Disney World Offers $499 All-Year Park Access for Military Families in 2026

Posted: Tuesday November 11, 2025 7:25am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney World is marking America's 250th anniversary with a new offer exclusively for U.S. service members and their families.

Ticket - Disney Celebrates America Military Salute

Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket

The new Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket provides eligible military members and their families park access throughout 2026 for $499 plus tax per person. The ticket grants admission to all four Walt Disney World theme parks across the entire year.

Valid Admission Dates

Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Tickets and Disney Military Salute Tickets are valid for visits January 1, 2026, through December 18, 2026. All ticket types require an advance park reservation and are subject to the following block out dates:

March 29 through April 11, 2026
November 22 through November 28, 2026

Continuing the Disney Military Salute Tradition

Alongside the new offer, Disney is also continuing its long-running Disney Military Salute Tickets program for 2026, which remains one of the most popular discount options for service members.

For next year:

6-Day Park Hopper Ticket: $449 plus tax (about $75 per day)
4-Day and 5-Day Park Hopper options are also available at specially reduced prices.

These offers are available to eligible U.S. active or retired military personnel and their families. Tickets can be purchased through U.S. military sales outlets or participating base ticket offices.

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John park hopper18 days ago

Yep you can never trust a mouse to tell the truth "The ticket grants admission to all four Walt Disney World theme parks across the entire year."

Disstevefan118 days ago

I knew they would be blacked out for this time, my issue was in the article it says, "The ticket grants admission to all four Walt Disney World theme parks across the entire year."

larryz18 days ago

Matches the limit for the Military Salute Tickets... and happens to coincide with Christmas Super Expensive Season.

larryz18 days ago

Some people think serving your country for 20 or more years merits special consideration. Since Disney set this condition, they're obviously in that camp. Every veteran deserves recognition for their service and sacrifices, so thanks to him for his service. Our government provides enduring recognition and benefits through the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Disstevefan118 days ago

Not across the entire year. Last day is December 18, just sayin’.

flynnibus18 days ago

Because this is common place? Can you imagine how many people this would cover if it included every Joe/jane who did their 4yrs? Serving to retirement has its perks.

Here4theDolwWhip18 days ago

The OP saying it was a bad sign isn't complaining about it. He's stating that if Disney is willing to offer this great deal, they must be in need of an attendance boost, which they are, as evidenced by their 2025 overall attendance # numbers. They know if Universal is offering this type of discount, then they cannot afford not to try and compete. Again, not complaining, he's reading the writing on the wall.

lexiegayle24 days ago

Disabled vets are also eligible

Basil of Baker Street24 days ago

Who knows. Why do they only offer 1 tier of AP to out of staters.

Comped24 days ago

Far as Disney has said it does not.

SamusAranX24 days ago

any confirmation yet if this will include parking or discounted parking?

Chris2124 days ago

I’m wondering why the military discount is only offered to active and retired soldiers? My husband served , but didn’t retire and he is not eligible for the discount, why?!

jenaw3525 days ago

If I buy the military 2026 pass for myself daughter, son in law and grandkids and I go to first trip with them to activate can they go without out me on future trips that year?

networkpro25 days ago

Please note for clarification that anyone with a 100% VA disability is eligible for a USID card but it is separate from either VA VIC or ID card. You need to have the USID card to qualify to purchase the tickets. Please message me if you need to know who/what/when/where to get a USID card.