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Disney's Armed Forces Salute

Free Admission for U.S. Military

By Theresa Johnston, About.com

Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

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America's military personnel will have one more reason to celebrate: Free multi-day admission to Disney's U.S. theme parks.

With the "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" offer, active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reservists, can enjoy complimentary, multi-day admission into Disney's U.S. theme parks, great rates at select Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort hotels, and additional special ticket offers for family members and friends.

At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida:

Through December 23, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military may obtain one complimentary 5-day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" ticket with Park Hopper® and Water Park Fun & More options.

This ticket is valid for five days of admission into the four Walt Disney World® theme parks, plus a total of five visits to a choice of a Disney water park, DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park or certain other attractions.

During this offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel (or their spouses, but not both) may also make a one-time purchase of up to a maximum of five 5-Day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets (one theme park per day) for $99 per ticket, plus tax, for family members (including spouse) or friends.

Although this ticket for family members and friends does not include either the Park Hopper® or Water Park Fun & More options, this ticket can be upgraded to add either such option, or both, for an additional $25, plus tax, per option. Actual prices may be less. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by December 23, 2009

Great rates are also available at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for active or retired U.S. military personnel during this offer period.

A Summary of What This Means:

The wording on this offer is a little bit confusing, so I contacted a Disney representative to get some clarification:

  • If you decide to purchase the guest passes, you do not need to specify who the tickets are for at that time, but you must be with them when the ticket is activated or redeemed.

  • If you would like for the guest passes to be park hoppers, there will be an additional $25 charge.

  • If you would like for the guest pass to include the Water Park Fun & More options there will be an additional $25 charge.

So, if someone is taking advantage of the "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" and would like for their guest to have the identical deal (5-day ticket with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More options) the total cost will be $99 + $25 + $25 = $149.00 (plus tax.)

For complete, updated information please visit www.disneyworld.com/military.

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