 parks in? I heard mk takes 2 days, but is 1 day for the others adequate?
@@kimmiegiggler so it kind of depends…everything about planning Disney is relative to what you like, if you’re bringing kids, etc. But I’ll say for us we usually like to have one full day at MK, and one full day at Epcot (that’s the most walking and probably most ground to cover) As for Animal kingdom and Hollywood Studios, we like to combine those in a day (animals in the morning, Hollywood afternoon/evening) But we have our 4 year old and aren’t huge on Star Wars. As far as what order of parks…that also depends on what kind of reservations we are able to snag. If there’s one place we want to eat, say Cinderella’s Royal Table, I’ll wait until I secure that reservation THEN make MK park reservations for that day and build the rest of the trip around it. In general, if we are just going to Disney casually with no intentions, I like to start with MK and end with MK. The last day might just be a few hours at the end of the night after park hopping but there’s something about ending a Disney trip with the fireworks behind the castle 😍
You started to mention veterans and service connected disabilities being able to purchase military salute tickets, could you give me or make a video on this topic more?
Yes! We plan on doing a video about eligibility at some point because its SO much information. Meanwhile, you can check out the shades of green website and search eligibility requirements. There is a section that shows all of the criteria and also has images of the acceptable forms of I.D. Hope thats helpful! Thanks for watching!
We, a family of four, just got back. I had to show my 100% permanent & total ID card (2765) that you can get from most DEERS/RAPIDS on base ID locations. Please keep in mind; You have to be rated at 100% to get the Disney military salute promo though, if not retired/active duty.
According to SOG online you DO have to have a military ID, active,spouse retired, certain Veterans or DOD civilian to purchase the Magic Your Way tickets from SOG. In above video you mention you DO NOT have to have a military ID to purchase them. Am I mis -understanding?
We are trying to travel to Disney in May and trying to find out how disabled veterans can get the military promo tickets? When I called MWR they said only active duty. Can you help us?
If the veteran is 100% disabled they are eligible for the military promotional salute tickets! Definitely call shades of green and get tickets from them if you can. When they ship them to you they’ll be activated and ready to go too. Hope this helps!!
You need to note that there is a restriction on the Military Promotion tickets, regardless if the member or the spouse purchases the tickets, "If you purchase less than the 6 tickets authorized that year, you forfeit being able to purchase additional Military Promotion tickets for that year" So, if you buy three for your families trip, then later Grandma and Grandpa want to join you, you cannot order two more tickets, you need to order all 5 at the same time.
@@battlegroundbiscuits I'm surprised the ticket office is not telling you about the 1 time restriction. It is the same for the Universal Military Freedom Tickets,
This was not the case for me. In January 2023 I purchased 2 Promo tickets and again in March 2023 I purchased a single ticket. Both times I used my spouse ID (Sponsor is Retired) and had no issues. The same clerk sold me these tickets on post both times and never at either time told me I had to purchase all or forfeit the remaining tickets.
@@nicholebrandon thank you for adding this comment! I was really curious about it. We have never tried so I wasn’t sure and have also never been told about forfeiting any extra tickets. I wonder if this is something that changed over the years? I’ll have to ask next time we order them. Appreciate your sharing your experience! 💚
@@battlegroundbiscuits It may have been true at one time but I can not find anything officially supporting that on Disney's page about promo tickets and my experience doesn't support the forfeiture. Keep making great content :)
I'm sorry, you do a great job tyring to breakdown this complicated subject, I think Disney makes it so, so no one will try to follow it and give up, just to buy the regular price tickets. I still don't understand, but I have a grip on it at least, Thank you so much.
Thank you guys. Because of your videos I have saved a lot of money. And being a veteran I have never knew about these promos
I absolutely LOVE hearing that! I’m so happy we could provide you with this info! All veterans deserve to know where they can save a few dollars (or hundreds!) Let’s all hope that Disney continues to provide these deep discounts for us for years to come! Thank you so much for the support and for watching our videos 🥰
Same. I've been wasting $$$
Thank you very much for breaking this down in a way that's easy to understand. We were originally planning our first WDW trip for Spring Break in 2020, but the whole COVID thing happened and we've kept pushing our SOG reservations back to the following Christmas, then the next Spring Break, and so on, and it was torturous for our daughter. We've decided that we are going soon, and the last thing we have to do is buy our WDW tickets. Thanks again for the thorough explanation, and it looks like the Military Salute tickets will be the best choice for us, too! Cheers from Birmingham, AL.
oh wow! Yea that would be torturous for me too lol I'm so glad yall FINALLY get to make your plans. Enjoy your visit to the magic! Its a lot to take in on your first visit so be sure to stop and soak it in, take ALLL the pictures and embrace your inner kid again. Thanks for your support and taking the time to watch our video!
Really appreciate the tip about the Disneyland tickets. We're planning on going next year, so this was helpful.
Absolutely! We are learning as we go too so glad we could help 😁
Your videos are helping me to plan the best disney trip for my husband and I. Thank you so much!
That’s something that will never get old hearing and I’m SO happy we could help highlight some of the ways you can plan an affordable Disney trip! I truly hope you both have a magical time! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! 🥰
New subscriber here! Thank you so much for the informational vlogs
You’re absolutely welcome! Thanks for joining us! ☺️
So glad I watched this! Did not know I could buy direct from SoG! Saved me a 5 hour drive to Peterson AFB ❤
Yes! As long as you allow plenty of time for them to process the order and ship to you 😊 Processing times can vary depending on how busy they are but they ship via fedex so usually gets to you in a couple days!
Thank you so much, this was amazing and helpful information for my family ❤️
You’re very welcome! It’s always nice to hear when our content is helping ☺️ Thanks for commenting!
This is super confusing stuff; you're videos are super helpful though, thank you for explaining it barney style!
You are not alone my friends 😂 The first time we planned a trip we were so lost…they don’t make it easy to navigate. We are more than happy to help however we can because there are such great deals out there for us! Thank you so much for watching!
So qustion... with the $15 dollar charge is the 2 day magic your way hopper Still be cheaper than buying from disney world? My husband was in navy but honorably discharged
You can also purchase tickets at Ticket and liesure offices if you are on or near any installation
Correct! We have always purchased through Shades of Green so we forget to mention that but you are absolutely right 😊
I think you times 3 instead of 4 on salute tickets but still a savings, or maybe I misunderstood
Nevermind... merry, if I buy him myw ticket it shows as 346 w hopper. On disney app after taxes it shows 344.
Apr 2-15 is also Prime Spring Break and Easter (this year).
You’re right! I had to look up when Easter is this year after we filmed that bc I knew it was around that time somewhere. Although spring break is probably the bigger draw for crowds.
Thanks so much for all the info!! When you say the promo plus tickets include water parks and mini golf, do you mean Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach?
You're welcome! And, yes! If the ticket descriptions says "plus" that would be the ones including the water parks and golf...and thats Typhoon Lagoon for now until Blizzard Beach opens back up again. And mini golf is the Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland golf :)
If we are going around the time for Christmas- are the water parks worth it?
Personally, I wouldn’t go to a water park around Christmas because there is SO much to do at the parks that’s exclusive to the holidays that I wouldn’t want to miss out on that. BUT if you’re someone that LOVES water parks or you have kids that are begging to swim for Christmas I wouldn’t say no 😂 The temps will most likely be fine for swimming still. It’s really up to you on how much you want to be there. But for me, I love being in the theme parks more at that time of year.
If a military family can only go Thanksgiving Day week...is our best option the Magic Your Way tickets?
Yes, that’s what we had to get last year when we went for Thanksgiving 😊 It’s not AS good as salute tickets but it does save you some + no tax.
To piggie back on this question, what if we decided to go for Christmas break? What would be the best then?
My TBI is making me heard to do math. i am a family of 3, i plan to visit Disney parks for 4 days. 100%p&T. what is the best options? I dont plan to hop between the park each day. so no hopper. thanks
Its a LOT of information to take in for anyone so I understand completely. It would be really difficult for me to tell you what your best option is without knowing all of the details that you're looking for and when you are visiting. But I'll try to offer my suggestions to get you started...once you've verified your eligibility for military tickets you can select from Promotional tickets (which are the most heavily discounted - BUT are all park hopper tickets) OR you can choose the Magic Your Way tickets which will save you a little, just not as much as the promotional ones. With the MYW tickets you can select base tickets that don't have the park hopper included BUT honestly it will cost you more than the promotional tickets that have it included. For 4 day Promotional tickets with park hopper included it would cost $365 per family member ( so X3 is $1095) For 4 day Magic Your Way tickets withOUT the park hopper it would be $454 per family member (so X3 is $1362) Either way, its still less than buying through Disney directly but it just depends what you're looking for. Remember, there are block out dates with the Promotional tickets where you won't be able to use them (24 March 2024 through 06 April 2024 as well as 24 November- 30 November 2024...and then they expire after December 20 of this year) If your trip is during those dates I would suggest using the MYW tickets that don't have block out dates. MYW tickets are good until 2025 so if you have to cancel your trip you can keep them until you reschedule. But as soon as you scan in with those tickets on your first park day you will have 14 days to use ALL remaining days before they expire)
As I said, LOTS of information...there are SO many factors to consider such as time of year visitin, age of children, etc...But hopefully that gives you an idea of where to begin your first steps in planning!
Thank you for this information.
How long after you order through Shades of Green do they get the tickets to you?
Just a note, Marine Corps is said Marine "Core" like the core of the military 😉 and not corpse like ☠️
You're welcome!
So, the process can vary depending on time of year but its relatively quick. Typically you'll send in your ticket request form and get a call within 1-2 days. We have had call backs as soon as a few hours after we sent our form before but during busier seasons it might be a week before you hear from them. In any case they will send you an email letting you know they received your form and to expect a call from them to verify your eligibility and take your payment. Once you get the call and complete the transaction over the phone they will send your hard tickets to you through Fedex. That usually takes 2-3 days given weekends or holidays. If you're booking something last minute I would suggest requesting an express call back (they'll charge an extra $20 for that service). You will just type "EXPRESS" in the subject line of your email when you submit your ticket form. They will call you back same day. Sometimes that helps if you're in a situation where you need to book your park reservations ASAP or you're leaving home sooner than the tickets would arrive, etc.
Oh geez...who said corpse? Was it me or Tim lol I'll speak for both of us when I say that we know better. Maybe it was a "mouth was quicker than the brain" kind of thing. Either way, thank you for pointing it out as a reminder to pay attention. I'm sure for someone in the Marines its annoying to hear people say that (and I bet it happens often).
This is a long response lol But THANK YOU, Nicole for watching and commenting!
What if shades of green emails it instead of mail it? Do i need to activate it?
If your ticket numbers get emailed from shades of green they’re already verified and activated…ready to go! Just link to your MDE account and scan your phone or magic band at the park 😊
If my mother ( surviving veteran spouse) bought freedom passes for myself, spouse and son would she always have to be with us in the parks or just the first day?
Are you referring to the passes from Universal?
@@battlegroundbiscuits yes
@@jenniferdeguzman1172 oh ok gotcha…so we don’t actually have first hand experience with Universal. We spend our time at Disney for the most part right now with our daughter being 5 years old. It just works out better for our family. I’d hate to give you incorrect info so it might be better if you join a facebook group that has members to answer that question specifically for you. There’s one I help admin called “Shades of Green and Disney Tips for the Military” and everyone is SUPER about answering all theme park questions there. I’d recommend joining and asking there to get clarity on this and any other questions you may want to ask about Universal 😊
@battlegroundbiscuits I tried that yesterday and ended up in tears. Was accused of stealing Valor which is horrific and told only active duty and their immediate family should ever use these discounts. Then I saw this video and figured I would ask and maybe someone could answer. Thank you for your time.
@@jenniferdeguzman1172 wow! On a different page? I’m sorry that happened
Hello. I have questions regarding the Military Magic Your Way tickets. I am planning on getting the 4Day Base Tickets (currently priced at $450). My questions are:
1. With 4 parks, am I limited to one different park each day? In other words, can I visit Magic Kingdom for 2 days out of the 4, instead of having to visit each four park? Unlike like the current Disney World promotion “4-Day 4-Park Magic Ticket” where that is not an option.
3. Is the ticket activated upon getting it?
Thank you for your time.
The Military Magic your Way tickets can be used interchangeably so you can use them for magic kingdom however many times you want, or Epcot however many times you want. Hope I'm explaining that ok! It is different than the Disney promotional "4 day 4 park ticket" I will add that with these military MYW tickets you will still need to make park reservations for each day (unlike the Disney promotional tickets that you don't need reservations for).
The tickets are already activated when you purchase them through shades of green. The only time you would need to activate a ticket is if you purchase them on base from your ITT or MWR office. Anything bought through SOG can be used right away without further activation.
Hope this helps!! Thank you for watching!
@@battlegroundbiscuits thank you so much for that clear straightforward response! I’ve been researching and I can’t seem to find the answers. I’m planning on getting it in base, is the activation process simple?
Subscribed to your page by the way! 😊
@@mariamatias8954 you’re so welcome! Activation is simple but I’ll say that a lot of people like to get it done and taken care of first thing (so maybe the day you arrive in town) you can take a little cruise over to any guest relations ticket window (there’s one at the TTC or in front of the gates at Magic Kingdom…OR you can visit Disney Springs and get it taken care of there before or after dinner if you’d like) Doing it early just means saving time on your actual park days and it’s one less line to stand in later. That’s what we have always done and it’s quick and painless 😁
Do you think the water park is worth it for first timers coming in the winter? We are trying for Disney world the week after thanksgiving, unfortunately that’s the only time we are able to after a deployment, hopefully it is a decent time to go.
It’s hard to say to anyone if something is worth it because that opinion can be so subjective. As of right now Blizzard beach is the only Disney water park open but I definitely think it will be less crowded going at the end of the year vs the summer so you would have low crowds in your favor. BUT as first timers going to Disney around Christmas time I truly think there will be SO much inside the parks you’ll want to see and do that you may not want to break away to go to a water park. But again, that’s all dependent upon what your family loves to do. Also, don’t underestimate the pools and splash pads at the resorts (even the ones at Shades of green IF you’re staying there). Our 4 year old is obsessed with them and it’s great for a break for us from the parks and the constant “go go go”. Hope that gives you some insight!
Question about the limit of 6 tix per mil member... is it per calendar year or in a 365 window? For example: We went to DL last October but are planning on going to DW this october...
So, the military promotions are treated separately. That means you could get 6 tickets at disneyLAND and then an additional 6 at disneyWORLD. Hope that makes sense :) So, in regard to your plans for October you could still get promotional tickets even though you got them earlier at DL :)
@battlegroundbiscuits wait!! What??!!! Thats incredible!!! Guess I need to talk hubs into 2 disney vacations a year!!!
@@kimmiegiggler I’m in your corner! 😆 You can totally do it! 🥳
@battlegroundbiscuits ok new question. Is there a particular order you like to do the 4 parks in? I heard mk takes 2 days, but is 1 day for the others adequate?
@@kimmiegiggler so it kind of depends…everything about planning Disney is relative to what you like, if you’re bringing kids, etc. But I’ll say for us we usually like to have one full day at MK, and one full day at Epcot (that’s the most walking and probably most ground to cover) As for Animal kingdom and Hollywood Studios, we like to combine those in a day (animals in the morning, Hollywood afternoon/evening) But we have our 4 year old and aren’t huge on Star Wars. As far as what order of parks…that also depends on what kind of reservations we are able to snag. If there’s one place we want to eat, say Cinderella’s Royal Table, I’ll wait until I secure that reservation THEN make MK park reservations for that day and build the rest of the trip around it. In general, if we are just going to Disney casually with no intentions, I like to start with MK and end with MK. The last day might just be a few hours at the end of the night after park hopping but there’s something about ending a Disney trip with the fireworks behind the castle 😍
You started to mention veterans and service connected disabilities being able to purchase military salute tickets, could you give me or make a video on this topic more?
Yes! We plan on doing a video about eligibility at some point because its SO much information. Meanwhile, you can check out the shades of green website and search eligibility requirements. There is a section that shows all of the criteria and also has images of the acceptable forms of I.D. Hope thats helpful! Thanks for watching!
We, a family of four, just got back. I had to show my 100% permanent & total ID card (2765) that you can get from most DEERS/RAPIDS on base ID locations.
Please keep in mind; You have to be rated at 100% to get the Disney military salute promo though, if not retired/active duty.
Ok, question because it IS a lot of info. Can ANYONE go to Shades of Green to purchase MYW tickets. IE NO MILITARY AFFILIATION AT ALL
According to SOG online you DO have to have a military ID, active,spouse retired, certain Veterans or DOD civilian to purchase the Magic Your Way tickets from SOG. In above video you mention you DO NOT have to have a military ID to purchase them. Am I mis -understanding?
We are trying to travel to Disney in May and trying to find out how disabled veterans can get the military promo tickets? When I called MWR they said only active duty. Can you help us?
If the veteran is 100% disabled they are eligible for the military promotional salute tickets! Definitely call shades of green and get tickets from them if you can. When they ship them to you they’ll be activated and ready to go too. Hope this helps!!
I wish Disney offered a veteran discount!
It’s there for the retired vets and 100% disabled vets…but I know what you’re saying. You never know…it could change someday ☺️
You need to note that there is a restriction on the Military Promotion tickets, regardless if the member or the spouse purchases the tickets, "If you purchase less than the 6 tickets authorized that year, you forfeit being able to purchase additional Military Promotion tickets for that year" So, if you buy three for your families trip, then later Grandma and Grandpa want to join you, you cannot order two more tickets, you need to order all 5 at the same time.
We have never tried this so thank you for bringing this to our attention!
@@battlegroundbiscuits I'm surprised the ticket office is not telling you about the 1 time restriction. It is the same for the Universal Military Freedom Tickets,
This was not the case for me. In January 2023 I purchased 2 Promo tickets and again in March 2023 I purchased a single ticket. Both times I used my spouse ID (Sponsor is Retired) and had no issues. The same clerk sold me these tickets on post both times and never at either time told me I had to purchase all or forfeit the remaining tickets.
@@nicholebrandon thank you for adding this comment! I was really curious about it. We have never tried so I wasn’t sure and have also never been told about forfeiting any extra tickets. I wonder if this is something that changed over the years? I’ll have to ask next time we order them. Appreciate your sharing your experience! 💚
@@battlegroundbiscuits It may have been true at one time but I can not find anything officially supporting that on Disney's page about promo tickets and my experience doesn't support the forfeiture. Keep making great content :)
Marine Corps, it's pronounced Core, not Corps.
Thank you...it was one of those moments where your mouth is faster than your brain. Honest mistake but appreciate you pointing out the correction :)
I'm sorry, you do a great job tyring to breakdown this complicated subject, I think Disney makes it so, so no one will try to follow it and give up, just to buy the regular price tickets. I still don't understand, but I have a grip on it at least, Thank you so much.