2012 - 2013 Armed Forces Salute

[Melanie]

Yes, I'm seeing some very good buzz tonight that a deal has been reached between Disney and MWR and that details on the new deal will be announced very soon, possibly tomorrow!

Yes, I say 'new' deal, because unlike last year when the previous year's deal was simply renewed/extended, this time there are some changes, mainly prices from what I can tell.

Yay!!!

EDIT: It's official - here is the Disney Press Release:

Disney Armed Forces Salute Press Release, 8 August 2012

U.S. Military Can Make More Memories
with Special Tickets, Room Rates in 2012-2013
at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. / ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 8, 2012) – America's military personnel will have more opportunities to make and share precious Disney vacation memories through special theme park tickets and special pricing for accommodations.

At Walt Disney World Resort –from Aug. 17, 2012 through Sept. 25, 2013, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:

• Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Park Hopper Option for $156 each, plus tax
• Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Water Park Fun and More Option for $156 each, plus tax AND
• Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun and More Options for $184 each, plus tax
Walt Disney World tickets may be used Oct. 1, 2012 through Sept. 28, 2013, except Dec. 24 – 31, 2012; March 24 – April 4, 2013 at all theme parks and all Water Park Fun and More locations, and July 4, 2013 at Magic Kingdom Park only.

At Disneyland Resort – from Aug. 17, 2012 through Sept. 26, 2013 active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:

• Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $125 each

Disneyland tickets may be used Oct. 1, 2012 through Sept. 28, 2013, except Dec. 23, 2012 – Jan. 2, 2013; February 15-17, 2013; March 25 - April 5, 2013; and July 4, 2013 at all theme parks.

Disney Military Promotional Tickets can be purchased by active and retired U.S. military personnel for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer.
All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by Sept. 28, 2013.

Active and retired U.S. military personnel can also take advantage of specially priced rooms at select Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort hotels! This offer is valid for stays most nights from Oct. 1, 2012 through Sept. 28, 2013 except for:

• Nov. 22 – Nov. 24, 2012
• Dec. 23 – Dec. 31, 2012
• Mar. 25 – Apr. 4, 2013

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Minimum length of stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals. Valid Military ID will be required upon check-in and military member (or spouse) must stay in the room. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Additional per-adult charges apply at the Walt Disney World Resort if there are more than two adults per room. Other restrictions apply.

U.S. Military Can Find Special Offers in 2012-2013 at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts (Page 2)

For information regarding Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort, or to make room reservations at the Walt Disney World Resort, military personnel may call 407/939-7830 or participating U.S. military base ticket offices. For information regarding Disney 3-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort, or to make room reservations at the Disneyland Resort, military personnel may call 714/956-6424 or participating U.S. military base ticket offices. Information is also available at disneymilitarysales.com.

Offer Details:

• Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased at participating U.S. military sales outlets ONLY by Eligible Service Members (defined below) or their spouses (but not both), for use by themselves and other family members and friends, as provided herein. These Tickets may not be otherwise transferred, distributed or resold.
• "Eligible Service Members" are active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists and the U.S. Coast Guard.
• The actual prices charged at the individual U.S. military base ticket offices for Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be less than the prices set forth above.
• Participating military sales outlets must require that Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) present valid military identification to purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets.
• Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort are not valid until activated by the Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) at Walt Disney World theme park ticket windows. Tickets and options expire and may not be used after Sept. 28, 2013. Valid military identification will be required for purchase and use.
• Disney 3-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort expire and may not be used after Sept. 28, 2013. Valid military identification will be required for purchase and use.
• No more than six (6) Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased and (if applicable) activated by any Eligible Service Member or spouse (regardless of the place of purchase and whether purchased by that person or that person's spouse), and all six (6) must be purchased at the same time. Accordingly, no Eligible Service Member (or spouse) may purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets at any military sales outlet if that person (or that person's spouse) previously purchased Disney Military Promotional Tickets (whether at that same military sales outlet or at any other military sales outlet or at any other place.) In addition, one of the six (6) Tickets purchased must be used by the Eligible Service Member or his/her spouse.
• Each Disney Military Promotional Ticket must be used by the same person on any and all days.

Oh, and I also wanted to edit to add that I highly recommend contacting Magical Journeys to set up room reservations for you, for both WDW and Disneyland. I know Wendy in particular, is VERY familiar with the coding.

[faline]

Thanks, Melanie!!

[Dopey's Girl]

Thanks Melanie!

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread. One of my close friends husband just got back from Iraq and they really want to plan a special trip with their 2 kids! I'm usually their Disney planning helper, and a good discount would help so much!

[TiggeRia]

Good news! Thank you for sharing!!

[Jim&AngieMarriner]

I will be retired by the next time we go to WDW. I am hoping that I will be using employee discounts instead of this next year.

If not, this has always been a great deal.

[BrerGnat]

I'm very excited about this!!! Will make our trip to Disneyland in the fall SO much easier on the wallet.

Can't wait for Disney to officially release the details. Although, if I saw what you saw, the prices have gone up substantially on the WDW tickets.