Each year, active personnel purchase a military discount airline ticket and head to Orlando, Florida, for some fun. Orlando has become a popular vacation spot for those in the U.S. military. This may partially be due to discounts offered to active military members. Even retired military can partake of some deals for a reasonably priced Sunshine State vacation.
Both active and retired members of the service and their spouses are entitled to a maximum of six Military Promotional four-day tickets to Walt Disney World at a starting price of $138 each. The public pays $120 each for an individual park hopper ticket for just one day, while a four-day park hopper costs $298. This illustrates the substantial savings offered to members of the military.
When they purchase their discount airline tickets to Orlando for a summer or early fall vacation, military personnel should also pick up these Disney tickets. Septemt ber 28 is the deadline for purchase and the tickets must be used by October 1. These park tickets are offered only through a ticket office on a U.S. military base.
In addition to military discounts for airline tickets to Orlando and Disney theme park tickets, military members receive a 40 percent discount on room rates at selected Walt Disney World hotels and resorts. The Shades of Green Resort located at Walt Disney World is designed for members of the military. This Armed Forces Recreation Center offers reasonable lodging rates.
Active military are also entitled to free Sea World Orlando admission for themselves and three dependents. This offer is available through December 31 and can be used only once per year. Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure also offer discounted theme park tickets, staring at $82 per day, to retired and active military. Active military also receive free admission to select Orlando museums through September 5.
